Large corn maze and 60+ pumpkin varieties with farmyard playground and corn kernel beach; better for kids 4+ and groups.
Holly View Acres operates a 9-acre corn maze—larger than many regional competitors—alongside a full pumpkin patch with 60+ varieties of pumpkins and gourds. The addition of a farmyard playground and corn kernel beach sets it apart from pure pumpkin-patch venues; these attractions cater specifically to families with young kids who need variety within a single location.
The 60+ varieties claim is significant. If pumpkin selection is part of your outing (sugar pumpkins for cooking, carving sizes, decorative gourds, or unusual colors), this density of options justifies the trip.
The corn kernel beach is a tactile novelty—dried corn kernels in a contained play area, similar to a sandbox. Kids enjoy it, but it can be messy. Bring a change of clothes or plan to brush kernels off at the car. The farmyard playground adds climbing and play elements beyond maze and pumpkins.
These attractions bulk out a 2–3 hour visit, particularly for families with kids aged 4–10 who need variety to stay engaged.
No phone number was published in available sources. Hours and admission pricing for 2026 have not been found. The location is confirmed (3/4 mile north of Holly Springs, in Woodbury County near Hornick), but exact street access should be verified via the farm’s website (hollyviewacres.com) or by email before your visit.
Without published rates, plan to call or check the website to confirm 2026 admission and pumpkin pricing before driving out.
Holly Springs and Hornick are tiny rural communities in northwestern Iowa, roughly 20–30 minutes south of Sioux City. Weekend demand here is lower than in central or eastern Iowa’s population centers (Des Moines, Cedar Rapids). If you’re seeking a less-crowded experience, this location delivers.
The surrounding landscape is Corn Belt farmland; parking is unpaved and muddy after rain. October weather in this region is cool mornings (40s), mild afternoons (60s–70s), with occasional early frost. The season window is shorter here than in central Iowa.
The farm has a website (hollyviewacres.com), which is your best resource. Look for:
If the website doesn’t publish 2026 details, email or try to find updated contact info to confirm before you drive out.
The 9-acre maze will take 30–60 minutes for most family groups, depending on age and navigation skills. Toddlers under 4 may struggle; kids 6+ can navigate semi-independently with adult supervision. Bring water and a hat if you’re going to spend time in the maze.
Field parking is standard for farm operations; avoid visiting immediately after rain, or plan for muddy lot conditions.
Mid to late October; less muddy and more predictable weather than early September.
2–3 hours
Rural northwestern Iowa location means quieter weekends than central or eastern Iowa patches.
Farm lot; assume unpaved, muddy after rain.
Farmyard playground and corn kernel beach are ground-level attractions. Confirm maze accessibility before visiting with mobility needs.
You need confirmed 2026 hours or admission pricing; the farm had not published these details in our sources.
A contained area filled with dried corn kernels (like a sandbox but corn). Kids play in it directly; it's tactile and novel. Bring a change of clothes if your child tends to wear play materials.
The record lists 60+ varieties available, suggesting a pre-harvested selection or field with high density. Call (if phone becomes available) or check hollyviewacres.com to ask whether picking is self-guided or staff-curated.
Listed as available; assume it's included in admission but call to confirm.
Located 3/4 mile north of Holly Springs in Woodbury County, roughly 20–30 minutes south of Sioux City proper.
2026 dates had not been published when we last checked. Check with the farm before driving out.
Admission pricing was not published when we last checked.
2941 Moville Blacktop, Hornick, IA, in Woodbury County. It is one of 5 patches we track in Western Iowa.
We track 5 patches in Western Iowa, 1 of which are free to walk into. The farm has not published a gate price, so it cannot be compared on cost — call before you budget.
One caveat worth repeating: this farm had not published its 2026 dates when we last checked, while 0 of the 5 patches we track in Western Iowa had. Treat any date you see elsewhere as last year's until the farm confirms it.
There is 1 other patch we track in Woodbury County. All Western Iowa patches →
hollyviewacres.com
Checked August 2026.