Wildcat Den State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Not posted
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- iowadnr.gov(563) 263-4337
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 2
Partial closure Wildcat Den State Park: Modern Facilites ClosureModern Facilites Closure: The water has been turned off and the modern restroom facilities are closed for the season. Water will be turned back on… (more)
Modern Facilites Closure: The water has been turned off and the modern restroom facilities are closed for the season. Water will be turned back on late April to the beginning of May 2027. The Vault Toilets, in the campground and near the Upper Picnic Area Shelter, remain open year round. (Updated 10/26/2026)
Posted by the park 2026-09-14. Official alert
Construction Wildcat Den State Park: Lower Picnic Area WaterLower Picnic Area Water: The water for the Lower Picnic Area will remain off until necessary repairs can be made to the systems. Water in the… (more)
Lower Picnic Area Water: The water for the Lower Picnic Area will remain off until necessary repairs can be made to the systems. Water in the Campground and Mill Area is still on and ready for use. (Posted 5/8/2026)
Posted by the park 2026-05-01. Official alert
Overview
Covering about 432 acres, Wildcat Den State Park lies in Muscatine County, about 11 miles east of Muscatine.
Things to do include historic sites and hiking. Overnight options include campsites, with RV sites with electric hookups and group camping.
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 Wildcat Den State Park, campground map (570.93 KB) .pdf
Camp in one of the primitive sites at Wildcat Den by reserving a spot in the park’s non-modern campground. The campground has water and vault toilets, but there is no electrical service or showers. Advance campsite reservations can be made through the online reservation system for Wildcat Den State Park. The campground is 100% reservable and a reservation is required. | — | — |
Camping details from the park
Wildcat Den State Park, campground map (570.93 KB) .pdf
Camp in one of the primitive sites at Wildcat Den by reserving a spot in the park’s non-modern campground. The campground has water and vault toilets, but there is no electrical service or showers. Advance campsite reservations can be made through the online reservation system for Wildcat Den State Park.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
Historic sites and toursHikingCamping
Trails
Hike one of the diverse trails at Wildcat Den, offering fascinating views of sandstone bluffs and natural formations such as “Steamboat Rock,” and the “Devil’s Punch Bowl." Trails are best observed during the peak of summer and fall when the season’s colors illuminate the park’s surroundings.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Group facilities
Camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
- Group camping
✓ 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
- 1884 Wildcat Den Road
Muscatine, IA 52761 - Nearest town
- Muscatine — about 11 mi east (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 41.4677, -90.8696
- Phone
- (563) 263-4337
- Wildcat_Den@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