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Backbone State Park    

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Tripadvisor (100) · State park in Dundee, United States
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Backbone State Park , located near Strawberry Point in northeastern Iowa, is the oldest state park in Iowa and a beloved destination for outdoor enthusiasts, …

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4.5/5 · 100 reviews
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Jul 8, 2024
Cheap camping for electric only. We came from MO for a weekend and needed 50 amp. Of course we booked ahead of time. We got a pull through with is always fantastic and never seen at a state park, so… Full review by Lacy W
Feb 22, 2024
Great trip. We arrived at approximately 8:30 am and made our way towards the entrance of the park. The park was quite big and had several hiking trails to explore. There were small separate parking l… Full review by PartyTheNightAway
Oct 21, 2023
Decided to drive through to observe the changing Fall season. The tree canopies and rock outcroppings looked absolutely beautiful in the late afternoon lighting. Full review by S T
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Swathes of vivid greenery, wooded areas, and cliffs comprise the terrain of Backbone State Park. This natural haven is the perfect destina…
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Can you still rent cabins or is the camping and cabins closed for the year
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I think to the end of October
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Answer by James L · Oct 20, 2019
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Why no canoes? Used to be.
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I thought I saw them in the shed. 100%sure there were paddle boats and kayaks.
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Pets allowed?
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I don’t see anything official on the website but we saw several dogs on leashes while we were there.
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Is there somewhere to rent kayaks in Backbone? I saw paddleboats at the south entrance, but no canoes or kayaks.
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There was nothing available when we stayed there, but I think they offer rentals.
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