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State ParkBackbone State Park
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A narrow limestone ridge cuts through the Maquoketa River valley, creating a steep landscape that stands out from the ty…
State ParkBeeds Lake State Park
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This 319-acre park wraps around a 99-acre reservoir that is perfect for a day of fishing or getting a boat out on the wa…
State ParkBellevue State Park
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Bellevue State Park in Iowa.
State ParkBlack Hawk State Park
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Black Hawk Lake offers plenty of shoreline for camping and trails that wind through old game preserves. You can spend yo…
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Lake Keomah State Park
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Just east of Oskaloosa in Mahaska County, Lake Keomah State Park surrounds an 83-acre lake within a 366-acre park. A mod…
Lake Manawa State Park
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Located in Council Bluffs, this state park centers on Lake Manawa, formed by Missouri River flooding in the late 1800s.
Lake Wapello State Park
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You can spend your days fishing or paddling around the calm waters of Lake Wapello. It is a solid spot for camping near …
Ledges State Park
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A 100-foot sandstone gorge carved by Pea's Creek defines this park south of Boone, with concretions jutting from the cli…
Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail
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This trail traces nearly 4,900 miles of river valleys and plains used by the 1803-1806 expedition. You can follow the or…
Lewis and Clark State Park
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Lewis and Clark State Park is a state park in Iowa.
Lost Island Lake State Park
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Lost Island Lake State Park is a state park in Iowa.
Maquoketa Caves State Park
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A state park in Jackson County known for its cave systems. The historic 111-acre district on the park's east side is lis…
Mines of Spain State Recreation Area and E. B. Lyons Nature Center
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The Mines of Spain State Recreation Area preserves the site of lead mining by French explorer Julien Dubuque, now a Nati…
Mini-Wakan State Park
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You can park right on the north shore of Big Spirit Lake to access hiking trails and swimming spots. It is a small, hist…
Nine Eagles State Park
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Nine Eagles features rolling hills and a 64-acre lake that makes it a great spot for fishing or camping. It is a solid p…
CampgroundOsborne Campground
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Pikes Peak State Park
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High bluffs rise 500 feet above the Mississippi River right where the Wisconsin meets the main channel. You can park nea…
Pikes Point State Park
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Pikes Point sticks out into West Okoboji Lake, offering a solid spot for swimming and fishing right off the shoreline. Y…
Pillsbury Point State Park
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Iowa's smallest state park at 6.48 acres, Pillsbury Point sits on a narrow peninsula into West Okoboji Lake in Arnolds P…
Pilot Knob State Park
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Pilot Knob features a high point of rolling hills and historic stone structures that date back to the early 20th century…
Pine Lake State Park
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Two pristine lakes northeast of Eldora in Iowa: 50-acre Lower Pine Lake and 69-acre Upper Pine Lake, both open for swimm…
Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area
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Pleasant Creek offers 410 acres of lake water and wooded trails through Linn County. It is a solid spot to pull over for…
Preparation Canyon State Park
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Deep ridges and rolling Loess Hills terrain define this 344-acre stretch of Iowa wilderness. You can grab a spot at one …
Red Haw State Park
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A small 72-acre lake near Chariton offers quiet recreation in Lucas County.
Rice Lake State Park
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Rice Lake is a shallow, 750-acre expanse of water that serves as a major pit stop for migrating waterfowl. You can loop …
Roberts Creek State Preserve
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Roberts Creek State Preserve is located in rural Clayton County, Iowa, in Wagner Township, near St. Olaf, Iowa, and a fe…
Rock Creek State Park
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Rock Creek State Park is a state park in Jasper County, Iowa, United States, located near the city of Kellogg.
Spook Cave & Campground
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