Yellow River State Forest Access provides entry to over 8,500 acres of forested wilderness in northeast Iowa's driftless area, located at 729 State Forest Road near Harpers Ferry.

The forest offers multiple access points including canoe/kayak launch and take-out on the Yellow River, primitive camping areas, and over 50 miles of multi-use trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding.

Amenities include four campgrounds with vault toilets, drinking water at the headquarters, and backpacking campsites on a first-come, first-served basis.