Mt. Crescent Ski Area
17026 Snowhill Ln
Honey Creek, Iowa 51542
712-545-9135
Directions:From Interstate I-29 take the Crescent exit and travel east to The Old Lincoln Highway. Mt. Crescent is located about 3 miles north of Crescent off of Old Lincoln Highway.
Park Admission:
Mt. Crescent is not yet accessible for public recreation outside of the winter ski/snowboard season.
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On December 30th, 2021, Pottawattamie County purchased Mt. Crescent Ski Area in Honey Creek, IA with support from the Iowa West Foundation, an advocate of sustainable regional development. Mount Crescent sits directly south of Pottawattamie County park Hitchcock Nature Center and is nestled in the globally significant Loess Hills. The acquisition is part of Pottawattamie County's plan to create one of the largest nature areas in the state in an effort to increase access to high-quality public land and recreation in Iowa.
Thank you to the residents who shared their feedback about Mt. Crescent Ski Area's acquisition. More details will be released in the coming months about future plans at the ski hill.
For Mt. Crescent's hours of operation and calendar, click here.
Park Features
Skiing & Snowboarding
Mt. Crescent offers weeknight and weekend skiing and snowboarding on 10 trails ranging from easy to expert.
Skis and snowboards are available for rental online or in person. Online rental reservations are highly encouraged to secure your equipment, especially for special events such as Midnight Madness.
- The ski and snowboard season generally runs from December through March with opening and closing dates being weather-dependent.
- A special 25% lift ticket discount is offered to Pottwattamie County residents only.
- All participants must sign and turn in an Activity & Participation waiver before taking part in activity at Mt. Crescent.
- Please visit www.skicrescent.com for more details.
Sledding
Mt. Crescent offers family-friendly skiing with chairlift access on select days throughout the ski season.
All participants must use sleds provided by Mt. Crescent and stay on Easy Street. The use of personal sleds and sledding on other trails is not permitted for safety reasons.
- The ski and snowboard season generally runs from December through March with opening and closing dates being weather-dependent.
- A special 25% lift ticket discount is offered to Pottwattamie County residents only.
- All participants must sign and turn in an Activity & Participation waiver before taking part in activity at Mt. Crescent.
- Please visit www.skicrescent.com for more details.
Special Events
Mt. Crescent is proud to offer several special events that provide benefits to our visitors:
College & Military Night: Discounts for college students and military members every Thursday
Food Pantry Wednesdays: Bring a canned food item for $5 off lift tickets or rentals
Scout Days: Discounts for scout members and their families every Friday
Homeschool Days: Discounts for homeschool families every Friday
Midnight Madness: Late-night skiing and snowboarding on select Friday evenings
Military, EMT, Police/Fire Discounts: Available for select in-person purchases by active members with ID
- The ski and snowboard season generally runs from December through March with opening and closing dates being weather-dependent.
- A special 25% lift ticket discount is offered to Pottwattamie County residents only.
- All participants must sign and turn in an Activity & Participation waiver before taking part in activity at Mt. Crescent.
- Please visit www.skicrescent.com for more details.
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Park Facilities
Starting at $200.00
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Starting at $200.00
This homey, rustic cabin is the perfect place for your summer or ski season staycation at just a stone's throw from Mt. Crescent Ski Area within Hitchcock Nature Center. Tucked away in the heart of southwest Iowa's Loess Hills, it offers beautiful nature views and local hiking trails to be enjoyed year-round. Invite your friends to stay the weekend in this 3-bedroom home that sleeps up to 13 people. Includes 3 full bathrooms and a modern kitchen complete with major appliances.
Crescent Ridge Cabin also has a ski mudroom to store all of your gear (see the image gallery) and is located at the southern end of Hitchcock Nature Center near Mt. Crescent Ski Area, with 10 miles of hiking trails and a welcome center gallery.
- 1 King
- 1 Queen
- 3 Twin + Full Bunk Beds
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Starting at $75.00
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Starting at $75.00
This 256 square feet and 16'x16' rustic cabin provides a perfect family getaway in a gorgeous Loess Hills setting. Camping cabins sleep up to five people and provide heating and air conditioning, electricity, a refrigerator, microwave oven, table, and chairs. Just outside each cabin, is a water hydrant, picnic table, fire ring, and grill. Firewood is available for $5 per bundle and can be purchased from campground staff or hosts as they are available. Be aware that prescribed burns may be conducted at Hitchcock Nature Center during your stay and smoke from these burns may affect air quality.
Beds include a bunk bed with a twin and full mattress as well as a queen-size pullout.
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Starting at $75.00
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Starting at $75.00
This 256 square feet and 16'x16' rustic cabin provides a perfect family getaway in a gorgeous Loess Hills setting. Camping cabins sleep up to five people and provide heating and air conditioning, electricity, a refrigerator, microwave oven, table, and chairs. Just outside each cabin, is a water hydrant, picnic table, fire ring, and grill. Firewood is available for $5 per bundle and can be purchased from campground staff or hosts as they are available. Be aware that prescribed burns may be conducted at Hitchcock Nature Center during your stay and smoke from these burns may affect air quality.
Beds include a bunk bed with a twin and full mattress as well as a queen-size pullout.
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Starting at $75.00
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Starting at $75.00
This 256 square feet and 16'x16' rustic cabin provides a perfect family getaway in a gorgeous Loess Hills setting. Camping cabins sleep up to five people and provide heating and air conditioning, electricity, a refrigerator, microwave oven, table, and chairs. Just outside each cabin, is a water hydrant, picnic table, fire ring, and grill. Firewood is available for $5 per bundle and can be purchased from campground staff or hosts as they are available. Be aware that prescribed burns may be conducted at Hitchcock Nature Center during your stay and smoke from these burns may affect air quality.
Beds include a bunk bed with a twin and full mattress as well as a queen-size pullout.
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