Buena Vista County Conservation Park


Overview

This park is just off the Glacial Trails Scenic Byway on 400th Street, 2 miles east of M-27 in the beautiful Little Sioux River Valley of Northwest Buena Vista County. Buena Vista Park offers multiple camping areas, Cabin and Lodge over-night rental facilities, day-use shelter, arboretum, prairie grass plantings, and miles of trails through woodland areas for visitors to explore.

A rustic oak log cabin is available for rent. Sleeps 10-12 people with a full kitchen, full bathroom, with a small living area. Can be rented for $125.00 a night plus tax.

The North Lodge was completed in 2020 and is available to rent. Sleeps 8-10 people, full kitchen, full bathroom, a large size living area with a TV and DVD player. Great for birthday parties, weddings, or just a weekend in the woods.  Can be rented for $150.00 a night plus tax.

The South Shelter, which is located next to the Conservation Board Office, can be rented for $40.00 a day. It has a wide array of recreational activities and is a perfect place to host a birthday party, wedding, or family gatherings. The shelter is day-use only.

Timber Ridge campground includes 23 sites with water, sewer and 20/30/50 AMPs electrical hook-ups. Modern restroom with showers and a dump station is available. Cost is $25.00 per night.

Bur Oak campground includes 12 sites with water and  20/30/50 AMPs electrical hook-ups at each site. Modern restroom with showers are available. Cost is $20.00 per night.

North and South primitive camping areas offer open shelters with picnic tables and firepits at each site. Cost $10.00 per night.

*All of our camping locations are a first come first served bases. Rental Facility’s subject to additional regulations.

Location

Timber Ridge - 335 440th St, Peterson, IA 51047

Bur Oak- 371 440th St, Peterson, IA 51047

North Area, Oak Cabin and North Lodge- 359 440th St, Peterson, IA 51047

South Area-377 440th St, Peterson, IA 51047

Features

Trails around the property. 

Hours

Camping in Timber Ridge and Bur Oak are May 1st to October 1st, weather permitting. 

Fees

Timber Ridge campground electrical, water, and sewer at each site, sites costs $25 per night.

Bur Oak water and electric at each site, sites cost $20 per night

North and South primitive sites costs $10 per night.