There are four small ski areas in Iowa. Sundown Mountain is the largest with 475ft vertical serviced by 6 lifts. It is located in Dubuque. The skiable vertical of the highest lift is greater than resorts in Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota up to Duluth, and all but two in Wisconsin.
300 ft vertical, 10 trails, 2 lifts, 50 skiable acres
CLOSED - Plan to open 12/14
Mt. Crescent is a smaller ski area located 15 miles northeast of Omaha, Nebraska in the mountainous terrain of the Iowa Bluffs and has been open since 1961, over 50 years.more
275 ft vertical, 11 trails, 4 lifts, 0 skiable acres
Plan to reopen on Wednesday December 11 (tomorrow)
Seven Oaks Recreation is a small ski area located in Boone, Iowa. The lodge provides ample seating with a great view of the slopes, fast food and Coal Creek Lounge. more
475 ft vertical, 21 trails, 6 lifts, 0 skiable acres
Plan to reopen on Tuesday December 10 (today)
Sundown Mountain is located in Dubuque, Iowa. The skiable vertical of the highest lift is greater than resorts in Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota up to Duluth, and all but 2 in Wisconsin.more