Bike and Equestrian Trails are Closed

Due to weather conditions Scott County Park mountain bike & equestrian trails are closed. If you would like additional  information, please call Scott County Park at (563) 328-3282 ext 1

Campground at Buffalo Shores Opening May 16th 6am

The Scott County Conservation Board is pleased to announce that the campground at Buffalo Shores will be opening at 6 a.m. on Thursday, May 16^th for camping.  The river front row will remain closed for an indefinite period due to high water conditions.  A very limited amount of beach is available.  The docks at the boat ramp are not in and will remain out until water conditions permit.  Thank you for your patience and please call 563-328-3281 ext 1 if you would like further information.

Heritage Days - Memorial Day Weekend

Sunday & Monday, May 26 & 27, 2013: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Begin your summer at our Pioneer Village Heritage Days. Enjoy old world craft demonstrations, Wapsi Wrangler "shoot-out" skits, and old time music in the gazebo.  There will be food, ice cream and kids crafts plus so much more!

• Heritage Days Details (PDF)

Summer Day Camps at Pioneer Village

Attention!  Children 6 - 11 years old who love to explore, learn about nature, and make lots of new friends!  Summer day camps are available starting in June at Pioneer Village.  Register soon as they are filling up.  

• Click for Information
• Available Camps

Roadside Mowing Reminder

In order to protect habitat and nesting the Iowa legislation moved the "no-mow" date from July 1 to July 15th.  As a reminder to residents, landowners and roadside maintenance crews, please click here for additional information.

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