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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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
Atkins Round House Area - CURRENTLY CLOSED
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Benton
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7051 Benton Linn Rd
319-472-4942
| Atkins | IA | 52206 |
7051 Benton Linn Rd 319-472-4942 Atkins, IA 52206 Benton »Map Location
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Benton City-Fry Recreation Area
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Benton
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5899 29th Ave. Dr.
319-560-9802
| Vinton | IA | 52349 |
5899 29th Ave. Dr. 319-560-9802 Vinton, IA 52349 Benton »Map Location
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Benton County Nature Center
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Benton
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5718 20th Ave,., Dr.
319-472-4942
| Vinton | IA | 52349 |
5718 20th Ave,., Dr. 319-472-4942 Vinton, IA 52349 Benton »Map Location
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Hannen Lake Park
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Benton
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1949 Benton-Iowa Rd.
319-560-9804
| Blairstown | IA | 52209 |
1949 Benton-Iowa Rd. 319-560-9804 Blairstown, IA 52209 Benton »Map Location
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Hoefle-Dulin Recreation Area
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Benton
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5901 27th Avenue
319-560-9802
| Vinton | IA | 52349 |
5901 27th Avenue 319-560-9802 Vinton, IA 52349 Benton »Map Location
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Milroy Access
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Benton
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2510 58th St.
319-560-9802
| Vinton | IA | 52349 |
2510 58th St. 319-560-9802 Vinton, IA 52349 Benton »Map Location
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Minne Estema State Park
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Benton
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5261 24th Ave. Drive
319-560-9803
| Vinton | IA | 52349 |
5261 24th Ave. Drive 319-560-9803 Vinton, IA 52349 Benton »Map Location
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Old Creamery Nature Trail
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Benton
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5718 20th Avenue Dr.
319-560-9803
| Vinton | IA | 52349 |
5718 20th Avenue Dr. 319-560-9803 Vinton, IA 52349 Benton »Map Location
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Polk Township Wildlife Area
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Benton
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2819 51st Street
319-560-9802
| Urbana | IA | 52345 |
2819 51st Street 319-560-9802 Urbana, IA 52345 Benton »Map Location
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Rodgers Park
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Benton
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2113 57th Street Trail
319-560-9803
| Vinton | IA | 52349 |
2113 57th Street Trail 319-560-9803 Vinton, IA 52349 Benton »Map Location
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Wildcat Bluff Recreation Area
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Benton
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3139 57th Street Trail
319-560-9802
| Center Point | IA | 52213 |
3139 57th Street Trail 319-560-9802 Center Point, IA 52213 Benton »Map Location
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Winegar and Tobin Wildlife Area
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Benton
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5033 22nd Avenue
319-560-9803
| Brandon | IA | 52210 |
5033 22nd Avenue 319-560-9803 Brandon, IA 52210 Benton »Map Location
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Wyman Memorial Park
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Benton
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5702 22nd Ave
319-560-9803
| Vinton | IA | 52349 |
5702 22nd Ave 319-560-9803 Vinton, IA 52349 Benton »Map Location
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