to protect and restore our greatest asset – the Mississippi River – and our shared RiverWay environment.
the cultural and economic activities that enhance and promote our community and quality of life.
adoption of sustainable practices that improve our waterways and our area's environment.
WEB SITE
West Lake
MANAGING ORGANIZATION
Scott County Conservation Board
CONTACT
Roger Kean
Phone Number:
563-328-3281
E-MAIL
conservation@scottcountyiowa.com
PARKING/ACCESS
Motor vehicle traffic on the roads and ample parking spaces are provided. No vehicles permitted off the roads or parking lots. No gas engines are allowed on boats using lake. Only electric motors permitted.
SITE AMENITIES
Camping with modern restroom facilities, fishing, handicapped fishing docks, fishing boat rental, paddle boats, swimming at the beach with lifeguards, bait, concessions, boat ramps on two lakes, four different lakes to fish, hiking trails, disc golf course. picnic areas and pavilions to rent for outings.
HOURS
Park hours 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. daily through the summer. The beach and boat rental open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day (subject to weather).
SPECIAL CLOSINGS/EVENTS
Beach and boat rental closed after Labor Day weekend. Winter park hours 7 a.m. todark starting November 1. Annual trout release site in the Quad-cities; one in spring and one in the fall. Annual fishing clinic the first Saturday in June. Quad Ciity Triathlon in mid-June.
SITE CHARACTERISTICS
Lake setting with two campgrounds. All fish species except walleye and muskellunge. Rainbow trout released into the large lake.
SITE SIZE
620 acres