Backbone State Park, Iowa DNR - Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Dedicated in 1920 as Iowa’s first state park, Backbone State Park is one of the most geographically unique locations in Iowa. The steep and narrow ridge of bedrock from the Maquoketa River forms the highest point in northeast Iowa - The Devil’s Backbone - giving the park its legendary name.
Campground Details - Backbone State Park, IA - Iowa State Parks
2024年10月30日 · Backbone State Park was dedicated in 1920. It was Iowa's first state park and remains one of the most geologically unique. Backbone consists of 2,001 acres and is heavily wooded with a variety of tree species, predominantly oak and maple.
Backbone State Park - Wikipedia
Backbone State Park is Iowa 's oldest state park, dedicated in 1919. Located in the valley of the Maquoketa River, it is approximately three miles (5 km) south of Strawberry Point in Delaware County. It is named for a narrow and steep ridge of bedrock carved by a loop of the Maquoketa River originally known as the Devil's Backbone.
Best hikes and trails in Backbone State Park | AllTrails
Explore one of 5 easy hiking trails in Backbone State Park that are great for the whole family. Looking for a more strenuous hike? We've got you covered, with trails ranging from 72 to 626 feet in elevation gain.
Backbone State Park | Dundee, Iowa - Travel Iowa
Backbone State Park is Iowa's first state park and was dedicated in 1920. Named for the narrow and steep ridge of bedrock carved by the river, the "Devil's Backbone" is one of the most popular hikes in the state.
Backbone State Park - Northeast Iowa Tourism
Welcome to Backbone State Park, Iowa’s very first park, where the Maquoketa River has carved a masterpiece into high ridge bedrock! Picture 2,001 acres of woodland wonderland, boasting oaks and maples galore.
ParkDetails - Iowa Department of Natural Resources
For a full listing of all Iowa State Parks, please visit: iowadnr.gov/iowastateparks, or find the park in the list below. Please note that this page will be removed in the near future, so please update your bookmarks.
Backbone State Park – Elkader, Iowa
Backbone State Park. Activities: Camping, Canoeing/Kayaking, Cross Country Skiing, Fishing, Picnicking, Playground, Snowmobiling, Swimming, Walking. Dedicated in 1920, Backbone is Iowa’s first State Park. It encompasses 2,000 acres of wooded bluffs along the Maquoketa River.
Backbone State Park - Iowa Geological Survey
A narrow and precipitous ridge of rock, once termed the “Devil’s Backbone,” towers prominently above an entrenched meander loop of the Maquoketa River north of Dundee in Delaware County.
Backbone State Park - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go …
Backbone State Park's natural beauty, with its verdant expanses and tranquil surroundings, offered a canvas on which to paint our getaway dreams. However, the beauty was clouded by the health concerns surrounding the lake.