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Wildcat Den State Park

Wildcat Den State Park
Photo: James C. Orvis, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Location
Muscatine County, Iowa
Nearest town
6.6 miles southwest of Blue Grass
Type
State Park
DirectionsOfficial park site ↗

About Wildcat Den State Park

An 1848 gristmill still stands on Pine Creek, along with the nearby Pine Mill Bridge, both listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The surrounding land rises into 75-foot cliffs and rock formations shaped by the creek. Hiking trails cross the park's terrain, and primitive camping is available for those wanting to stay overnight near the old mill and its stone bridge.

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

Getting there

Wildcat Den State Park is in Muscatine County, Iowa, 6.6 miles southwest of Blue Grass. 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.