Schaben Park

A gift of former Senator James Schaben, this park is nestled in the hills.  It gives a sense of real seclusion, but is a great getaway close to home.

Schaben Park is located two miles off Highway 30, between Woodbine and Dunlap.  This little know treasure features a modern campground with electricity and water, a modern shower house, picnic shelter, playground, a fishing lake with boat ramp access, and woodland and prairie nature trails. Only electric motors are allowed on the lake. There is also a primitive, tent-only camping area next to the shower house.

Public hunting is allowed in most of this area except in the developed area of the campground.  While predominately woodland habitat, upland grassland habitat is also available with hunting for pheasant, quail, turkey, and deer.  Trails are available for access to hunting areas.


Shelter House

Reservations are available for either the large or small shelter.  Please call (712) 647-2785 to make a reservation.  When not reserved, the shelter is on a first come, first available basis.

Picnic Shelter: $30/full day and $15/half day

Direction Map
Direction Map

Aerial Map
Aerial Map

Recreation Map
Recreation Map

Public Hunting Map
Public Hunting Map

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ActivitiesActivities

Bird Watching
Boating
Camping
Cross-Country Skiing
Hiking
Fishing
Hunting
Nature Photography
Picnicking
Playground
Snow Shoeing
Wildlife Viewing

FacilitiesFacilities

RV Camping
Tent Camping
Shelter Houses
Shower House

AmenitiesAmenities

6-Acre Lake
Boat Ramp
Electricity
Flush Toilets
Showers
Water