Mines of Spain

Mines of Spain Mines of Spain - State Recreation featuring Julien Dubuque Monument & EB Lyons Interpretive center. This page managed by the Friends of the Mines of Spain.
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Park open 4:30am-10pm daily, EB Lyons Center is open 7-3:30 Monday-Friday and 10-2 weekends The Mines of Spain Recreation Area and E.B.Lyons Interpretive and Nature Center are located on 1439 acres of beautiful wooded and prairie land just south of Dubuque, IA. The area has been designated as a National Historic Landmark and includes Julien Dubuque's Monument at a point just above where Catfish Cr

eek meets the Mississippi. One of Iowa's "Watchable Wildlife Areas," it features the E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center which serves as the Visitor Center and the Park Office.Come see the Horseshoe Bluff Interpretive Trail, the 15 acre wetland, creeks, forest, prairies, cropland, meadows and the Mississippi River from a bald eagle's view. Picnic with us, go for a hike or cross country ski on one of our many trails and maybe you will capture a glimpse of a song bird, bobcat, red-shouldered hawk, flying squirrel, white-tailed deer, wild turkey or various butterflies along the Mississippi River Bluffland. This page managed by the Friends of the Mines of Spain

08/16/2026

Kwik Care Thank you. Don’t forget your change or the app for donations

08/13/2026
08/08/2026

DBQfest Washington Park today 10-5, Sun 10-4

Trail race in the park today. Cheer them on if you see any racers
08/08/2026

Trail race in the park today. Cheer them on if you see any racers

Good morning, trail race family! Today’s forecast: CHALLENGING FUN…. With a “slight” chance of humidity.

Address

8991 B Bellevue Hts
Dubuque, IA
52003

Opening Hours

Monday 4am - 10:30pm
Tuesday 4am - 10:30pm
Wednesday 4am - 10:30pm
Thursday 4am - 10:30pm
Friday 4am - 10:30pm
Saturday 4am - 10:30pm
Sunday 4am - 10:30pm

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+15635560620

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