OverviewWelcome to Harrison County, located mid-way on the byway spine. Harrison County is home to Fountainbleu Loop, Orchard Ridge Loop, and Sawmill Hollow Loop.
Check the sections below to see all area attractions, including the Harrison County Historical Village and Iowa Welcome Center, Willow Lake Nature Center, DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge, and Wilson Island State Recreation Area. For the adventurous, hike the popular Brent's Trail! |
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Directions
Enter Harrison County on Iowa Highway 183 from the north and pass through Pisgah, home of the Loess Hills State Forest Visitor Center.
A bit more than 9 miles south of Pisgah, you meet Iowa Highway 127 which you take for 11 miles to the east edge of Logan, the county seat.
At Logan, you turn left (west) on U.S. 30, which was the Lincoln Highway, the first transcontinental highway. As you drive west, you will arrive at the Harrison County Historical Village and Iowa Welcome Center. No more than one-half mile beyond the Harrison County Historical Village and Iowa Welcome Center on U.S. 30, turn left onto County Road F58 which runs east.
About 4 miles later, at the junction of County Road L 34, you turn right (south) to take L34 to the southern county line, about 6 miles away.
A bit more than 9 miles south of Pisgah, you meet Iowa Highway 127 which you take for 11 miles to the east edge of Logan, the county seat.
At Logan, you turn left (west) on U.S. 30, which was the Lincoln Highway, the first transcontinental highway. As you drive west, you will arrive at the Harrison County Historical Village and Iowa Welcome Center. No more than one-half mile beyond the Harrison County Historical Village and Iowa Welcome Center on U.S. 30, turn left onto County Road F58 which runs east.
About 4 miles later, at the junction of County Road L 34, you turn right (south) to take L34 to the southern county line, about 6 miles away.
Byway Communities
Pisgah
Photo: Wandermore in Iowa
Magnolia
Photo: Wikipedia
Missouri Valley
Photo: Lewis & Clark Trail Experience
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Little Sioux
Photo: Wandermore in Iowa
Logan
Photo: Wandermore in Iowa
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Notable Attractions
This list is not comprehensive. Visit our page on Travel Iowa's website to learn more about attractions in Harrison County.
Murray Hill Scenic OverlookOne of the best views in the entire Loess Hills!
Photo: Kenneth West
Fulton AvenueClassic road cut, but do not drive if muddy!
Photo: Seth Brooks
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Loess Hills Lavender FarmOpen May to September.
Photo: Seth Brooks
Harrison County Historical VillageLocal history museum, gift shop, and farmers market.
Photo: Kenneth West
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Outdoor Recreation
This list is not comprehensive. Visit our page on Travel Iowa's website to learn more about recreation in Harrison County.
Brent's TrailOne of the most challenging hikes in the Midwest!
Photo: Lance Brisbois
Old Town Conservation AreaQuiet trails and public hunting.
Photo: Lance Brisbois
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Loess Hills State ForestLittle Sioux, Pisgah, and Mondamin Units.
Photo: Lance Brisbois
Willow Lake Recreation AreaNature center, modern camping, fishing, more!
Photo: Golden Hills RC&D
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