Bellevue State Park

52Bellevue, IA 52031Nelson UnitHike three miles of trails, offering scenic views of the Mississippi River and restored prairie. The paved Nelson Unit Trail leads to the Butterfly Garden, featuring a mix of perennial and annual flowers with almost 60 different butterfly species from spring to fall. The Quarry Trail leads to a primitive lime kiln, and trails from the main overlook lead to Pulpit Rock.Hunt on 220 acres of public hunting land adjacent to the Nelson Unit (hunting is not allowed within park boundaries). Tall grass prairie and assorted food plots are scattered in the area to attract turkey, deer and pheasants. Check the hunting atlas to find the location.Reserve one of two open shelters or day-use lodge for a family gathering during your visit. Shelters in the Nelson Unit offer beautiful views of the Mississippi River and may be reserved for a fee. The lodge may be reserved for group events such as wedding receptions and family reunions through the online reservation system for Bellevue State Park.Dyas UnitHike four miles of trails leading to scenic overlooks and a stream. The Deer Trail is a short, easy trail near the campground. Camp at one of several camping sites in the Dyas Unit, containing electric and non-electric sites, modern restrooms and showers, and a sanitary dump station. Advance campsite reservations can be made online through the online reservation system for Bellevue State Park. The campground is 100% reservable and a reservation is required.Reserve one of two open shelters for a leisurely picnic during your stay. Shelters offer beautiful views of the Mississippi River and are available for reservation through the online reservation system for Bellevue State Park.Mailing Address - Nelson UnitDyas Unit Camping21466 429th AveBellevue, IA 52031Amenities at a GlanceNature centerButterfly gardenHuntingHiking trailsPlaygroundDay-use lodgeSheltersModern restroomShowersElectric campsitesFull hook-up campsitesNon-electric campsitesWalk to campsitesYouth group only campsitesDump stationExplore the Park Bellevue State Park map and flyer (17.3 MB) .pdf Bellevue State Park campground map (424.34 KB) .pdf Butterfly Garden Visit the Butterfly Garden at Bellevue State Park! Learn more about the butterfly garden. Explore the Butterfly Garden Volunteer Volunteer at Iowa State Parks! Iowa state parks and forests rely on individual and group volunteers to help keep them thriving and welcoming places to visit. Learn more about how you can help today! Become a volunteer