Yellow River State Forest
729 State Forest Rd, Harpers Ferry, IA 52146
8,950 acres · 25 miles of trails
Yellow River State Forest in Harpers Ferry covers Iowa's largest 8,950-acre Driftless bluff area, with leashed dogs on 25 miles of multi-use trails. Enjoy shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans. Trails vary in difficulty.
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- Park
- Yellow River State Forest
- Type
- Nature preserve
- Location
- Harpers Ferry, Iowa
- Coordinates
- 43.1606, -91.2308
- Size
- 8,950 acres
- Trail miles
- 25
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (420 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.7 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.7 from 420 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 8,950 acres of room
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Dog policy
Iowa's largest state forest — 8,950 acres of Driftless bluffs. Leashed dogs on 25 miles of multi-use trails.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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