Nester Stiles State Preserve

5648 V. Ave, Aurelia, IA

Stiles Prairie State Preserve is a 9.5 acre biological state preserve south of Aurelia, Iowa. This tallgrass prairie remnant was donated to the Iow... Read More

Black Hawk State Park

228 South Blossom, Lake View, IA

Black Hawk Lake lies off the southeast tip of the town of Lake View in Sac County, Iowa. Black Hawk Lake was formed many thousands of years ago by ... Read More

Steele Prairie State Preserve

1520 440th St., Larrabee, IA

T.H. Steele Prairie consists of 200 acres of native tallgrass prairie in two tracts, both of which are located northwest of Larrabee, Iowa. Th... Read More

Wittrock Indian Village State Preserve

, Sutherland, IA

Wittrock Indian Village State Preserve is a 6-acre area featuring the buried remains of an ancient, fortified village occupied by Indians of the Mi... Read More

Mill Creek State Park

5678-5690 460th Street, Iowa Hwy 10, Paullina, IA

Mill Creek Park is one of the highlights of O’Brien County. The park offers a variety of activities for the whole family throughout the... Read More

Swan Lake State Park

22676 Swan Lake Drive, Carroll, IA

Swan Lake State Park is managed by the Carroll County Conservation Board. It is a 510 acre multi-use area, including a 110 acre lake. The land was ... Read More

The Manning Heritage Park

12196-311th Street, Manning, IA

The centerpiece of the Manning Community Foundation is its beautiful Heritage Park- a location packed with attractions that will take visitors back... Read More

Twin Lakes State Park

6685 Twin Lakes Road, Rockwell City, IA

Facilities and Activities Picnicking/SheltersTwo open shelters, one a large stone CCC shelter and the other a smaller shelter, are available on a ... Read More

Dinesen Prairie State Preserve

1400th Street, Kirkman, IA

Derald W. Dinesen Prairie is a 20-acre remnant of native tallgrass prairie. It is located six miles northeast of Harlan in northeastern Shelby Coun... Read More

Pikes Point State Park

15973 213th Ave, Spirit Lake, IA

Pikes Point State Park is situated on West Lake Okoboji and is home to one of the most popular swim beaches in the area. Pikes Point's beach also h... Read More

Gull Point State Park

1500 Harpen Street, Milford, IA

Facilities and ActivitiesPicnicking/Shelters/LodgeGull Point is a great place for a family picnic. Several open shelters are available and may be r... Read More

Freda Haffner Kettlehole State Preserve

1838 210th Street, Milford, IA

Freda Haffner Kettlehole is a 110-acre preserve containing the largest glacial “kettlehole” in Iowa, created by the melting of a block ... Read More

Preparation Canyon State Park

206 Polk Street, Pisgah, IA

The 344 acre the park encompasses what was once the town of Preparation. In 1853, Charles B. Thompson broke from the Mormon wagon train to Utah aft... Read More

Emerson Bay State Recreation Area

3100 Emerson St, West Okoboji, IA

Emerson Bay is a great place for a family picnic. Emerson Bay Lighthouse Point has a shelterthat is available and may be reserved online throu... Read More

Kearny State Park

, Emmetsburg, IA

Lower Gar State Recreation Area

South entrance - 2322 202nd St., Arnolds Park, IA

West Okoboji and the many other lakes of the area are some of the prime fishing spots in Iowa. Anglers will find challenging sport pursuing a varie... Read More

Prairie Rose State Park

680 Road M47, Harlan, IA

Prairie Rose State Park is one of the most attractive outdoor recreation areas in western Iowa. The 422-acre park lies in a region of scenic hills,... Read More

Cayler Prairie State Preserve

170th Avenue, Spirit Lake, IA

Cayler Prairie State Preserve is located on the western edge of the Des Moines Lobe landform region, where moving glaciers pushed into north Iowa 1... Read More

Ocheyedan Mound State Preserve

170th Street, Ocheyedan, IA

Ocheyedan Mound (pronounced O-cheé-den) is a large glacial hill known as a “kame.” The 24-acre preserve containing a portion of ... Read More

Loess Hills State Forest