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Wildcat Den State Park

Description

Wildcat Den State Park is a state park of Iowa, US, in Muscatine County. The park features 75ft cliffs, rock formations, and several historic structures. The 1848 Pine Creek Gristmill and Pine Mill Bridge are both on the National Register of Historic Places. The campground has 28 campsites, but lacks modern restroom facilities. There are also two open shelters that can be reserved for a fee through the park manager. Advance campsite reservations can be booked through the park reservation system. Additional campsites and other recreational facilities can be found 6mi away at the Fairport State Recreation Area, which is directly on the Mississippi River.



"One of the most photographed Iowa state parks, at Wildcat Den State Park, visitors will find both historical and natural treasures to explore. Trails wind through a variety of terrain, leading to geological formations along the trail’s sandstone bluffs. Visit the Pine Creek Grist Mill, the oldest working grist mill between the Mississippi River and the Rocky Mountains, for a glimpse into Iowa’s past. Whether you’re looking to explore history or enjoy the peace and quiet of the outdoors, Wildcat Den State Park is the ideal destination."
Address: Muscatine 52761
Phone: (563) 263-4337
State: IA
City: Muscatine
Zip Code: 52761
categories: landmark & historical place, park, campground


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Reviews
Definitely a worthwhile place to hike. It's easy enough for the average person and for the avid hiker there's plenty of challenging rock formations to climb off the beaten path. Scenic for sure. You'll probably see some deer. Park maps are available; I got one from the Mill Trail signpost, east of the Pine Creek Overlook, and also there's a parking area there.
Beautiful park! Lots of different things to do- an old church, schoolhouse, and mill are located within the park. There are also a handful of BEAUTIFUL forested trails of various lengths & difficulty. Many are very short so you can see a lot within a few hours, or you can have enough to do for days. There are some gravel roads within & near the park but they are the easiest I've ever driven on!
The park is a great place to hike. They have a real working grist mill. You're able to tour all 3 levels and very little is off access. They'll even turn it on for you! Awesome park.
It's a nice looking park. The trail we walked today, had a little wildlife ... mostly woodpeckers and cicadas; noisy but better than silence. Will be going back to check out the punchbowl and perhaps a little camping.
The family and I love hiking here in the fall. It's so beautiful and offers easy and more challenging hikes.
One of the best parks I have ever been to. It was a perfect and quick stop on our 8 hour road trip. We stopped here on our return leg and had limited time to spend because we needed to get home. I’m glad the other reviews said it was a smaller park so that heavily influenced our choice and it wasn’t too far off I-80. We drove around it before stopping at a parking area that had two trailhead sign, one of which was to the Punch Bowl. It was highly recommended by other reviewers so we hopped on that one. The scenery was breathtaking and the trails were easy to follow. Going down was little effort however there were some stairs so coming up required a moderate amount of effort that was perfect for stretching our legs. I am normally a mosquito buffet but didn’t get but once but we did stay in motion most of the time. It was such a lucky stop and totally exceeded expectations. We are already planning a camping trip back so we can explore more than what we could.
The trails in the valley were awesome with the huge rocks and scenery. Got a great workout with some of the climbs. Chez
Wildcats den is a nice place to go and visit during the summer. They have primitive camping and outdoor toilets no showers. Great place to have a picnic and do some hiking. There is a lot of rock formations.
Very good state park. The trail maps can be confusing. Not many signs to help you on the trails. Well covered park with sufficient shade. Not crowded. The 100year old mill make a great must see.
Good mix of easy and challenging hikes. Plenty to climb, splash, or squeeze through.
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