Hitchcock Nature Center

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27792 Ski Hill Loop

Honey Creek, IA 51542

+1 (712) 545-3283

https://www.pottconservation.com

Hitchcock Nature Center, located in Honey Creek, Iowa, encompasses nearly 1,500 acres of diverse landscapes including prairies, savannas, and woodlands, offering a serene environment for low-impact recreation and camping. The center is a key part of the globally significant Loess Hills, providing refuge for unique plant and animal species while inviting visitors to explore its hiking trails and natural beauty.

Visitors can engage in a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, birdwatching, snowshoeing, and stargazing, with a 14-mile unpaved trail system designed for all levels of hikers. The Loess Hills Lodge, situated at the highest point in the park, features modern amenities and serves as a hub for educational programs and community events throughout the year.

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5.030 reviews

Rob C.

10/13/2025

Well, this place truly blew me away, so I must talk about it. Make sure to put the Hitchcock Nature Center in the Loess Hills on your list of places to visit this weekend if you haven't already....

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Meg B.

10/6/2025

Absolutely gorgeous park with stellar views of Iowa and Nebraska! Easy to navigate and offers a lot of great trails. Parking is all over with multiple trail head entrances. Offers peaks and...

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Rachel B.

10/27/2025

We had a lovely hike thanks to all trails. Only a $5 fee and you have access to this beautiful nature center. We took the chute and heritage trail loop. A little under three miles and brings you...

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Ka'ili H.

7/20/2024

Hitchcock Nature Center is a wonderful area to explore, learn, and camp!! I've been here a hand full of times for different reasons and I'm always impressed with what they have to offer. I've...

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Shannon S.

5/1/2025

They had little cabins back then I don't know if they still have them now. It was a lot of fun. They had down in the big lot where you could put tents down there. You could take a walk the...

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