Welcome to Bellevue State Park
Bellevue State Park is home to one of Jackson County's most scenic Mississippi River overlooks. The park is rich in archaeological, historical and natural beauty. Atop a 250 foot tall limestone bluff, the main overlook offers a breathtaking view of the Upper Mississippi River Wildlife Refuge, Lock & Dam #12, and the quaint river town of Bellevue. Bellevue State Park is located in two separate tracts: The Nelson Unit and the Dyas Unit. The South Bluff Nature Center is open seasonally and offers visitors a chance to see a variety of Iowa's native animals up close and learn about historical cultures and native plants and trees of the area. The Butterfly Garden is a one-acre garden planted with a mix of perennial and annual flowers that provide food for caterpillars and nectar for a wide variety of butterflies. Almost 60 different species of butterflies visit the garden from spring to fall. The garden's frog pond is a favorite of younger visitors.


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