Morgan Creek Park

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Discover Morgan Creek Park in Cedar Rapids

Morgan Creek Park is located just west of the Cedar Rapids city limits in Linn County providing a wide variety of natural and recreational features in this 352-acre area within the stream valley of Morgan Creek. Over four miles of trails allow you to explore every corner of the park throughout the year. The arboretum and butterfly garden on the north side of the park at 7439 Worcester Road  is plentiful of over 250 species of native and exotic trees and shrubs.

Learn more about Morgan Creek Park at Linn County Conservation’s official webpage:  LinnCountyIowa.gov/Conservation 

 

Camping

The campground is on the NORTH SIDE of the park at 7287 Worcester Rd, Palo

This family campground has modern sites with electricity and water, and a firepad and picnic table. There is no sewer but a dump station is available at the campground entrance. Campsites are equipped with a firepad and picnic table with a showerhouse with restrooms nearby.

Sites are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.  All campers must self-register and pay the required fee. Firewood is available at the campground host site. These sites will be reservable in 2027.

Campgrounds are open generally from April 15-October 15, ground conditions permitting. (check our official website, LinnCountyIowa.gov/Conservation for details on whether conditions allow for extension of the season

Group Campground

A reservable pack-in group campground is located near the older shelter at 7001 Morgan Park Road.   

Arboretum & Butterfly Garden

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Features Available at Various Facilities

  • A/C
  • Carry in/carry out refuse
  • Electricity
  • Fire ring
  • Firewood available
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Heating
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • On-site resident host
  • Pets prohibited
  • Picnic Table
  • Pressurized water
  • Refuse cans
  • Restroom
  • Shower facilities
  • Table with chairs

Extensive trail system

Cross-Country ski trails

Picnic areas

Playground

Reservable Shelter

Prairie

Wetlands

Woodlands