Scott County Conservation Department

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Scott County Conservation Department

Email: conservation@scottcountyiowa.com
Sorry, camping reservations are not accepted. Campgrounds are open year round.

Conservation Features

Bike & 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

Christmas Walk at Pioneer Village

Sunday, November 29th: 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

Admission is FREE, but we are requesting non-perishables to help supply the North Scott Food Pantry. Activities Include:

Beautifully decorated buildings for the holidays.
‘Friends’ of the Village in period costume.
Craft demonstrations and sales.
Letters to Santa in the Telegraph Office.
Hot cider, hot cocoa and cookies in the Olde Fashion Soda Fountain.
Visit with Santa and Mrs. Clause.
Musical Guests performing throughout the day!

For additional information please visit: http://www.scottcountyiowa.com/conservation/walnut_xmaswalk.php

Also visit the Village and check out the decorated buildings from Sunday, November 22nd to Saturday, November 28th from 9:00 to 5:00.

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

Pioneer Village and Wapsi Center

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.

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:

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Conservation

Office:
West Lake Park
14910-110th Avenue
Davenport, Iowa 52804
Phone: (563) 328-3280
Fax: (563) 381-2805

OUR MISSION: To improve the quality of life and promote and preserve the health, welfare, and enjoyment for the citizens of Scott County and the general public by acquiring, developing, operating, and preserving the historical, educational, environmental, recreational and natural resources of the County.