Highlighting Bedford Hills

Freda Haffner Kettlehole State Preserve

1838 210th Street
Milford, IA 51351

563-425-4161

Freda Haffner Kettlehole is a 110-acre preserve containing the largest glacial “kettlehole” in Iowa, created by the melting of a block of glacial ice some 13,000 years ago. A highly diverse native prairie community is also found here. It is located 2 miles west of West Okoboji Lake, approximately 4.5 miles northwest of Milford in Dick­inson County. Once known as “Arend’s Kettle Hole” and the “Big Kettle,” the first 12.4 acres were given to the Iowa chapter of The Nature Conservancy in 1972 by local conservationist Freda Haffner. The area was dedicated as a biological and geological state preserve in 1976.

Please use "Flag This Place" to alert us about content that is inappropriate or needs immediate attention. Nothing you submit will be shared with other site visitors.
Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide

AARP Events for Bedford Hills

View All AARP Events

image of two AARP membership cards
Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal
  • Immediate access to your member benefits
  • Discounts on travel and everyday savings
  • Subscription to AARP The Magazine
  • FREE second membership
Join AARP
Already a member? Renew or Print Card

Contact AARP
in New York City