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, a modern shower house, a playground, and a dump station.
Free beach, boat ramp, picnicking in day-use area.
Open April through October: 6:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Note: The Park is closed 10:30 PM - 6:00 AM
Buffalo Shores
1433 W Front St
Buffalo, Iowa 52728
(563) 328-3281
Features
Saturday, February 22, 2025 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Registration for this program is FULL!
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 cooking skills to the test and make pancakes served with hickory syrup and tea out of our foraged ingredients over a campfire!
Online registration is required: Wild Edibles
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 - 1:00pm
Join Wapsi Center Staff for a FREE outdoor adventure in snowshoes. Snowshoes are weight rated for both adults and children. Waterproof boots are suggested.
This program is dependent on weather and site conditions.
To register, click on Wapsi
Saturday, March 1, 2025 - 1:00pm
Discuss the history of syruping, tree identification, and learn how to gather sap! Fun for the whole family.
Space is limited so register online now at Maple
Saturday, March 15, 2025 - 1:00pm
Discuss the history of syruping, tree identification, and learn how to gather sap! Fun for the whole family.
Space is limited so register online now at Maple
Saturday, March 22, 2025 - 10:00am
Join Naturalist Paige at this fun family-friendly event! She will guide you through the creation of a seasonal painting. All skill levels welcome! All supplies will be provided, just bring your creativity!
There is a program fee of $5/canvas . .
Space is limited and online registration is required. Please go to our website to register: Paint by Nature
Scott County is accepting online applications for the following position:
Conservation Department (Seasonal) $16.00 to $18.00 per hour
Application Deadline: Thursday, July 31, 2025, 2:15pm Central Time.
Scott County is accepting online applications for the following position:
Conservation Department (Seasonal)
Application Deadline: Thursday, July 31, 2025, 2:15pm Central Time.
Scott County is accepting online applications for the following position:
Conservation Department (Seasonal) $12.00 to $14.00 per hour
Application Deadline: Thursday, July 31, 2025, 2:15pm Central Time.
Scott County is accepting online applications for the following position:
Conservation Department (Seasonal) $16.00 to $18.00 per hour
Application Deadline: Thursday, July 31, 2025, 4:15pm Central Time.
Scott County is accepting online applications for the following position:
Conservation Department (Seasonal) $14.00 to $16.00 per hour
Application Deadline: Thursday, July 31, 2025, 4:15pm Central Time.
Scott County is accepting online applications for the following position:
Conservation Department (Seasonal) $14.00 to $16.00 per hour
Application Deadline: Thursday, July 31, 2025, 4:15pm Central Time.
Scott County is accepting online applications for the following position:
Conservation Department (Seasonal) $14.00 to $16.00 per hour
Application Deadline: Thursday, July 31, 2025, 4:30pm Central Time.
Scott County is accepting online applications for the following position:
Conservation Department (Seasonal) $14.00 to $16.00 per hour
Application Deadline: Thursday, July 31, 2025, 4:30pm Central Time.
Scott County is accepting online applications for the following position:
Conservation Department (Seasonal) $14.00 to $16.00 per hour
Application Deadline: Thursday, July 31, 2025, 4:30pm Central Time.
Scott County is accepting online applications for the following position:
Conservation Department (Seasonal) $12.00 to $14.00 per hour
Application Deadline: Thursday, July 31, 2025, 4:30pm Central Time.