The Webster County Conservation Board is located in central Iowa and is home to the Matt Cosgrove River's Edge Discovery Center and John F. Kennedy Memorial Park. The Webster CCB collectively manages 24 areas, memorial sites, wildlife areas and prairies - encompassing over 2,000 acres within the county.

The Matt Cosgrove River's Edge Discovery Center will serve as the hub for conservation in Webster County. A place that not only welcomes those who come to learn and play, but also tells the story of the land and water that we enjoy. The hands-on, interactive exhibits tell the story of Iowa’s most precious resource...it’s water. 

The largest and most popular area managed by the Webster County Conservation Board is John F. Kennedy Memorial Park. This park is a 400 acre multiple use recreation area. The 53-acre Badger Lake provides the focal point for a wide variety of outdoor activities including camping, fishing, picnicking, hiking, canoeing and boating (no gas motors) as well as the 18-hole Lakeside Municipal Golf Course.

To reserve the Bob Heun Shelter House, Kennedy Park Yurts, Kennedy Park Campsites, Terry Moehnke Veterans Memorial Park, The Lodge at Camp WaNoKi or a campsite at the Gypsum City OHV Park Campground please visit the Facilities tab on the left.

For a 3D tour of our reservable facilities, click HERE! 

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

WEBSTER COUNTY CONSERVATION
Matt Cosgrove River's Edge Discovery Center  
20 N 1st St  
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
PHONE: (515) 576-4258 
EMAIL: conservation@webstercountyia.gov
WEBSITE: Go to Webster County Conservation

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Activities in Webster County

Recreational Opportunities in Webster County  

• Seasonal Camping Application- due October 1, 2024
• The Matt Cosgrove River's Edge Discovery Center
• Camping, Group Camp and Camping Cabins
• Picnicking
• Hunting and Fishing
• Golf Courses
• Equestrian, Water, Hiking and Biking Trails
• 3 Public Woodland Indian Mound Sites
• Multiple Playgrounds
• Swimming
• Boating
• Shooting Ranges

Facilities in Webster County

These are the diverse facilities managed by Webster County, the City of Fort Dodge and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. 

• 1 Discovery Center
• 4 Camping Cabins
• 7 Enclosed Lodges
• 10 Open Shelters
• 377 Campsites in 5 Campgrounds
• 60+ Miles of Trails
• 5 Boat Ramps with Des Moines River Access
• 4 Boat Ramps with Lizard Creek Access
• 2 Shooting Ranges
• 3 Group Camps

For more information click on City of Fort Dodge, the Iowa DNR , Brushy and Dolliver State Parks.

Parks in Webster County

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