We watch every site at South Tailwater Picnic Shelter 24/7, then email you the moment a cancellation opens up.
Pick your dates, pick the sites you want, we do the watching.
Ranked by how often each site reserves on weekends in peak season (Jul–Sep). Set up an alert and we'll email you on cancellations.
These sites rebook within minutes of being cancelled. Set an alert at South Tailwater Picnic Shelter and we’ll email you the moment one opens up.
Set up an alert →South Tailwater is situated on the south bank of the Des Moines River, offering scenic views. Wildlife is abundant around the lake. A wide variety of waterfowl, including the American White Pelican, migrates through the area in spring and fall. Bald eagles can be observed from November through March. White-tailed deer, turkeys and other small animals are commonly viewed around the lake.