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Sycamore Loop Shelter House
Sycamore Loop Shelter House is located just east of the town of Augusta, on Skunk River Rd. about 3/4 mile East of Maple Loop.
Check-In / Out Availability Check-in is after 06:00 AM and check-out is before 10:30 PM.
Location
Google Map - Turn West on Skunk River Road off of Highway 61 South of Burlington. The ?Sycamore Loop is approximately 3.5 miles from the highway.
EMERGENCY CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 911
NON-EMERGENCY: Des Moines County Conservation (319) 753-8260
Des Moines County Sheriff’s Department (319) 753-8366
Amenities
- Electricity
- Fire ring
- Firewood available
- Picnic Table
- Pressurized water
- Refuse cans
- Restroom
The Sycamore Loop shelter house is centrally located in the campground and features a grill and nearby horseshoe pit and volleyball court. It can hold 6-8 picnic tables.
Fees
$10.00 per day
Hours of Operation & Seasons
Park hours: 6:00 am – 10:30 pm
Address
16839 Skunk River Rd
Ph: 319-753-8260
Wever, IA, 52658
Closures
Closed end of October - beginning of April.
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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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