Arrowhead Park
29357 310th Street
Neola, Iowa 51559
(712) 485-2295
Directions:Take I-80 exit #23, left on L55 one mile
Park Hours:6:30 am to 10:30 pm
Park Admission:
$3.00 per vehicle, payable with exact change or check at the park gate.
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Park Features
Canoe Rentals
Explore the 17-acre lake at Arrowhead via canoe! Canoes are both available for rental (see details below) on a first-come, first-served basis. Life jackets must be worn during rental periods. Please visit the Park Office for rentals and to obtain lifejackets and paddles. Please note a 3% credit card processing fee will be added to all purchases made with a credit card.
Half-Hour Rental - $3.00
Full-Hour Rental - $5.00
Half-Day Rental (6 Hours) - $20.00
Full-Day Rental (8 Hours) - $30.00
Rental fees include life jacket rental.
Fishing
The 17 acre lake at Arrowhead attracts anglers annually for its great bluegill, bass and catfish fishing. Each year, catfish are raised in the lake and released in September. Visitors are invited to fish from shore, off the equal access fishing dock or from their own boat.
Hiking Trails
Arrowhead Park features several hiking trails throughout the park that are perfect to explore when you're looking to escape to nature.
Seasonal Activities
Visit Arrowhead Park throughout the seasons to experience new activities and enjoy the changing faces of nature. See the lists below for ideas on what you can do in the park during each of the four seasons.
Fall
- Explore the woodland trails and watch the leaves change colors.
- View the flock of geese that are regular visitors to Arrowhead. Watch them feed along the shore and take a dip in the lake.
- Fishing is always fun when the weather is nice. Enjoy a crisp autumn day alongside Arrowhead Lake.
- Celebrate Arrowhead's Annual Chili Fest in the fall.
Winter
- Take a winter walk through the park.
- Enjoy the ice on Arrowhead Lake and slide across its smooth surface.
- Rent a cabin and spend a quiet evening in the park.
Spring
- Listen for frogs and toads as they awake from their winter slumbers.
- Try reeling in a hungry fish or two as the ice begins to melt.
- Look for spring wildflower blooms.
- Break out the camping gear and spend a weekend cooking over a fire and enjoying the park.
Summer
- Rent paddleboats or canoes and hit the lake for summer sun and fun.
- Spend a weekend camping, fishing, and looking for shooting stars on a summer's night.
- Attend the annual Kid's Fishing Derby first Saturday in June.
- Enjoy a picnic at one of the park shelters.
Park Facilities
Starting at $150.00
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Starting at $150.00
The Breezy Lodge is an enclosed shelter that is a great place to have your next family gathering or business retreat at Arrowhead Park. It is equipped with heat, air conditioning, kitchen, restroom, fireplace, and large deck
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Starting at $165.00
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Starting at $165.00
Cottonwood is a ranch-style cabin that contains 3 bedrooms and sleeps up to 10 people. It includes 2 full bathrooms and a modern kitchen complete with major appliances.
3 Queens
1 Full
3 Twins (Bunk beds)
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Starting at $50.00
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Starting at $50.00
Delbert's Den is a covered shelter perfect for a warm seasonal gathering. The shelter has available power and water. Restrooms are within walking distance.
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Starting at $85.00
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Starting at $85.00
Arrowhead Park Hilltop Cabin (Cabin #3) sleeps up to six and provides heating, air conditioning, electricity, refrigerator, microwave oven, table and chairs. Just outside each cabin is a water hydrant, picnic table, fire ring and grill. Restrooms and modern shower house are within walking distance.
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Starting at $50.00
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Starting at $50.00
The Overlook is a covered shelter perfect for a warm seasonal gathering. Power and water are available and restrooms are within walking distance.
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Starting at $165.00
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Starting at $165.00
Rustic Ridge is a ranch-style cabin that contains 3 bedrooms and sleeps up to 10 people. It includes 2 full bathrooms and a modern kitchen complete with major appliances.
3 Queens
1 Full
3 Twin (bunk beds)
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Starting at $20.00
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Starting at $20.00
Are you looking for a naturally distinct camping getaway with some of the comforts of home? If so, Arrowhead is the perfect spot for you! Arrowhead Park offers four camping areas with a total of 54 electrical sites (30 and 50 amp sites are available).
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Starting at $175.00
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Starting at $175.00
The Skyview cabin contains 4 bedrooms and a loft and sleeps up to 12 people. It includes 2 full bathrooms and a modern kitchen complete with major appliances.
4 Queens
5 Twins
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Starting at $10.00
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Starting at $10.00
Arrowhead Park offers a naturally unique experience with tent camping offered throughout the park. *Tent sites in campgrounds 2 and 4 have access to power.
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Starting at $85.00
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Starting at $85.00
Arrowhead Park White Pine Cabin (Cabin #2) sleeps up to four and provides heating, air conditioning, electricity, refrigerator, microwave oven, table and chairs. Just outside each cabin is a water hydrant, picnic table, fire ring and grill. Restrooms and modern shower house are within walking distance.
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Park Staff
Dave Fischer
Arrowhead Park Ranger
david.fischer@pottcounty-ia.gov
712-485-2295
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Dave Fischer
Arrowhead Park Ranger
david.fischer@pottcounty-ia.gov
712-485-2295
Employed since July 1, 1988, Dave is our most tenured employee and was responsible for Narrows River Access and Long’s Landing before moving to his current position at Arrowhead Park.
Arrowhead is a highly developed, recreational park and therefore is very busy. In addition to park maintenance, supervision and scheduling of staff, Dave is a peace officer, certified hunter safety instructor, snowmobile safety instructor, certified in Fish Iowa and he is a certified wildfire firefighter through National Wildfire Coordinating Group.