Horseshoe Pond, Dog Park, & Campground
The City of Maquoketa features Horseshoe Pond which the City has turned into an attractable water feature with a small walking path. The area also serves as a City campsite during the Spring, Summer, and Fall. Next to Horseshoe Pond is Prairie Creek which travels through the City limits into Prairie Creek Recreation Area and then into the Maquoketa River.
The campground is reservable through this link and also first come, first served. The daily fee is $20/night or $126/week. A payment drop box is located on site.
In 2021, the City of Maquoketa and many community partners such as Maquoketa State Bank helped finance and appropriate park property for a dog park which is located in the fencing of Horseshoe Pond. Here your furbabies or furbuddies can let out some energy and enjoy the outdoors!