Little River Shelters

There are two large shelters located at the Little River Recreation Area.  Both shelters may be reserved or used on a first-come, first-served basis. 

The Bur Oak Shelter is a completely open shelter with two charcoal grills and electricity.  A pit toilet, water hydrant and large playground are located near the Bur Oak Shelter.  The rental fee for this shelter is $15 per day.

The Coffelt Memorial Shelter is a semi-open shelter with a fully enclosed area on the north side that can seat up to 30 people.  This shelter has a large charcoal grill, water hydrant and a great view of the lake.  Also located within a short distance from the Coffelt Shelter is a playground, pit toilet, beach, boatramp, bait shop, cabins and campground.  The enclosed area is only available by reservation.  The rental fee for this shelter is $30 per day.

To rent these shelters call the Decatur County Conservation Board at 641-446-7307.

The Little River Recreation Area and Slip Bluff shower houses are CLOSED. The Little River Bait Shop & General Store is also CLOSED for the 2024 season.

The Decatur County Conservation Board is located in south central Iowa along the Missouri border and is home to the Little River Recreation Area - jointly managed by the Decatur County Conservation Board and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The 2,200 acre Little River Recreation Area offers something for everyone. Little River Lake (787 acres) provides excellent fishing and pleasure boating, while the surrounding area provides some hunting opportunities for deer, turkey, and pheasants, cross-country skiing, and hiking. Other activities include camping, picnicking, archery, boating, and swimming. Whatever you enjoy, the choice is yours at the Little River Recreation Area!  For a detailed map of all our county areas, Click Here!