State Park · Iowa
Wapsipinicon State Park
- Location
- Jones County, Iowa
- Nearest town
- 0.9 miles south of Anamosa
- Type
- State Park
About Wapsipinicon State Park
394 acres of sandstone and limestone bluffs along the Wapsipinicon River make up this park, which takes its name from that waterway. It ranks among the oldest state parks in Iowa, a status reflected in its 2014 listing as a historic district on the National Register of Historic Places. The land itself centers on the river bluffs that give the park its terrain and its identity.
Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.
Getting there
Wapsipinicon State Park is in Jones County, Iowa, 0.9 miles south of Anamosa. 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.