Pinicon Ridge Park

Discover Pinicon Ridge Park in Central City

This 1,018-acre park along the Wapsipinicon River has long been admired for its scenic natural beauty. The hilly, heavily wooded area is divided by the river and home to many species of wildlife. Beginning as a rural picnic ground in the 1960s, Pinicon Ridge Park has been developed into a modern recreation area - a regional destination for many outdoor enthusiasts.

Visit Pinicon Ridge Park’s official website which is found at LinnCountyIowa.gov/Conservation  

CAMPING 

Flying Squirrel and Plains family campgrounds are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. No reservations are accepted. All campers must self-register and pay the

required fee. A dumping station for use by campers is available. Firewood is available at the campground host site. Group camping options are additionally available. 

Firefly Campground is available by online reservation only, for dates starting June 12, 2025.  

CAMPING CABINS (April 15 - October 15)

Pintail Cabin has 2 bedrooms and one bathroom (sleeps up to 8 people) 

Bobwhite and Aspen cabins have one room living area with bathroom (sleeps up to 6 people)

River Otter Cabin is a one room cabin with a pit vault restroom nearby (sleeps up to 6 people).

CAMPING CABINS (All-season)

Coneflower and Ridgewood are 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom cabins (sleeps up to 12).

LODGES: These are enclosed facilities and available all year-round. 

Horseshoe Falls Lodge

Woodpecker Lodge 

SHELTERS: These shelters are open-air facilities and may be reserved April 15th - October 15th.

Eagle View

Riverside

Wapsi Bluff Shelter 

Features Available at Various Facilities

• A/C
• Camping Winter
• Carry in/carry out refuse
• Cooking / eating utensils
• Dump station
• Electricity
• Fire ring
• Fireplace
• Firewood available
• Handicap Accessible
• Heating
• Kitchenette
• Microwave
• On-site resident host
• Pets prohibited
• Picnic Table
• Pressurized water
• Refuse cans
• Restroom
• Sewer Connection
• Shower facilities
• Table with chairs