Quercus Wilderness Area
Quercus is comprised of 111 acres of wilderness. The soil that comprises the area is unique; sandy silt loam that was formed while the glaciers retreated from Iowa. This soil is similar to the soil found in the Loess Hills in Western Iowa.
Location
Located 7 miles south of Oskaloosa, Iowa off G71.
Features
Quercus features a paved wheelchair accessible trail that leads from the parking area to an observation platform overlooking a wooded valley. There are two primitive campsites adjacent to the hiking trail that winds through the area. Each campsite has a fire ring and a picnic table.
- Cross-Country Skiing
- Hiking
- Picnicking
- Primitive Camping ($15.00 per night - 14 consecutive night limit)
- Hunting
- Bird Watching
- Pit Toilet
Operating Hours & Seasons
Park hours are 6:00 a.m. til 10:30 p.m.
