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1. Ambrose A. Call State Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Backbone State Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Beeds Lake State Park

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4. Cedar Rock State Park

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5. Dolliver Memorial State Park

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6. Driftless Area National Wildlife Refuge

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7. Effigy Mounds National Monument

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8. Elinor Bedell State Park

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9. Herbert Hoover National Historic Site

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10. Honey Creek State Park

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11. Lewis and Clark State Park

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12. McIntosh Woods State Park

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13. Middle River Park

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14. Mines of Spain State Rec Area

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15. Mini-Wakan State Park

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16. Nine Eagles State Park

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17. Pikes Peak State Park

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18. Preparation Canyon State Park

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19. Rock Creek State Park

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20. Stone State Park

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21. Union Grove State Park

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22. Volga River State Recreation Area

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23. Waubonsie State Park

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24. Wildcat Den State Park

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25. Yellow River State Forest

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Experience Iowa’s incomparable natural beauty and their varied array of outdoor activities by visiting any of the state parks and recreation areas on our list. Spending a day at any one of these places is sure to be memorable for the entire family as there’s so much to see and do for visitors of all ages.

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