In our newest year-round lodge. This medium size meeting center can be easily accessed with parking accommodating 10-12 vehicles next to the lodge and overflow parking a short distance down the road. Your attendees will appreciate the audio/visual hook-ups, sound system, and ability to shut out noises from the food preparations in the kitchen.
Located on Frankel Ridge on the Mitigwa Scout Reservation, Bear Creek Lodge is recommended for groups up to 150. Although the building is furnace heated, it has a large wood burning fire place to create the perfect ambiance for your next meeting. Kitchen facilities with indoor plumbing along with many available tables and chairs make it convenient to serve snacks or a meal to your attendees. Facility contains four handicap accessible restrooms including 2 with showers.
Sleeping is allowed in Bear Creek Lodge however no beds or mattresses are available at the facility, BYOB (bring your own bed).
An outdoor amphitheater with stage is within walking distance for larger presentations. Access to our 5 mile hiking trail system is located just outside the building.
Night
03:00 PM
11:00 AM
| 200 | Capacity |
| 200 | Seating |
| 100 | Sleeping |
 | Handicap Friendly |
FACILITIES RESERVATIONS, USE & CHECK-OUT PROCEDURE
1. Reservations are accepted on a first-come, first serve PAID basis. Cancellations will be accepted two (2) weeks
prior to the reserved use date. Payments for cabin and/or equipment use is transferrable not refundable.
2. The full cost of your reservation should be submitted with your reservation request form to use the facilities or
equipment. Checks, credit card and permission to debit your unit account, are acceptable forms of payment.
Costs listed in this document are for Scouting Units. Other groups should call the council office to inquire about
reservations.
3. Check-in and check-out is done with the Campmaster, or Camp Ranger if the Campmaster is not available. The
Campmaster will accompany unit leaders to the facility for check-in. Check-in includes noting existing
deficiencies and reviewing check-out procedures. The Campmaster will also brief the unit leaders and the Senior
Patrol Leader about safety concerns, location of potable water, location of garbage and recycle dumpsters, the
availability of camp assets for loan (compasses, GPS units, tools, cooking equipment, etc.), the availability of
dryers in camp for wet gear, a few simple rules, etc. The Campmaster will also provide a telephone number to
call for assistance and get an approximate time for your departure. Strict check-out guidelines are followed for
each facility to ensure a good experience for the next occupant.
4. Upon successful checkout, the Campmaster documents that all is in proper order, then secures the facility.
ALL CABIN RENTALS INCLUDE USE OF INDOOR RESTROOM FACILITY
(Units must clean the facility if they use it)
*FRANKEL RIDGE/LAKE ROAD IS USED FOR SERVICE VEHICLES ONLY
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND SMOKING ARE PROHIBITED ON ALL
MID-IOWA COUNCIL PROPERTIES
For reservation information and forms please contact
Maytag Scout Center
515-266-2135
Check-in is done with the Campmaster, or Camp Ranger if the Campmaster is not available. The
Campmaster will accompany unit leaders to the facility for check-in. Check-in includes noting existing
deficiencies and reviewing check-out procedures. The Campmaster will also brief the unit leaders and the Senior
Patrol Leader about safety concerns, location of potable water, location of garbage and recycle dumpsters, the
availability of camp assets for loan (compasses, GPS units, tools, cooking equipment, etc.), the availability of
dryers in camp for wet gear, a few simple rules, etc. The Campmaster will also provide a telephone number to
call for assistance and get an approximate time for your departure. Strict check-out guidelines are followed for
each facility to ensure a good experience for the next occupant.
Check-out is done with the Campmaster, or Camp Ranger if the Campmaster is not available.
Upon successful checkout, the Campmaster documents that all is in proper order, then secures the facility.
ALL CABIN RENTALS INCLUDE USE OF INDOOR RESTROOM FACILITY
(Units must clean the facility if they use it)
Reservations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Cancellations will be accepted two (2) weeks prior to the reserved use date.
