Dunning's Spring Park

Category: Park

Address: Ice Cave Rd, Decorah, IA 52101, USA

Phone: +15633824158

Opening hours

Sunday: 7AM–11PM

Monday: 7AM–11PM

Tuesday: 7AM–11PM

Wednesday: 7AM–11PM

Thursday: 7AM–11PM

Friday: 7AM–11PM

Saturday: 7AM–11PM

Reviews

Emily Clark

Jul 29, 2022

Absolutely stunning waterfall easy hike to the base and more advanced hike available to the top or climb a large staircase to get to the mouth of the spring.

Kim

Jul 21, 2022

Being by the Upper Iowa River while watching and listening to Dunning Spring rolling into it was exciting. The coldness and roaring of the spring was amazing. The experienced fisherman was explaining how the warm river water and the rushing spring water merging created a perfect spot to fish. It sure was for him. He caught 7 keepable fish. A perfect day.

John Kahrs

Jul 9, 2022

This place is a hidden gem located in northeast Iowa. Wow! We have driven across the country and seen waterfalls that were not as nice as this one. From the parking area is is an easy 200 yard walk up to the base of the falls. The walk is all shaded and with the cool water running along the trail it is a very comfortable walk. Located in beautiful Decorah, Iowa. Check it out!!!

Raymond Steele

May 24, 2022

Great place to sit and listen to the steam at the base of a natural waterfall, go on steep hikes, or climb the stairs to the left to the top. Ice cave is a 10 minute walk up the road as driving is now prohibited and blocked off.

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Questions & Answers

Can you bring a dog?

Kim Harban | May 17, 2021
slipping jimmy | May 18, 2021

Yes you can !

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Is the access road paved, black top of gravel.

Rick Lambert | May 18, 2018
Barb Schwarz | May 19, 2018

You can drive all the way in. It's a fantastic place to ser

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Are there any places around that are worth visiting? Or places on the way to Decorah from the twin cities?

Vrushali Pande | Aug 20, 2021
Rodd Grady | Aug 21, 2021

The trout hatchery is really cool, and there is another spring fed waterfall right by it.

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Is Dunning springs in dinning ia

Angela Rosenberger | Aug 20, 2021
Kody Klein | Aug 21, 2021

Decorah, IA.

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Can you swim by the waterfall

Debbie Chase | Jun 21, 2021
jess h | Jun 22, 2021

no it's not deep enough.

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When is a good time to go?

M R | May 17, 2021
Rachel Wilson | May 18, 2021

Anytime. I would go in the daylight lol

Is there swimming areas

Daniel Valadez | May 17, 2021
Mike G | May 18, 2021

Wadding pool like not deep at all

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What camping is there in Decorah area?

Rob denHartog | May 17, 2021
Jennifer Kirkeby | May 18, 2021

Twin springs campground on pulpit rock rd

Is there camping near by?

Sarah A Riden | May 17, 2021
Nancy Lukes-Jirak | May 18, 2021

Yes, at Pulpit Rock

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Is swiming or diving allowed in the area at any random water spots or are there a specific area where swimming may be allowed

Luis Guaman | May 17, 2021
Taylor Vos | May 18, 2021

The water isn't deep enough to swim. At deepest it came up to about my shins.

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Does dunning springs have grills available?

Tammy Wegner | May 17, 2020
Tremell Foster | May 18, 2020

Nope

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What are the hours, and is there a credible site to verify the hours? The official Decorah site does not give specific hours, and they apparently do not reply to emails. There are several unofficial sites that say 7-11, but I am also finding 6-9.

Shá D. | May 18, 2019
Shá D. | May 19, 2019

Thank you both for the reply. The unofficial websites are all incorrect. The hours are 7-11, I confirmed with the staff.

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