Iowa Horse Trails & Camping

05/04/2026

FYI - there is no equestrian parking at there equestrian center.

🛑 The Jester Park Equestrian Center is closed to visitors until further notice!

Construction crews have started breaking up and removing the concrete in front of the visitor center entrance to begin the next phase of the construction project. Regularly scheduled programs will still happen.

Be sure to check our page regularly for more construction updates. We appreciate your flexibility and understanding as we work to make our facility better for all visitors.

10/04/2025

I'm not sure who took the time to create and place all of these beauties at Elk Rock State Park, but I sure enjoyed finding them out on the trail today.

07/21/2025

Grammer Grove is closed to equestrians until further notice.

07/10/2025

🐴 June Photo Contest Winner Announcement 🎉

Hey Iowa trail riders! First off, a big thank you for your patience — and an even bigger apology for the delay in announcing our June photo contest winner. I had a bit of a rough patch with a four-legged family member who needed some emergency care. Between that and the holiday, I completely lost track of time. 🐾

But the wait is over — the winner has been randomly selected, and you can watch the clip below to see who it is! 🎥✨

If you're the lucky winner, please DM me to claim your prize! 🎁

A huge thank you to everyone who entered — we loved seeing your Iowa trail photos and appreciate you sharing your adventures with us!

Also, exciting news: the July contest is now open, so if you hit the trails over the 4th, start sharing those awesome photos!

Thanks again and I'll see you on the trails!

07/01/2025

06/20/2025

June Photo Contest Member Submission

📷 Ciara Jackson
📍 Lake of 3 Fires near Bedford, Iowa
ℹ️ About 15 miles of trails around multiple ponds, a creek and 2 bridge crossings.
🏕️ 8 electric spots for camping.

06/19/2025

June Photo Contest Member Submission

📷 Lynn Geoffroy
📍Whiterock Conservancy near C**n Rapids, Iowa
ℹ️ South West Chapter of Back Country Horsemen of Iowa Scavenger Hunt

06/18/2025

June Photo Contest Member Submission

📷 Ciara Jackson
📍 Nine Eagles Park near Lamoni, Iowa
ℹ️ Approximately 7 miles of mostly wooded trails.

06/17/2025

June Photo Contest Member Submission

📷 Kelly Ashworth
📍 Elk Rock State Park near Knoxville, Iowa

06/16/2025

June Photo Contest Member Submission

📷 Teresa Harp
📍 Heart of Iowa Nature Trail between Cambridge and Maxwell, Iowa