Buffalo Shores

Entrance sign to Buffalo Shores Access Area.
The shore of the Mississippi River at Buffalo Shores Beach.
One of the 65 campsites at Buffalo Shores. Great for RV's.
The playground set for children at 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

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 - 3:00pm

The Scott County Conservation Board normally meets the second Wednesday of every month at the West Lake Park Headquarters office. Find agendas and minutes when available.

Flyer advertising the event.
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 - 10:30am to 2:00pm

Once a month the Wapsi River EE Center will be hosting a day just for homeschoolers!

Join us for themed programming led by our Naturalists! The goal of this series is to immerse children in the natural world and help them experience seasonal phenomena in a hands-on way. Most appropriate for K-8th grades, though all ages welcome. Program fee of $3/person payable at registration. Please come prepared for the weather because much of the planned programming will take place outdoors. Please bring a lunch.

December: Winter Crafts

Online registration is required for every participant (parents included). To register click on [ Click Title for Full Article ]

Holiday lights and ornaments on a tree.
Tuesday, December 24, 2024 - 12:00am to Wednesday, December 25, 2024 - 12:00am

Scott County offices will be closed Tuesday, December 24, 2024 and Wednesday, December 25, 2024 in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Happy New Year
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 - 12:00am

Scott County offices will be closed Wednesday, January 1, 2025 in observation of New Year's Day. Have a safe New Years.