Brush Dale Hunting Preserve and Kennel
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Pheasant and quail are popular entrees at Brush Dale, as are wild duck and deer. Besides tasty wild game recipes, you'll find scrumptious ways to serve garden vegetables and delicious desserts. Lodge Recipes
Lodging for your hunting trip to Brush Dale Hunting Preserve
Even if your hotel does not allow your dog to stay inside your room, most have no problem with your dog staying in your truck or trailer in the parking lot. Another option is boarding your dog. There are several facilities close by and they will even give your dog a bath and nail clipping before you head for home! The closest boarding facility to Brush Dale is less than 6 miles away - K9 Comfort.
Brush Dale VIP Lodge
100% smoke-free. Outdoor porches on all levels. No pets allowed in VIP Lodge. Your dog may sleep in his/her crate in the heated Hawkeye Lodge or in one of our guest kennels, for free. Limited availability, so please call well in advance for reservations.
Brush Dale Farm VIP LodgeBrush Dale Farm VIP LodgeBrush Dale Farm VIP Lodge
Main Floor SuiteLower Level Guest Room
queen bed
two twin beds
queen sleeper sofa
queen bed
Fully handicapped accessibleVery quiet and private
$150/night (taxes included)$75/night (taxes included)
- Get up to a 10% discount on lodging while you are hunting at Brush Dale -

Local Area Hotels, Motels, and Bed & Breakfasts
Brush Creek Schoolhouse (airbnb)Andrew, IA5 miles from Brush DaleNo pets
Whispering Meadows ResortSpringbrook, IA10 milesPets Allowed
More Than a Room Guest HouseBellevue, IA10 milesPets Allowed/$10 fee
Econo LodgeMaquoketa, IA11 milesPets Allowed/$15 fee
AmericInn by WyndhamMaquoketa, IA12 milesPets allowed/$20 fee
Best Western PlusDubuque, IA30 milesPets allowed/$15 fee
Days InnDubuque, IA30 milesPets allowed/$10 fee
Holiday Inn DubuqueDubuque, IA30 milesPets up to 25lb allowed/$25 fee
Holiday Inn ExpressDubuque, IA30 milesPets allowed/$10 fee
Hotel Julien DubuqueDubuque, IA30 milesPets allowed/$35 fee
Mainstay SuitesDubuque, IA30 milesPets up to 25lb allowed/$20 fee
Quality InnDubuque, IA30 milesPets allowed/$10 fee
Super 8Dubuque, IA30 milesPets up to 40lb allowed/$10 fee
Quality InnEldridge, IA40 milesDogs only allowed/$15 fee
Mont Rest Bed & BreakfastBellevue, IA10 milesNo pets
Squiers Manor Bed & BreakfastMaquoketa, IA10 milesNo pets
Stone Street Cottage & InnBellevue, IA10 milesNo pets
Baymont Inn & SuitesBellevue, IA15 milesNo pets
Grand Harbor Resort & WaterparkDubuque, IA30 milesNo pets

Parks and Recreation Areas with Modern Camping
Note: Modern Camping includes water, electricity, showers, & dump station.
Horseshoe Pond Campground905 South Main, Maquoketa11 miles563-652-248411 acres22 electrical sitesHiking trails, scenic overlooks, picnicking, fishing, cross-country skiing, latrines. Next to Walmart & Dairy Queen.
Spruce Creek Park2 miles north of Bellevue off Highway 5212 miles563-872-3621
563-652-3783
43 acres85 camp sites Fishing, Mississippi River boat launch, cross-country skiing, playground equipment.
Bellevue State Park Dyas Unit5 miles south of Bellevue on Highway 5215 miles563-872-4019
563-872-3243
Bellevue@dnr.iowa.gov
[park reservations]
300 acres23 camp sitesHiking trails, scenic overlooks of Mississippi River, picnicking, cross-country skiing, playground equipment, latrines.
Maquoketa Caves State Park6 miles northwest of Maquoketa on Highway 428/Y3120 miles563-652-5833
Maquoketa@dnr.state.ia.us
[park reservations]
272 acres18 camp sitesHiking trails, scenic overlooks, picnicking, playground equipment, latrines.
South Sabula Lakes ParkSouthern most end of Broad St., Sabula.23 miles563-652-3783
563-872-3621
14 acres38 camp sitesPicnicking, fishing, Mississippi River boat launch, playground equipment.
Eden Valley Refuge2 miles south of Baldwin on 50th Avenue29 miles563-673-2021201 acres26 camp sitesHiking trails, scenic overlooks, picnicking, fishing, cross-country skiing, latrines.
Swiss Valley Park13606 Swiss Valley Rd, Peosta, Iowa, south of Dubuque off Highway 15129 miles563-556-6745 62 camp sitesAll sites have electric hookups, 8 miles of hiking trails, fishing (stocked trout stream), playground, volleyball court, softball field, showers, restrooms