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Nearby Parks:
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Amazing cabins
Every year my family, my friends and I go to Backbone State park. We rent the Cabins for 3 days and 2 nights. I love hiking and fishing. In the summer I love boating. I wish I lived out there.
Written by Harlan Thomas
5-May-2008
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the most relaxing vacations
we have been to bakebone state park for three years and it is the most relaxing and enjoyable vacations I look forward to it every year
(name not given)
11-May-2008
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Backbone
My family and i have been going to backbone for generations and we love it more and more every year!!!! thank you for all the great memories! we hope to make many more!
Written by Jules
23-May-2008
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| Camping: |
| There are 125 camp sites located in two campgrounds. The South Lake Campground contains 49 non-electric sites, 49 electric sites, 2 shower buildings, a playground and a dump station. The Six Pine Campground, near the west entrance of the park, contains 27 non-electric sites and provides pit latrines. Starting February 13, 2006 advance campsite reservations can be booked through the park reservation system. Half of the campsites are still available for self-registration on a first-come, first-serve basis. |
| Trails: |
| Backbone has 21 miles of hiking and multi-use trails. Visitors can hike along trails winding through old twisted and windblown cedars and up rough, rocky staircases to one of the highest points in northeast Iowa, the "Devil's Backbone." During winter, visitors can cross-country ski and snowmobile.
Bicyclists can pedal through scenic splendor and explore the park on these designated trails; Barred Owl, Bluebird, East Lake and West Lake. Mountain bikes must stay on the trails. |
| Picnicking: |
| Backbone is a beautiful place for a family picnic. Several open shelters and an auditorium may be reserved for a fee through the park office.
A stone lodge overlooking the lake may be rented through the park concessionaire at 563/933-2273. Constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps, it is very popular for family reunions, weddings and other large gatherings. |
| Fishing and Hunting: |
| Trout Fishing:
Backbone is well known for trout fishing in its cold, clear, quick-flowing stream. Richmond Springs, the source that feeds the stream, pumps out over 2,000 gallons per minute and is located near the north end of the park. Anglers can explore the stream through a variety of shady and easy accessible trails, portions of which are paved. |
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