Ledges State Park

For the park in Ohio, see Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park.
Ledges State Park
Stone bridge built
by the Civilian Conservation Corps
Ledges State Park
Location in Iowa
Ledges State Park
Location in United States
LocationBoone County, Iowa, United States
Nearest cityBoone, Iowa
Coordinates41°59′35″N 93°53′35″W / 41.9930394°N 93.8930059°W / 41.9930394; -93.8930059
Elevation863 ft (263 m)
Established1924
Administered byIowa Department of Natural Resources
WebsiteOfficial website

Ledges State Park is a state park in Boone County, Iowa, United States, located approximately four miles (6.4 km) south of the city of Boone. The park contains a sandstone gorge carved by Pea's Creek, a tributary of the Des Moines River. The gorge is 100 feet (30 m) deep in places, with concretions jutting from the cliffs.

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