Spook Cave And Campground

13299 Spook Cave Road, Mc Gregor, IA

Mission Statement: Spook Cave and Campground will exceed the expectations of our guests by providing a fun, rewarding, and memorable outdoor recre... Read More

Roberts Creek State Preserve

Fawn Hollow Rd., Saint Olaf, IA

Roberts Creek State Preserve is located in the Paleozoic Plateau landform region and contains a forested slope populated by the nationally threaten... Read More

Montauk State Preserve

From West Union, take Highway 18 east to Clermont, Clermont, IA

The historic Montauk estate was the home and estate of William Larrabee, Iowa’s twelfth governor (1886–1890). This 46-acre preserve is ... Read More

Yellow River State Forest

729 State Forest Road, Harpers Ferry, IA

The Paint Creek Unit is of primary interest to the recreationist. It has the Big Paint Creek, Little Paint Creek and equestrian campgrounds with ca... Read More

Retz Woods State Preserve

Grain Road, Elkader, IA

Lyle Retz Memorial Woods is a 49-acre preserve featuring a rugged forested area in the Paleozoic Plateau landform region. It is located 4.5 miles s... Read More

Effigy Mounds National Monument

151 Highway 76, Harpers Ferry, IA

No visit to Allamakee county would be complete without stopping at Iowa's only national monument, the Effigy Mounds. There are 210 known prehistori... Read More

Pikes Peak State Park

32264 Pikes Peak Road, McGregor, IA

In this area, Native Americans of the Woodland Culture of 800 to 1200 A.D. sculpted earthen "effigy" mounds on ridge tops, in the shapes of animals... Read More

Clayton Hills Campground

31846 Clayton Road, Garnavillo, IA

Echo Valley State Park

Glover's Creek Access -9680 Echo Valley Road, Otter Creek Access - 9672 Echo Valley Road, West Union, IA

Echo Valley is a one hundred-acre natural area, which was built by the Civilian Conservation corps in the 1930’s. The park contains many hand... Read More

Wyalusing State Park

13081 State Park Lane, Bagley, WI

At Wyalusing State Park, camp 500 feet above the confluence of the Wisconsin and Mississippi rivers. One of Wisconsin's oldest state parks, Wy... Read More

Brush Creek Canyon State Preserve

E Avenue, 90th Street, Arlington, IA

Brush Creek Canyon is a 217-acre preserve containing a rugged forested gorge along the Silurian Escarpment. Located two miles north of Arlington in... Read More

Volga River State Recreation Area

10225 Ivy Road, Fayette, IA

The Volga River Recreation Area is located in one of the most scenic parts of the state. Northeast Iowa is often referred to as "Little Switzerland... Read More

Mossy Glen State Preserve

Eagle Avenue, Edgewood, IA

Mossy Glen is an 80-acre preserve featuring a rugged forested area along the Silurian Escarpment. It is located 6 miles northwest of Edgewood and 6... Read More

Bixby State Preserve

37894 Fortune Avenue, Edgewood, IA

Bixby consists of 184 acres of rugged algific slopes, mature hard wood forests and a trout stream. The area is for day use only. Perfect for a quie... Read More

Decorah Ice Cave State Preserve

, Decorah, IA

Decorah Ice Cave is recognized as one of the largest known “glacières” (caverns containing ice) in the Midwest. This 3-acre pres... Read More

Fish Farm Mounds State Preserve

, New Albin, IA

Fish Farm Mounds State Preserve is located in the Paleozoic Plateau landform region and contains thirty ancient conical burial mounds constructed b... Read More

Backbone State Park

1282 120th Street, Dundee, IA

Backbone State Park was dedicated in 1920. It was Iowa's first state park and remains one of the most significant. Backbone is named for its narrow... Read More

Hartley Fort State Preserve

Upper Iowa River, New Albin, IA

Hartley Fort State Preserve features the remains of a prehistoric fortified village. This 2-acre, privately owned preserve is located along the Upp... Read More

Malanaphy Springs State Preserve