Worth County Conservation is located in far north central Iowa along the Minnesota border, and is home to Silver Lake Park and Panicum Prairie. The Worth CCB collectively manages 28 parks, natural areas, prairies, memorial sites and rest areas - encompassing over 3,190 acres throughout the county.

For additional information about the programs, services and facilities offered by the Worth CCB - please utilize the following contact information:

WORTH COUNTY CONSERVATION
503 First Ave N
Northwood, IA 50459
PHONE: (641) 324-1524
FAX: (641) 324-1953
EMAIL: wccb@worthcounty.org
WEBSITE: Go to Worth County Conservation

Activities in Worth County

Worth county provides ample opportunities for outdoor recreation to the public. Many of our parks and natural areas are great sites for hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, wildlife viewing and canoeing/kayaking. Worth County Conservation Board manages many natural areas that supply habitat for popular game species such as wild turkey, whitetail deer, pheasants, and waterfowl. Popular fishing spots within the county can be found at our parks, including lakes and ponds or along the Shellrock River.

Worth county has three campgrounds, each of which offer a unique camping experience from one another. As well as provide places to hike, canoe/kayak, and fish. Many of our parks are also day use areas, with indoor and outdoor facilities that are available to the public to rent. 

Facilities in Worth County

There are five big shelters available for rent with numerous small day use shelters.  Both the Silver Lake and Ochee Yahola campgrounds have pit toilets a electric only camp sites. While our Worth County Lake campground has both water and electric hookups available, as well as a modern bathroom facility. Our day use areas have pit toilets only, and are handicap accessible.

Parks in Worth County

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Brunsvold Haugen Worth 3585 Cardinal Ave.
Fertile IA50434 Map Location
Christianson-Taylor WMA Worth 1025 500th St
NorthwoodIA50459 Map Location
Dean Mueller Wildlife Area Worth 1386 420th
KensettIA50448 Map Location
Deer Creek Forest Worth 2296 470th
NorthwoodIA50459 Map Location
Deer Creek Rest Area Worth 2350 460th
St. AnsgarIA50472 Map Location
Deer Creek Wildlife Management Area Worth 2275 460th St.
St. AnsgarIA50472 Map Location
Fertile Mill Worth Park Street
FertileIA50434 Map Location
Hanson Corner Worth 2402 450th
St. AnsgarIA50472 Map Location
Harrier Wetlands Worth 3647 Indigo Ave
KensettIA50448 Map Location
Kuennen's Quarry Worth 1555 450th St
641-324-1524 		NorthwoodIA50459 Map Location
Land of Two Waters Worth 4126 Pheasant Ave.
KensettIA50448 Map Location
Myre Timber Worth 1243 430th St.
NorthwoodIA50459 Map Location
Northern Prairie WMA Worth 5050 Cardinal Ave.
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Ochee Yahola Worth 1284 495th St
641-324-1524 		NorthwoodIA50459 Map Location
Panicum Prairie WMA Worth 5050 Lark
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Plymouth Pits Worth 2040 340th St
PlymouthIA50464 Map Location
Sawin Wildlife Management Area Worth 4713 Thrush
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Shellrock Wildlife Management Area Worth 2039 Hwy 9
PlymouthIA50464 Map Location
Silver Lake Access Worth 482 Silver Lake Rd.
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Silver Lake Park Worth 497 500th St
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Silver Lake WMA Worth 4668 Grouse Ave.
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Stimes Woods Worth 4560 Mallard Ave.
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Storre Wildlife Management Area Worth Fertile
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Sydney Swensrud WMA Worth 5040 Mallard Ave.
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Tostenson Wildlife Refuge Worth Olive Ave.
KensettIA50448 Map Location