Jakway Park
Jakway Park, south of Aurora, is developed on the east side of Buffalo Creek with a campground, shower house and dump station! Modern restrooms are available, and the concrete shower house also serves as a storm shelter. The picturesque, shaded campground features stately oak trees and campers can walk the adjacent self-guided trails and stop in the wildlife observation blind at the old quarry pond. Campers and visitors can try fishing for small fish in the creek or in the old quarry pond, walk to the playground, shelter house, and historic Richardson-Jakway House and grounds. Hunting is not allowed on the developed east side of Buffalo Creek.
West of Buffalo Creek, the largest section of the 315 acre park is managed for timber stand improvement, hunting, equestrian riding, nature appreciation and hiking.
Location
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Located just 2 miles south of Aurora.
Jakway
Park
Camground:
2791 136th St.,
Aurora,
IA
50607
Jakway Park
Southeast woods
entrance:
2777 136th St.,
Aurora,
IA
50607
Jakway Park
Southwest woods
entrance:
2751 136th St.,
Aurora,
IA
50607
Jakway Park
North woods entrance:
2726 130th St.,
Aurora,
IA
50607
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Operating Hours & Seasons
Open year-round from 6:00 am to 10:30 pm.
The camping season runs from April 15th to October 1st, but may be subject to change.
Historic House Tours available by appointment (319-636-2617)
BCCB Rules and Regulations
