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Trapper's Bay State Park

Trapper's Bay State Park (large dot) and the other state parks in Iowa. No free photo of this park yet.
Location
Dickinson County, Iowa
Nearest town
3.7 miles northwest of Spirit Lake
Type
State Park

About Trapper's Bay State Park

Built during the New Deal era, the park's picnic shelter is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The 57.5-acre grounds sit along the north shore of Silver Lake, providing space for picnicking, boating, and fishing on the water.

Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.

Getting there

Trapper's Bay State Park is in Dickinson County, Iowa, 3.7 miles northwest of Spirit Lake. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.

State parks near Trapper's Bay State Park

Within 60 miles, closest first, straight-line. All 50 in Iowa →

Towns near Trapper's Bay State Park

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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.