The nearest weather station for both precipitation and temperature measurements is MANCHESTER 2 which is approximately 12 miles away and has an elevation of 990 feet (116 feet lower than Backbone State Park). It provides visitors with an interesting and informative look at the work of the CCC. Below are weather averages from 1971 to 2000 according to data gathered from the nearest official weather station. The Iowa Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Museum located just within the park's west gate. The one-bedroom style cabins are available seasonally. The two-bedroom style family and deluxe cabins are available year round and are ADA accessible. The cabins are outfitted with heating and air conditioning. So, I am endeavoring for the next few months to visit as many great spots in Iowa as possible. If primitive camping isn't for you, there are 16 cabins, including 4 deluxe cabins. Iowa in general is an underrated state and at times it feels almost impossible to find guidebooks or things written about the great things to do here. There are 125 primitive camping sites located in two campgrounds both equipped with modern rest room facilities. Most of these structures have been restored and the effort continues. The projects completed at Backbone were the dams on the Maquoketa River forming Backbone Lake, a cluster of rustic family cabins, beach and boat house, an auditorium, bridges, roads, picnic shelters, rest rooms, and trails. The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) was established in April 1933 as a part of the New Deal Program of President Roosevelt as an effort to provide work for unemployed Americans during the Great Depression. This woodland serves as a valuable refuge for a variety of wildlife including deer, raccoon, fox, turkey, ruffed grouse and many species of songbirds.
Nearly a hundred years ago, State Geologist Samuel Calvin wrote these words about "The Backbone." Backbone consists of 2,002 acres and is heavily wooded with a variety of tree species, predominantly oak and maple. The park is named for its narrow and steep ridge of dolomite/limestone the "Devil's Backbone".
It is Iowa's first state park and arguably remains Iowa's best state park. Backbone State Park was dedicated in 1920.
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