State Parks Near Clinton, Iowa
21 state park units lie within 50 miles of Clinton, including 16 parks across the line in Illinois. The closest is Morrison-Rockwood State Park, about 14 mi east of town. 4 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Morrison-Rockwood State Park14 mi east
- Within 25 miles
- 4of 21 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 152 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 2pets allowed
State parks near Clinton, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Clinton; driving distance is usually longer.
Morrison-Rockwood State Park
Morrison-Rockwood State Park is a park in Whiteside County, about 3 miles north of Morrison.
Hours, fees and rules for Morrison-Rockwood State Park →Big Bend
Big Bend is an idnr site (no designation in title) in Whiteside County, about 3 miles east of Erie.
Hours, fees and rules for Big Bend →Prophetstown State Park
In Whiteside County, in Prophetstown, Prophetstown State Park covers about 57 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Prophetstown State Park →Mississippi Palisades State Park
In Carroll County, about 4 miles northwest of Savanna, Mississippi Palisades State Park covers about 2,500 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Mississippi Palisades State Park →Bellevue State Park
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.
Hours, fees and rules for Bellevue State Park →Maquoketa Caves State Park
Visitors come for historic sites and hiking. Camping is available: campsites, including RV sites with electric hookups, group camping, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Maquoketa Caves State Park →Johnson-Sauk Trail State Recreation Area
Its trail network totals roughly 4 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Johnson-Sauk Trail State Recreation Area →Green River SWA
Green River SWA is a state wildlife area in Lee County, about 14 miles southeast of Rock Falls.
Hours, fees and rules for Green River SWA →White Pines Forest State Park
Roofed lodging includes lodge rooms.
Hours, fees and rules for White Pines Forest State Park →Wildcat Den State Park
Things to do include historic sites and hiking. Overnight options include campsites, with RV sites with electric hookups and group camping.
Hours, fees and rules for Wildcat Den State Park →Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area
Its trail network totals roughly 7 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area →Hennepin Canal State Trail
Covering about 4,322 acres, Hennepin Canal State Trail lies in Bureau County, about 12 miles west of Princeton.
Hours, fees and rules for Hennepin Canal State Trail →Apple River Canyon State Park
For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Apple River Canyon State Park →Mautino State Fish & Wildlife Area
In Bureau County, about 12 miles northeast of Kewanee, Mautino State Fish & Wildlife Area covers about 913 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Mautino State Fish & Wildlife Area →Fairport State Recreation Area
The park supports boating. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Fairport State Recreation Area →Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Recreation Area
The official site lists about 8.5 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Recreation Area →Lowden-Miller
In Ogle County, about 10 miles northeast of Dixon, Lowden-Miller covers about 2,347 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Lowden-Miller →Franklin Creek State Natural Area
Covering about 882 acres, Franklin Creek State Natural Area lies in Lee County, about 7 miles east of Dixon.
Hours, fees and rules for Franklin Creek State Natural Area →Castle Rock State Park
The official site lists about 6 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Castle Rock State Park →Mines of Spain State Recreation Area
Things to do include hunting in season, wildlife watching, and hiking. Its trail network totals roughly 15.1 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Mines of Spain State Recreation Area →Lowden State Park
Covering about 204 acres, Lowden State Park lies in Ogle County, in Oregon.
Hours, fees and rules for Lowden State Park →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Clinton
- Morrison-Rockwood State Park 14 mi east · Campground listed
- Prophetstown State Park 20 mi southeast · Campground listed
- Mississippi Palisades State Park 21 mi north · Campground listed
- Bellevue State Park 28 mi north · Campground listed
- Maquoketa Caves State Park 33 mi northwest · Campground listed
+ 10 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Clinton
- Bellevue State Park 28 mi north · Cabins or other roofed stays
- White Pines Forest State Park 41 mi east · Cabins or other roofed stays
Dog-friendly state parks near Clinton
- White Pines Forest State Park 41 mi east · Pets allowed under park rules
- Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Recreation Area 46 mi northeast · Pets allowed under park rules
Hiking near Clinton
- Bellevue State Park 28 mi north · Hiking trails listed
- Maquoketa Caves State Park 33 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
- Wildcat Den State Park 41 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
- Mines of Spain State Recreation Area 48 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
Questions about state parks near Clinton
What is the closest state park to Clinton?
Morrison-Rockwood State Park is the closest, about 14 miles east of Clinton in a straight line. Next are Big Bend and Prophetstown State Park.
How many state parks are near Clinton?
21 state park units are within 50 miles, and 4 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Clinton have camping?
15 parks list camping, the nearest being Morrison-Rockwood State Park, Prophetstown State Park and Mississippi Palisades State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Clinton?
Yes, at 2 parks, including White Pines Forest State Park and Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Recreation Area. Dogs usually must be leashed, and some areas such as beaches or buildings may be off-limits.
Are there free state parks near Clinton?
None of the nearby parks list free entry; most charge a daily vehicle fee or accept an annual pass. Fees are on each park page.
State parks near other cities
- Near East Moline, IL24 mi south
- Near Davenport, IA27 mi southwest
- Near Dixon, IL39 mi east
- Near Freeport, IL44 mi northeast
- Near Kewanee, IL45 mi south
- Near Dubuque, IA51 mi northwest
- Near Muscatine, IA52 mi southwest
- Near Monroe, WI61 mi northeast
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Built from official park data and updated as parks change; this list was last rebuilt Oct 30, 2026. Features shown are those the official source lists. Filter these parks on the map.