Pictured Rocks County Park, Monticello IA

Put kayaks and tubes in the river there- very nice & calm river and the park had a very easy put-in spot:)

Don't expect lot of hiking trails. It is one by the river going to Indian Cave. If you are adventurous, you may try crowl into cave, it is map there. But I wouldn't try.
I assume it is more undeveloped trails there, but you need local guys to show you.
Otherwise, good picnic grove, volt toilet. Boat launch. No camping.

This truly is a beautiful place. Great for climbers. The trail we did was fairly challenging. The boat ramp is amazing, like picture worthy. The bathrooms are completely disgusting, don't go in there! Not a place for very young kids or people who can't climb steep inclines and balance on narrow paths along a bluff. I took a star off just for the bathroom, as I opened the door and nearly threw up.

Even though it was little, found a place for the boys to go swimming, and I nice tall with a cave, we didn't go in but you can

Happened to find this area when lost by maps. Bathrooms were nasty dirty. Area was covered in greenery so hard to see alot of the beauty. Never did any trails but would like to return in a couple weeks when the leaves are turning. Didnt see hikers or climbers but were a few cars there so suspect there were some.

East access to river for loading and unloading canoes or kayaks. Water looked to shallow in area I looked but might be deeper areas. Clear water!

Went canoeing, had a great time. Staff was very friendly & helpful. It's so beautiful! Loved it! Thanks

WHY AREN'T PEOPLE TALKING ABOUT THIS PLACE? !
I happened upon the park by zooming in on green parks of a map. Seriously. I've never heard/read anything about this park. AND I DON'T GET IT. This park was so well maintained with clean bathrooms and parking lots, clear and easy to use trails and the friendliest fellow hikers we've come across. I think everyone was just feeling happy that day! The rock formations are gorgeous and the info board by the restrooms was super interesting. There is a cave but looking at the map, it seems like it's best for the experienced. There were a TON of climbers out. They were all super polite and gave us room to hike by or take pics. Some of the rock formations had areas for hooking yourself up to climbs with. Definitely a must come to place if you're a climber! There is only a few clear trails, but don't let that steer you away! We will be back!

Dog friendly park with a shelter for sitting and grilling. Also has some great rock climbing points as well as a cave. However you must have a permit for the cave to actually go spelunking.

This is a very well maintained county park, I'd almost consider it the quiet version of Maquoketa Caves State park. It's a dog friendly park with plenty of easy access trails. There are also places for climbing and caving.