Hickory Shelter House is the larger of the two available shelters at Big Hollow's East Picnic Area. It is semi-enclosed and able to comfortably fit 8-10 picnic tables on the inside. It is north of the parking lot. It is available for day-use only and no camping is available.


Check-In / Out Availability Check-in is after 06:00 AM and check-out is before 10:30 PM.

Location

Google Map - From the stop sign entering the park:

Turn left at the stop sign and follow the road to the group camp area. The Hickory Shelter is on the North side of the road.

EMERGENCY CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 911 

NON-EMERGENCY: Des Moines County Conservation (319) 753-8260
Des Moines County Sheriff’s Department (319) 753-8366 


Amenities

  • Fire ring
  • Firewood available
  • Picnic Table
  • Refuse cans
  • Restroom
  • Swimming nearby
In addition to two fire grills, the following amenities are available at the Big Hollow Hickory Shelter House:

Fees

$25 / day. Scout groups: Call the office prior to booking at (319) 753-8260.


Hours of Operation & Seasons

For shelter house only: 
6:00 am – 10:30 pm



Address

18852 152nd Ave

Sperry, IA 52650


Closures

Closed end of October - beginning of April.


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Des Moines County

Des Moines County Conservation is located in southeastern Iowa adjacent to the Mississippi & Skunk Rivers. Des Moines County has an area of 261,760 acres or approximately 409 square miles. Des Moines County Conservation manages 20 individual parks, recreation areas, river accesses and wildlife areas encompassing more than 2,000 acres.

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