Cave

Maquoketa Caves State Park

Maquoketa, Iowa

Thirteen caves, a natural bridge and a limestone bluff trail.

Cost
Free
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
2 hours

Iowa's best cave park has several caves you can walk or scramble through, plus a natural bridge and bluffs. Bring a torch. Caves are cool inside year round.

Good to know

  • Bring a torch
  • Wear shoes with grip
  • Bats hibernate in winter; some caves close
Best time
Summer
Open
All year
Getting there
Paved; fine for 2WD
Vehicles
Fine in any car
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

Facilities

  • Picnic tables
  • Toilets

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