Bellevue State Park, IA

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Bellevue State Park, IA Bellevue State Park is located just south of Bellevue, IA in the bluffs along the Mississippi river. The park has camping, hiking and many beautiful views.

Page managed by the Friends of Bellevue State Park. Bellevue State Park is broken into two different tracts. The Nelson unit is located just south of Bellevue, IA atop a limestone bluff, while the Dyas unit is located 2 miles further south, down highway 52. Both units host multiple hiking trails that lead to scenic overlooks of the Mississippi river. If you get tired from walking there are various picnicking areas, which are great for the whole family. What makes the Nelson unit so unique is its butterfly sanctuary, which brings in over 60 different species of butterflies from throughout the state. This unit also has a lodge that can be rented out for special events. If you feel like wanting to stick around, the Dyas unit has 52 different camping sites that have electric hookups or non-electric lots for the average camper. Reservations for camping sites can be made online or just stop in to the Dyas Unit to see if any spots are open.

TODAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH from 10-12 stop at the butterfly garden to help catch and tag monarch butterflies!
09/06/2026

TODAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH from 10-12 stop at the butterfly garden to help catch and tag monarch butterflies!

09/06/2026

As the summer season begins to fade, take the time to enjoy the last blossoms and butterflies of the garden.
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Friends of Bellevue State Park, Inc.
Enjoy the activities and work supported by our wonderful membership.
Coming soon: Storybook Trail hikes!
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Today September 5th from 10-12, join staff at the Dyas Unit for catching and tagging butterflies! Parking is by the East...
09/05/2026

Today September 5th from 10-12, join staff at the Dyas Unit for catching and tagging butterflies! Parking is by the East Shelter. Be sure to wear clothes for walking in prairies.

Butterfly tagging September 4th will be at the Bellevue State Park Butterfly Garden from 10-12
09/03/2026

Butterfly tagging September 4th will be at the Bellevue State Park Butterfly Garden from 10-12

Join park staff September 4,5,6 from 10-12 in tagging monarch butterflies!Nets will be available for use. All ages welco...
08/25/2026

Join park staff September 4,5,6 from 10-12 in tagging monarch butterflies!

Nets will be available for use. All ages welcome!

Please wear clothes and shoes for walking through tall flowers and grasses.

Locations, weather delays or cancelations will be posted on this page.

Today was officially my last day in the park! I had a great summer and loved meeting many of you, some multiple times! T...
08/21/2026

Today was officially my last day in the park! I had a great summer and loved meeting many of you, some multiple times! Thank you to everyone who came to a program, shared my events, or read the newsletter I posted weekly! I had so much fun and I am so sad I have to go back to school on Wednesday. Have a great school year!

We are all set up in the lodge and ready to go! Artists of all ages and levels are welcome!
08/20/2026

We are all set up in the lodge and ready to go! Artists of all ages and levels are welcome!

Address

24668 Highway 52
Bellevue, IA
52031

Opening Hours

Monday 4am - 10:30pm
Tuesday 4am - 10:30pm
Wednesday 4am - 10:30pm
Thursday 4am - 10:30pm
Friday 4am - 10:30pm
Saturday 4am - 10:30pm
Sunday 4am - 10:30pm

Telephone

(563) 872-4019

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