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Voas Nature Area, a 705 acre park, is a diverse habitat including oak/hickory forest, prairie, and wetland complex. The gently rolling hills lead hikers through over five miles of mowed trails to observe wildlife and the four seasons. A unique draw is the yearly tiger salamander migration. On a cold, damp night in early October, tiger salamanders migrate from their summering foraging grounds in the fields and ditches surrounding the area to their overwintering wetlands within Voas.

Location

Voas Nature Area
19286 Lexington Rd
Minburn, IA 50322

• On the south side of Minburn, take County Rd F31/Minburn Rd west approximately 1.5 miles.
• Turn north on Lexington Road.
• Go approximately 1 mile. The park entrance is on the east side of the road.

Features

• Trails for hiking and cross country skiing
• Birdwatching
• Observation deck
• Modern restrooms
• Picnic tables

Voas Youth Hunting

The purpose of Voas Youth Hunting Area is to increase the number of youth participating in hunting and to provide a safe environment for preserving the hunting heritage for future generations. The area is made up of approximately 20 acres of wetland, 65 acres of prairie upland, and 15 acres of woodland. Young hunters can expect to find deer, turkey, pheasant, waterfowl, and other small game. A special permit is required to utilize this area and can be obtained by calling the DCCB office at 515-465-3577. See our website for full regulations and directions to the hunting area.

Voas Public Hunting
The Voas Public Hunting area is approximately 333 acres of timber and restored prairie and wetland. Hunters can expect to find deer, turkey, pheasant, waterfowl, and other small game. See our website for full regulations and directions to the hunting areas.

Voas Museum
Lyle Voas and Mae Voas built a museum to display their impressive collection of rare native elements, dynamic quartz specimens, fossils, and other artifacts. Voas Museum is open by appointment only by calling 515-465-3577.

Operating Hours & Seasons

• May 1 – Oct 31, Voas Nature Area is open 30 minutes before sunrise to 10:00pm daily. The restrooms are open 7am-7pm.

• Nov 1 – April 30, Voas Nature Area is open 30 minutes before sunrise to 10:00pm daily, weather permitting. The restrooms are closed


Dallas County Conservation Board
14581 K Ave.
Perry, Iowa 50220
Phone 515-465-3577
Office Hours: M-F 8:00am - 4:30pm 
Email: conservation@dallascountyiowa.gov 
Website: www.dallascountyiowa.gov/conservation

Closures

None at this time