Sponsor-an-Animal Program - Wapsi River Center

A new sponsorship program is designed to meet the special needs required to maintain the animals at the Wapsi Center. Schools, classrooms, youth organizations, families and individuals are encouraged to join and sponsor an animal. Give us a call for more information (563) 328-3286!

Firewood Alert

Keep exotic insect pests away from Iowa trees. Bringing firewood from the states of MI (Lower Peninsula), OH, IL, and IN is a violation of federal law as it may harbor Emerald Ash Borer, a major pest of Iowa's native trees. Visit with park staff or call (515) 725-1470 for more information.

• http://www.iowadnr.gov/forestry/shadetrees/eab.html

Luxury Rental Cabins

Scott County Park adds two luxury rental cabins to the park. Each cabin will comfortably sleep six, with two bedrooms, a full bathroom, living room, fireplace, and kitchen area. The cabins feature finished interiors, decks, grading and landscaping.

• Scott County Park
• Pine Grove Cabins

Online Virtual Tours

The Dan Nagle Walnut Grove Pioneer Village is open for the season. Check out our online virtual tour. For group tours contact the Pioneer Village Site Coordinator at (563) 328-3283.

• Pioneer Village and Wapsi Center

Camping and RV Parks

Find great camping and trailer spots at any of the following Conservation park sites:

• Scott County Park
• West Lake Park
• Buffalo Shores

Virtually Visit the Cody Homestead

The Cody Homestead is Buffalo Bill Cody's boyhood home located in rural Scott County. Buffalo Bill Cody was born in Scott County February 26, 1846:

• Visit the Homestead