Backbone State Park
1347 129th St, Dundee, IA 52038
2,001 acres · 21 miles of trails
Iowa's oldest state park in Dundee unfolds 2,001 acres of bluffs and river trails where leashed dogs hike 21 miles to the lake. Shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans support outings. Pack booties for rugged terrain.
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- Park
- Backbone State Park
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Dundee, Iowa
- Coordinates
- 42.6178, -91.5614
- Size
- 2,001 acres
- Trail miles
- 21
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.8 / 5 (2,810 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.9 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.8 from 2,810 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 2,001 acres of room
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Dog policy
Iowa's first state park (1919) — 2,001 acres of rugged limestone bluffs along Maquoketa River. Leashed dogs on 21 miles of trails + lake.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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