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

05/27/2026
05/26/2026

Today at the Canoe Launch Parking Lot the trees were filled with songs. Merlin birding app is free. Check out this screenshot

Let us remember and honor. EB Lyons Center is closed today so hit those trails! We even have a handicap accessible (stro...
05/25/2026

Let us remember and honor. EB Lyons Center is closed today so hit those trails! We even have a handicap accessible (stroller friendly) trail for a gentle stroll.

05/22/2026

Easier for you to get to us again. Thank you for the great project Dubuque.

“Among Great Give Day participants seeking funds for a specific project is Friends of the Mines of Spain, which supports...
05/20/2026

“Among Great Give Day participants seeking funds for a specific project is Friends of the Mines of Spain, which supports the recreation area and EB Lyons Interpretive Center.

The organization’s goal for Great Give Day is to support a newly announced permanent exhibit at the interpretive center, Land & Legacy: The Evolving Story of the Mines of Spain, which will tell the history of the surrounding landscape from indigenous stewardship to modern conservation.

The group’s president, Jennifer Tigges, encourages donors to consider supporting Friends of the Mines of Spain on Great Give Day, no matter the size of their donation.

“Even $10 helps,” she said.”

One of Dubuque’s largest annual fundraising events is coming up to support Dubuque-based and rural nonprofits.

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

Telephone

+15635560620

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