Monona Gateway Park Campground

Gateway Park Campground
S. Main St. at U. S. Hwy. 18
Monona, IA 52159 
Phone:        (563) 539-2355
Website:     CityofMonona.org
Email:         info@MononaIowa.com
Facebook:  facebook.com/CityofMonona,IA

One of the highest points in Clayton Co., MONONA, IOWA rests cozily in & around the hills, valleys, prairies, caves & waterways of NORTHEAST IOWA's only part of the region known as the
DRIFTLESS AREA (that adjoins unglaciated areas of NE IA - SE MN - SW WI - NW IL).

Karst topography is found throughout the Driftless Area & characterized by:
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caves and cave systems,
disappearing streams,
blind valleys,
underground streams,
sinkholes,
springs and cold streams.

Disappearing streams occur where surface waters sinks down into the earth through fractured bedrock or a sinkhole, either joining an aquifer, or becoming an underground stream. Blind valleys are formed by disappearing streams and lack an outlet to any other stream. Sinkholes are the result of the collapse of the roof of a cave, and surface water can flow directly into them. Disappearing streams can re-emerge as large cold springs. Cold streams with cold springs as their sources are noted as superb trout habitat.
Spook Cave provides fun family entertainment every day 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. from May through October!
  Experience Spook Cave’s unique and fun underground boat tour!  As your boat enters the base of a 90′ bluff, your guide explains the discovery, development and history of the natural limestone cave and area.  View stalactites and other natural formations with plenty of photo opportunities.  No walking involved, fully lighted, out of the weather . . . and always 47 degrees!
We offer spacious primitive sites along with full hookups. Featuring a shower house, laundry and flush toilets.  Enjoy your stay; lake swimming with a sand beach, Iowa State stocked Trout stream, lake fishing, hiking trails, playgrounds, sand volleyball, game room and gift shop.

Locally handcrafted Amish Log Cabins; secluded and private; surrounded by trees, bluff, and lake; great view, sits on bluff overlooking Spook Cave lake; near trout stream; cabins sleep anywhere from 3 to 10 people.
To reserve your campsite or cabin,
visit or call us at (563) 539-4114.
No reservations required for cave
tours operating daily May – October
9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

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