Backbone State Park
State Park · Iowa · Iowa Department of Natural Resources
- Camping
- 1,763 acres
Plan your visit
Camping
Camping · Dump Station
Site types & reservations: see the official site.
Cabins & lodging
Cabin · Lodging
Availability & booking: see the official site.
Know before you go
- Official site
- www.iowadnr.gov
- Managed by
- Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Getting there
Things to do
Activities & features: Amphitheater · Beach · Boat Rental · Boating · Fishing · Nature Center · Paddling Access · Picnic Area · Playground · Scenic Overlook · Store · Swimming
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Sources: Wikimedia Commons / editorial, State agency, USGS PAD-US · updated 2026-09-12