Pine Bluff 4-H Camp includes 115 acres of pine-covered bluffs, beautiful trails and the scenic Upper Iowa River flowing through it. Let’s take a tour and see a little of the camp!
Shelter
The shelter pavilion is where many people can hang out, cook and eat, play music and reconnect with familiar faces. It has a cement floor and is sheltered on two sides, dimensions are 75 feet by 36 feet.
There are 15 picnic tables, numerous benches, and a fireplace with a fantastic kitchen attached. Plenty of outlets (and circuits) available around the perimeter.
Wifi is available around the shelter area.
Kitchen
The large kitchen has a commercial stove (six burners, a 24″ griddle top, and two ovens), five stainless sinks, a two-door commercial cooler, and two chest freezer (one small, one larger), and an aluminum 30-cup coffeemaker available for use. There is a pass-through window for serving and another window to return dishes.
There are cook pots, mixing bowls and cooking utensils, plus approximately 200 miscellaneous coffee cups, 70 plastic lunch trays, 30 plates, miscellaneous flatware (at least 60 forks and spoons) as well a few bowls.
There is a phone in the kitchen, see the Phone Service note below about that.
There is no Cleaning Service, so please clean the dishes and the space before you leave. Thank you!
Restrooms/Showers
Restrooms are located about 50 yards from the Pavilion and near the 4 cabins. Though rather rustic, each men’s and women’s restroom has hot and cold water with three showers, two toilets, and a sink. The camp supplies toilet paper and hand soap, though it wouldn’t hurt to bring extra supplies if you have a large group.
Cabins
There are four group cabins available for use at Pine Bluff. Three of the cabins sleep 16 people each, and the fourth cabin sleeps 10 people.
These are rustic cabins with bunk beds much like you would find at, well…a 4-H camp. You may need to open windows and sweep when you arrive. Campers bring their own bedding, towels, etc.
All cabins have a ceiling fan. Renters may bring one air conditioning unit per cabin for $20 per day per unit.
Camping
For those of you who want to camp there is plenty of green space and many trails to pitch a tent. Most tenting spots are located along a field between the Pavilion and the cabins. The ground is perfect for tenting and the stars can be amazing.
You can drive your supplies to the lower areas near the volleyball sand, but please do not park down there.
RV’s and Pop-up Trailers
RV’s and Pop-up trailers can camp in the parking area. There are only 4 outlets available for electricity.
Playground
Full playground is located right next to the Pavilion and kitchen.
Pets
Pets are allowed but must be kept on a leash at all times. Campers must clean up after their pets.
Phone Service
Cell phone service at Pine Bluff is usually non-existent. There is a phone in the kitchen available for use that is hooked into our fiber optics system. You can call long distance from that phone, but if the electricity fails the phone will not function.
Camp Kitchen Phone 563-382-5570
Season
Pine Bluff is for warm weather use and is closed during the winter. The camping season is from May 1 – October 1.
Activities Available
Nature Trail Hiking
Nature Study
Canoeing
Tubing
Fishing
Outdoor Cooking
Softball
Volleyball
Campfire Circles
