Dickson Timber Forest Preserve

Discover Dickson Timber Forest Preserve in Glidden

Dickson Timber is a forest preserve located 3 miles North of Highway 30, on county road N50 on 155 Acres of rolling oak and hickory forest. Many wild plants and animal species call Dickson Timber home. The forest provides habitat for native songbirds especially during migrations, and birds of prey like barred owls, great horned owls, and red tail hawks. Raccoons, deer, squirrels, rabbits, the occasional fox and coyote and many other mammal species live here among the dynamic forest. Hiking through the timber, you'll notice new sapling trees and fallen dead logs which are habitat for numerous insects, spiders, frogs, and toads, reptiles and other small creatures that are the basis in the intricate forest ecosystem. 

Visitors may pick strawberries, raspberries, mulberries, elderberries, nuts and mushrooms, but please do not pick wildflowers. 

Take a tour of Dickson Timber here: https://youtu.be/Fjnq8LYgE74

Campground at Dickson Timber:
The Campground has 20 sites available along with an area for tent camping. There are 8 sites for equestrian sites and 12 camping site. There is a playground, dump station, and pit toilet located nearby. 

Campground Rates:

Electrical (30AMP) $14.00 night

Tent (no electricity) $10.00 night

We do not take reservations for camping.

All CCCB campgrounds are on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you have any questions please check out our campground rules and regulations or contact the Carroll County Conservation Office (M-F 8:00 am – 4:30 pm) at (712) 792-4614 or email office@carrollcountyiowa.org

A pit toilet is located near the campground. 

Dickson Timber Trails

There are several miles (approximately 3) of hiking and horseback riding trails that are easily accessible from the campgrounds.

There are the trails that we maintain and over the year trail users have created new trails throughout Dickson Timber. 

Dickson Timber Equestrian Trail Fees

$2.00 per day

$15.00 per year, equestrian permit expires on January 10th of each year.

Dickson Timber Shelter House

The shelter house at Dickson Timber is located near the campground is available for use on a first-come, first-serve basis if it has not already been reserved. To reserve your event at the shelter house please contact the Carroll County Conservation office at (712) 792-4614 or email office@carrollcountyiowa.org.

Dickson Timber Shelter House Fees:

$40.00 per day

With a $50.00 Refundable damage deposit

Non-profit Organizations rates are available. 

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Features Available at Various Facilities

• Electricity
• Picnic Table
• Refuse cans

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