Louisa County Conservation is located in beautiful southeast Iowa at the confluence of the Cedar, Iowa and Mississippi Rivers.

Louisa County Conservation manages 18 parks, natural areas, historic sites and water recreation accesses encompassing some 2,589 acres across the county. 

We have two officially state designated water trails including the Odessa and Iowa River Water Trails.  

For additional information about the programs, services and activities offered by Louisa County Conservation, please utilize the following contact information:

LOUISA COUNTY CONSERVATION
12635 County Rd G56, Suite 101
Wapello, Iowa 52653
PHONE: (319) 523-8381
EMAIL: conservation@louisacountyia.gov

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Activities in Louisa County

Hunt over 16,000 acres of public land (including DNR & FWS areas). 
Paddle on two officially designated Water Trails, the Iowa River and Odessa
Camp at three different campgrounds including one on the shore of the Odessa Complex;
Hike on trails; Fish for crappie, walleye, panfish, bass and catfish; a diversity of public educational programs
Boat on the Iowa, Cedar and Mississippi River or Odessa
Visit any of the four historical and cultural museums in the county including the Toolesboro Mounds National Historic Landmark.   

Facilities in Louisa County

Available for Group Rental
Langwood Education Center 

Campgrounds
Snively Campground - online reservations only
Virginia Grove Recreation Area - online reservations only
Flaming Prairie - first come, first served - no online reservations

Picnic Shelters
 Virginia Grove Recreation Area
 Chinkapin Bluffs Recreation Area

 

Parks in Louisa County

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