Friends of Palisades-Kepler State Park

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Friends of Palisades-Kepler State Park Palisades-Kepler State Park is open after severe damage from the 2022 derecho.

The Friends of Palisades-Kepler State Park partners and collaborates with Iowa DNR for the preservation & development of natural & cultural resources & landscapes for the enjoyment, health, education, & recreational opportunities of all park patrons. Please be mindful of safety while visiting our great park as we continue clean-up efforts.

Bass Farms L.L.C. Iowa Department of Natural Resources Iowa Road Trip
10/18/2026

Bass Farms L.L.C. Iowa Department of Natural Resources Iowa Road Trip

QiGong has been rescheduled for Saturday, August 22nd at 10 am. Meet at Shelter #1
08/06/2026

QiGong has been rescheduled for Saturday, August 22nd at 10 am. Meet at Shelter #1

Qigong is cancelled today, August 1, due to wet ground conditions. We are looking at rescheduling, so keep an eye on ou...
08/01/2026

Qigong is cancelled today, August 1, due to wet ground conditions. We are looking at rescheduling, so keep an eye on our page.

The next Prayers at the Pal, hosted by Seeds of Faith, is the evening of August 17th. Hike at 5:45pm, prayers begin at ...
08/01/2026

The next Prayers at the Pal, hosted by Seeds of Faith, is the evening of August 17th. Hike at 5:45pm, prayers begin at 6:30pm.

07/29/2026

Saturday's QiGong (August 1, 10am, Shelter #1) will be cancelled if it is raining. It will not be rescheduled.

07/27/2026

Today's - Monday, July 27 - DNR camp at Palisades-Kepler State Park has been cancelled due to heat. The camp will resume on Tuesday.

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Interesting article in INHF magazine regarding land purchase and Palisades-Kepler State Park
06/29/2026

Interesting article in INHF magazine regarding land purchase and Palisades-Kepler State Park

Thanks again to Prairie State Mushroom Club for leading the Foray at the Pal yesterday! We found a variety of mushrooms ...
06/21/2026

Thanks again to Prairie State Mushroom Club for leading the Foray at the Pal yesterday!

We found a variety of mushrooms along/off of Cool Hollow Trail. I can't remember, nor pronounce their names 🙃, but there are many people/experts who can!

Check out the app: iNaturalist
Check out the website: Prairie States Mushroom Club https://share.google/CYxGR69xKbwFgbnYW

One of the MANY types of mushroom we found during today's foray. 🍄Thanks again, Prairie State Mushroom Club for hosting!
06/20/2026

One of the MANY types of mushroom we found during today's foray. 🍄

Thanks again, Prairie State Mushroom Club for hosting!

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700 Kepler Drive
Mount Vernon, IA
52314

Opening Hours

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

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