The lake renovation project is nearing completion. The dredging project began in February of 2010 and should be completed by June, 2010. The
lake will remain 12 feet below normal pool until the dredging is finished, so the beach and boat ramps will be closed the beginning of the 2010
recreation season. The fishery has been renovated and restocked. The fish are growing well but it will likely be another year before they
reach an acceptable size. In-lake projects such as fish habitat structures, shoreline improvement, jetty and boat ramp repairs have been
completed. The new overflow spillway is also finished. The campground renovation is almost done with new camping pads, 50 amp electric service,
full hook-up sites and new dump station completed. Yet to finish this spring is another shower building and the new playground. The campground
will open this spring on a first come/first serve basis until all the new capground data can be placed on the reservation system. For additional
information contact the park office at 641-782-5131 or via email at green_valley@dnr.iowa.gov. (Updated 2/19/10)
Green Valley is a popular family picnic spot. Its open
shelters may be reserved online through the
park reservation system.
The rustic pine log camper cabins offer visitors a sense of
pioneer lifestyle. The cabins have electricity, a covered porch and basic furnishings. Visitors must provide their own
bedding, towels, cooking utensils and other camping items. Cabins are located near the campgrounds so cabin users will
have use of the shower and toilet facilities. The cabins can be reserved online through the
park reservation system.
There are 100 campsites (83 electrical sites with 18 of those as full hook-up sites), modern restrooms and showers, and a trailer dump station.
All sites will be first come/first serve until the information for the renovated campground can be placed on the park reservation system. A
playground is located near the campground.
A self-guided nature trail and multi-purpose trails, many bordering the lake, provide visitors excellent opportunities
to investigate the 1,060-acre park and enjoy its wildlife and plants.
(boating, fishing)
The swimming beach is a great place to cool off on a hot summer day for both kids and grown-ups. Green Valley has long
been a popular "fishing hole" for both bank and boat anglers. A number of fishing jetties are available, as
well as two fishing piers for persons with varying ability.
Two fishing piers on both the north and south shorelines are accessible to persons with varying abilities.
In-board motors are not allowed on Green Valley Lake, this includes jet skis and jet boats.
Green Valley Lake is used for all types of boating; water skiing is allowed in a designated area. For safety
reasons, there are special regulations governing water skiing. All other boats must keep out of the general traffic
pattern of boats pulling skiers and must not operate at speeds greater than five miles per hour when within 50 feet
of another craft or person. All water skiers, including those using surfboard-type devices, must wear U.S. Coast Guard
approved life-saving jackets. No boat is allowed to be operated within 100 feet of shore at speeds greater than five
miles per hour. Boats must also maintain a "no wake" speed when outside the ski zone. Four boat ramps on
Green Valley Lake provide convenient lake access.
Green Valley's 390-acre lake draws hundreds of visitors on hot summer days. Not only does it offer excellent
fishing, boating and swimming, it is also the focal point for a great variety of other outdoor recreation pursuits.
Creston is two and one-half miles southeast on State Route 186. Afton, Orient and Greenfield are also close by.
1480 130th Street
Creston, IA 50801
ph. 641/782-5131
fax 641/782-8330
E-mail address: Green_Valley@dnr.iowa.gov
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