• 2236 Neste Valley Road, Decorah, IA 52101
• (563)534-7145

The park features 170 acres.

Neste Valley sits on a historic homestead, one of the first Norwegian settlements in Winneshiek County. The park features 170 acres of prime wildlife habitat such as prairies, woodlands, oak savannas, and wetlands. Neste Valley offers a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities including mowed hiking trails, picnicking areas, and wildlife watching sites. Parkgoers can even walk a portion of the Dry Run Trail through Neste Valley!

Potential for future additions to Neste Valley abound. Plans include a trailhead for the Dry Run Trail, an 8-mile paved trail linking the Prairie Farmer Recreational Trail and Trout Run Trail, as well as a campground with electric hook-up sites and a shower house.

Neste Valley is named in honor of former property owners, Ingrid Neste, Mary Neste, and Michele Stefanick, who collaborated with Winneshiek County Conservation and the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation to conserve the land for its environmental and cultural importance in Northeast Iowa.

Location: Neste Valley is located off of Town Line Road between Calmar and Decorah.