What are the opening hours?

Monday 4am - 10:30pm Tuesday 4am - 10:30pm Wednesday 4am - 10:30pm Thursday 4am - 10:30pm Friday 4am - 10:30pm Saturday 4am - 10:30pm Sunday 4am - 10:30pm

Friends of Pilot Knob State Park

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Our Mission is to promote and enhance Pilot K**b State Park. Our Mission is to promote and enhance Plot K**b State Park.

10/19/2026

Hey Friends.

Did you attend the Haunted Hike this past Saturday? Are you missing something that may have fallen out of your car?

If so, please contact Dawn or the park office for verification of what you lost.

10/17/2026

Put on an ectra layer and join us for the Haunted Hike...if your not to scared.

You can still get your tickets online for $12!

The hike is from 7:30 - 9:45 at the Stone Shelter. There will be a fire going. We will have hot chocolate for $1!

10/17/2026

It is not to late to get in on the fun tonight!

On-site registration begins 3:45.

10/15/2026

We have 2 fun events this Saturday at the Stone Shelter. Hope you will join us!

10/14/2026

Are you ready to be scared? 🫨👹

Come walk around the creepy at night, ☠️Deadman's Lake for a haunted experience. 👻

Tickets are still available on-line and will be available on-site. (on-line ticket purchases are $12, onsite will be $15)

This event is not for children.

10/14/2026

This Saturday is the very first🎃 Halloween Costume Fun Run!

🤦‍♀️If you did not get pre-registered there is still time. (no shirt) There will be onsite registration available.

🤡Dress up in your favorite costume if you want and come run or walk a 5K.

We will have hot chocolate for you when you are finished.

10/07/2026

This Saturday!

Bring your best chili and/or come pick your favorite.

11:30 - 1:00 or until we run out, at the Stone Shelter.

Friends Group will provide, toppings, cornbread, bowls and utensils.

If you are bringing chili please arrive at 11:15.

Free will donations will benefit the Friends of Pilot K**b.

10/07/2026

Hello Friends.

IMPORTANT information...the road through the park will be closed October 7th beginning at 8am for tree trimming until clean up is finished.

10/01/2026

Been baking all day...still have a few more pies to go in the oven yet.

Did you miss out on pre-order? There will be a few full pies available to purchase on Saturday starting at 11...1st come, 1st served. We have have pieces of pie for sale also.

Address

2148 340th Street
Forest City, IA
50436

Opening Hours

Monday	4am - 10:30pm
Tuesday	4am - 10:30pm
Wednesday	4am - 10:30pm
Thursday	4am - 10:30pm
Friday	4am - 10:30pm
Saturday	4am - 10:30pm
Sunday	4am - 10:30pm

Telephone

(641) 529-0579

Website

https://www.iowadnr.gov/places-go/state-parks/all-parks/pilot-knob-state-park

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