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Plan your next holiday gathering with Pottawattamie Conservation

Tis almost the season for family, friend, and co-worker gatherings at your favorite county parks!

If you’re starting to think about where you should host that holiday party this year and looking for unique and affordable options for your group, then here’s your sign! Pottawattamie Conservation parks offer full lodge rentals, room rentals, and cabin stays for you and yours to have a truly special experience this season.

See below for our offerings and make your reservation today!

 

Hitchcock Nature Center in Honey Creek, Iowa 

Address: 27792 Ski Hill Loop Honey Creek, Iowa 51542 | Roughly 25 minutes from the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro

Contact us: 712-545-3283

Badger Ridge Trail at HNC

What’s available?  Two meeting rooms in the park’s Loess Hills Lodge.

When are they available?  Subject to prior reservations, rooms are available for both full-day and half-day rentals throughout the week.

Parking?  Visitors can park in the main lot near the Loess Hills Lodge. Please note: There is no public vehicle access past the ADA parking stalls.

The Goldfinch Room | Reserve online today!

Goldfinch Room at HNC

The Bluestem Room | Reserve online today!

Bluestem Room at HNC

For out-of-town visitors, Hitchcock Nature Center also offers three camping cabins in the park’s campground area. Cabins sleep up to five and include a twin/full bunk bed, queen-size pullout sofa, table and chairs, microwave, minifridge, screened-in patio area with a picnic table, fire ring with grill, and water hydrant. Please note: Cabins do not have a sink or restroom but are located near restrooms and the shower house. Guests will need to bring bedding, pillows, and towels. $50 per night.

Blazing Star Cabin | Bur Oak Cabin | Goldenrod Cabin

 

Arrowhead Park in Neola, IA

Address: 29357 310th Street Neola, IA 51559 | Roughly 40 minutes from the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro

Contact us: 712-485-2295

Arrowhead Park Lake

What’s available?  Breezy Lodge

When is it available?  Subject to prior reservations, the lodge is available for rent from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. throughout the week.

Parking?  Visitors can park in the lot just east of Breezy Lodge.

Breezy Lodge | Reserve online today!

Breezy Lodge at Arrowhead Park

For out-of-town visitors, Arrowhead also offers two camping cabins and three modern cabins:

Camping cabins sleep up to five and include a twin/full bunk bed, queen-size pullout sofa, table and chairs, microwave, minifridge, front porch area, picnic table, fire ring, grill, and water hydrant. Please note: Cabins do not have a sink or restroom but are located near restrooms and the shower house. Guests will need to bring bedding, pillows, and towels. $50 per night.

White Pine Cabin | Hilltop Cabin

Modern cabins sleep between 10 and 12 guests and include two full restrooms with showers and a full kitchen, fireplace, and patio. $165-$175 per night.

Cottonwood Cabin | Rustic Ridge Cabin | Skyview Cabin

 

Botna Bend Park in Hancock, IA

Address: 42926 Mahogany Road Hancock, IA 51536 | Roughly 50 minutes from the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro

Contact us: 712-741-5465

Elk at Botna Bend Park

What’s available?  Olsen Lodge

When is it available?  Subject to prior reservations, the lodge is available for rent from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. throughout the week.

Parking?  Visitors can park in the gravel lot just east of Olsen Lodge.

Olsen Lodge | Reserve online today!

Olsen Lodge at Botna Bend Park

 

Questions? Contact our Volunteer & Facilities Coordinator Dana Kruse at 712-545-3283 or dana.kruse@pottcounty-ia.gov 

 

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