Welcome to Wapello County!

Explore the Great Outdoors with Wapello County Conservation!

Wapello County Conservation is located in southeast Iowa and is home to the Pioneer Ridge Nature Area & Center. The Wapello CCB collectively manages 12 parks and natural areas - encompassing over 2000 acres - throughout the county. In combination, these areas provide extremely diverse habitats providing residents with a wide range of outdoor recreational activities.

The Pioneer Ridge Nature Area Campground is CLOSED for 2024.

Mission: To create awareness of our natural environment by providing quality outdoor experiences. 


WAPELLO COUNTY CONSERVATION BOARD
1339 Highway 63
Bloomfield, Iowa 52537
PHONE: (641) 682-3091

EMAIL: pioneerridge@wapellocounty.org

FACEBOOK: Pioneer Ridge Nature Center 

INSTAGRAM: wapellocountyconservation 

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