Backbone SP

Backbone SP

Strawberry Point, Iowa 52076

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About this Location

Important Bird Area.
This is a great place to visit. It has camping, cabins to rent, 21 miles of trails, swimming beach, lake, trout fishing, boats to rent, boat ramp, picnic tables, grills and toilets.

 The address is 1282 120th Street, Strawberry Point. The park has more than one entrance, but directions to the main entrance are as follows. From Strawberry Point go South on HWY 3 for 2 miles. Turn right onto W69 (Forestville Rd) and go 4 miles. This becomes 140th Ave. Turn right onto 129th Street and this will take you into the park. From Manchester go North on IA-13 for 6miles. Turn left onto C 64 (150th St) and go 3miles. Turn right onto Firefly Rd and go 1 mile. Turn left onto 129th St and this will take you into the park.

2001 acres, mostly timber, with the lake, stream, and scenic bluffs. It is a great place to go bird watching. 

Notable Trails

The Backbone Trail follows the narrow limestone ridge for some magnificent views.

Features

  • Restrooms on site

  • Roadside viewing

  • Wheelchair accessible trail

  • Entrance fee

Content from Iowa Ornithologists' Union

Last updated September 20, 2023

Backbone SP Map
Iowa DNR