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Coordinates: 41°28′10″N 90°52′56″W / 41.46944°N 90.88222°W / 41.46944; -90.88222
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{{Short description|State park in Muscatine County, Iowa}}
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'''Wildcat Den State Park''' is a [[state park]] of [[Iowa]], US, in [[Muscatine County, Iowa|Muscatine County]]. The park features {{convert|75|ft|m|adj=on}} cliffs, rock formations, and several historic structures. The 1848 [[Pine Creek Gristmill]] and [[Pine Mill Bridge]] are both on the [[National Register of Historic Places]]. The [[campground]] has 28 campsites, but lacks modern restroom facilities. There are also two open shelters that can be reserved for a fee through the park manager. Advance campsite reservations can be booked through the park reservation system. Additional campsites and other recreational facilities can be found {{convert|6|mi|km}} away at the Fairport State Recreation Area, which is directly on the [[Mississippi River]].
'''Wildcat Den State Park''' is a [[state park]] in [[Muscatine County, Iowa|Muscatine County]], [[Iowa]], [[United States]]. The park features {{convert|75|ft|m|adj=on}} cliffs, rock formations, and several historic structures. The 1848 [[Pine Creek Gristmill]] and [[Pine Mill Bridge]] are both on the [[National Register of Historic Places]]. The [[campground]] has 20 campsites, but lacks modern restroom facilities. Campsites and two open shelters can be reserved ahead of time through the online reservation system, iowastateparks.reserveamerica.com. Additional campsites and other recreational facilities can be found {{convert|6|mi|km}} away at the Fairport State Recreation Area, which is directly on the [[Mississippi River]].


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== External links ==
== External links ==
* [http://www.iowadnr.gov/Destinations/StateParksRecAreas/IowasStateParks/ParkDetails.aspx?ParkID=610122&idAdminBoundary=220 Wildcat Den State Park]
* [https://www.iowadnr.gov/Places-to-Go/State-Parks/Iowa-State-Parks Wildcat Den State Park]
* [http://www.iowadnr.gov/Destinations/StateParksRecAreas/IowasStateParks/ParkDetails.aspx?ParkID=610123&idAdminBoundary=231 Fairport State Recreation Area]
* [http://www.iowadnr.gov/Destinations/StateParksRecAreas/IowasStateParks/ParkDetails.aspx?ParkID=610123&idAdminBoundary=231 Fairport State Recreation Area]
* [http://www.iptv.org/iowaoutdoors/story.cfm/clip/9682/iao_20120713_204_wildcat_den/video Wildcat Den State Park] Documentary produced by [[Iowa Public Television]]
* [http://www.iptv.org/iowaoutdoors/story.cfm/clip/9682/iao_20120713_204_wildcat_den/video Wildcat Den State Park] Documentary produced by [[Iowa Public Television]]
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[[Category:State parks of Iowa]]
[[Category:State parks of Iowa]]

Latest revision as of 15:44, 14 November 2023

Wildcat Den State Park
Pine Creek Grist Mill
Map showing the location of Wildcat Den State Park
Map showing the location of Wildcat Den State Park
Location of Wildcat Den State Park in Iowa
LocationMuscatine County, Iowa, United States
Coordinates41°28′10″N 90°52′56″W / 41.46944°N 90.88222°W / 41.46944; -90.88222
Area423 acres (171 ha)[1]
Elevation627 ft (191 m)[2]
Governing bodyIowa Department of Natural Resources
WebsiteWildcat Den State Park

Wildcat Den State Park is a state park in Muscatine County, Iowa, United States. The park features 75-foot (23 m) cliffs, rock formations, and several historic structures. The 1848 Pine Creek Gristmill and Pine Mill Bridge are both on the National Register of Historic Places. The campground has 20 campsites, but lacks modern restroom facilities. Campsites and two open shelters can be reserved ahead of time through the online reservation system, iowastateparks.reserveamerica.com. Additional campsites and other recreational facilities can be found 6 miles (9.7 km) away at the Fairport State Recreation Area, which is directly on the Mississippi River.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Wildcat Den State Park" (PDF). Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved January 26, 2011.
  2. ^ "Wildcat Den State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. April 30, 1979. Retrieved February 27, 2011.

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