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Palisades-Kepler State Park

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81% of weekends booked at top sites·Peak May–Jul·47 sites

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The 10 most popular campsites at Palisades-Kepler State Park

The hardest sites to book at this park, reserving 81% of weekend nights in peak season (May–Jul). Set up an alert and we'll email you on cancellations.

Site 025

Best here

Ranked #1 of 47

STANDARD ELECTRIC · Sleeps 6 · Electric

Site 005

Top pick

Ranked #2 of 47

STANDARD ELECTRIC · Sleeps 6 · Electric

Site 009

Top pick

Ranked #3 of 47

STANDARD ELECTRIC · Sleeps 6 · Electric

Site 010

Top pick

Ranked #3 of 47

STANDARD ELECTRIC · Sleeps 6 · Electric

Site 026

Standout

Ranked #5 of 47

STANDARD ELECTRIC · Sleeps 6 · Electric

Site 006

Decent

Ranked #6 of 47

STANDARD ELECTRIC · Sleeps 6 · Electric

Site 008

Decent

Ranked #7 of 47

STANDARD ELECTRIC · Sleeps 6 · Electric

Site 016

Decent

Ranked #8 of 47

STANDARD ELECTRIC · Sleeps 6 · Electric

Site 019

Decent

Ranked #9 of 47

STANDARD ELECTRIC · Sleeps 6 · Electric

Site 007

Decent

Ranked #10 of 47

STANDARD ELECTRIC · Sleeps 6 · Electric

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About this park

Palisades-Kepler State Park lies along the beautiful Cedar River in Linn County. The 840 acre park has dramatic river bluffs, deep ravines, majestic hardwood trees, a large variety of wildflowers and an abundance of wildlife. This park has a historic past. A molar tooth of a mammoth was once found here and the exposed rocks along the Cedar River are laden with fossils of millions of years of history. The presence of Indian Mounds reminds us that this was a favorite haunt of Native Americans hundreds of years ago.

Recreation
River Activities Fishing along the Cedar River is another great way to enjoy the outdoors at Palisades-Kepler. Many anglers try their luck along the picnic areas and sandbars that provide access to the river. A modern boat-launching ramp provides convenient river access as well. A wide variety of species are found in the Cedar River, including channel catfish, bass and walleye. Trails There is no better way to explore the rugged terrain of Palisades-Kepler than to set off on one of the trails that cover nearly six miles of the park. In the spring, you will find a great variety of wildflowers and may have the chance to see whitetail deer and wild turkey. Even better, enjoy a hike in the crisp air of mid-October when the forest turns to a deep gold color as the leaves begin to fall from the many black maple trees throughout the park.

Nearby
Historic Mount Vernon is located just four miles away with local restaurants and shops. Cedar Rapids is twelve miles away from the park and offers a wide variety of shopping, restaurants and movie theaters. Nearby Towns Mount Vernon, home of Cornell College, is located four miles east of the park. Cedar Rapids and Marion are located twelve miles west of the park.