Maquoketa Caves State Park Campground Iowa

9688 Caves Road
Maquoketa, Iowa 52060
563 652-5833

Lat / Long:

42.118795, -90.77798

Maquoketa Caves State Park campground has 30 spacious and private campsites nestled among mature pine trees. Campsites sites 6-12 have electric hookups and campsites 25-30 are the hike-in sites.  Each campsite also has a table, fire ring and grate. Twenty-five percent of the campsites are first-come, first-serve.

Campground amenities include drinking water, flush toilets, hot showers and an RV dump station. Firewood is also available for sale from the camp host.

Maquoketa Caves State Park – Area Recreation

Maquoketa Caves State Park is a very popular attraction in Jackson County and especially for spelunkers.  The park has more caves (13) than any other state park in Iowa and includes 370 acres set among hardwood trees and high bluffs.  Hikers will love it here too with six miles to explore.  Some of the highlights include thee “Natural Bridge”, “Balanced Rock”, and “Dancehall Cave”.  Caves feature limestone formations, stalactites and stalagmites. Guided cave tours are available and there’s an interpretive center where you can learn more about the geology, park history and early inhabitants.

You may also be interested in Wyalusing State Park up in Wisconsin.

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Best Campsites

6, 7, 9, 10, 13, 15, 19, 21, 23

Regions

• Caves
• Iowa State Park
• Midwest

Campsite Types

• ADA
• Electric Hookup
• RV
• Tent
• Trailer
• Walk-To

Amenities

• BBQ Grills
• Campground Host
• Campsite Tables
• Drinking Water
• Dump Station
• Electrical Hookup
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Firewood Available
• Grills
• Hike/Bike Campsites
• Park Interpreter
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Ranger Station
• Restrooms (Flush Toilets)
• RV Hookups
• Showers
• Trash Collection
• Visitor Center

Activities

• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Cave Tours
• Caves
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Historic Sites
• Interpretive Programs
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• Picnicking
• Playground
• Spelunking
• Stargazing
• Visitor Center
• Walking Trails
• Wildlife Viewing