The lake renovation project is well underway. The lake is 12 feet below normal pool and will remain that way throughout
the spring and fall, so the beach and boat ramps will remain closed for the rest of the 2009 recreation season. The fishery has been renovated
and restocking has taken place. In-lake projects such as fish habitat structures, shoreline improvement, jetty and boat ramp repairs have been
completed. Reconstruction of the spillway is nearly complete. The campground and cabins are closed until the campground renovation is complete.
The campground anc cabin work will be done this summer and fall, but probably not available for use until the beginning of the 2010 recreation
season. For additional information contact the park office at 641-782-5131 or via email at green_valley@dnr.iowa.gov. (updated 6/19/08)
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 145 campsites (85 with electrical hookups), modern rest rooms and showers, and a trailer dump station.
Advance campsite reservations can be made online through the
park reservation system. Half of the campsites are still available on a
first-come, first-serve basis. 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 990-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 modern fish cleaning stations are located in the
campground and adjacent to the beach.
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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