Weather permitting, trails are open year-round anytime. Our equestrian and bike trails close when wet or with adverse winter conditions. Hikers are advised to use the rocked “double track” town loop trail if other trails are wet and muddy. Stop by a kiosk or the Bur Oak Visitor's Center to pick up a trail map. Trail updates can be found at whiterockconservancy/singletrack on Facebook or on the Homepage of our website.

There is no fee for hikers but a suggested user donation of $ 5 per person can be made at any trail head/kiosk. Trail use for cyclists is $5 per day, $10 per horse per day for equestrians, and can also be paid at trail heads or kiosks. We encourage all trail users to purchase a year long pass, which is $25 for bikers and hikers and $50 for equestrians. Fees help to cover trail maintenance costs. Contact the Visitor's Center to purchase your trail pass or purchase online with the links above.

Weather events can cause trees to fall or water to erode the trails. We depend on users to help us keep trails in good shape and help us be aware of areas that need maintenance. If you observe a problem, take a photo and note your approximate location and send the information to jjohnston@whiterockconservancy.org or call (712)-790-8221 ext. 5.

Whiterock requests you be respectful to others who are using the facility. Your dog does not need to be on a leash if it is well behaved it stays in close proximity to you while you are hiking/camping. However, during burn season and hunting season, we ask that all pets be kept on a leash for their safety.

Public hunting is not permitted on Whiterock property. However, we do have specialized leased hunting.

Personal ATV/UTVs are only allowed during the Slow Sunday Drive. Must have a valid driver's license and proof on insurance.

No, we do not rent horses. You can bring your own horse and try our equestrian trails.

Oakridge Campground is reservable on-line only. River campground and Starfield campground is available on a first-come-first-serve basis.

No, camping must be kept to designated campsites. However, you can set up camp anywhere within the campground, you are not required to pitch your tent at one of the designated sites if you are okay with not having a fire ring and picnic table.

Self-serve firewood is available at all campgrounds and houses. Firewood is $10 per bucket. A pay box is located near the stack or use envelopes available in the houses. Campfires should be lit only at designated fire rings. Firewood brought from outside of Whiterock is not allowed to slow the spread of invasive species.

Whiterock has modern shower houses with hot water and bathrooms at Oakridge and Star Field campsites. Solar showers and pit toilets or kaibos are available at River campground and 805 campsite. Shower houses are open from April to September. Campsites, RV hookups, and potable water are open and accessible all year round.

Your reserved accommodation will be ready by 3:00 p.m. Check-in is no contact, allowing you to go directly to the house you booked. Please use the door code provided in your confirmation email. All houses require an access code for the entry door. We ask that all guests respect the checkout time of 11:00 a.m.

For accommodations, check-in is a 3:00 p.m. and check-out is at 11:00 a.m. For camping, check-in and check-out is 4 p.m.

Currently, we do not allow guests to check in early or check out late due to the time we need to prepare accommodations for the next guests.

Pets are not allowed in the Historic Garst Farmhouse or Hollyhock Cottage. At other accommodations there is a $25 per pet per stay fee payable at the accommodation. Campers can bring pets but please be courteous to other guests.

Yes, we provide clean linens.

All houses have wifi with the exception of 805 River Cabin.

Deposit Policy Deposit Policy - Full payment is required at the time of booking. No-Show Policy No-Show Policy - No-Shows will be 100% non-refundable. Cancellation Policy - Cancellation Fee - A Fee of $25 will be applied to all cancellations. Cancellations made within 10 days prior to arrival will be non-refundable.

We offer a variety of outdoor equipment for our guests to rent and use. We offer canoe/kayak rental and shuttle service. We have 11 mountain bikes (medium and large) available for rent at River campground. You can rent fishing gear from us at the Home Farm or River campground. For prices and more information check our webpage on gear rental or contact guest services at (712)-790-8221 ext. 5 or guestinfo@whiterockconservancy.org

Whiterock Conservancy is a 501 c 3 nonprofit organization established in 2004. We receive no state or federal support for our operations. We receive our funding from agricultural income, donations and grants from individuals and organizations, user fees, and a small endowment. You can see our most recent 990 here.

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Whiterock depends on public support to keep our doors open. We need a variety of volunteers to help keep Whiterock fully operational and looking great. We need people to help with maintenance, horticulture, IT and office work, burns, etc. Call or stop by the Bur Oak Visitor's Center and talk to a staff member about your interests and skills and we will put your volunteer skills to work.

We cannot say, it depends on the weather. Updates will be posted to the homepage of our website and to our Facebook.