Welcome to Benton County Conservation! We invite you to explore over 1,600 

 acres of prairie, wetlands, woodlands, trails, and park lands.

 

 

The Benton County Conservation Board (BCCB) has been working on preserving 

Iowa’s future since 1956. Benton County was one of the first sixteen counties in 

Iowa where the citizens voted to adopt a County Conservation Board. Benton 

County developed Hannen Lake, the first man-made lake by a county conservation 

department. Since the 1950’s the BCCB has gained 20 properties totaling over 

1,600 acres which they maintain.  

 

Benton County Conservation campgrounds are open mid-April to the end of October. 

Our Mission: Benton County Conservation strives to improve the quality of 

life for our citizens by providing recreational and educational opportunities 

that foster stewardship of our natural resources.

    

 
Benton County Conservation
5718 20th Avenue Drive
Vinton Iowa 52349

 Phone: 319-472-4942

Email: info@bentoncountyparks.com

County Website (for maps, closures, updates, etc.): Benton County Conservation - County Page

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Benton County Guidebook: BCCB guide online

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Activities in Benton County

Benton County Conservation offers a variety of activities throughout the county including:

• Primitive and electric camping (first come first served and self-register)
• Cabin and shelter rentals (reserved on mycountyparks)
• Nationally ranked disc golf course
• Hiking / Trail running
• Fishing / Ice fishing
• River access
• Canoeing / Kayaking 
• Hunting
• Picnicking
• Summer camps
• Public programming
• Snowshoeing
• Horseback riding
• Birding
• Swimming
• Photography

Facilities in Benton County

There are several shelters available for reservation throughout Benton County. 

There are also two cabins for rent, one in southern Benton County at Hannen Lake Park and one in northern Benton County at the Winegar and Tobin Wildlife Area. 

All campsites are first come first serve and you must self-register at the kiosk within 1-hour of arrival. 

Parks in Benton County

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