Palisades-Kepler State Park
Palisades-Kepler State Park
Location:3.5 miles west of Mount Vernon, off US 30.
Facilities:44 campsites (26 with electrical hookups) with modern shower andrestroom facilities, 4 family cabins (seasonal rental), day-use lodge (é), picnicareas, open picnic shelter, hiking trails (6 miles), boat ramp.
Activities:Camping, fishing, hiking.
Special Features:Park lies along the scenic Cedar River and features river bluffs, deepravines, hardwood forests, masses of wildflowers, and an abundance ofwildlife. The area is also noted for its prehistoric significance; amolar tooth of a mammoth was once found here, and exposed rocks along the river contain fossils millions ofyears old.
Address:700 Kepler Dr
Mount Vernon, IA 52314
Phone:319-895-6039
Fax:319-895-9660
Web: www.iowadnr.com/parks/state_park_list/palisades.html
Size: 840 acres.
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