Backbone State Park in Dundee, Iowa, ranked as the best state park in Iowa host a cookout on Memorial Day, according to the survey. It is Iowa's first state park, dedicated in 1920, according to ...

Iowa's oldest state park offers a nature escape with trails, trout fishing, cabins, and activities perfect for campers, hikers, and families alike.

Lake Anita State Park was constructed in the 1960s making it one of Iowa's newer state parks. The artificial lake is 171 acres big offering largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie and more for fishing.