Pilot Knob State Park

Pilot Knob State Park
Observation Tower
Map showing the location of Pilot Knob State Park
Map showing the location of Pilot Knob State Park
Location of Pilot Knob State Park in Iowa
Map showing the location of Pilot Knob State Park
Map showing the location of Pilot Knob State Park
Pilot Knob State Park (the United States)
LocationHancock, Iowa, United States
Coordinates43°14′56″N 93°33′26″W / 43.24889°N 93.55722°W / 43.24889; -93.55722
Area700 acres (280 ha)
Elevation1,365 ft (416 m)[1]
Established1923
Governing bodyIowa Department of Natural Resources
Websiteiowadnr.gov

Pilot Knob State Park is located southeast of Forest City, Iowa, United States. Founded in 1923, it is one of the oldest state parks in Iowa. Between 1990 and 1995 one area was named nationally recognized historic district and five structures were individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

  1. ^ "Pilot Knob". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. April 30, 1979. Retrieved May 6, 2016.