Pioneer Ridge Nature Area

Wapello County, IA

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Discover Pioneer Ridge Nature Area in Bloomfield

The 995 acre Pioneer Ridge Nature Area is the headquarters for the Wapello County Conservation Board. The topography is rolling with the primary vegetation type consisting of relatively mature oak/hickory timber and open grass ridge tops. An effort is underway to convert all of the non-native pasture grasses to diverse native prairie as well as restore oak savanna plant communities.  All roads in the park are gravel.

 

Features Available at Various Facilities

  • A/C
  • Camping Winter
  • Carry in/carry out refuse
  • Cooking / eating utensils
  • Electricity
  • Fire ring
  • Fireplace
  • Firewood available
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Heating
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • On-site resident host
  • Pet Friendly
  • Pets prohibited
  • Picnic Table
  • Pressurized water
  • Refuse cans
  • Restroom
  • Sewer Connection
  • Shower facilities
  • Table with chairs
  • Wi-Fi

- Camping: 19 full hook up sites; 3 primitive sites

- Approximately 15 miles of multi-use trails: hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, cross-country skiing

- Fishing in 4 stocked ponds

- Cabins: 2 fully modern (sleep 6); 2 camping (sleep 5)

- Shelters: Haybarn Shelter for larger events; Pond Side Shelter for smaller events

- Wildlife viewing

- Nature Center

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