River trips with a side of history and geological wonders. Yes please! Down at the Des Moines river you will find all this and more at Dolliver Memorial State Park. This park has a ramp on the river which is a popular put-in and take-out spot for canoe trips and a great fishing spot. There is so much more though in the form of scenic bluffs and canyons, charming creeks, historic Indian mounds, and a bison bone graveyard called Boneyard Hollow which has a mysterious origin. Geologists will be wowed by the Copperas Beds where you can see a cross section of an ancient river bed left in a 100-foot bluff full of mineral deposits, sandstone cliffs, and petrified driftwood. Camping and cabins are available so bring the fam and stay awhile!
River trips with a side of history and geological wonders. Yes please! Down at the Des Moines river you will find all this and more at Dolliver Memorial State Park. This park has a ramp on the river which is a popular put-in and take-out spot for canoe trips and a great fishing spot. There is so much more though in the form of scenic bluffs and canyons, charming creeks, historic Indian mounds, and a bison bone graveyard called Boneyard Hollow which has a mysterious origin. Geologists will be wowed by the Copperas Beds where you can see a cross section of an ancient river bed left in a 100-foot bluff full of mineral deposits, sandstone cliffs, and petrified driftwood. Camping and cabins are available so bring the fam and stay awhile!
Camping is always better with a river running through it. How about the beautiful Des Moines River? Now we’re talkin. At Dolliver Memorial State Park you can camp in RV friendly electric hookup sites overlooking this lovely waterway and its fishing spots and boat ramp. If you want some more action then hit the trail to check out the Boneyard Hollo Read more...
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Dolliver Memorial State Park
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Camping is always better with a river running through it. How about the beautiful Des Moines River? Now we’re talkin. At Dolliver Memorial State Park you can camp in RV friendly electric hookup sites overlooking this lovely waterway and its fishing spots and boat ramp. If you want some more action then hit the trail to check out the Boneyard Hollo Read more...
Why can't I see these campgrounds when I search with dates?
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