Mines of Spain

Mines of Spain Recreational Area is a State Park that also holds the EB Lyons Interpretive Center Building

The Mines of Spain Recreation Area and E.B.Lyons Interpretive and Nature Center are located on 1380 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 Creek 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.

Mines of Spain REcreational Area is a State Park. EB Lyons Center has the address of 8991 Bellevue Heights Drive and is accessible from Hwy 52. Julien Dubuque Monument and the Mines of Spain park do not have a physical address. Park is open 4am-10:30pm year round. EB Lyons Center is open Monday-Friday 9am-4pm year round. Open also Weekends 12-4 April 15- October 15 approximately. Call 563-556-0620 to check for opening. Admission to the park and the EB Lyons Center are free. Dogs are allowed on a 6 foot or shorter leash. No camping. Hiking, cross country ski trails, canoe launch, picnic tables