Bellevue State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Not posted
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- YesAlso lodge or inn rooms
- Official site
- iowadnr.gov(563) 872-4019
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Water quality Bellevue State Park: Water OffWater Off: Shower building, fill station, and dump station are closed for the season. The pit latrine located by site 13 will remain open all season.… (more)
Water Off: Shower building, fill station, and dump station are closed for the season. The pit latrine located by site 13 will remain open all season. (Posted 10-19-26)
Posted by the park 2026-10-19. Official alert
Overview
Bellevue State Park is a 787-acre park in Jackson County, about 3 miles southeast of Bellevue.
Popular activities here are hunting in season, wildlife watching, and hiking. Camping is available: campsites, including RV sites with full hookups, group camping, and showers. There are also lodge rooms for rent.
Pets
Privately owned animals must be on a leash of max six feet or confined; pets may not be left unattended in campgrounds; most cabins/yurts are pet-free.
Statewide rule from Iowa's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Camping
- Required
- Booking system
- Iowa State Parks reservation system (ReserveAmerica)
- Phone
- 1-877-427-2757
The campground is 100% reservable and a reservation is required.
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campsites Hike four miles of trails leading to scenic overlooks and a stream. The Deer Trail is a short, easy trail near the campground.
Camp at one of several camping sites in the Dyas Unit, containing electric and non-electric sites, modern restrooms and showers, and a sanitary dump station. Advance campsite reservations can be made online through the online reservation system for Bellevue State Park. The campground is 100% reservable and a reservation is required.
Dyas Unit Camping | — | Electric campsites; Full hook-up campsitesShowers | — |
Camping details from the park
Hike four miles of trails leading to scenic overlooks and a stream. The Deer Trail is a short, easy trail near the campground.
Camp at one of several camping sites in the Dyas Unit, containing electric and non-electric sites, modern restrooms and showers, and a sanitary dump station. Advance campsite reservations can be made online through the online reservation system for Bellevue State Park.
Dyas Unit Camping
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
Reserve one of two open shelters or day-use lodge for a family gathering during your visit. Shelters in the Nelson Unit offer beautiful views of the Mississippi River and may be reserved for a fee. The lodge may be reserved for group events such as wedding receptions and family reunions through the online reservation system for Bellevue State Park.
Things to do
Wildlife viewing and birdingHuntingHikingCamping
Trails
Hike three miles of trails, offering scenic views of the Mississippi River and restored prairie. The paved Nelson Unit Trail leads to the Butterfly Garden, featuring a mix of perennial and annual flowers with almost 60 different butterfly species from spring to fall. The Quarry Trail leads to a primitive lime kiln, and trails from the main overlook lead to Pulpit Rock.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets
- Showers
- Playground
- Nature center or museum
Camping
- RV dump station
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Sewer hookups
- Group camping
Lodging
- Lodge or inn rooms
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 21466 429th Ave
Bellevue, IA 52031 - Nearest town
- Bellevue — about 3 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 42.2239, -90.3979
- Phone
- (563) 872-4019
- Bellevue@dnr.iowa.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Iowa State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Iowa DNR 'All Parks' directory (Drupal view, ?page=0..3) — state parks, recreation areas, a state preserve and state forests
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
- Photo: Shipdownthemississippi.jpg — CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication), Archbob
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology