Deep Lakes Park

Hidden Pond
Hidden Pond
Lake Chester Boat Ramp
Lake Chester
Lake Patricia

Paddling & Fishing
Deep Lakes Park Cabins
Cabin Interrior

This 435-acre park is located just South of Muscatine. This former gravel and sand quarry features over 120 acres of clear, deep water in numerous lakes and ponds. The area is quite unique, dominated by lakes and sand dunes. This area was donated by W.G. Block in 2012 to be a County Park, open for public enjoyment. 

Location

The Main Access is located at 2552 Pettibone Avenue in Muscatine, although there are several parking lots with access to the various lakes on all four sides of the park.

Features

  • Numerous small lakes and ponds
  • Rental cabins
  • Boat ramp, accessible dock, and swimming beach on Lake Chester
  • Boat ramp on Lake Jewell which connects to Violet Lake
  • Swimming beach at Lake Chester
  • 1.25 miles of hard-surface hiking/biking trail that connects to the Greater Muscatine Trail System


Operating Hours & Seasons

Open daily from 6:00 am-10:30 pm.