- Osage, IA
Crawford County Conservation Board Headquarters
This is the Crawford County Conservation Board Headquarters. Please call or stop in to reserve shelters or cabins at both Nelson Park and Yellow Smoke Park.
Check-In / Out Availability Check-in is after 08:00 AM and check-out is before 04:30 PM.
Location Located in the north end of Yellow Smoke Park by the maintenance buildings.
Hours of Operation & Seasons
Office hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, closed for lunch between noon and 1:00 PM.
Phone number: 712-263-2748
Address
2237 Yellow Smoke Road
Ph: 712-263-2748
Denison, IA, 51442
Closures
Open year round excluding Holidays
Availability
Where You'll Be
Crawford County
Since its establishment in west-central Iowa, the Crawford County Conservation Board has acquired 1115 acres of land which have been developed into 22 individual parks, wildlife and forest areas, public hunting areas and a historical site. In addition, the Board holds six management agreements on 16.5 acres of native prairie located through out the county. For the river enthusiast, four public access areas have been developed on the Boyer River.
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