Pilot Knob State Preserve

This castle-like tower provides a breathtaking scenic view of the Iowa countryside, perched on the second highest elevation in Iowa.

View of Dead Man's Lake, not sure why it's named that...don't really want to know.

View from the top of the scenic outlook tower, second highest elevation in Iowa.
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Miles of hiking trails throughout the park, this one circles around Dead Man's Lake. Watch for wild turkeys!

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Forest City travel guide

Popular places to visit

Pilot Knob State Park

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Pilot Knob State Park during your travels in Forest City. While you're in the area, wander around the forests.

Gabrielson Wildlife Management Area

You can take time to visit Gabrielson Wildlife Management Area during your travels to Forest City. While you're in the area, wander around the forests.

Prairie Pothole Wildlife Area

You can take time to visit Prairie Pothole Wildlife Area during your travels to Clear Lake. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Torkelson Pits Wildlife Area

You can take time to visit Torkelson Pits Wildlife Area during your travels to Forest City. While you're in the area, wander around the forests.

Hanson Wildlife Area

You can take time to visit Hanson Wildlife Area during your travels to Forest City. While you're in the area, wander around the forests.

Haugen Wildlife Area

You can take time to visit Haugen Wildlife Area during your travels to Clear Lake. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.