Marion County Conservation is located in south central Iowa and is home to the 106' Public Observation Tower at Cordova Park on the Lake Red Rock Reservoir. The Marion CCD manages 9 parks, trails and wildlife areas encompassing some 3,412 acres across the county. 

Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card & American Express accepted. 

Discount Cards such as America the Beautiful, Golden Age, Golden Access, etc. are not accepted.

GOLF CARS/CARTS, ATV's & UTV's  ARE PROHIBITED

Click on the "FAQ" tab for on-line reservation information, or click on the Parks tab, select/click on the correct park, click on Facilities tab and begin your search. For additional information, click links below for Cabin listings, Cordova Pavilion, Marion County Park and Roberts Creek Park campgrounds.

Sign up for Marion County/Alert Iowa Alerts!   Use the link below to receive information in the event of an emergency or severe weather.

https://bit.ly/MarionAlerts

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

MARION COUNTY CONSERVATION DEPARTMENT
214 E Main Street
1st Floor Courthouse
Knoxville, IA 50138
PHONE: 641-205-3814
EMAIL: Contact Marion CCD
WEBSITE: Go to Marion County Conservation

Activities in Marion County

A sample list of activities that visitors may enjoy at areas managed by the Marion CCD: 

•   Camping
•   Modern Cabins
•   Interpretive Hiking & Biking Trails
•   Picnicking
•   Numerous Hunting & Fishing Opportunities
•   Boating/Canoeing
•   Bird Watching & Wildlife Viewing
•   Frisbee Golf
•   Environmental Programs
•   Historical Buildings & Covered Bridge

 

Facilities in Marion County

A variety of facilities are available for public use within the parks and management areas of the Marion CCD, including: 

•   7 Modern Year Round Cabins
                Cabin Listings

•   221 Campsites in 3 Campgrounds - 213 Full Hook-up Sites 

Requests to reschedule or cancel camping reservations due to weather or weather forecasts will not be considered.

In the event of freezing conditions, the water to the campsites may not be on.    The shower buildings will be available for use.

Please note that the camping fees will not change in the event the water is off.

 
               Marion County Park Campground
               Roberts Creek Park East Campground
               Roberts Creek Park West Campground
Cordova Pavilion Information

•   Several Miles of Trails
•   Picnic Shelters 
•   106' Observation Tower
•   9 Station Frisbee Golf Course
•   Boat Ramps 
•   Playgrounds  
•   And Much More!

*  Pollinator Plot near Roberts Creek Boat Ramp

    RCP Pollinator Plot Story Map

    Lake Red Rock Area Map

    Volksweg Trail Map

 

Parks in Marion County

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