Hitchcock Nature Center

Open
yelp logo

(27)

Call
Website

Photos

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.

Generated from the website

Reviews

yelp logo
4.527 reviews
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...

Read more on Yelp
Photo of Ka'ili H.
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...

Read more on Yelp
Photo of Lauren R.
Lauren R.
3/17/2021

I wonder if I was one of the few in Omaha that didn't know this place existed?! Hitchcock nature center is a beautiful place full of rolling hills! It's has some of the best views within 30...

Read more on Yelp
Photo of Karley S.
Karley S.
9/15/2022

This place is an oasis of beauty. Parking by the nature center is pretty good. The nature center is good. The observation tower next to it gives great views of the region. I found the trail system...

Read more on Yelp
Photo of Stewart W.
Stewart W.
8/12/2020

We were looking for a picnic spot not too far from Omaha and had a great time at Hitchcock Nature Center. $3 entry fee per vehicle is reasonable. Boardwalk was a perfect little hike for a couple...

Read more on Yelp
Own this business?
See a problem?

You might also like

Lake Manawa State Park
Legislative bodies, national, Recreational program administration, government, Campgrounds

Lake Manawa State Park

13
"Playground and camping as and a family reunion. Had fun time too. We played Volley ball and football. We were pretty hot outside and had fun with the old school people and new friends we met at..."
Platte River State Park
Recreational program administration, government, Campgrounds, Legislative bodies, national

Platte River State Park

27
"Great trails, great scenery, the tower offers an amazing view, and we love the waterfall!! It's a great place to hike, even get some good photos!"
photo of Sara H.
NP Dodge Memorial Park
Ice sports, Arboreta and botanical gardens

NP Dodge Memorial Park

3
"(NOTE: The NP Dodge Park Pavilion is currently closed because of the riverfront flooding. I called the parks department and they said it may be reopened in the future, so I wanted to sing its..."
photo of Sara C.
United States›Iowa›Honey Creek›Hitchcock Nature Center

Partial Data by Infogroup (c) 2025. All rights reserved.

Partial Data by Foursquare.