Camp WaShawtee
Camp WaShawtee was purchased as an addition to Waubonsie State Park in 2005 by the Department of Natural Resources with assistance from the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation. The former 646-acre camp is completely enclosed in a loess hills valley with additional spectacular views from the boundary ridge tops. The extensive facilities, built in 1966, include 2 heated buildings, 5 rustic cabins (3 with electricity), large dining hall, 6 small miscellaneous buildings, 10 wooden pit toilets, 37 wooden tent platforms, open horse barn & tack shed, corral, swimming pool, 7-acre lake, and 2 maintenance buildings.

Waubonsie State Park
The 1254-acre park, with splendid vistas of the ancient Missouri River valley, is located in southwest corner of Fremont County, almost equidistant from Missouri to the south and Nebraska to the west. Acquired in 1926, it is the largest of three Loess Hill state parks in Iowa. The park facilities, developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, include a 42-site campground, an equestrian campground, picnic shelter, and 7 miles of hiking and equestrian trails.

Planning Effort
A major planning effort is underway to retrofit the camp facilities and roadways to accommodate traditional state park use. Checkout the topics below for the latest planning details in the newsletter, upcoming public meeting notices or peruse the draft ecological management plan.

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Newsletter: Waubonsie Watchtower, January 2007
Public Meeting Notice: August 28, 2007
WaShawtee/Waubonsie Draft Ecological Management Plan, ~8MB