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Bixby State Park park

Iowa, USA Upper Mississippi-Maquoketa-Plum watershed 42.674°, -91.397°
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Bixby State Park -- Iowa park
Bixby State Park Iowa · Upper Mississippi-Maquoketa-Plum watershed
About this park

Bixby State Park

Bixby State Park is a beautiful park located in the state of Iowa. There are many great reasons to visit this park, including its amazing natural beauty, its extensive hiking trails, and its many opportunities for outdoor recreation.

One of the most popular points of interest at Bixby State Park is the park's stunning waterfall. Visitors can hike to this waterfall to take in its natural beauty and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. There are also many other hiking trails throughout the park that offer visitors the chance to explore the area's natural scenery and wildlife.

Other popular activities at Bixby State Park include fishing, boating, and camping. The park has many campsites available for visitors, as well as a boat launch and a fishing pier.

Interesting facts about Bixby State Park include its history as a site for Native American settlements, as well as its designation as a National Historic Landmark. The park is also home to a variety of unique plant and animal species, including several rare species of wildflowers and butterflies.

The best time of year to visit Bixby State Park is during the spring and summer, when the weather is warm and the park is alive with blooming flowers and wildlife. However, the park is open year-round and offers visitors stunning scenery and outdoor recreation opportunities no matter what time of year they visit.
StateIowa
WatershedUpper Mississippi-Maquoketa-Plum
Latitude42.6737°
Longitude-91.3966°
Land designation

Park & land designation reference

A quick legend for the federal and state land categories Snoflo tracks. Each designation comes with different rules around access, recreation, and resource extraction.

National Park
Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
State Park
Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
Local Park
Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
Wilderness Area
The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized motorized access permitted.
National Recreation Area
Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing, often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes); may allow more development.
National Conservation Area (BLM)
BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
State Forest
State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
Vast federal lands managed for mixed use -- recreation, grazing, mining, conservation -- with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.
Detailed forecast

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Long-term outlook

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Stay nearby

Area campgrounds

Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within reach of Bixby State Park, with reservations status.

Around the spot

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Responsible recreation & Leave No Trace

Know before you go
Check the operator's site for hours, permit requirements, seasonal closures, and fire restrictions before heading out.
Stay on trail
Stick to marked paths to protect vegetation, prevent erosion, and avoid disturbing wildlife habitat.
Respect wildlife
Observe from a distance, never feed wildlife, and store food securely if camping is permitted on-site.
Pack it in, pack it out
Carry out all trash, food scraps, and gear. Many parks have limited or no trash service.
Leave what you find
Don't take rocks, plants, or artifacts. They make the park what it is for the next visitor.

Set push alerts in the Snoflo app

Save Bixby State Park as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, freezing temperatures, fire-restriction days), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.

FAQ

About Bixby State Park

What can I do at Bixby State Park?

Most Snoflo-tracked parks support hiking, picnicking, and wildlife viewing. Check the operator's site for activity-specific rules (camping, fishing, paddling, hunting).

How fresh is the weather data?

The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from NOAA / yr.no. Streamflow comes live from USGS streamgauges.

When is the best time to visit?

Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation.

How do I get to Bixby State Park?

Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the park.

Can I get alerts when conditions change?

Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this park, set a threshold (temperature, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.

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Manage alerts in the Snoflo app

Custom push alerts are configured in the iOS app -- favorite this park, set a threshold (temperature, precipitation, fire restrictions), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.

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