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Morgan Creek Park



Trail in arboretum & campground - Morgan Creek Park, Linn County
Trail in arboretum & campground - Morgan Creek Park, Linn County[4]Morgan Creek Shelter - Morgan Creek Park, Linn County[4]Crab Apple trees in bloom in the Arboretum - Morgan Creek Park, Linn County[4]Arboretum blooms in early May each year - Crabapple tree[4]
Spacious campsite in Morgan Creek Campgrounds - Linn County[4]Modern shower facilities in Morgan Creek Campgrounds[4]Butterfly Garden establish in the Arboretum in 2008[4]Large playground located near the Morgan Creek Shelter[4]

A wide variety of natural and recreational features can be found at Morgan Creek County Park, located off of Worcester Road in southwest Linn County. Steep wooded hills in the east and gently rolling hills in the west, combine with the stream valley of Morgan Creek to create habitat for a wide variety of flora and fauna. Deer, squirrels, pheasants, fox, nesting bluebirds, beaver, raccoons, snow trillium and native prairie grasses are just some of the natural features found in this 230-acre park.

Morgan Creek has several great features in addtion to the wonderful wildlife habitat - including the Morgan Creek Arboretum, modern campground, reservable open shelter, playground, and extensive trail system - including groomed cross-country ski trails.

Campground Hosts
Campground HostsYour campground hosts at Morgan Creek Park are Jerry, Jane & Rascal (the family dog!).  They are located at site number 35, which is located north of the shower building (site also has woodbox & "Campground Host" sign). Your campground hosts can help with you with the following:  
  • General questions (FAQ)
  • Driving Directions
  • Firewood Purchases
  • Coupon Purchases

If you have other questions or need assistance in other ways, please contact the park ranger or the Linn County Conservation headquarter office.



Location

This park is located on the western edge of Cedar Rapids on Worcester Road. On Hwy. 30 (from the west, south and east) - take the 80th Street Exit, north to 16th Ave., then east on 16th to Stoney Point Road; north on Stoney Point Road to Worcester Road; west on Worcester Road, the park is on your left. From north Cedar Rapids - take Hwy 94 to Stoney Point Road; south on Stoney Point Road to Worcester Road; right (west) on Worcester Road, the park is on your left.

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Features

  • Morgan Creek runs through the park 
  • 230 acres
  • 36 modern campsites in the Morgan Creek Campground (non-reservable) 
  • 1 open shelter, seasonal - reservable
  • Arboretum
  • Butterfly Garden
  • Extensive trail system
  • Groomed X-country ski trails
  • Field sports area
  • Expansive picnic area(s)
  • Playground
  • Prairies & wetlands


Operating Hours & Seasons

  • Park is open from 4:00 AM - 10:30 PM daily
  • Shelter facilty available for reservations from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Camping season is April 15th - October 15th
  • Reservation facility users must have the facility cleaned and exit the shelter no later than 10:00 PM
  • ALL VISITORS need to exit the park no later than 10:30 PM, park closing time
  • Many features of the park are open on a year-round basis, some will close seasonally
  • Campgrounds are generally open from April 15 - October 15th (Weather, ground or river conditions may contract or expand these dates)


Closures

  • Portions of the park are seasonally closed to vehicles
  • Facilities or the park may be closed on occasion due to extreme weather conditions, or it becomes inaccessible due to naturally occurring conditions




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