Eagle Point Castle Look-Out
N 41° 53.650 W 090° 10.430
15T E 734454 N 4641888
Located in Eagle Point Park in Clinton, Iowa.
It has a scenic view of the Mississippi River.
Waymark Code: WMEQ6
Location: Iowa, United States
Date Posted: 06/12/2006
Views: 58
This stone look-Out tower has been "The Castle" for several generations of children as they crawl in and out of the lower holes and later jump out of the 4' high windows as they grow older and bolder. Constructed entirely of stone and morter, it contains a spiral stone staircase that winds around twice before reaching the top.
The view from the top overlooks the Mississippi River up stream of Lock & Dam #13. The lake is 3 miles across and is the widest point in the river until it almost reaches the Gulf in Lousiana.
Trees are removed every few years to maintain the view.
Height of Look-Out Tower in feet: 50.00
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Opening times and fees:
Eagle Point Park is open from Sunrise to Sunset.
Parking Area: N 41° 53.655 W 090° 10.395
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Visit Instructions:
Please log only if you have been up there and you must include a photo of the scenic view from the top.