Bankston Park
Discover Bankston Park in Holy Cross
This 140 acre woodland park features wooded hillsides that slope downward to a grassy meadow and spring-fed stream stocked with trout. The generous open spaces and natural beauty make it a favorite for primitive campers and picnickers looking for a more rustic experience. Algific slopes within the park are a sight for nature study. Public hunting is allowed at Bankston Park during State of Iowa designated hunting seasons.
PARK CONTACT INFORMATION
Bankston Park
17826 Bankston Park Road
Holy Cross, IA 52053
PHONE: (563) 556-6745
- One mile of access of cold water Middle Fork of the Little Maquoketa River also known as Bankston Creek. This stream is stocked with trout by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
- Algific talus slopes-limestone slope covered in loose mossy rocks cooled by air flowing from the bedrock creating a special microclimate conidtion.
- Spring Mills Cemetary containing family from Switzerland that developed this land.
- 8 primitive campsites.