State Park · Iowa
Trapper's Bay State Park
- 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.
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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.