Loess Hills

United States, Iowa

Loess Hills

LocationUnited States, Iowa
RegionIowa
TypeState Forest
Coordinates41.8333°, -95.8833°
Established1986
Area42.9
Nearest CityOnawa (10 mi)
Major CitySioux City (40 mi)

About Loess Hills

Spanning Monona and Harrison counties, Loess Hills State Forest protects a unique landscape of wind-deposited loess soil found only in Iowa and China. The forest features rugged terrain, native prairies, oak-hickory woodlands, and diverse wildlife including wild turkeys and white-tailed deer.