Jakway Forest County Park

Jakway Forest County Park

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About this Location

Important Bird Area.
Jakway Park, south of Aurora, is a picturesque, shaded campground featuring stately oak trees. Buffalo Creek winds through the forest. A wildlife observation blind is located in the woodland. This park is a designated Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area and is open year round.
From Aurora in Buchanan County, head south toward Warren St; turn left at the 1st cross street onto Warren St; turn right onto Slater Ave/Union St and continue to follow Slater Ave for 2.1 miles; turn right onto 136th St for 0.4 mile; continue onto Roberts Ave to the park.
Woodland

Features

  • Restrooms on site

  • Roadside viewing

  • Entrance fee

Content from Iowa Ornithologists' Union