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.
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
For shelter house only: 6:00 am – 10:30 pm
SHOULD YOU CHOOSE TO CANCEL A RESERVATION, YOU WILL FORFEIT 100% OF ALL RESERVATION FEES PAID. Please call the Des Moines County Conservation Board Office at (319) 753-8260 to cancel your reservation.- See more at: http://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Des-Moines/Park/Big-Hollow-Recreation-Area/Facility/Big-Hollow-Campsite-01-Full-Hook-Up.aspx#sthash.qdox34Vo.dpuf
All reservations with Des Moines County Conservation Board facilities are FINAL and NON-REFUNDABLE. If the Des Moines County Conservation Board is unable to provide your facility (or like facility) in operable condition for the date of your event, however, a full refund will be issued.- See more at: http://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Des-Moines/Park/Big-Hollow-Recreation-Area/Facility/Big-Hollow-Campsite-01-Full-Hook-Up.aspx#sthash.qdox34Vo.dpuf
