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Ledges State Park

Boone, IA

Nature

Sandstone ledges and a creek-bottom road through a small canyon by the Des Moines River. The road floods after heavy rain, so check before driving through.

Nearest town
Boone, IA
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
41.9914, -93.8830

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, August and October. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Covered bridges, Dutch windmills and the Amana Colonies – Ledges State Park, Iowa, near the Des Moines river© Rbreidbrown · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Covered bridges, Dutch windmills and the Amana Colonies

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Holliwell Covered Bridge – a snow covered road next to a treePhoto by James Peacock on Unsplash
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Campsites nearby

  • Camp HantesaCampsite
    1 mi from Ledges State Park
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Latitudes RV ResortMotorhome stopover
    10 mi from Ledges State Park
    MotorhomesElectricity
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Acorn Valley CampgroundCampsite
    19 mi from Ledges State Park
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Bob ShetlerMotorhome stopover
    22 mi from Ledges State Park
    MotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Bob ShetlerMotorhome stopover
    23 mi from Ledges State Park
    MotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Bob ShetlerMotorhome stopover
    23 mi from Ledges State Park
    MotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
    OSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Iowa · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Ledges State Park?

Ledges State Park is in Boone, IA, at GPS 41.9914, -93.8830. It is about 31 mi from Des Moines.

Can you camp near Ledges State Park?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Ledges State Park Campground, about 1 mi away; within 25 mi there are 50 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Ledges State Park?

Ledges State Park is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Covered bridges, Dutch windmills and the Amana Colonies.

What is there to see near Ledges State Park?

Places worth a stop nearby: Iowa State Capitol (31 mi), Holliwell Covered Bridge (48 mi), Roseman Covered Bridge (52 mi) and Vermeer Windmill (64 mi).

When is the best time to visit Ledges State Park?

The most pleasant months are usually May and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, August and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)