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The Duck Blind

Big Sioux Recreation Area 84 West 10th St
Hawarden, IA 51023

This 12 person capacity cabin is located next to the Rookery Cabin. It offers 5 bedrooms with three on the main floor, two have queen size beds and a third has a full/full bunk. Two additional bedrooms are located in the lower level, one with a queen other has a full size bed. There is an up and downstairs sitting space offering option to spread out inside, a bathroom is located on each level as well. Laundry space is located downstairs as well. Upstairs offers a full kitchen space with refrigerator, household range/oven and microwave.

***Attention early renters for December/January of 2023/2024 we are waiting on sofa's to arrive. Once arrive we will update the website, until then please plan on a few folding chairs or your own camp chairs for seating.

Kitchen offers an assortment of pots, pans and cooking utensils. Drinking glasses, plates and silverware are provided. Propane grill is located outside along with a fire ring.

Renter is responsible for: linens, pillows, toiletry, towels, additional cooking appliances/wares as needed, food and any other items that may be needed by renter.

Entrance passes are required upon entering the park and are available to purchase upon entering the park. Passes are $20 per vehicle for annual stickers (good for current calendar year)/ Additional vehicle stickers may be purchased at $10 per additional vehicle, for those within the same household and purchase same day as first pass. Day passes are $5 per vehicle per day.

Discount for 7 night consecutive stay. Must call administration office during regular working hours for details. Discount only available for the Rookery and Duck Blind Cabin.

Location

Big Sioux Recreation Area
84 W 10th St
Hawarden, IA 51023

Amenities

This cabin has:

  • 3- queen size bed, 1- full size bed, 1- full/full bed
  • 2- modern restrooms including shower
  • Counter with stool seating
  • Coffee pot
  • Fire Ring with grill grate
  • Heating and air conditioning
  • limited availability of cooking, eating and serving utensils
  • microwave
  • Parking for 3 vehicles by cabins (other vehicles will have to park in nearby designated areas)
  • Picnic Tables
  • Refrigerator/Freezer
  • Household Range/oven
  • Toaster
  • TV's
  • Washer/Dryer

Renter responsibility:

  • Additional cooking appliances/wares as needed
  • Linens, pillows, toiletry items, including towels, dish towels, etc.
  • Early reservations will need folding chairs or camping chairs for additional seating until sofa's arrive.
A/C
Cooking / eating utensils
Dump station
Electricity
Fire ring
Fireplace
Firewood available
Handicap Accessible
Heating
Kitchenette
Microwave
Pet Friendly
Picnic Table
Pressurized water
Refuse cans
Restroom
Shower facilities
Swimming nearby
Table with chairs

Fees

Discount for 7 night consecutive stay. Must call administration office during regular working hours for details. Only valid for the Rookery and The Duck Blind cabins.

Three (3) night consecutive night stay.

Peak Season & Winter Holiday- $225/night

Off Season- $175/night

Valid vehicle pass must be purchased for all vehicles. Purchase vehicle passes upon arrival at either entrance booth (open seasonally) or self registration kiosk upon entering park.
***Attention early renters for December/January of 2023/2024 we are waiting on sofa's to arrive. Once arrive we will update the website, until then please plan on a few folding chairs or your own camp chairs for seating.
Cabin rental contract must be under the name of someone 21 years or older and must be present throughout stay.

Hours of Operation & Seasons

Peak Season: April- October

Off Season: November- March

Cabin is available for winter holidays peak season rate applies.

Closures

Available year round.

Permits

Entrance passes are required for entry into the park. Purchase at front entrance- $5 a day or $20 for annual pass.