NEWS Red Oak Lodge Completed Red Oak Lodge at Matsell Bridge has been completed. The new lodge is a rustic cabin with a wood burning stove for heat. The lodge is located on a bluff overlooking the Wapsipinicon River. Access to the lodge requires a walk of approximately one-half mile. Reservations are being accepted for dates up to one year in advance.
Fees are subject to change.
There are two IDNR conservation officers in Linn County. They work out of their vehicles and can be reached on their cellular phones. There are two state parks in Linn County. Both are operated by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Palisades-Kepler State Park is located south of Highway 30 near Mount Vernon.