The Highest Place in Iowa
At 1,670 ft (590 m), Hawkeye Point in Sibley is the highest elevation in Iowa. Learn more here.
Written by Rob Shapiro
Reviewed by Kathleen Flear
Located in Sibley, Hawkeye Point is the highest elevation point in Iowa at 1,670 ft (590 m). It offers an outdoor small farming museum and a nearby brewing company if you’re looking for a day of fun with your friends or family.
Iowa
is known for cornfields, not high peaks. It’s where Field of Dreams took place, and no member of the 1919 White Sox climbed over a hill to get there. While the Mississippi River in Eastern Iowa offers a few hills, the highest place in Iowa is actually Hawkeye Point in Sibley. Here to give you all the highlights and details about Hawkeye Point and its surrounding area is
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What is the highest elevation in Iowa?
Listed at 1,670 feet (590 m) above sea level, Hawkeye Point has the highest elevation in Iowa. This flatland highpoint is a popular tourist destination, and it was recently remodeled to be even more welcoming to residents and visitors.
Entry is free, but all guests are asked to be highly respectful of the area and to not leave any trash.
How do I get to Hawkeye Point?
How to get to Hawkeye Point really depends on your starting point. Here is one route you can take from
Sioux City
:- Take US-75 north, then continue on as it turns into IA-60 going north.
- Turn right on 130th Street in Sibley (you should see a sign for Hawkeye Point beforehand).
- Turn right on Hawkeye Pt Road.
- Once you reach the driveway, go about a tenth of a mile, there should be a silo on the right.
- Behind it is Hawkeye Point.
Don’t forget to stop at the summit register.
Things to do around Hawkeye Point
It might not have Universal Studios, but there are some fun things to do in and around Sibley. While you’re in town, check out these places and attractions:
- Willow Creek County Park (Osceola County)
You can also just enjoy the sunset and calm scenery on a nice day. Hawkeye Point has lots of nice spots for a picnic or to just lounge in the grass. Make sure you find some shade as it can get pretty sunny in the summer.
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What city has the highest elevation in Iowa?
Mostly thanks to being the home of Hawkeye Point, Sibley is the city with the highest elevation in Iowa.
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