Buffalo Shores
NOTICE: Due to Mississippi River flooding, Buffalo Shores Recreation Area is closed until further notice. If you would like additional information, please call (563) 328-3280.
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, playground and a dump station.
Free beach, boat ramp, picnicking in day use area.
Open April through October: 6:00AM - 10:30PM
Note: The Park is closed 10:30PM - 6:00AM
Buffalo Shores
1433 W Front St
Buffalo, Iowa 52728
(563) 328-3281
Features
Sunday, September 1, 2024 - 11:00am to Monday, September 2, 2024 - 4:00pm
Labor Day Weekend Fall Festival, Sept 1-2, 2024, 11:00am - 4:00pm Daily; $2.00 adults, $1.00 kids, under 5 free.
Pioneer Craft Demonstrations, Music, Food Vendors, Blacksmithing, Family Fun!!
Monday, September 2, 2024
Scott County offices will be closed Monday, September 2, 2024 in observation of Labor Day. Have a safe Labor Day weekend.
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 - 1:00pm
Join Wapsi River Center Staff for an adventure with Kayaks. Whether you are a beginner or a regular paddler, come out to learn basics. Program includes all equipment use, covers safety, techniques, and taking a tour around Lake of the Hills. You may bring your own vessel/PFD, though it must comply with IADNR regulations
This program is determined by weather and site conditions. Dress appropriately and bring water.
Weight capacity loads for kayaks are 250-300 lbs./ solo and 425-475 lbs./tandem.
Online registration is required. Click here to register [ Click Title for Full Article ]
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 - 10:00am
Join Wapsi River Center Staff for an adventure with Kayaks. Whether you are a beginner or a regular paddler, come out to learn basics. Program includes all equipment use, covers safety, techniques, and taking a tour around Lake of the Hills. You may bring your own vessel/PFD, though it must comply with IADNR regulations
This program is determined by weather and site conditions. Dress appropriately and bring water.
Weight capacity loads for kayaks are 250-300 lbs./ solo and 425-475 lbs./tandem.
Online registration is required. Click here to register [ Click Title for Full Article ]
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 - 10:00am
Join Wapsi River Center Staff for an adventure with Kayaks. Whether you are a beginner or a regular paddler, come out to learn basics. Program includes all equipment use, covers safety, techniques, and taking a tour around Lake of the Hills. You may bring your own vessel/PFD, though it must comply with IADNR regulations
This program is determined by weather and site conditions. Dress appropriately and bring water.
Weight capacity loads for kayaks are 250-300 lbs./ solo and 425-475 lbs./tandem.
Online registration is required. Click here to register [ Click Title for Full Article ]
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 - 1:00pm
Join Wapsi River Center Staff for an adventure with Kayaks. Whether you are a beginner or a regular paddler, come out to learn basics. Program includes all equipment use, covers safety, techniques, and taking a tour around Lake of the Hills. You may bring your own vessel/PFD, though it must comply with IADNR regulations
This program is determined by weather and site conditions. Dress appropriately and bring water.
Weight capacity loads for kayaks are 250-300 lbs./ solo and 425-475 lbs./tandem.
Online registration is required. Click here to register [ Click Title for Full Article ]
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 - 8:00am
Join the Wapsi Staff for its 4th Annual Monarch Migration Fun Run benefiting the Friends of the Wapsi Center. It is a 5K self timed trail run, with the run starting at 9:00 am. Check in starts at 8:30 am. Registration includes a t-shirt & refreshments.
Registration closes on September 14th. Must register by August 25th to be guaranteed a shirt.
go to : http://getmeregistered.com/MonarchMigrationFunRun to register!
Saturday, September 14, 2024 - 11:00am to 3:30pm
Join the Wapsi River Center staff as we celebrate Monarch Butterflies. We will have kid’s activities such as butterfly crafts, a photo booth, and education stations. There will be a monarch presentation at 11:00 am., a prairie hike and butterfly catching and Monarch tagging and testing at 12:00 p.m.
Ms. Mariposa's Monarch Butterfly Bus (All Day)
Wolfe It Down Wood Fired Pizza Food Truck (11 a - 2:30pm
SPECIAL EVENT: Fourth Wall Films Nature Documentaries Screening (2:30 pm - 3:30 pm)
This event is FREE and fun for the entire family, but registration is required. To register click here [ Click Title for Full Article ]
Saturday, August 24, 2024 - 10:00am
Learn how to use a bow and arrow in this fun, informative and free hands-on class! Children must be in the 4th grade or above to participate and accompanied by an adult. Adults are welcome to participate as well! Park in Parking Lot A and meet at the Observatory. This event is weather permitting.
Online registration is required: Archery Basics