Iowa Caves State Park

Tripadvisor (240) · State park in Maquoketa, IA
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With more caves than any state park, Maquoketa Caves is one of Iowa’s most unique outdoor attractions. Enormous bluffs tower throughout the park, … See more

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4.5/5 · 240 reviews
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Aug 27, 2024
Wonderful cool caves both in vibe and temperature. Only did the green caves, meaning those we could walk upright. Signage on the trails could be upgraded. We missed ice cave and went way out of our… Full review by carolsT992OH
Jul 22, 2024
We really liked this park, lots of caves to explore. You can hike along ways if you go to all the caves and it can get muddy if it rains, so bring walking shoes and bug spray! Only downside was the… Full review by klukan
Jul 13, 2024
Absolutely beautiful! Well worth the trip. We only did half of it and still spent about 3 hours there. It’s so majestic and peaceful. There are a few spots where it seems like fairies or hobbits shou… Full review by rayew2014
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Architectural style:Rustic

Questions & answers

Q:
I know it's self guided but is there any kind of pamphlet or DNR guide/map of any kind to know which cave is which?
A:
There are maps available at the visitor center. I would use the colored version as it is more detailed!
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