Viking Lake State Park

2780 Viking Lake Road, Stanton, IA

Viking Lake is one of the most popular state parks in southwest Iowa due to its accessibility and variety of recreational opportunities. A large po... Read More

Cold Springs State Park

57744 Lewis Rd Lewis, Lewis, IA

This 104 acre park is located just South of Lewis, IA on Lewis Rd. As you enter the park, the lake area, boat ramp/dock, swimming area and picnic a... Read More

Lake Icaria State Park

1688 Lake Icaria Road, Corning, IA

Lake Icaria has a modern marina with boat rentals, a l ¼ mile ski zone (No jet boats and jet skis allowed), excellent year-round f... Read More

Pellett Woods State Preserve

N Troublesome Creek Rd, Atlantic, IA

Frank Chapman Pellett Memorial Woods is a 20-acre preserve located 3.5 miles northeast of Atlantic in Cass County. This woodland and its surroundin... Read More

Lake of Three Fires State Park

2303 Lake Road, Bedford, IA

The Pottawattomi tribe, a large group of Native Americans known as the "Fire Nation," once roamed the prairies of southwest Iowa and northwest Miss... Read More

Lake Anita State Park

55111 750th St., Anita, IA

Facilities and ActivitiesPicnicking/SheltersLake Anita State Park has a large number of picnic areas, many of which overlook the lake. The park is ... 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

Waubonsie State Park

2585 Waubonsie Park Road, Hamburg, IA

Waubonsie is located in the unique "Loess Hills," a landform found only along the Missouri River in Iowa and Missouri and in China. As glaciers mel... Read More

Green Valley State Park

1480 130th Street, Creston, IA

Green Valley Lake is used for all types of boating; water skiing is allowed in a designated area. For safety reasons, there are special regulations... 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

Lake Manawa State Park

1100 South Shore Drive, Council Bluffs, IA

Lake Manawa is also a favorite spot for anglers of all ages. Good catches of crappies, bluegills and catfish may be had throughout the year. Excell... Read More

Riverview Marina State Recreation Area

, Nebraska City, NE

Riverview Marina State Recreation Area is a 47-acre site adjacent to the Missouri River that offers electrical and primitive campsites with a showe... Read More

Brownville State Recreation Area

, Brownville, NE

Jewell Dog Park

Main Street And Combs Rd, Bellevue, NE

Steinhart Park

121 N Steinhart Park Rd, Nebraska City, NE

This park is equipped with:Picnic facilitiesJogging courseChildren’s play equipmentTennis courtsAquatic CenterBaseball and softball diamonds Read More

Nuckolls Square Park

3rd Ave, Nebraska City, NE

The park includes:Playground equipmentTwo large gazebosPicnic tablesGeneral open space Read More

Gifford State Forest

Section 21, Gifford, IA

The Gifford State Forest is a 40 acre timber located in Section 21 of Lewis township in Pottawattamie County. Since the area is within the Council ... Read More

Wildwood Park and Historic Center

420 Steinhart Park Rd, Nebraska City, NE

The park includes:Picnic areasHistoric period housePlaying fieldBicycling and hiking trailsDog Park Read More

Arbor Lodge State Historical Park

2600 Arbor Avenue, Nebraska City, NE

This beautiful estate in Nebraska City was home to J. Sterling Morton, founder of Arbor Day. From its beginning in 1855 as a four-room frame house,... Read More

Sheeder Prairie State Preserve

220th Street, Guthrie Center, IA

Sheeder Prairie State Preserve is in the Southern Iowa Drift Plain and features a hilly tallgrass prairie. More than 200 species of plants are foun... Read More

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