Mount Hosmer Park
Lansing, IA
A small hilltop park above Lansing with a wide view of the river, its islands and the Black Hawk Bridge. The road up is short and steep.
- Nearest town
- Lansing, IA
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 43.3660, -91.2310
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August. Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Red Barn CampgroundMotorhome stopover1 mi from Mount Hosmer ParkMotorhomes
- Broken Paddle Lodge & RV ParkMotorhome stopover2 mi from Mount Hosmer ParkMotorhomes
- Waukon City Park CampgroundCampsite15 mi from Mount Hosmer Park · 28 pitchesElectricityDrinking waterShowersWaste disposal
- Reno Horse CampCampsite17 mi from Mount Hosmer Park · 11 pitches
- WILDCAT PARKCampsite22 mi from Mount Hosmer Park · 68 pitchesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Gateway Campground and ParkCampsite24 mi from Mount Hosmer ParkElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposal
All campsites in Iowa · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Mount Hosmer Park?
Mount Hosmer Park is in Lansing, IA, at GPS 43.3660, -91.2310. It is about 22 mi from Viroqua.
Can you camp near Mount Hosmer Park?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Red Barn Campground, about 1 mi away; within 25 mi there are 24 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Mount Hosmer Park?
Mount Hosmer Park is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Iowa’s Driftless bluffs and Norwegian Decorah.
What is there to see near Mount Hosmer Park?
Places worth a stop nearby: Effigy Mounds National Monument (19 mi), Pikes Peak State Park (26 mi), Dunning’s Spring (28 mi) and Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum (28 mi).
When is the best time to visit Mount Hosmer Park?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)