"We have not inherited the Earth from our fathers, but are borrowing it from our children."                         -Native American Proverb
 

Do you rent cabins at Willow Lake?

Do you reserve camping sites at Willow Lake or Schaben Park?  Do you sell firewood?

Are reservations necessary for the shelter houses at Willow Lake, Schaben Park or Schley Park?

Can I buy trees from the Harrison County Conservation Board?  Will you come and design my property?

What kind of fish do you have in Willow Lake?  What are the fishing regulations?

I have a question about hunting licenses and seasons.  Is this the right place to find out more information?

On which Harrison County Conservation Areas can I hunt?  Can I hunt at Willow Lake?

Is this where I call to find out about Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)?

How do I rent the Native Grass Drill?

I found an orphaned or injured wild animal.  What do I do?

17. Do you rent cabins at Willow Lake?

Yes, we rent cabins.  Click here to view prices, cabin information, and availability.

17. Do you reserve camping sites at Willow Lake or Schaben Park?  Do you sell firewood?

We do not reserve camping spaces at Willow Lake or Schaben Park.  You must occupy the campsite with a tent, pickup camper, pop-up camper, motor home, bus, recreational trailer, boat trailer, or motor vehicle and pay for the site.  All camping is self-registration.  Camping fees are $13 or non-peak season (mid-September to mid-May) and $18 for peak season (mid-May to mid-September).  All sites have electricity available.

Firewood is $5 per armload and can be purchased from the campground host or the Park Ranger on duty.

Additional Camping Information

17. Are reservations necessary for the shelter houses at Willow Lake, Schaben Park or Schley Park?

Reservations are available for either the large or small shelter at Willow Lake, as well as the shelters at Schaben Park and at Schley Park.  Rates are as follows:

Willow Lake, Schaben, & Schley large shelter: $30/full day and $15/half day
Willow Lake small shelter: $20/full day and $10/half day

When not reserved, all shelters are on a first come, first available basis.

17. Can I buy trees from the Harrison County Conservation Board?  Will you come and design my property?

The Harrison County Conservation Board does not sell trees, nor do we offer landscape design services.  General assistance is available regarding wildlife habitat information.

Other agencies to contact are the Harrison County Extension Service at 712-644-2105 or the Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS) at 712-644-2210.  To order trees, contact the Iowa DNR State Forest Nursery at 515-233-1161 or check the Iowa DNR Division of Forest and Prairies website.

17. What kind of fish do you have in Willow Lake?  What are the fishing regulations?

We have a good population of game fish, including crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, and catfish.  Click here for more information about the fishing at Willow Lake.

Check out the Iowa DNR Fish and Fishing website.

17. I have a question about hunting licenses and seasons.  Is this the right place to find out more information?

Please see the Iowa DNR Hunting Regulations website for complete information.  Hunter education classes and information in Harrison County can be found here.

17. On which Harrison County Conservation Areas can I hunt?  Can I hunt at Willow Lake?

Public hunting is allowed on Willow Lake (in designated areas*), Schaben Park, and in our wildlife areas.  Click here for a complete list of all park and wildlife areas and permissible hunting.  However, no shooting is allowed within 200 yards of any occupied building or livestock feed lot.

17. Is this where I call to find out about Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)?

To find out about CRP and other government programs, please contact the Iowa Natural  Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) at 712-644-2210 or visit their website.

17. How do I rent the Native Grass Drill?

The Harrison County Conservation Board (HCCB) has a no-till native grass drill available for rent.  Please call the office at 712-647-2785 for application information.  The drill rents for $10/acre with a $40 minimum charge.  The HCCB also has earth augers, a root plow, and a tree planter for use at no charge.

17. I found an orphaned or injured wild animal.  What do I do?

If you have an injured raptor (hawk, owl, kestrel, osprey, eagle, or falcon), we can refer you to the appropriate Raptor Recovery Program.  All raptors are protected by law.  If you have a baby animal that you think may be orphaned, the best thing to do is to leave it where you found it or to put it back where you found it.  If you have found an orphaned or injured wild animal, you may contact Iowa DNR Conservation Officer Dave Tierney at 712-249-2015.