This is a list of Iowa state forests.
| Name | Location (of main entrance) | Major forest | Area (ac) | Area (ha) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Backbone State Forest | Delaware County | 186acres | ||
| Barkley State Forest | Boone County | 40acres | ||
| Gifford State Forest | Pottawattamie County | – | – | |
| Holst State Forest | Boone County | 314acres | ||
| Loess Hills State Forest | Harrison County, Monona County | 10600acres | ||
| Pilot Mound State Forest | Boone County | 34acres | ||
| Shimek State Forest | Lee County, Van Buren County | 9148acres | ||
| Stephens State Forest | Lucas County | 14112acres | ||
| White Pine Hollow State Forest | Dubuque County | 712acres | ||
| Yellow River State Forest | Allamakee County | 8503acres |