LCC 50th
Wakpicada Park
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This is one of the LCC August caches celebrating the Linn County
Conservation's 50th Anniversary activities
In 2008, the Linn County Conservation Board will celebrate 50
years of service to Linn County residents. A yearlong celebration
is planned to highlight all the outdoor recreation opportunities
available right here in Linn County. In celebration of Linn County
Conservation's 50th Anniversary there will be 50 GeoCaches placed
within various parks and recreation areas in the next year. Some of
the caches will reveal a "clue" that will enable you to be eligible
for a special prize drawing at the end of the season (December
2008).There is one featured cache each month.
This is not a featured cache
Additional information can be obtained from the
Linn County Parks
Website and the
Iowa
Geocachers Website.
You are looking
at the cache location. Just park at the red gate and follow the
trail to the cache. This cache is family freindly and very easy to
find.Most LCC caches are very easy to find since they are intended
to be that way.This area is open to hunting in the fall so use
caution if you choose to go that time of year. Look for a ammo can
that has been flood protected.The Wakpicada Natural Area
campgrounds are naturally separated into three public use areas.
Campsites are primitive, but include a place for a ground fire and
a picnic table. There are two pit-vault type restrooms that serve
all three camping areas. Camping in this natural area is generally
available from April 15 to October 15 - weather and ground
conditions permitting. Camping unit capacity of the Wakpicada
public use areas is generally considered to be 30 units or
approximately 90 visitors. On-site camping fees are paid through
the self-registration booth located at the main entrance to
Wakpicada. Due to it's proximity to the Wapsipincion River - this
area is prone to flooding during high water events. FLOODING
INFORMATION - To check on any potential flooding situations please
use the Wapsipinicon River Level link on our Links page. Levels in
excess of 8 feet (check lower graph on page) in the city of
Independece will frequently begin to cause minor flooding problems
at Wakpicada. Additional facilities & features available at
Wakpicada include: boat ramp, various wetlands for fishing &
waterfowl hunting, a hiking/bridle trail and some remnant stands of
prairie.