Buffalo Shores
Buffalo Shores is a twenty-five acre recreation area located off of State Highway 22, just downstream from Buffalo, Iowa, on the Mississippi River. A double boat ramp, free beach, ample parking, toilets, water, and picnicking are available in the park's day use area. In addition, overnight camping is offered at the 65-site campground, which provides 50-amp electrical service, water, concrete patios, beachfront sites, modern shower house, playrgound and a dump station.
Free beach, boat ramp, picnicking in day use area.
Open April - November: 6:00AM - 10:30PM (Note: The Park is closed 10:30PM - 6:30AM)
Buffalo Shores
1433 W Front St
Buffalo, Iowa 52728
(563) 328-3281
Features
Saturday, October 8, 2022 - 1:00pm
Join local (Eldridge) artisit Julie Wall from the Artist's Vault for a fun sunflower-themed painting lesson at the Wapsi Center. This program is suitable for ages 16 and up. All experience levels welcome! Admission is $35/person*. Fee covers all supplies, teaching, and clean up.
*Fee payable by cash or check at the program.
Registrations is limited and requied, please call.
Saturday, October 8, 2022 - 1:00pm
The event will kick off at the West Lake Campground Office in the Park Terrace Campground (Gate 5). During the event, volunteers will learn proper tree planting techniques and care. Then volunteers will put their knowledge to work by helping staff plant 15 trees throughout the campground and other areas of the park. All ages are welcome!
Scott County Conservation obtained these trees through the Iowa DNR Community Forestry Grant Program. The grant will also help purchase additional trees for Buffalo Shores and Scott County Park.
If you have any questions about the event, call the Administrative Office at (563) 328-3280.
Saturday, October 15, 2022 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
During this program, you will learn how to identify native mushrooms and which seasons they can be found from Naturalist Becky. You will also gain a basic understanding of mushroom cultivation from guest speaker, Nick Buonauro. We will take a hike outdoors to identify some of the fall mushrooms available during this time. This is a FREE program.
Space is limited & registration required so please call..
Saturday, October 15, 2022 - 1:00pm
Come out and celebrate spooky season! Learn all about bones and how to identify different skulls. This program is open to all ages.
Space is limited & registration required so please call..
Scott County is accepting online applications for the following position:
Conservation Department (Seasonal) $20.00 to $22.00 per hour
Application Deadline: Not Specified
Scott County is accepting online applications for the following position:
Conservation Department (Seasonal) $14.50 to $16.50 per hour
Application Deadline: Not Specified
Scott County is accepting online applications for the following position:
Conservation Department (Seasonal) $12.00 to $14.00 per hour
Application Deadline: Not Specified
Scott County is accepting online applications for the following position:
Conservation Department (Seasonal) $14.50 per hour
Application Deadline: Not Specified