Pottawattamie County

• Must be 21 to reserve
• Two cars per cabin
• No smoking in cabin
• RV ands tents are prohibited at the cabins

  No keg beer allowed

Please understand at the time of booking your reservation that you immediately prohibit other people from reserving and utilizing that facility - they therefore go elsewhere to locate a facility for that date. We will observe a NON-REFUNDABLE RESERVATION policy with the following exceptions:  

• Accident, serious injury or death of an immediate family member 
• Travel conditions where a substantial risk is required in order to travel such as a winter storm where a travel advisory has been issued 
• We are unable to provide your facility (or like facility) in operable condition for the date of your event

 ALL cancellations or requests for refunds for the reasons above cannot be done online and must be made by calling the Park Office at  (712) 485-2295.

• Accident, serious injury or death of an immediate family member 
• Travel conditions where a substantial risk is required in order to travel such as a winter storm where a travel advisory has been issued 
• We are unable to provide your facility (or like facility) in operable condition for the date of your event

ALL cancellations or requests for refunds for the reasons above cannot be done online and must be made by calling the Park Office at  (712) 485-2295.

• Campground quiet hours:10:00 pm to 6:00 am
• Two vehicles per cabin
• Keg beer prohibited
• Pets allowed in cabin only with Ranger Approval
• No Smoking in cabins

Please understand at the time of booking your reservation that you immediately prohibit other people from reserving and utilizing that facility - they therefore go elsewhere to locate a facility for that date. We will observe a NON-REFUNDABLE RESERVATION policy with the following exceptions: 

• Accident, serious injury or death of an immediate family member 
• Travel conditions where a substantial risk is required in order to travel such as a winter storm where a travel advisory has been issued 
• We are unable to provide your facility (or like facility) in operable condition for the date of your event

ALL cancellations or requests for refunds for the reasons above cannot be done online and must be made by calling the Park Office at  (712) 485-2295.

This rustic cabin provides a perfect family get away in a gorgeous Loess Hills setting. Camping cabins sleep up to five people and provide heating and air conditioning, electricity, refrigerator, microwave oven, table and chairs. Just outside each cabin, is a water hydrant, picnic table, fire ring and grill. 

Restrictions:

• Campground quiet hours:10:00 pm to 6:00 am
• Two vehicles per cabin
• Keg beer prohibited
• Pets allowed in cabin only with Ranger Approval
• No Smoking in cabins

• Pets welcome,  but must be leashed.
• No reservations expected

• Disocver how the Loess Hills were formed and identify common prairie plant species found on the preserve.
• Take a 3D tour of the entire 1,003 acre preserve in our mini-theatre and learn about the fascinating tools used at Hitchcock to preserve the native prairie ecosystem.
• Simulate raptor wing motions as you move through aerial centers, identify raptors in flight, and listen to their unique calls.
• Learn more about the 20 migrating raptor species spotted at Hitchcock during the fall.
• Explore Curiosity Cove, a hands-on learning area for children of all ages. Enjoy the tracks pin board or find antlers, leaves, insects and more at the discovery amoeba table.
• Purchase unique nature gifts in our gift shop. Perfect for the nature lover on your list!

Loess Hills Lodge Rentals
The beautiful Loess Hill Lodge has two rooms available for your next meeting or family gathering.   The Goldfinch Room has a maximum occupancy of 50 people. The Bluestem Room has a maximum occupancy of 70 people.

Weekday Rental: 
Monday-Thursday & Friday before 3:00 p.m.
One Room (Bluestem Room or Goldfinch Room):
$275 for a full day (9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.)
$150 for a half day (9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. OR 3:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.)
$50/hour
Both Rooms (Bluestem Room and Goldfinch Room)
$325 for a full day (9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.)
$200 for a half day (9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. OR 3:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.)
$65/hour

Weekend Rental: 
Friday after 3:00 p.m. & Saturday and Sunday
One Room (Bluestem Room or Goldfinch Room):
$325 for a full day (9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday Only)
$200 for a half day (9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. OR 3:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.)
$200 for a half day (1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.  Sunday Only)
$65/hour
Both Rooms (Bluestem Room and Goldfinch Room)
$450 for a full day (9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday Only)
$250 for a half day (9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. OR 3:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.)
$250 for a half day (1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Sunday Only)
$75/hour

Rental Discount
A discount of $50.00 off the rental fee is available to any group willing to completely set up and tear down their rental. This includes moving all tables and chairs- starting with an "empty" room and returning it to this state. Standard rental hours still apply. Discounts do not apply to hourly rentals or rentals of less than half-day.
 
For more information or to make a reservation for the Loess Hills Lodge, please contact Tina Popson at 712-545-3283 x5831.

• Accident, serious injury or death of an immediate family member 
• Travel conditions where a substantial risk is required in order to travel such as a winter storm where a travel advisory has been issued 
• We are unable to provide your facility (or like facility) in operable condition for the date of your event