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Guthrie County, located in west-central Iowa, is rich in natural resources and diverse in recreational areas giving everyone an opportunity to enjoy our beautiful county, located just 45 minutes from our State's capital - Des Moines, Iowa.  

The mission of the Guthrie County Conservation Board is to acquire, develop, maintain, and make available to the inhabitants of the county, public parks, preserves, parkways, recreational centers, county forests, wildlife, public museums, and other conservation areas, to promote and preserve the health and general welfare of the people, to encourage orderly development and conservation of natural resources, and to cultivate good citizenship by providing adequate programs of public recreation and conservation education.

We welcome and invite you to enjoy our conservation and recreation areas encompassing over 1,010 acres in Guthrie County. Discover original prairies, flowing rivers, scenic roadways, historic towns, and miles and miles of trails. We manage 13 individual parks, prairie remnants, wildlife areas, historic sites, and a portion of the Raccoon River Valley Trail, and offer a variety of recreational opportunities including camping, hunting, fishing, canoeing, biking, bird watching, picnicking, and much more. Whether you stay for an hour, a day, or a lifetime, there truly is something for everyone to discover in Guthrie County.  We hope you enjoy your visit.

For additional information about the services, programs, and activities offered by the Guthrie County Conservation Board, please contact us.

Guthrie County Conservation Board
206 West South Street
Panora, IA 50216

PHONE: 641.755.3061
EMAIL: conservation@guthriecounty.gov

WEBSITE: guthriecounty.org/government/county-offices/conservation/
FACEBOOK:  www.facebook.com/GuthrieCCB

Guthrie County Conservation Board meetings are the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM at the GCCB office at 206 W. South Street, Panora, Iowa, and is open to the public.

Activities in Guthrie County

• Tent & RV Camping
• Hiking Trails
• Biking Trails
• Canoeing & Kayaking Water Trails
• Bird Watching
• Running Trails
• Cross-Country Skiing
• Picnicking
• Hunting & Fishing 
• Educational Programming
• Historical Sites

Facilities in Guthrie County

Facilities available for public use within the Guthrie County park system include:

• Campgrounds
• Canoe accesses
• Multi-use recreational trails
• Wildlife areas
• Shelter houses
• Hiking trails
• Disc golf course
• Horseshoe pits
• Playgrounds

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Guthrie County Tourism The Guthrie County Tourism Council invites you to discover our beautiful county located just minutes from our State's capital - Des Moines, Iowa. We offer small-town hospitality with old-world charm. In fact, you won't find one stop light in all of Guthrie County. What you will find are beautiful views of rural Iowa and an abundance of activities and attractions, entertainment, dining, lodging, and shopping to please everyone.

Parks in Guthrie County

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