This nice shelter comes with picnic tables, stone fireplace, and has bathrooms.
Location
The shelter can be found on the Southeast edge of Historic Bentonsport along the Des Moines River.
Fees
The shelter is free to anyone that wants to walk up and use it. If you want to guarantee its availability, the shelter can be reserved for $25/day. Call the Van Buren County Conservation Board office to make a reservation. The phone number is (319) 293-3589. Payment can be delivered to the Van Buren County Conservation Board office at 816 Franklin St. Keosauqua, IA 52565 or put in a camping payment envelope and placed in the pay box in the Bentonsport Campground.
Hours of Operation & Seasons
Normal park operating hours apply.
6 am- 10 pm
Closures
Water will be turned off for the winter.