Hiking and Caving
Tourism Sites
Maquoketa Caves State Park
🧠Fact: Known for its extensive limestone caves, bluffs, and trails.
💡 Tip: Bring a flashlight and shoes you don’t mind getting muddy.
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Maquoketa Caves State Park in eastern Iowa boasts more caves than any other state park in the state, featuring 13 caves interconnected by a six-mile trail system. Highlights include the expansive 1,100-foot Dancehall Cave, the 50-foot Natural Bridge over Raccoon Creek, and the 17-ton Balanced Rock. Visitors can explore various cave types, from walkable passages to crawl-in spots, with a required White Nose Syndrome awareness program to protect resident bats. The park also offers camping facilities, scenic hiking trails, and an interpretive center detailing its rich geological and cultural history.