Bellevue State Park (Iowa)
| Bellevue State Park | |
|---|---|
View from the park of Bellevue and Mississippi River | |
| Location | Jackson County, Iowa, United States |
| Coordinates | 42°14′50″N 90°25′22″W / 42.24722°N 90.42278°W |
| Area | 788 acres (319 ha) |
| Elevation | 807 ft (246 m) |
| Established | 1928 |
| Administered by | Iowa Department of Natural Resources |
| Website | Official website |
Bellevue State Park is a public recreation area along the banks of the Mississippi River just south of Bellevue, Iowa, United States. The state park lies in two separate tracts. The Nelson Unit is at the immediate south edge of Bellevue on U.S. Route 52, atop a 300-foot (91 m) limestone bluff. The Dyas Unit is 2 miles (3.2 km) farther south on U.S. 52. The park offers high bluffs with scenic views of the Mississippi River amidst 788 acres (3.19 km2) of timbered walking trails, a butterfly sanctuary and an enclosed nature center.