The park offers birding opportunities with over 200 species, including warblers and eagles. Birdwatchers can explore various trails or the Raptor Resource Project's live falcon camera.

Pikes Peak State Park is a hiker's delight. On its trails, hikers can explore beautiful wooded bluffs and valleys. Along the trails, hikers will see sheer walls of Decorah limestone, and fossil remains including brachiopods, gastropods and cephalopods. The trail goes past Bridal Veil Falls, a refreshing spring. The other trail leading to the Point Ann overlooks and the town of McGregor offers an invigorating hike with breathtaking views. An exercise trail is located at the edge of the campground.

Anglers can enjoy fishing in the Mississippi River, with species like walleye, bass and catfish. The nearby Bridal Veil Pond offers trout fishing opportunities as well.