Maquoketa Caves State Park

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Six miles of trail link the caves and park facilities. See the stone Natural Bridge over Raccoon Creek and the 17-ton Balanced Rock. There are 13 caves in the park, ranging from easy access to opportunities for the serious caver. Playground, picnic tables, and restrooms. RV and tent camping with showers. Museum open on the weekends during the summer. Arrive early on summer weekends to avoid parking problems. No rock climbing or mountain biking.

Maquoketa Caves State Park is a state park of Iowa, United States, located in Jackson County. It stands northwest of the city of Maquoketa. In 1991, 111 acres (45 ha) on the east side of the park were listed as a historic district on the National Register of Historic Places.
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