State Park · Iowa, United States
Rock Creek State Park
Rock Creek State Park is a state park in Iowa, United States, established in 1952.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Jasper County, Iowa, United States |
| Established | 1952 |
| Coordinates | 41.7489° N, 92.8425° W |
| Managed by | Iowa state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Rock Creek State Park
Rock Creek State Park is a state park in Jasper County, Iowa, United States, located near the city of Kellogg. The 1,697-acre (687 ha) park was dedicated in 1952 and includes numerous boat launches and docks, picnic grounds, camping grounds, and trails for horseback riding and hiking. In the winter, the 602-acre (244 ha) lake may freeze over, and the park is a popular spot for cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. Grinnell is located 7 miles (11 km) to the east. The park's proximity to the town as well as a connecting bike path make the park a popular destination for students at Grinnell College.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Kellogg, Iowa |
|---|---|
| Getting there | near the city of Kellogg |
Airports near this park
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- Des Moines International Airport (DSM) · Des Moines, United States · 44.6 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Iowa
Frequently asked questions
Where is Rock Creek State Park?
Rock Creek State Park is in Iowa, United States (41.7489° N, 92.8425° W).
When was Rock Creek State Park established?
Rock Creek State Park was established in 1952, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How do I get to Rock Creek State Park?
The nearest town is Kellogg, Iowa. near the city of Kellogg.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Iowa_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Iowa state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_Creek_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).