
Scott County Park, with 1280 acres, is the largest in Scott County. The park is located nine miles north of Davenport, Iowa. Use exit #129 from U.S. Highway 61. There is no entrance fee. The entrance to Scott County Park is located on 270th Street. The north access is open for two way traffic for your convenience.
Scott County Park has fourteen picnic areas and shelters with tables, grills and/or fireplaces accessible. It offers a baseball field, playground equipment, nature trails, an equestrian area and five unique camping areas. Modern restrooms and showers throughout the park. An Olympic size heated swimming pool has lifeguards and offers summer swimming lessons. Winter activities include sledding, cross-country skiing, tobogganing.
Access to the Equestrian area is one half mile east of the park entrance on 270th Street. A Scott County Recycling Station is located in the equestrian area parking lot.
Scott County Park
18850 270th St
Eldridge, Iowa 52748
(563) 328-3282
Scott County offices will be closed Wednesday, December 24, 2025 and Thursday, December 25, 2025 in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Big changes are coming to Incahias Campground in 2026 as a major renovation is underway to modernize and improve the group camping experience in Scott County. The new campground layout includes three circular camp loops, each designed to support small groups and families with improved access, modern amenities, and efficient traffic flow.
More details, maps, and reservation information will be posted as the project progresses.
Scott County offices will be closed Thursday, January 1, 2026 in observation of New Year's Day. Have a safe New Years.
Join Wapsi River Center Director and LNT Master Educator, Dave Murcia for a presentation on Building a Better Fire a Leave No Trace ethics and principles.
Register on-line at Building a Better Fire
Come learn about the many wild edibles in your own neck of the woods. We will focus on foraging basics, foraging safety, identifying plants, and preparing wild edibles. We will take a hike outdoors to identify and forage some of the winter wild edibles available during this time. After the hike, put your cast iron skills to the test and make pancakes served with hicory syrup and tea out of our foraged ingredients over a campfire!
Online registration is required: Wild Edibles
Join Naturalist Paige for a fun lesson on bald eagles followed by a step-by-step painting. this event is family friendly! All ages and abilities welcome to come learn and paint
There is a program fee of $3/canvas . All painters must be registered.
Online registration is required. Please go to our website to register: Paint by Nature
Join Wapsi Naturalists to discover the wonders of winter at the Wapsi River Center. The day will offer opportunities to get outside and explore, meet Animal Ambassador owls, and indulge in delicious chili! Please dress accordingly, waterproof boots are suggested.
Space is limited. Online registration is required. Please click the link(s) below.
Session 1: 9:00 am to 10:30 am - Cross Country Ski or Snowshoe*
Session 2: 10:30 am to Noon - Cross Country [ Click Title for Full Article ]
Come join Naturalists to get ready for Valentine's Day! We will learn how to create our own watercolor paints and how to repurpose common household items and give them new life. Projects will include: homemade cards using natural paints and calendar gift bags. (This program is rescheduled from our December program that was postponed due to winter weather.)
Space is limited and registrations is required. Crafting
Learn how to identify and attract backyard birds! Plus learn about the Great Backyard Bird Count. We will go for a short birdhike and then make take-home pine cone bird feeders to hang in your own backyard. Bird watchers of all ages can participate in this FREE program.
Register on line at Backyard Birds.
Learn how to use a bow and arrow in this fun, informative, and free hands-on class! Children must be 9 years old or above to participate and accompanied by an adult. Adults are welcome to participate as well! This class will take place at our indoor archery range in the basement of the Wapsi River Learning Center.
Online registration is required: Archery Basics