Cedar Rock State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Not posted
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- iowadnr.gov(319) 934-3572
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Alert Cedar Rock State ParkCedar Rock tours have concluded for the season. We will reopen for regular tours on May 26, 2027.
Posted by the park 2026-10-16. Official alert
Overview
Cedar Rock State Park is a 177-acre park in Buchanan County, about 8 miles southeast of Independence.
The park supports hiking and picnicking.
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
- Booking system
- Iowa State Parks reservation system (ReserveAmerica)
- Phone
- 1-877-427-2757
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Things to do
HikingPicnicking
Trails
Check Out the QR Code Hike
Hike the trail to the Walter Estate. Along the way, use your smart device to scan Quick Response (QR) codes for information on natural and cultural resources within the park. The trail is about 3/4 of a mile one way and covers diverse habitats within the 426-acre site.
Boating and paddling
Nearly everything at Cedar Rock bears the imprint of Frank Lloyd Wright. From the entire architectural structure of the house to the interior design, this Usonian style home is one of Wright’s most complete designs. The estate includes the only original Wright-designed boat pavilion still in existence. Iowa is home to ten Frank Lloyd Wright’s structures, and Cedar Rock is the only one with his coveted signature tile.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Picnic areas
- Visitor center
✓ 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
- 2611 Quasqueton Diagonal Blvd
Independence, IA 50644 - Nearest town
- Independence — about 8 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 42.4122, -91.7716
- Phone
- (319) 934-3572
- Cedar_Rock@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)
“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