Fees & Reservations
Picnic Shelter Reservations
Terms:
- Kegs are prohibited at all of the Mahaska County Conservation Board areas.
 - Shelters that have not been reserved are free for public use on a first come first serve basis.
 - Cost to reserve an electric shelter is $50.00.
 - Cost to reserve a non-electric shelter is $30.00
 - MCCB reserves the right to refuse rental of any shelter house.
 
Listing of Shelter Houses and Amenities:
- Eddyville Sand Dunes Prairie:
East Side on Memory Lane: Non-Electric with 2 tables - Eveland Access Campground:
East Side: Electric, water, 1 grill, 4 tables and restroom - White Oak Conservation Area:
Cardinal: Non-electric, water, 2 grills, 6 tables, restroom, modern playground, and lake view
Robin: Non-electric, water, 1 grill, 4 tables, restroom, and swing set - Nicholson Park: Non-electric, 1 grill, 6 tables, restroom, and playground
 
Forester Tree Planter
Terms:
- Priority for use: 1. MCCB 2. Mahaska County residents that reserve the planter 3. Mahaska County residents without reservations 4. Non-residents
 - Fee is $20.00 per day. Daily rental figured in 24 hour increments.
 - All paperwork must be completed BEFORE the tree planter leaves MCCB.
 - A $50.00 deposit is required at the time of rental.
 - The deposit will be returned after tree planter has been returned and inspected; if cleaned, greased and undamaged. The deposit may be used toward any damage incurred.
 - Renter is responsible for picking up and returning the tree planter.
 - MCCB reserves the right to refuse rental of the Forester tree planter.
 
Listing of Forester Tree Planters
- One Forester tree planter
 
Watercraft Rental
Terms:
- Sign the Rules for Using County-Owned Watercraft.
 - Must be 18 years old or older. Proof of age is required.
 - All paperwork must be completed BEFORE watercraft leave MCCB.
 - MCCB no longer provides trailers for transportation. MCCB staff can transport watercraft to one of the ponds at the Russell Wildlife Area; however, if watercraft is being used elsewhere, renter will need to provide a vehicle or trailer certified to transport watercraft.
 - Daytime use: $15.00 per day.
 - Weekend use: $25.00 per weekend (Friday Afternoon – Monday Morning) with a check in by 9:00 a.m. Monday.
 - Three day holiday use: $35.00 with a check in of 9:00 a.m. on the date of return.
 - Weekly use: $50.00 per week.
 
For questions or rentals please call (641)673-9327.
Listing of Watercraft
- 8 canoes
 - 4 kayaks