Loess Hills Scenic Byway
Visitor Services

Visitor services are not always available on Sundays or during the off-season in certain areas. The size of communities varies along the byway.

Service Description Service Description
Fees

Fees

There are no fees along the byway proper.

 Accessibility

Accessibility

All visitor/welcome centers are handicapped accessible. Most Nature/Interpretive Centers are also handicapped accessible and many trails and overlooks are handicapped accessible.
Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities

Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities

With the addition of the Wabash Trace Bicycle and Pedestrian Trail, the byway now includes those two forms of transportation. There... [more]

 Camping

Camping

There are places to camp along this byway.
Food

Food

There are places to buy food along this byway.

 Gasoline

Gasoline

Gasoline is available.
Information

Information

There are six welcome centers along the byway and within five miles of the byway. Sergeant Floyd River Museum and Welcome Center is open... [more]

 Lodging

Lodging

Visitors will find motels all along the byway and a few bed & breakfasts.
Phone

Phone

Public phones are available along this byway.

 Restrooms

Restrooms

There are toilet facilities along this byway.
Retail

Retail

There are places to shop along this byway.

NOTE: The America's Byways® website is federally funded and cannot promote commercial businesses. This data may not be complete or up to date. The National Scenic Byways Program is not responsible for the quality of your travel experience. See the right column on the Byway Overview page for local contact information.

Special Considerations

To accommodate international, non-English speaking visitors, the byway website is translated into multiple languages. Byway Welcome Centers also have on-staff certified travel counselors to assist with inquiries, and have available for rent “talking” pocket dictionaries that translate into 12 languages.

Restrictions

Occasionally, winter weather may cause a slower rate of travel. The gravel roads on some of the excursion loops may also become somewhat degraded during high rainfall periods.

Seasons

Best Time to Drive

Spring through fall

High Season

Spring through fall

Road Conditions

To find up to date information about the road conditions along Loess Hills Scenic Byway, please visit the FHWA listing of web sites for more information.
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