South Shelter House at Swan Lake

The South Shelter House has 10 picnic tables at the shelter house and approximate seating seating for 40 guests. Electrical outlets are available. The shelter house is available year round but it is best to rent it April - October with the Iowa weather and the opening/closing of the campground restrooms.
The Sauk Rail Trail is just steps from the shelter, making it a perfect location to hold any kind of event using the trail. The Swan Lake campground and playground are also nearby. 

SOUTH SHELTER HOUSE RATES

Daily Rental: $40.00

Non-profit organization rates are available.  

      Refundable security deposit - $50.00 per event on a separate payment

Once you have contacted the Carroll County Conservation office to make a reservation, we will then email you an invoice along with our rental agreement, which are due back within 15 days of making the reservation. We accept the rental fee by cash, check or credit cards (+ credit card fees added), the refundable security deposit does have to be cash or personal check, and the rental agreement can be mailed or emailed back to our office.

RESERVATIONS
To make a reservation please contact the Carroll County Conservation Office at:(712) 792-4614 or email office@carrollcountyiowa.org.
Reservation can be made on a rolling calendar basis (one year in advance) beginning at 8am.
Reservations can be made in person during office hours or by phone call or email.
CHECK AVAILABILITY HERE

RULES AND REGULATIONS

- The renter is responsible for complete cleanup of the shelter house.
- Renter must be 21 years of age or older to rent the facility or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
- Park Hours are from 5:00am until 10:30pm, quite hours are enforced between 10:30pm and 5:00am
            -Swan Lake State Park closes at 10:30pm, this includes the roadway, all traffic through Swan Lake State Park after 10:30pm is monitored.
- Pets must be always kept on a leash no longer than 6ft or kenneled. Park users must immediately clean up after their pets. Violators will be ticketed.
- Kegs are not allowed at any of Carroll County Conservation parks or facilities.
 DECORATIONS
       Outdoor decorations are allowed if they are temporary, free standing directional signs are allowed, they are not allowed to be attached to park furniture, sign posts, trees or other facilities.
       Indoor decorations Table Decorations ONLY other decorations are allowed as long as they are free standings or not affixed in a way that would damage a facility or any walls/woodwork (tape, tacks, staples,              and command hooks/strips can all cause damage). It is your responsibility, as the renter, to remove all decorations.
- Event tents are not allowed at the shelter house. A small shade tent is ok to be used.
 ALCOHOL BEVERAGES
Carroll County Conservation does not provide or sell alcohol.
You may bring your own wine, beer, or other drinks to serve at your event. If you or a vendor will be selling alcoholic drinks (beer, wine, liquor) at your event, you or your vendor will need to have a liquor license. It is the renter’s responsibility to determine if a liquor license is required for the event they are having, and they must follow all state and local laws regarding liquor license requirements. If your event does require a liquor license, you must provide a copy of this document to the CCB office at least 30 days prior to your event.
No minors under the age of 21 may be served any alcohol. By serving alcohol at your event, you assume responsibility for any damages, injuries or other problems that may arise due to the consumption of alcohol. 

The South Shelter is an open shelter which include picnic tables, great for a birthday party or picnic event, located near a playground and a short walk to the restroom facilities (campground).

Carroll County Conservation currently manages over 2,700 acres at 27 different areas.