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Open Shelter- Big Sioux Rec. Area
These open air facilities are a great place for your next family picnic or small group gathering. Picnic tables provided under facility roof. Shelter available on a first come first served basis, available daily 7 am- 10:30 pm. No overnight use permitted.
Vehicle passes do pertain to this area:
Annual vehicle pass- $20 first vehicle, additional passes are $10 per vehicle and must be same household. Must be purchased same day as initial pass. Pass is valid for both Sandy Hollow Rec. Area and Big Sioux Rec. Area.
Day vehicle pass- $5 per vehicle per day.
Check-In / Out Availability Check-in is after N/A and check-out is before N/A.
Location
Big Sioux Recreation Area
84 West 10th St
Hawarden, IA 51023
Hours of Operation & Seasons
Available daily from 7 am- 10:30 pm.
Limited roadway access during off season.
Call for Availability
Address
84 W 10th St
Hawarden, IA, 51023
Closures
Contact the Sioux County Conservation Board with any other questions.
Availability
Sioux County
The Sioux County Conservation Board is located in northwest Iowa with the Big Sioux River as the western boundary and is home to Oak Grove/Big Sioux Park near Hawarden. The Sioux CCB manages 24 parks, natural areas, water recreation accesses and rest areas across the county, encompassing some 2,653.3 acres.
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