There have been some exciting changes at your favorite county parks since membership levels were last updated in 2021, so our team decided it was time for an overhaul that better reflects our offerings. Memberships may be purchased online or at any Pottawattamie County park pay station.
All memberships include:
- One year of waived park entry fees to the following Pottawattamie County Conservation parks: Arrowhead Park, Botna Bend Park, Hitchcock Nature Center, Narrows River Park, and Olde Town Park
- A subscription to our monthly e-newsletter with news and upcoming events,
- Invites to members-only events and pre-registration, and
- A 10% discount on gift shop merchandise at Hitchcock Nature Center’s Loess Hills Lodge.
Looking to gift a membership? We’d be happy to help! Please give our main office a call at 712-328-5638 to process gift memberships.
Important Information: All permits and certificates will be mailed within 14 business days to the address on file for your membership account. Permits and certificates are valid until the end of the month of the following calendar year. You will receive an immediate email confirmation with additional details, including how to take advantage of your membership before your permit arrives by mail. We are not able to honor canoe/kayak rentals, lift tickets, camping, or cabin stays until you receive your certificate and can present it on-site. Thank you for understanding!
Your annual membership helps:
- Cover transportation costs and offer scholarships for over 1,600 area students for school nature field trips
- Provide equipment and training for the study of birds of prey at Hitchcock Nature Center
- Fund park and campground improvements and habitat restoration projects
- Expand outdoor recreation opportunities available at your county parks
- Secure long-term funding for evironmental education, recreation, and land stewardship for generations to come
As always, thank you for supporting local conservation efforts, public land access, and outdoor recreation opportunities for generations to come! As a member, your gift supports the Pottawattamie Conservation Foundation.
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Annual Membership
In-County: $25 | Out-of-County: $30
- Includes: 1 annual park permit + benefits listed above
Family Membership
In-County: $50 | Out-of-County: $60
- Includes: 2 annual park permits, free 1/2 day canoe or kayak rental at Arrowhead Park + benefits listed above
Camping Package Membership | $100
- Includes: 2 annual park permits, certificate for 1 night RV or 3 nights tent camping, free 1/2 day canoe or kayak rental at Arrowhead Park + benefits listed above. New! Full hookup campsites are available now at Botna Bend Park and Hitchcock Nature Center, and will be available soon at Arrowhead Park.
Ski Package Membership | $100
- Includes: 2 annual park permits, 1 weekend lift ticket for Mt. Crescent Ski Area, free 1/2 day canoe or kayak rental at Arrowhead Park + benefits listed above
Cabin Package Membership | $175
- Includes: 2 annual park permits, 1 night cottage rental (Hilltop or White Pine) at Arrowhead Park OR camping cabin (Blazing Star, Bur Oak, or Goldenrod) rental at Hitchcock Nature Center + benefits listed above
Legacy Membership | $500
- Includes: 2 annual park permits, certificate for 1 night RV or 3 nights tent camping, 2 weekend lift tickets for Mt. Crescent Ski Area, 1 night cottage rental at Arrowhead Park or camping cabin rental at Hitchcock Nature Center, annual recognition in our e-newsletter and on pottconservation.com, a tax-deductible gift to the Pottawattamie Conservation Foundation + benefits listed above
