FULL PAYMENT REQUIRED AT THE TIME THE RESERVATION IS MADE. 

Tucked away under the lush timber canopy of Briggs Woods Park sets the newly  constructed two story “Hickory Cabin”.  This charming cabin sleeps up to 13 persons with three bedrooms, two 3/4 baths, full kitchen, living room,  heat and air  conditioning, television, and is ADA compliant.  The one bedroom on the main floor has a full size bed.  There are two bedrooms upstairs, along with open space for sleeping as well.  One bedroom has a full size bed with a twin bunk, and the second bedroom has two queen beds.  The open space has two full size futons for sleeping as well.  The Hickory Cabin also features a large covered deck overlooking picturesque Briggs Woods Lake.  A fire ring and charcoal grill sit adjacent to the cabin enhancing the private cabin picnic area.  Throughout Briggs Woods Park you will find numerous wooded hiking trails, our swimming beach, fantastic lake and river fishing and an entertaining playground.   Winding through Briggs Woods Park and along the scenic Boone River  you will find the 5.9 mile paved trail that connects the Park with Webster City.  Gracing the entrance to the park you will find Briggs Woods 18-hole public golf course.  Adding to the considerable recreation opportunities, Briggs Woods Golf Course doubles as our cross country ski course in the off season.   WIFI is available.

Linen service available for $200 per rental - includes pillows, sheets and blankets (2 queen, 1 twin, 4 full)

2-night minimum required

PETS & SMOKING ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE CABINS.

Reservations must be made AT LEAST 5 DAYS IN ADVANCE

DAMAGE / CLEANING DEPOSIT: - $200 Refundable -  in addition to the rental fee

  • Mail to:  Hamilton County Conservation, 2490 Briggs Woods Trail, Webster City, IA  50595

 Renter will need to bring:

  • Complete linens, blankets, sleeping bags and pillows. (4 full/double size beds; 1 twin bed; 2 queen beds)
  • Bath linens and toiletries
  • Food and beverages
  • Lawn chairs (cabin furniture not allowed outside cabin) 
  • Firewood (available for purchase in campground also)

CHECK IN:  4:00 pm - no earlier

CHECK OUT:  11:00 am - no later


Check-In / Out Availability Check-in is after 04:00 PM and check-out is before 11:00 AM.

Location

Briggs Woods Park, 2490 Briggs Woods Trail, Webster City, IA  50595

CANCELLATION and REFUND POLICY:

There is no refund.  Please review this policy prior to purchasing your facility reservation.  Please understand that at the time of booking your reservation, you immediately prohibit other people from reserving & utilizing this facility - they therefore go elsewhere to locate a facility for that date.  

Reservations can be rescheduled up to 12 months from the original reservation date, so you will have a credit for 12 months and will be issued a code to use for your future online reservation.

Cancellations or changes must be done 15 days in advance of rental. 

We will observe a NON-REFUNDABLE reservation fee policy with the following exceptions:

  • Accident, serious injury or death of an immediate family member.
  • Travel conditions where a substantial risk is required in order to travel such as a winter storm where a travel advisory has been issued.
  • We are unable to provide your facility (or like facility) in operable condition for the date of your event

SHOULD YOU CHOOSE TO CANCEL A RESERVATION, YOU WILL FORFEIT 100% OF ALL RESERVATION FEES PAID.  Cancellations cannot be done online.  They must be made by calling the Conservation Office at (515) 832-9570 or email hccb@wmtel.net


Amenities

  • Campground
  • Cooking / eating utensils
  • Dump station
  • Electricity
  • Fire ring
  • Firewood available
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Heating
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • On-site resident host
  • Pets prohibited
  • Picnic Table
  • Pressurized water
  • Refuse cans
  • Restroom
  • Shower facilities
  • Swimming nearby
  • Table with chairs
  • This is an ADA accessible cabin.
  • Sleeps a maximum of 13.
  • Main floor:  1 bedroom with full size bed, bathroom with shower, kitchen and living room
  • Upstairs:  2 bedrooms, bathroom with shower.  Bedroom 1 - full size bed with twin bunk. Bedroom 2 - two queen beds.  Open space - two full size futons
  • Heat and air conditioning, ceiling fan
  • Full size 18 cubic foot refrigerator, microwave, stove, coffee maker and table with chairs.
  • Large covered porch
  • Picnic tables and fire ring with grill outside
  • WIFI and television with cable TV
SUPPLIES PROVIDED
  • Broom and dustpan, along with cleaning supplies
  • Dishes, silverware, pots, pans, dish soap, toaster, clocks, television, toilet paper
  • Trash cans
HUNTING EXCURSIONS

With over 4000 acres of state and county public hunting grounds in Hamilton County the Hickory Cabin at Briggs Woods Park provides the perfect base for your Iowa Hunting Expedition.  Booking the cabin puts you within 2 miles from our 417 acre Bauer Slough Public Hunting and surrounded by about 4000 acres of State & County Public Hunting Grounds all in Hamilton County!

  • No Hunting allowed within Briggs Woods Park 
  • No pets inside the cabin 
  • You may transport your unloaded weapons in Briggs Woods Park
  • 2 night minimum stay required    
PLAY & STAY GOLF PACKAGE - Unlimited Golf at Briggs Woods Golf Course
Just a stones throw away from Briggs Woods Golf Course, the Cabins are the perfect option for avid golfers to “stay & play”.  

Briggs Woods Public Golf Course, perfectly positioned overlooking  the pristine Boone River valley in Hamilton County, boasts an 18-hole course that stretches 6,500 yards and a par 72.  Briggs’ smooth greens and well-kept fairways are punctuated by dramatic arching trees and strategic bunkers creating a challenging yet pleasurable, golf experience.  
 
For more information visit:  Briggs Woods Golf Course

 


Fees

Effective January 1, 2023  County Hotel/Motel TAX will increase from 5% to 7%. 

There is also a fee of a 5% statewide Hotel/Motel Consumer's Use Tax imposed on the rental of recreational cabins, plus a 7% Hamilton County hotel/motel tax for a total of 12% tax

Peak Season - May 1 - October 31 

  • Weekdays (Sun-Thurs)      $200/night plus $200 deposit
  • Weekends (Fri-Sat)            $250/night plus $200 deposit

Off-Season - November 1 - April 30

  • $150/night plus $200 deposit

Day rentals (no overnight stay) - not available June through August 

  • $100 per day - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday only
  • Must contact the office at 515-832-9570 to make the reservation

Minimum of a two nights required.  Cabin rental must be in the name of a person 21 years of age or older who will be present at the facility for the full term of the reservation.

Linen Service:  $200 per rental - includes pillow, sheets, blanket (3 queen, 1 twin, 3 full)

There are NO DISCOUNTS for youth groups, seniors or multiple reservations.

DEPOSIT REQUIRED: This facility requires that an additional deposit check in the amount of $200.00 be mailed to the Conservation Office no later than two weeks from the date you made your reservation.  This deposit is refundable as long as there is no damage and cleaning has been completed as posted on the refrigerator.  It is the responsibility of the


Hours of Operation & Seasons

  • Park hours are 5:00 am to 10:30 pm.
  • Cabins are open year round, weather permitting.
  • Check-in time:   4:00 pm - no earlier
  • Check-out time:  11:00 am - no later
  • Renters must have the facility and area cleaned and exited by scheduled check-out time.


Call for Availability

515-832-9570


Address

2490 Briggs Woods Trail
Ph: 515-832-9570

Webster City, IA, 50595


Closures

  • Park hours are 5:00 am to 10:30 pm.


Permits

  • 2-night minimum required
  • All laws of the State of Iowa are in effect.
  • Must be 21 years old to rent the cabin
  • Smoking is prohibited
  • Keg beer is prohibited
  • Pets are prohibited inside the cabin
  • Bachelor and Bachelorette parties are prohibited
  • Cabin furniture must remain inside the cabin.
  • No cooking with grill, fryer or any device on the deck of the cabin.
  • Clean-up of facility and area must be completed no later than scheduled check-out time.
  • We have a No Refund policy; however, if you need to cancel your reservation you have one opportunity to reschedule within 12 months. Be sure to read the Facility Contract for details.  
  • Please contact the office for additional information - 515-832-9570


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Where You'll Be


Hamilton County

The Hamilton County Conservation Board is located in central Iowa and manages 19 individual parks, wildlife areas, and river accesses - collectively encompassing over 2,000 acres. In addition, several major creeks and the Boone River flow through the county providing numerous water recreation opportunities.

TO SUPPORT OUR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, please consider donating to the Hamilton County Conservation Endowment Fund.  www.desmoinesfoundation.org/hamiltonconservationendowment

  • Donations may also be sent to:  Enhance Hamilton County Foundation, 501 Bank St, Webster City, IA 50595
  • This is an Endow-Iowa qualified fund, and donors are eligible to receive a 25% Iowa tax credit. Once the donation is in the fund, they will receive an acknowledgement letter of the gift and the tax credit paperwork to complete. 

All of our Areas are open to the public.  Explore the Natural Resource Areas with a hike or bird watching.  The following areas also allow public hunting:

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