Preparation Canyon State Park

About Preparation Canyon State Park

344 acres in the heart of the Loess Hills, on ground that was once the town of Preparation. Backcountry hiking to walk-in sites, picnicking and long views over some of the rarest landform in North America.

Things to do

• 🥾 Hiking

Amenities & facilities

• 🏕️ Campsites
• 🚻 Restrooms

RV / campsite hookups

• ⛺ Primitive / No Hookups

Camping options

• Campground - Remote

Contact

🎒 Gear up for Preparation Canyon State Park

Popular gear for what this park offers:

• Tents
• Hiking boots
• Bug spray
• Coolers
• Sleeping bags
• Camp chairs
• Camp stoves
• Lanterns
• Daypacks
• Trekking poles
• Sunscreen
• First aid kit
• Water bottles

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Nearby state parks

• Pelican Point State Recreation Area
• Lewis and Clark State Park
• Summit Lake State Recreation Area
• Wilson Island State Recreation Area
• Fort Atkinson State Historical Park
• Prairie Rose State Park