Pikes Peak State Park

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One of Iowa's most beautiful state parks. Popular recently constructed scenic overlook. A favorite spot of photographers who take majestic shots of two great rivers in any season or weather. Also contains 70 campsites, picnic grounds, waterfall, hiking and nature trails. Named for Lt. Zebulon Pike, army surveyor of the Mississippi River in 1805 who suggested a fort be built on this site. The park does not charge an entrance fee.