Directions
The Iowa Arboretum is located between Boone and Madrid in rural Boone County. We are easily accessible by paved roads.
| Boone: | 10 minutes |
| Ames: | 25 minutes |
| West Des Moines: | 40 minutes |
| Des Moines: | 50 minutes |
From the South:
Option 1: Take I-35 north to Highway 210 (Slater/Maxwell Exit). Go west on Hwy 210 to Madrid. Turn right and head north to Luther. Turn left and head west on E-57. Watch for Iowa Arboretum/4-H camp sign and turn left at Peach Avenue. Option 2: Take 80/35 to Highway 141. Follow this north to Highway 17 and travel through Madrid to Luther. Turn left and head west on E-57. Watch for Iowa Arboretum/4-H camp sign and turn left at Peach Avenue.
From the North and East:
Take I-35 south to Highway 30 (Ames). Go west on Hwy 30 to Highway 17 Exit. Turn left to go south to Luther. Turn right and head west on E-57. Watch for Iowa Arboretum/4-H camp sign and turn left at Peach Avenue.
From the West:
Take Highway 30 through Boone. Turn right and go south on either Quill Road or Highway 17. Take a right on E-57 and head west. Watch for Iowa Arboretum/4-H camp sign and turn left at Peach Avenue.
