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Directions and Lodging Information


Directions to the BioBlitz site:
This site is owned by the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, and it is not open to the public on a day-to-day basis. You will receive final directions and a map in a confirmation email after you have registered.

The site of INHF's BioBlitz property is NOT at the Pinebluff 4-H Camp or Pine Creek Cabins, where INHF staff will be staying. The 4-H camp does allow tent camping for a small fee (which provides access to their shower and bathroom facilities). All are welcome to camp at the BioBlitz site for free, but its only facilities are porta-potties.  PLEASE indicate your lodging preference on the registration form so that we can provide everyone with accommodations.

Pinebluff 4-H Camp
2672 River Road
Decorah, Iowa

Directions to Pinebluff 4-H Camp
(courtesy of their website):

Novices, Generalists, and Specialists are welcome to pitch tents at the 4-H camp.  The charge for novices and generalists to pitch a tent at this site is $5/tent or $5/cabin.

From Hwy 9 (heading east through Decorah), take A52 north to River Road. Follow River Road all the way to Pinebluff. You will cross three bridges. Just after the third bridge is the entrance to the camp.

Pine Creek Cabins
Old Spruce Drive
Decorah, Iowa

Directions to Pine Creek Cabins
(courtesy of their website):

Novices, Generalists, and Specialists are welcome to pitch tents at Pine Creek Cabins. The charge for novices and generalists to pitch a tent at this site is $15/tent.

From Decorah: Turn north onto Locust Rd (W38) at the College Drive Caseys. Stay on this road for about 8 miles. You will come to a 4-way stop at St. Johns Lutheran Chruch. Turn right onto Big Canoe Rd (A26). Stay on this road, which will turn to gravel, at the Iowa River Cemetery. A26 will go to left, then turn right onto Balsam Rd (W60). The cabins and campground will be one mile away. Turn left on Old Spruce Dr.

From Waukon: Take Hwy 76 north, turn at the Quillens Grocery Store. Drive 6.5 miles, then turn left onto Iverson Bridge Dr. If you go down a hill with a Catholic church on the left, you have gone too far. Stay on Iverson Bridge Dr and cross the Upper Iowa River. When you come to a Y, turn left, and head south onto Balsam Rd (W60). At the Iowa River Cemetery, stay left. The cabins and campground will be one mile away, then turn left on Old Spruce Dr.

From Canton, MN: Turn off Hwy 44 onto Hwy 52 south. Just south of the turn offs for Burr Oak, there will be a sign for North Winneshiek School. Turn left onto 350th St. If you come to a Country Express, a convenience store on the left, you have gone too far. At the North Winneshiek School, turn right onto North Winn Road. About a half mile turn left onto 337th St, which is a gravel road. At the 4-way stop at St. Johns Lutheran Church, go straight on Big Canoe Rd (A26). Stay on this road going past the Big Canoe Church. The road will turn to gravel at the Iowa River Cemetery. Follow A26 left, then go right on Balsam Rd (W60). The cabins and campground will be one mile away, then turn left on Old Spruce Dr.

From Caledonia, MN: Go west on Hwy 44. Turn left, south, onto Hwy 76. Go 14 miles, then turn right onto Bear Creek Rd (A26). This turn is a wide curve. Go 5 miles, then turn left onto Balsam Rd (W60). At the Iowa River Cemetery, stay left. The cabins and campground will be one mile away, then turn left onto Old Spruce Dr.

Lodging:
You will receive more information about your indicated lodging preference in a registration confirmation email.

Visit this site for information about Pinebluff Camp.

Visit this site for information about Pine Creek Cabins.

Other Lodging Links:

Upper Iowa Resort and Rental

Visit Iowa: Allamakee County Lodging


For more information, e-mail Marlene Ehresman, or call (515) 288-1846.
Registration questions? E-mail Jessica Nanke.


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