Big Hollow Hickory Shelter House

Big Hollow Recreation Area | Des Moines County, IA

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    Cancellation Policy

    SHOULD YOU CHOOSE TO CANCEL A RESERVATION, YOU WILL FORFEIT 100% OF ALL RESERVATION FEES PAID. Please call the Des Moines County Conservation Board Office at (319) 753-8260 to cancel your reservation.- See more at: http://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Des-Moines/Park/Big-Hollow-Recreation-Area/Facility/Big-Hollow-Campsite-01-Full-Hook-Up.aspx#sthash.qdox34Vo.dpuf

    Refund Policy

    All reservations with Des Moines County Conservation Board facilities are FINAL and NON-REFUNDABLE. If the Des Moines County Conservation Board is unable to provide your facility (or like facility) in operable condition for the date of your event, however, a full refund will be issued.- See more at: http://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Des-Moines/Park/Big-Hollow-Recreation-Area/Facility/Big-Hollow-Campsite-01-Full-Hook-Up.aspx#sthash.qdox34Vo.dpuf

    Hickory Shelter House is the larger of the two available shelters at Big Hollow's East Picnic Area. It is semi-enclosed and able to comfortably fit 8-10 picnic tables on the inside. It is north of the parking lot. It is available for day-use only and no camping is available.

    Check-In / Out Availability Check-in is after 06:00 AM and check-out is before 10:30 PM.

    Location

    Google Map - From the stop sign entering the park:

    Turn left at the stop sign and follow the road to the group camp area. The Hickory Shelter is on the North side of the road.

    EMERGENCY CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 911 

    NON-EMERGENCY: Des Moines County Conservation (319) 753-8260
    Des Moines County Sheriff’s Department (319) 753-8366 

    Amenities

    • Fire ring
    • Firewood available
    • Picnic Table
    • Refuse cans
    • Restroom
    • Swimming nearby
    In addition to two fire grills, the following amenities are available at the Big Hollow Hickory Shelter House:

    Fees

    $25 / day. Scout groups: Call the office prior to booking at (319) 753-8260.

    Hours of Operation & Seasons

    For shelter house only: 
    6:00 am – 10:30 pm


    Address

    18853 152nd Ave.
    Ph: 319-753-8260

    Sperry, IA, 52650

    Closures

    Closed end of October - beginning of April.

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    Where You'll Be

    Des Moines County

    Des Moines County Conservation is located in southeastern Iowa adjacent to the Mississippi & Skunk Rivers within Des Moines County which has an area of 261,760 acres or approximately 409 square miles. Within this county, the DMCCB manages 20 individual parks, recreation areas, river accesses and wildlife areas encompassing more than 2,000 acres.

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