Hickory Grove Park

Camping at Hickory Grove

Discover Hickory Grove Park in Colo

The Lake Restoration is complete and some fish stocking has taken place. The lake is open for fishing, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, and small boats with electric or troll motors only. You can view real-time photos of the refill process here.

Story County's Largest Park!
Hickory Grove Park is the largest and most popular of the conservation board's parks. This 445-acre multiple-use recreational area southwest of Colo contains a 98-acre lake stocked with large mouth bass, bluegill, crappie, channel catfish, & walleye. Future stocking of walleye will be coming with the impending rearing pond project. 

 

Public Fishing Brochure

 

SCC Rules and Regulations


Features Available at Various Facilities

  • Carry in/carry out refuse
  • Dump station
  • Electricity
  • Fire ring
  • Fireplace
  • Firewood available
  • On-site resident host
  • Pet Friendly
  • Picnic Table
  • Refuse cans
  • Restroom
  • Shower facilities
  • Swimming nearby
  • 43 modern camping sites with electricity at Breezy Bay Campground within Hickory Grove Park; some sites are reservable - reservations are only available online - Camping Reservations
  • Shower house with flush toilets and hot water in Breezy Bay campground.
  • Primitive campground on the south side of the lake.
  • Sand beach (no lifeguards on duty--swimming is at your own risk. There are no swimming fees charged.)
  • An alcohol-free area exists on and around the beach from the north boat ramp (not including the ramp area) to and including the Supervised Youth Camping Area. No alcohol of any kind or size may be possessed or consumed.
  • Picnic sites with tables and grills.
  • Two enclosed lodges with fireplaces, electrical outlets, outside grills, and water nearby (available by reservation; fee charged Oriole Ridge Lodge or Snow Bunting Lodge)
  • Five open picnic shelters (first-come, first-served)
  • Hiking trails
  • Boat ramps (electric motors only)
  • Fishing jetties
  • Fish cleaning station
  • Public hunting is allowed only in the two game management areas on the south side of the park (see map. No target practice is allowed. Only non-toxic ammunition is allowed.
  • Archery Range (no fee; first-come, first-served; no firearms; must bring own targets)
  • Winter activities including ice fishing, cross-county skiing, and snowmobiling (on lake ice only). 

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