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.

12/2011 Public Notification of Water Sample

News: Hunting information Press Release PDF 9-27-2011

NEWS: Trail Advisory PDF - info on trail damage due to July heavy rains

EB Lyons Interpretive Center Hours:M-F 9-4
EB Lyons Center hours may vary. Please call the center before you come at
563-556-0620 for further information

Mines of Spain park open 4-10:30 year round
There are no camping facilities available at the Mines of Spain

Mines of Spain Receives Grant from Dubuque Racing Association 2011

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Dubuque, IA 52003-9214
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