Glissman Conservation Area
Location
Glissman Conservation Area
32185 Panther Creek Road
Adel, IA
·From Adel, go west on County Road F60 (Old Hwy
6) approximately 3 miles to Panther Creek Road
·Turn south on Panther Creek Rd and proceed
approx. 1 mile to a T-intersection.
·Turn left (east) to stay on Panther Creek Rd. Go
east for approx. ¼ mile, then turn back to the right (south).
·The entrance to the area is on the right (west)
side of the road, just before the road bends to the east.
Operating Hours & Seasons
Glissman Conservation Area is open ½ hour before sunrise and closed at 10:00 p.m. each day.
Glissman Lodge is available to rent May through October, with April and November rentals possible if weather conditions permit.
Discover Glissman Conservation Area in Adel
Glissman Conservation Area is approximately 5 miles southwest of Adel along the Raccoon River Greenbelt. Enjoy the outdoors as you experience a diversity of wildlife and plant species in peaceful seclusion. Recreational opportunities include fishing, hiking, canoeing/kayaking, bird watching, picnicking, and mushroom hunting.
Additionally, Glissman Lodge is located at Glissman Conservation Area. The whole family can enjoy peaceful seclusion and outdoor recreation, while having access to the modern amenities of home.
Features Available at Various Facilities
- A/C
- Carry in/carry out refuse
- Cooking / eating utensils
- Electricity
- Fire ring
- Fireplace
- Handicap Accessible
- Heating
- Kitchenette
- Microwave
- Pet Friendly
- Picnic Table
- Pressurized water
- Restroom
- Sewer Connection
- Shower facilities
- Table with chairs
Glissman Conservation Area Features
·60 acres of oak and hickory woodlands
·2.5 acres grasslands
·7.5 acre pond, perfect for fishing, kayaking,
canoeing
·Location of Glissman Lodge, a ranch-style home
available for rent, sleeps up to 8
·Modern restrooms are not available for park
users
Glissman Lodge Features
·Ranch-style
·Air conditioned
·Fully-equipped kitchen, including microwave,
stove/oven, dishwasher, coffeemaker, full-size fridge
·3 bedrooms, sleeps up to 8 people
o
Bedroom 1-Queen bed
o
Bedroom 2-Bunkbed
o
Bedroom 3-Bunkbed
o
Living room-Futon
·2 full bathrooms
·Dining room
·Living room with fireplace
·Basement game room, including ping-pong table,
foosball table, and TV
·Deck with panoramic view
·Firepit, grill, and picnic tables
·Please
note that pillows, towels, and linens are not furnished
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