Iowa
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At Naturehills, we embrace nature. Below you will find a list of state parks in Iowa we have compiled for you.
ROCK CREEK STATE PARK
Description
Rock Creek is one of central Iowa's major state parks and was officially dedicated on August 24, 1952. The 602-acre Rock Creek lake is the third largest state operated artificial impoundment. Rock Creek State Park truly offers something for everyone.
The park is a haven for many different species of wildlife. At the lake's far north end, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources maintains a game management area open to public hunting. Thousands of ducks migrating to their summer breeding grounds take refuge in the solitude of Rock Creek. The concentrations of teal, bluebills and mallards offer an excellent opportunity for bird watching. In the spring, ducks in their full plumage perform their courtship flights. Even in winter, mallards may often be seen on the south end of the lake where the spillway area is relatively free of ice. A variety of animals including white-tailed deer are often seen by park visitors.
Rock Creek State Park
5627 Rock Creek East
Kellogg, Iowa 50135
Phone: 641-236-3722
Email: Rock_Creek@dnr.state.ia.us
Directions
BOB SHETLER RECREATION AREA (IA)
Description
Bob Shetler Recreation Area is located on the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake project, which stretches for over 50 miles up the Des Moines River Valley. Located in the tailwater area below Saylorville Dam, Bob Shetler is the campground of choice for many shore fishermen. The Des Moines River is within easy walking distance of most campsites and offers excellent fishing for walleye, wipers, catfish, and crappie. The area's 69 campsites are also popular with travelers, since it is located only 5 miles from Interstate Highways 35/80. A wide variety of recreational activities and facilities are available, including interpretive programs, group picnic shelters, playgrounds, and river fishing. The 24-mile paved, multi-purpose Neal Smith Trail runs from Des Moines to Big Creek State Park, and connects the campground to all recreation areas on the east side of the lake. It is designated as a National Recreation Trail (no motor vehicles allowed) and is used for biking, hiking, jogging, walking, and in-line skating. Nearby facilities include a visitor center, nature trail, baseball diamond, volleyball standards (you provide ball and net), swimming, boat launching, sailing, skiing, wind surfing, fishing, frisbee disc golf course, accessible fishing pier, and hunting. For more information, visit our website at: http://www2.mvr.usace.army.mil/saylorville
5600 NW 78TH AVE
JOHNSTON,IA,50131-1941
Phone: 515-276-4656x6507
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- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Hunting
Directions
From I-35: Take the Ankeny exit #90 (Oralabor Road) and go west 4.8 miles, the road turns into Hwy 415. Turn left (west) onto NW 37th Street and go 0.3 mile then turn right onto NW Horseshoe Rd. Turn right and drive across the Saylorville Lake Dam, which will take you into Bob Shetler Campground.
From I-80: Take exit #135 (2nd Avenue/Highway 415) exit and go north 3.5 miles. Turn left (west) onto Oralabor Road (Highway 415) and go 2.6 miles. Turn left (west) onto NW 37th Street and go 0.3 mile then turn right onto NW Horseshoe Rd. Turn right and drive across the Saylorville Lake Dam, which will take you into Bob Shetler Campground.
