Are you the owner for this park? Make it a featured listing and be seen in the top search results!
Maquoketa Caves
The Maquoketa Caves in Maquoketa, Iowa are a series of six caves located in the Maquoketa River Valley. The caves are located in the Maquoketa State Park and are a popular destination for hikers, campers, and spelunkers. The caves are made up of limestone and sandstone and feature a variety of formations, including stalactites, stalagmites, and flowstone. The caves are home to a variety of wildlife, including bats, salamanders, and cave crickets. The caves are also home to a variety of archaeological artifacts, including arrowheads and pottery. The caves are open to the public and guided tours are available.
Amenities
- Recreational Facilities
- Policies
- Other Amenities & Services
- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
- Facility
- On-Site Rentals
- Sites
User Reviews
Sameer Walimbe
Excellent place for a good trek. There are many caves where you may walk inside. A few, where kids may crawl in and explore. If kids are planning on exploring the caves, be sure to bring head gear with lights, extra pair of clothes and helmet. Also bring some snacks along.
Dave R
Nice spot to hike around and experience some caves in a casual way. Great for kids. Hiking shoes are best, but athletic shoes will work. If you want to explore caves more, bring a flashlight and be prepared to crawl in dirt. Stop in the visitor center first to get a map and some insights.
Virginia VanKeulen
We went on a Friday morning. Couple of large groups of teenagers were pretty loud but not too busy other than that. Maybe kids on a spring field trip? The caves are numerous and interesting. We never made it to the visitor center due to time restraints. The spring flowers are beautiful and there were a ton of birds. Very pleasant park and worth the stop.
Kytti Worel
Enchanting. Dazzling. Breathtaking. Almost, other worldly. If you're an outdoors kind of human, this is the place. There's so much to see, experience, and explore here both above and below ground. Campsites available for those who choose to extend their stays and plenty of vast, open spaces to roam. If you're thinking of checking it out, remember that photos simply don't do it justice
Brooke Gietman
We wish we would have had more time to explore! The Caves Trail was so fun, lots to see. We went on a drizzly Sunday afternoon in March and were the only ones around. We didn't have good enough flashlights to be brave enough to walk the path underground between Upper and Lower Dancehall, so if you go, make sure to bring strong flashlights!