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Ledges State Park
Discover a lost lake and gorgeous sandstone cliffs at this state park.
You can launch a canoe on the Des Moines River or fish from the river banks. The river sits in the western part of the park. Use the eight miles of hiking trails to reach the Pea's Creek Canyon summit with its sandstone cliffs. Near the picnic shelters, the interpretive trail leads you through the oak woods and see lichens.
Gasp in awe at the sandstone "Ledges" that soar more than 100 feet in the air. In the winter months, use the trails for a little cross-country skiing. You can see the Hutton Memorial on the north side of the canyon. It's a memorial to Murray Lee Hutton who directed the Iowa State Conservation Commission in 1935.
At the campground, you find a few options for tents and RVs. There are sites with hookup facilities and others just for tents. Clean up in the modern restrooms with showers. Kids love playin
You can launch a canoe on the Des Moines River or fish from the river banks. The river sits in the western part of the park. Use the eight miles of hiking trails to reach the Pea's Creek Canyon summit with its sandstone cliffs. Near the picnic shelters, the interpretive trail leads you through the oak woods and see lichens.
Gasp in awe at the sandstone "Ledges" that soar more than 100 feet in the air. In the winter months, use the trails for a little cross-country skiing. You can see the Hutton Memorial on the north side of the canyon. It's a memorial to Murray Lee Hutton who directed the Iowa State Conservation Commission in 1935.
At the campground, you find a few options for tents and RVs. There are sites with hookup facilities and others just for tents. Clean up in the modern restrooms with showers. Kids love playing on the playground in this area. You can also use one of the primitive sites located throughout the park. Ted's Firewood Sales delivers firewood for campers.
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1 campground in Ledges State Park
Make your next camping trip extraordinary with a visit to Ledges State Park. The park campground is modern and has standard, hike-in, and RV friendly sites where you can set up shop for days of exploring this interesting terrain. Geek out over the Native American mounds, the sandstone ledges, and interesting geology of this land. Or plan a float t Read more...
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