Activities

 
Boating Boating at Scharnberg Park
Boat on the 15 acre pond! Paddle boats, paddle boards, kayaks and canoes available to rent.
Cabins Cabins at Scharnberg Park

Cabins on a lake - what else could you ask for! 

Scharnberg Park features three modern cabins that are available to rent year round all with a great view of the pond.  All 3 cabins have wireless internet available, cable TV & heating & A/C for year around use.  .
Camping Camping at Scharnberg Park
Scharnberg Park is a multi use park featuring a campground with 61 sites, 21 of which are full hookup with sewer, cable TV, electricity and water and the other 40 all have water, electricity, cable TV and wireless internet. The park features a 15 acre pond that is stocked yearly with trout and contains a healthy population of Bass, bluegill and channel catfish.  With 2 rock fishing jetties and 1 handicap accessible fishing pier, accessibility to the pond is excellent.  In November and January we stock 1500 Rainbow Trout each time through the Urban Trout Stocking program put on by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.  With a playground, a beach, concession stand, paddle boats and canoes, it makes this a family destination.  In addition to these amenities, we have 3 cabins that are available all year around for rent.  We also have a shelter available to rent for a small gathering.  Contact us today for your family fun!!!
Canoeing & Kayaking Canoeing & Kayaking at Scharnberg Park

Canoe, kayak, paddle boat or paddle board on the 15 acre pond.

Rentals available during concession stand hours.
Education Education at Oneota Park - Conservation Board Headquarters
Oneota Park is home to our Naturalist.  See Events for listing of upcoming programs.
Education Education at Scharnberg Park
Our Naturalist provides various educational programs throughout the year at the Park.  See the "Events" tab for a listing of upcoming events.
Facility Rentals Facility Rentals at Oneota Park - Conservation Board Headquarters
Oneota Lodge is located in Oneota Park.  A great facility to hold your graduation, birthday, reunion or business get together!
Facility Rentals Facility Rentals at Scharnberg Park
Facilities available to reserve at Scharnberg Park are campgrounds, cabins and a shelter.
FALL COLORS FALL COLORS at Bertram Reservation
Bring your camera! Bertrum Reservation has acres of Oak Savannah Prairie that offers a beautiful fall hiking area to enjoy all the colors that nature provides.
FALL COLORS FALL COLORS at Kindlespire Complex
Fall hiking in the Kindlespire Complex area provides acres of diverse trees and prairie and the cooler weather makes Fall a beautiful time of the year to take in the beauty of nature! Have your camera ready to capture the deer hiding in the fall foliage!
FALL COLORS FALL COLORS at Oneota Park - Conservation Board Headquarters
The Oneota campus has a large rolling prairie bordered by the Little Sioux River and bottom ground timber with mowed trails. A hike in the vibrant prairie is an amazing area to get scenic pictures of the always changing fall colors along the tree line.
Fishing Fishing at Oneota Park - Conservation Board Headquarters
There are fishing opportunities in Oneota Park along the Little Sioux River.  Anglers may walk from the Oneota Cabin parking area to the south to the river to do some fishing!
Fishing Fishing at Scharnberg Park
Fish year-round at the Park!  The15 acre pond has bass, bluegill and channel catfish.  The pond is stocked yearly by the Urban Trout Stocking program which stocks 1,500 Rainbow trout in October or November and January or February of each year. With 2 rock fishing jetties and 1 handicap accessible fishing pier, accessibility to the pond is excellent.
Picnicking Picnicking at Scharnberg Park
Scharnberg Park offers several picnic areas and one open air shelter including grills.  These are available on a first come, first serve basis. Nearby features include a large playground, trail, modern bathroom facilities, beach and concession stand. There is also plenty of room to toss down a blanket and enjoy a picnic!
Picnicking Picnicking at Oneota Park - Conservation Board Headquarters
A great place to enjoy the great outdoors!
Swimming Swimming at Scharnberg Park
Swimming is allowed in the roped-off area of the beach only.  No life guard is available
Trails & Hiking Trails & Hiking at Scharnberg Park
Enjoy the one-mile trail around the pond and park!
Trails & Hiking Trails & Hiking at Oneota Park - Conservation Board Headquarters
Oneota Park has mowed trails in a natural prairie grass area.    The combined trail length is over two miles.
Winter Activities Winter Activities at Scharnberg Park
Stay active during the northwest Iowa winter months!  Time to get some fresh air while enjoying some snowshoeing, ice fishing or bird watching!