Whitetail Country Estates

Whitetail Country Estates is open year round and is a great destination for company retreats, family reunions, holiday get-togethers, hunting weekends and much more.

Bridal Cottage
Our Bridal Cottage has 3 bedrooms and includes a bridal suite, fully-equipped kitchen, dining and living room, family room and bridal salon. Total lodging capacity is 12. We have a “no shoes” policy for our bridal cottage.

Whitetail Lodge
The 5000 sq. ft. Whitetail Lodge provides premium Iowa Group Lodging and features a wrap around deck, walkout basement patio, fully-equipped kitchen, great room, 3 suites featuring 2 Queen Beds each, a bunk room, 9 beds in open sleeping area, laundry facilities, entertainment and game rooms. Total lodging capacity is 27 guests.

Camping at Whitetail
Whitetail also offers 6 Camping Spots, each with Water/Electric (110 watt, 30amp and 50amp). The cost is $40/camper/night plus 7% sales tax with a 2 night minimum.
Check-in is 8AM, Checkout is 11AM.
6 spots, all featuring water and 30/50 amp electrical hookup
Public bathroom with shower on premises.
Campers/RVs only. No tent camping.
No more than 4 people may occupy one campsite.

Vintage Barn
Our Vintage Horse Barn offers a venue for both weddings and receptions with a rustic elegance. We provide 35-6 ft rectangular tables, 200 mahogany wedding chairs, a cake table, food tables, a guest book table, raised platform for the bridal party, large entrance arbor and two watering troughs for beverages on the south terrace. Our facility provides ample electrical capacity for your entertainment providers and caterers

1843 Yellowpine Ave
Lockridge, Iowa 52635

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Round Prairie Park

Escape to the serene surroundings of Round Prairie Park, where prairie and timber landscapes come together to create a natural haven along Cedar Creek. Established as the first park developed by the Jefferson County Conservation Board in 1974, this 101-acre gem boasts a picturesque blend of native prairie and timber, along with an old lime-stone quarry. The park’s two fishing ponds are stocked with an array of fish, and a primitive campground and shelter house offer the perfect retreat for nature lovers. Restored native grasses and forbs abound, while Cedar Creek borders the park’s southern edge and provides easy canoe access. Come explore and rejuvenate in this breathtaking park!

Cedar Creek borders the park on the south and a canoe access is available. Round Prairie Park has a primitive campground, a shelter house, pit latrine restroom, and two fishing ponds stocked with bass, catfish, and bluegill.

Main Location

2703 Tamarack Ave
Stockport, IA 52651

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Mac Coon Access

Mac Coon County Park has become a local favorite for those looking to camp & enjoy the Skunk river.

Mac Coon Access is located five and one-half miles north of Lockridge just east of Willow Blvd. It is a popular place for fishing, camping, boating, and hunting.

71 acres
Camping – electricity, drinking water, pit toilets
Picnic shelter
Trail – hiking
Fishing – Skunk River
Boating – boat ramp.
Hunting
Playground equipment

Camping Site fees: $10 with electricity/$7 without per night.
Reservations: Can not be reserved.
Season: All year-around.

This recreation area got its name from an old game Warden, Mac Coon, who worked in the area back in the 1930’s and 40’s.

Purchased by the Department of Natural Resources in 1945, a renewable 25 year management-lease agreement allows the Jefferson County Conservation Board to develop and manage this area.

Since 1973 numerous improvements have been made to Mac Coon Access which includes: construction of restrooms and a shelter house, installation of playground equipment, drilling a well for potable water, developing a campground equipped with electricity and providing a concrete boat ramp and fish cleaning station.

A trailer dump station and rural water was added to Mac Coon Access in 2006. Camping area

Mac Coon Access not only provides fishing opportunities with the presence of the Skunk River, it is also open to public hunting from August 31 to May 15.

Note:
Mac Coon Access is prone to flooding. If you are uncertain about the current conditions please contact us at 641-472-4421.

Main Location

3293 Macoon Rd
Lockridge, Iowa 52635

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Jefferson County Park

Jefferson County Park is the largest multi-purposed outdoor recreational facility in Jefferson County. Established in 1977, the park currently encompasses 190 acres and includes a nature center, bike & hiking trails, campsites, cabins & picnic areas.

The 75-foot Swinging Bridge is a local favorite along with the quiet 24 site campground and the Picnic Area which has three reservable shelters. The campground is open from May through the end of October. The Jefferson County Conservation Office and Nature Center are also located in this park.

The park is connected to the Fairfield Loop Trail through the Cedar View Trail allowing campers to ride the 16-mile loop trail without driving to an access point.

If you are looking for a natural experience in a rustic environment, then consider renting one of the park’s 2 cabins. Each cabin holds 6 people and has all the amenities of home. If one wants to get even closer to nature and sleep underneath the beautiful Iowa starlit skies, the park offers 24 campsites. Each site comes with electricity, restrooms, and hot showers.

The park can accommodate large groups at each of their 3 picnic shelters. They are open every year from May 1 – October 31 and include electricity, flush type toilets, and drinking water. Close by the shelters are horseshoes, softball, and volleyball facilities. All are handicapped accessible.

Jefferson County Park has about 8-miles of trails, which connect to the Cedar View Trail (which makes a direct connection to the Fairfield Loop Trail), the Erma Hartman Trail, and the Prairie & Pond Trail.

Camping Site Season: Normally May 1 through October 31.

Main Location

2003 Libertyville Rd.
Fairfield, IA 52556

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