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. 

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

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

CLICK HERE FOR THE MOST CURRENT NEWSLETTER: Winter VFTR 2023.pdf

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Activities in Wapello County

Some of the activities that can be found within Wapello CCB areas include:

* Camping

* Hiking

* Picnicking

* Bird watching and Wildlife viewing

* Conservation education activities

* Fishing

* Mountain biking

* Cross-country skiing

* Horseback riding (Pioneer Ridge Nature Area)

* Hunting

* Canoeing and Kayaking

Facilities in Wapello County

Facilities available for public use within the Wapello Co. Conservation department include:

* Campground and Pioneer Ridge Nature Area

* Modern and camping cabins

* Nature center

* Trails

* Fishing ponds

* Shelters

Parks in Wapello County

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