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LEAF PEEPER LOCATIONS
Iowa is well-known for the splendid autumn colors that arrive in mid-September throughout the rolling hills and landscapes across the state! The golden hues of agriculture blend with the forests and plains to paint beautiful vistas and wonderful scenic byways that  are truly the BEST of the Midwest. What better way to enjoy these Iowa gems than to discover them in Iowa's County Park System! We have invited our 99 County Conservation Boards from all corners of the state to share their best locations for you to find some of the most scenic fall foliage for those memorable photos. Click on the parks listed below or check-out the map locations to plan your travel routes this fall as the harvest of colors descends on the trails, side roads and best-kept secrets in this great state! ENJOY YOUR VISITS!

Find a location to join in on the fun!

» Lake Icaria - Adams County
» Little Wall Lake Park - Hamilton County
» American Gothic House Center - Wapello County
» Marion County Park - Marion County
» Ashton Wildwood Park - Jasper County
» Mariposa Park - Jasper County
» Bertram Reservation - Clay County
» Martins Access - Cherokee County
» Bloody Run - Clayton County
» Maynes Grove - Franklin County
» Briggs Woods Park and Golf Course - Hamilton County
» McFarland Park - Story County
» Brown's Woods - Polk County
» Mill Creek Park - O'Brien County
» Buena Vista County Conservation Park - Buena Vista County
» Motor Mill Historic Site - Clayton County
» Central Park - Jones County
» Oak Grove & Big Sioux Park - Sioux County
» Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt - Polk County
» Pinicon Ridge Park - Linn County
» Cold Springs Park - Cass County
» Pioneer Ridge Nature Area - Wapello County
» Cordova Park - Marion County
» Prairie Heritage Center - O'Brien County
» Crystal Lake Park - Hancock County
» River Road Conservation Area - Cherokee County
» E-18 Greenbelt Access - Story County
» Roberts Creek Park - Marion County
» Eagle City Park - Hardin County
» Rodgers Park - Benton County
» Easter Lake Park - Polk County
» Silver Sioux Recreation Area - Cherokee County
» Eby's Mill Wildlife Area - Jones County
» Slip Bluff Park - Decatur County
» Eldred Sherwood Park - Hancock County
» Thomas Mitchell Park - Polk County
» Fort Des Moines Park - Polk County
» Uhlenhopp Arboretum - Jasper County
» Halvorson Park - Mitchell County
» Virginia Grove Recreation Area - Louisa County
» Hanging Rock - Dallas County
» Voas Nature Area - Dallas County
» Hannen Lake Park - Benton County
» Whitewater Canyon - Jones County
» Wildcat Bluff Recreation Area - Benton County
» Jester Park - Polk County
» Willow Lake Recreation Area - Harrison County
» Kindlespire Complex - Clay County
» Wilson Prairie - Louisa County
» Kuehn Conservation Area - Dallas County
» Yellow Banks Park - Polk County
» Linn Grove Dam Area - Buena Vista County
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