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Two dogs pose at Maquoketa Caves Loop in Maquoketa Caves State Park. Photo by @ourevolvingadventure.
Three dogs sitting in a photo op area outside at Maquoketa Caves State Park, a pet-friendly activity in Maquoketa, IA.
At Maquoketa Caves State Park, the most dog-friendly state park in The Hawkeye State, hiking hounds can wander along six miles of trails through hardwood forests, prairies, and the park’s many caves. Photo by @jokon.
Two dogs pose at Maquoketa Caves Loop in Maquoketa Caves State Park. Photo by @ourevolvingadventure.
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Three dogs sitting in a photo op area outside at Maquoketa Caves State Park, a pet-friendly activity in Maquoketa, IA.
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At Maquoketa Caves State Park, the most dog-friendly state park in The Hawkeye State, hiking hounds can wander along six miles of trails through hardwood forests, prairies, and the park’s many caves. Photo by @jokon.
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A pet friendly activity in Maquoketa called Maquoketa Caves State Park.
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Maquoketa Caves State Park

Leashed dogs are welcome at Maquoketa Caves State Park in Maquoketa, IA. This pet-friendly destination is famed for the caves and named for the Native Americans who once lived there. You and Fido can search the park for artifacts such as pottery, tools and projectile points made of stone. There are six miles of trails that explore the wooded surroundings and prairie, leading to the main attractions of the area, the Natural Bridge, Balanced Rock and Dancehall Cave. Visit Website

Or call (563) 652-5833 or email Maquoketa@dnr.iowa.gov for more information.

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Maquoketa Caves State Park is rated 5.0 bones out of 5 by 6 canine critics on BringFido, and 4.5 stars out of 5 by 256 guests on TripAdvisor.

Visitors to Maquoketa Caves State Park consistently praise the scenic hiking trails, diverse caves to explore, and pet-friendly atmosphere, though they note the boardwalk steps can be slippery when wet. Some visitors mention that older or smaller dogs may have difficulty with the steps, and amenities like the gift shop have limited hours.

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