Squirrel Hollow Shelterhouse. This shelterhouse was built out of fieldstone in the 1930's by the Civil Works Administration crews. Built on a bluff overlooking the North Raccoon River it offers a scenic view of the river valley. Old millstones are laid in a circle in the center of the floor, with 1853 inscribed in one. It can also be used on a first-come, first-serve basis if there is no reservation posted at that time.
  


Check-In / Out Availability Check-in is after N/A and check-out is before N/A.

Location West end of park


Amenities

  • Electricity
  • Fireplace
  • On-site resident host
  • Picnic Table
  • Refuse cans
  • Restroom
  • Swimming nearby
Squirrel Hollow Shelterhouse. This shelterhouse was built out of fieldstone in the 1930's by the Civil Works Administration crews. Built on a bluff overlooking the North Raccoon River it offers a scenic view of the river valley. Old millstones are laid in a circle in the center of the floor, with 1853 inscribed in one. It can also be used on a first-come, first-serve basis if there is no reservation posted at that time.

Fees

25$ plus a 4$ admin fee.


Hours of Operation & Seasons

Open April 1 - October 31 from 6 am until 10:30 pm   


Address

1820 Redwood Avenue
Ph: 515-738-5069

Jefferson, IA, 50129


Closures

No closures at this time


Permits

A keg beer permit with a $100 deposit is required.


Availability

  • Reserved/Not Available
  • Must be purchased together
  • Your selection
  • Click twice for same-day booking
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
2627282930311
2345678
9101112131415
16171819202122
2324252627281
2345678
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
2324252627281
2345678
9101112131415
16171819202122
23242526272829
303112345

Where You'll Be


Greene County

The Greene County Conservation Board is located in west central Iowa and currently manages 20 areas encompassing some 1,845 acres. Greene County is home to Iowa's second oldest county park - Squirrel Hollow - built by Civil Works Administration crews in 1934, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  Other highlights include Spring Lake Park, a favorite of many campers, and the Raccoon River Valley Trail.  Seven concrete boat ramps spaced along 40 miles of the North Raccoon River provide easy access for those wanting to canoe or kayak.

Nearby Attractions


Old Santa Fe Depot

Old Santa Fe Depot

  • Fort Madison, IA
Acquisitions

Acquisitions

  • Osceola, IA
Jones County Nature Center

Jones County Nature Center

  • Center Junction, IA
Pony Creek Nature Center

Pony Creek Nature Center

  • Pacific Junction, IA
Old Threshers Reunion

Old Threshers Reunion

  • Mount Pleasant, IA
The Iowa Theater

The Iowa Theater

  • Winterset, IA
The Harvest Barn

The Harvest Barn

  • Osceola, IA
Fort Frenzy

Fort Frenzy

  • Fort Dodge, IA
Blank Park Zoo

Blank Park Zoo

  • Des Moines, IA
Iowa Quilt Museum

Iowa Quilt Museum

  • Winterset, IA
RVP~1875

RVP~1875

  • Jefferson, IA
Maasdam Barns

Maasdam Barns

  • Jefferson, IA
Air Power Museum

Air Power Museum

  • Ottumwa, IA
History on the Hill

History on the Hill

  • Winterset, IA
Fire & Salt Co.

Fire & Salt Co.

  • Corning, IA
Beach Ottumwa

Beach Ottumwa

  • Ottumwa, IA

Please Login

Continue as Guest