Adair
The Adair County Conservation Board is located in Southwest Iowa, and is home to over 1,000 acres of parks, wildlife areas, and historical sites.
Adams
Located in SW Iowa, the Adams County Conservation Board manages over 2151 acres of wildlife and recreation areas. We offer camping, cabins, cottages, boating, fishing, swimming, disc golf, hunting, hiking and picnic areas. Like us on Facebook and Instagram... Lake Icaria, Adams County
Allamakee
The Allamakee County Conservation Board is located in the extreme northeast corner of Iowa - bounded by the State of Minnesota to the north and the Mississippi River to the east. The Allamakee CCB manages 28 individual parks, boat landings and canoe accesses - encompassing way over 158 acres across the county. The headquarters of ACCB is located at the Driftless Area Education and Visitor Center located in Lansing.
Appanoose
The
Appanoose County Conservation Board is located in south central Iowa along the Missouri border and is home to Sharon Bluffs State Park. Additionally, the Appanoose CCB collectively manages some 1,088 acres within 4 parks and natural areas.
Audubon
Welcome to Audubon County Conservation! We invite you to come and explore one of the areas premiere camp grounds, Littlefield Recreation Area! Camp sites are available from April 15th-October 31st.The Audubon County Conservation board manages over 600 acres of parks and recreations trails.
Benton
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 Guidebook - Click Here -
Black Hawk
Black Hawk County Conservation offers individual parks, including 7 developed parks, wildlife areas & water recreation on over 9,000 acres of land in Black Hawk County, located in Northeastern Iowa. There is also educational & recreational programming offered at Hartman Reserve Nature Center located in Cedar Falls. Throughout all of the areas there are opportunities for camping, cabin & lodge rentals, picnicking, biking, hiking, hunting & so much more!
Boone
The Boone County Conservation Board welcomes you and your family to our county. We encourage you to explore all of the hidden treasures found throughout the nine different parks and wildlife areas - encompassing over 1,300 acres in this central Iowa county. Boone County is home to Don Williams Recreation Area, Swede Point Park, and the High Trestle Trail Bridge.
Bremer
Bremer County Conservation Board offers 28 individual parks, wildlife areas and water recreation on over 4,300 acres of land across the county. Bremer County has a variety of outdoor opportunities that everyone will enjoy. Four individual parks spread across the county and countless wildlife areas support numerous outdoor activities such as canoeing, hiking, fishing, camping and much more! Check out our quarterly newsletters and Facebook page to keep up to date on news, programs, and events!
Buchanan
The Buchanan County Conservation Department manages 41 individual parks, natural areas, preserves and wildlife preserves encompassing more than 3,000 acres in Buchanan County - centrally located in Northeast Iowa. A variety of educational and recreational programming and displays are available. Conservation Board headquarters are at Fontana Park.
FIREWORKS PROHIBITED IN ALL BUCHANAN COUNTY CONSERVATION BOARD PARKS.
Buena Vista
The
Buena Vista County Conservation Board is located in northwest Iowa - home to the unique lobby wildlife display in the Buena Vista County Courthouse. Since its inception in December 1958 and the first 80 acre purchase in 1960, land managed by has grown to 16 areas, totaling 1144.67 acres.
Butler
The Butler County Conservation Board manages 27 parks, wildlife areas, preserves and trails encompassing more than 2,300 acres. We invite you to explore and enjoy the variety of lands we manage for public use. The rich diversity of these areas offers something of interest for everyone. Please help us keep our parks and wildlife areas pleasant for everyone so that their natural resources can provide benefits now and in the future. Please follow all park rules so that everyone can enjoy the parks.
Calhoun
Calhoun County Conservation1228 High StreetRockwell City, IA 50579Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.Closed on HolidaysOffice Phone: 712-297-7131Email: conservation@calhouncounty.iowa.govCCCB on Facebook
Carroll
Carroll County Conservation currently manages over 2,700 acres at 27 different areas.
Cass
The
Cass County Conservation Board is located in southwest Iowa and is home to the 1856 Hitchcock House - listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Cass CCB manages 13 individual parks, wildlife areas, historic sites and refuges, including 1 trail: encompassing some 588 acres in the county.
Cedar
Cedar County is located in East-Central Iowa and is home to Cedar Valley and Bennett Parks. Cedar County Conservation manages 16 parks including campgrounds, wildlife areas and timbers, and trails encompassing 920 acres throughout the county.
Cerro Gordo
The
Cerro Gordo County Conservation Board is located in north central Iowa and is home to the Lime Creek Nature Center, Linn Grove Park and Wilkinson Pioneer Park. They currently manage 37 parks, wildlife areas, greenbelts, preserves and trails - encompassing nearly 4,000 acres around the county.
Cherokee
Cherokee County in northwest Iowa is an ideal destination for hunters and anglers, campers, history buffs, artists and art lovers, canoeists, families and anyone interested in a relaxing and scenic retreat from the daily grind.
Cherokee CCB manages over 1300 acres of parks, wildlife areas, river accesses, preserves and natural resource areas.
Chickasaw
The
Chickasaw County Conservation Board manages 37 areas comprising 2140 acres. These areas offer the public the opportunity to participate in hiking, bird watching, picnicking, camping, hunting, and fishing.
Clarke
The
Clarke County Conservation Board’s mission is to acquire, develop, maintain, and make available to the public: parks, playgrounds, recreation centers, forests, wildlife areas, and other conservation areas; to educate the public and promote the conservation, preservation and restoration of our natural, historical, and cultural resources through public programs and events; and to promote health, welfare and good citizenship through outdoor recreation.
Clay
Clay County, IA is home to Scharnberg Park and 24 other parks, wildlife, and equestrian areas - encompassing some 2,300 acres. Clay County Conservation was the winner of the
2008 Natural Resources Tourism Award for the state of Iowa - awarded by the Iowa Tourism Office and the Travel Federation of Iowa.
Clayton
Clayton County Conservation is located in NE Iowa along the east coast of Iowa. We manage 17 individual park areas that total almost 1400 acres, including the Osborne Conservation Center- a Welcome Center of Iowa, where the Conservation Department's offices are located. Have a camping question? Check out our FAQ section, if you are unable to find an answer give our office a call!
Clinton
Clinton County Conservation is located in extreme east-central Iowa along the Mississippi River. The Conservation Board manages 2,030 acres of parks, wildlife areas, preserves and marina (22 individual areas); and is home to the Eden Valley Wildlife Refuge and Rock Creek Marina & Campground.
Crawford
Since its establishment in west-central Iowa, the
Crawford County Conservation Board has acquired 1115 acres of land which have been developed into 22 individual parks, wildlife and forest areas, public hunting areas and a historical site. In addition, the Board holds six management agreements on 16.5 acres of native prairie located through out the county. For the river enthusiast, four public access areas have been developed on the Boyer River.
Dallas
Dallas County Conservation is located in Central Iowa - just west of the Des Moines metropolitan area. The DCCB manages 20+ areas encompassing approximately 3115 acres of parks, wildlife areas, historic sites, trails and museums. If you are a hiker, biker, canoer/kayaker, hunter, angler, camper, history buff or just general nature enthusiast, we have something for you!
Davis
The
Davis County Conservation Board is located in southeast Iowa along the Missouri border. The McGowen wildlife area is the main park managed by the board encompassing over 300 acres - providing campgrounds, camping cabins, trails, boating, hunting and numerous other outdoor recreational pursuits.
Decatur
The Little River Recreation Area and Slip Bluff shower houses are CLOSED. The Little River Bait Shop & General Store is also CLOSED for the 2024 season.
The Decatur County Conservation Board is located in south central Iowa along the Missouri border and is home to the Little River Recreation Area - jointly managed by the Decatur County Conservation Board and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The 2,200 acre Little River Recreation Area offers something for everyone. Little River Lake (787 acres) provides excellent fishing and pleasure boating, while the surrounding area provides some hunting opportunities for deer, turkey, and pheasants, cross-country skiing, and hiking. Other activities include camping, picnicking, archery, boating, and swimming. Whatever you enjoy, the choice is yours at the Little River Recreation Area! For a detailed map of all our county areas, Click Here!
Delaware
The Delaware County Conservation Board welcomes you to enjoy and spend leisure time in scenic northeast Iowa. Utilizing the rugged beauty that nature has provided, our parks feature high limestone bluffs, sloping forest lands, winding trout streams and scenic views of the Maquoketa River Valley. You will find a tremendous variety of outdoor recreational opportunities available which makes the enjoyment of the outdoors possible for people of all ages and interests.
website: https://delawarecounty.iowa.gov/conservation/
Des Moines
Des Moines County Conservation is located in southeastern Iowa adjacent to the Mississippi & Skunk Rivers within Des Moines County which has an area of 261,760 acres or approximately 409 square miles. Within this county, the DMCCB manages 20 individual parks, recreation areas, river accesses and wildlife areas encompassing more than 2,000 acres.
Dickinson
The Dickinson County Nature Center is a gem in the Iowa Great Lakes area with interactive and educational exhibits and is open year-round with no admission fee. Climb on a glacial kame, check out the Kenue Park Osprey nest, observe our live hive in action, discover topography through our augmented reality sandbox and head into Pollinator Paradise for a human-sized honeycomb climber and more! Visit www.dickinsoncountyconservationboard.com for more information!
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Dubuque
The Dubuque County Conservation Board was created in 1957. Since that time the Conservation Board has supervised the acquisition and development of over 2,000 acres of parks, preserves, and recreation areas for Dubuque County residents and guests. Located in far east-central Iowa along the Mississippi River, the Dubuque CCB is also home to the Swiss Valley Nature Center and the Whitewater Canyon Wildlife Are
Emmet
The
Emmet County Conservation Board is located in NW Iowa along the Minnesota border and is home to 9 individual parks, trails, natural areas and historic sites encompassing some 302 acres. The Emmet County Conservation Nature Center is located at the Wolden Recreation Area, east of Wallingford.
Fayette
The Fayette County Conservation Board Program is divided into four separate but related areas: a county park system, an environmental education program, a wildlife management program, and a roadside management program.
Franklin
The
Franklin County Conservation Board is located in north-central Iowa, and manages 20 individual areas encompassing over 2,000 acres of parks, wildlife areas, trails and historic sites.
Fremont
The
Fremont County Conservation Board is located in Iowa's most SW county along the Missouri River. In addition to the Fremont County Recreation Area and Golf Course, they manage an RV Park/Campground with Archery Range and Pinky's Glen, all three encompassing 210 acres.
Greene
The Greene County Conservation Board is located in west central Iowa and currently manages 20 areas encompassing some 1,845 acres. Greene County is home to Iowa's second oldest county park - Squirrel Hollow - built by Civil Works Administration crews in 1934, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Other highlights include Spring Lake Park, a favorite of many campers, and the Raccoon River Valley Trail. Seven concrete boat ramps spaced along 40 miles of the North Raccoon River provide easy access for those wanting to canoe or kayak.
Grundy
Grundy County Conservation is located in central Iowa and currently manages 19 parks, museums, prairies, wildlife areas and an arboretum that encompass 744 acres across the county. The newest area is the Grundy County Lake - a 255-acre park with a 40-acre recreational lake...completed in 2007.
Guthrie
The Guthrie County Conservation Board offers a variety of recreational opportunities including camping, hiking, biking, hunting, fishing, canoeing, bird watching, picnicking, and much more. Guthrie County is rich in natural resources and diverse in recreational areas giving everyone an opportunity to enjoy the county. Located in west-central Iowa just 45 minutes from Des Moines, Iowa, the Guthrie County Conservation Board welcomes and invites you to enjoy our beautiful and unique county.
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Hamilton
The Hamilton County Conservation Board is located in central Iowa and manages 19 individual parks, wildlife areas, and river accesses - collectively encompassing over 2,000 acres. In addition, several major creeks and the Boone River flow through the county providing numerous water recreation opportunities.
All of our Areas are open to the public. Explore the Natural Resource Areas with a hike or bird watching. The following areas also allow public hunting:
Hancock
The Hancock County Conservation Board is located in north-central Iowa and is home to Crystal Lake Park, Eldred Sherwood Park and Eagle Lake State Park. The Hancock CCB currently manages 20 individual parks, campgrounds, seasonal camping cabins, wildlife refuges and natural areas encompassing over 1,248 acres within Hancock County.
Hardin
Welcome to beautiful Hardin County!
Hardin County is a hidden gem in the middle of Iowa farm country, we have many fantastic areas for you to get outdoors and explore. Whether you are bird watching, geocaching, canoeing, hunting, camping or hiking we have something for everyone.
It is the mission of the Hardin County Conservation Board to:
- Provide safe and healthful recreational opportunities
- Protect and enhance county natural resources
- Offer opportunities for our residents to participate in conservation education.
Harrison
Harrison County Conservation Board is located in the beautiful Loess Hills of western Iowa! There are 18 park and wildlife areas with almost 1,800 acres for outdoor recreation like camping, fishing, hunting, hiking, wildlife watching, picnicking and boating. The Willow Lake Recreation Area near Woodbine also has a campground, rental cabins, administration offices, and the new Willow Lake Nature Center. Another campground is located near Dunlap called Schaben Park. Stop by the Harrison County Historical Village near Missouri Valley to learn about agriculture, Native Americans, and the Lincoln Highway.
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Henry
ATTENTION:
The dump station at
South-shore is temporarily closed.
NEW DUMP STATION
COMING IN 2025!
Howard
The
Howard County Conservation Parks are a great way to discover outdoor recreational opportunities. Activities provided are numerous and include hunting, fishing, camping, picnicking, boating and canoeing, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, hiking, bike riding, firearm shooting, nature study, bird watching, photography, softball, volleyball and archery. The Howard CCB manages 38 individual parks, natural areas, trails and river accesses - encompassing over 2,206 acres across the county.
Humboldt
The
Humboldt County Conservation Board is located in north central Iowa and manages 14 individual parks, natural areas, trails and prairies - encompassing over 400 acres across the county. Home to large sections of the cross-county Three Rivers Trail, and the East & West Forks of the Des Moines River - there are plentiful opportunities for all outdoor recreation enthusiasts!
Ida
Welcome to Ida County Conservation!
The conservation department is managed by the Ida County Conservation Board (ICCB), by means of the Iowa code chapter 350. ICCB's mission: to acquire, maintain, and make available to the residents of the county: parks, recreational areas, playgrounds, wildlife, and other conservation areas; to encourage conservation of natural resources; and to promote and preserve the health and welfare of the people. We proudly serve and welcome the community for conservation education, recreation, and involvement!
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Iowa
Iowa County Conservation is located in southeastern Iowa and is criss-crossed by Interstate 80 and the Iowa River. Currently, the Iowa CCB manages 14 parks, wildlife areas, preserves and historic sites encompassing some 1,577 acres across the county.
Jackson
Jackson County Conservation currently manages 38 parks, natural areas, timber preserves, historic sites, river accesses, and campgrounds; encompassing over 2,200 acres across the county.
Jasper
The
Jasper County Conservation Board is located in central Iowa and is criss-crossed by Interstate 80 just east of the Des Moines metropolitan area. Currently, the Jasper CCB manages 32 parks, preserves, natural areas, prairies and river accesses - encompassing some 2,702acres across the county.
Jefferson
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efferson County Conservation is located in southeast Iowa and currently manages 12 parks, natural areas and trails which encompass some 1361 acres across the county. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life in Jefferson County by acquiring, developing and managing public areas so that its citizens will have opportunities for quality outdoor recreation experiences, and to cultivate good land stewardship through natural history and environmental education activities.
Johnson
The
Johnson County Conservation Board manages 21 parks, preserves, conservation areas and river accesses, encompassing some 2,600 acres across the county. They manage natural resources and outdoor recreation areas throughout the county - several native prairies, river access areas, small community parks, trails, and the 1,062 acre F.W. Kent Park, 15 miles west of Iowa City.
Jones
Jones County Conservation is located in east central Iowa and features the Maquoketa and Wapsipinicon Rivers as two main outdoor recreation natural resources. Currently, Jones County Conservation manages over 20 parks, wildlife areas, trails and river accesses throughout the county - encompassing some 2,000 acres.
Keokuk
The
Keokuk County Conservation Board is located in southeast Iowa and enjoys the water recreation opportunities provided by the Skunk and South English Rivers along with Lake Belva Deer - a 260-acre lake. Currently, the Keokuk CCB manages 7 parks, recreation areas, preserves and river accesses encompassing some 2,258 acres across the county.
Kossuth
The
Kossuth County Conservation Board is located in north central Iowa along the Minnesota border and is Iowa's only "double tier" county. It is twice as vertical as adjoining counties. The conservation board staff currently manages 30 parks, prairies and wildlife areas - encompassing 2,303 acres, and is home to the Water's Edge Nature Center.
KCCB Website
KCCB on Facebook
Lee
The
Lee County Conservation Board established in 1958 has acquired 29 areas with over 2634 acres. Providing a great diversity of recreational opportunities for all.
Linn
The Linn County Conservation Board established in 1958, manages over 30 county areas: parks, trails, natural areas and preserves. The mission: to preserve and protect natural and cultural resources and to improve community through access to parks, trails, open spaces and recreational and educational opportunities that are managed sustainably for the future.
Louisa
Louisa County Conservation is located in beautiful southeast Iowa at the confluence of the Cedar, Iowa and Mississippi Rivers.
Louisa County Conservation Board manages 18 parks, natural areas, historic sites and water recreation accesses encompassing some 2,589 acres across the county.
There are two official state designated water trails including the Odessa and Iowa River Water Trails. Louisa County is often described as a sportsmen's paradise, come visit us!
Lucas
The
Lucas County Conservation Board is located in south central Iowa - home to the Cinder Path Bike Trail. Currently, the Lucas CCB manages approximately 2000 acres of public land.
Lyon
Lyon County Conservation
lyoncounty.iowa.gov/conservation/ for information and reservations for Lake Pahoja (New website 2022)
Madison
The
Madison County Conservation Board (MCCB) is located in south central Iowa and is home to Pammel Park and some of Iowa's historic covered bridges. Additionally, the Madison County Conservation Board collectively manages 17 parks, wildlife areas and historic sites encompassing over 2,400 acres across the county. Our offices are located in Winterset, Iowa just south of town on John Wayne Drive.
Mahaska
The
Mahaska County Conservation Board is located at the Environmental Learning Center, 2342 - Hwy 92, Oskaloosa, IA 52577; housing the nature center and the administrative offices. Additionally, the Mahaska CCB collectively manages 21 individual areas including parks, wildlife areas and water recreation accesses encompassing approximately 1,722 acres across the county.
Marion
The Marion County Conservation Department 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.
Marshall
The Marshall County Conservation Board is located in central Iowa and home to the GrimesFarm and Conservation Center. Additionally, the Marshall County Conservation Board manages 31 individual parks, trails, natural area and historic sites encompassing over 2,644 acres across the county.
Mills
Mills County Conservation collectively manages 10 parks, lakes,
wildlife areas and forests encompassing 1,737 acres across the county,
including Pony Creek Park, West Oak Forest, the Glenwood Archaeological
State Preserve and the Wabash Trace Nature Trail. Be sure to EXPLORE Mills County Parks!
Info regarding Mills County Conservation can be found at: www.millscountyiowa.gov
Cabin info can be found at: cabins.millscountyiowa.gov
Mitchell
Mitchell County Conservation Board is located in north central Iowa along the Minnesota border and is home to the Mitchell Mill Dam, Wapsi-Great Western Line Trail, Cedar River Greenbelt Trail, and 6 campgrounds . Additionally, Mitchell CCB manages 6 parks, and 39 other natural areas, historic sites and wetlands encompassing 3,038+ acres across the county.
Monona
Come visit Monona County Parks!
The Monona County Conservation Board is located in west central Iowa along the Missouri River and is nestled in the center of the Loess Hills. The Monona CCB manages 17 individual parks, natural areas, preserves and water recreation accesses encompassing some 1,000 acres across the county. We're under an hour away from Sioux City, Iowa and a little over an hour from Omaha, Nebraska. Monona County has a lot of attractions including over 90 modern campsites in our county parks that includes 31 full hook-up sites! Monona County also manages 7 ponds and three river accesses to allow ample opportunity for water recreation and fishing. Blue Lake State Park is also located right outside of Onawa, and Preparation Canyon State Park near Moorhead to add to the great outdoor attractions in our county! With over 20,000 acres of public access in Monona County there is something for everyone in the outdoors to enjoy!
Monroe
The
Monroe County Conservation Board is located in south central Iowa, and is home to the Lake Miami Recreation Area. Collectively, the Monroe CCB manages the Lake Miami Area, Monroe County Sports Complex, and Gladson Carmack Park - totalling over 900 acres within the county.
Montgomery
Montgomery County Conservation is located in southwest
Iowa and is home to Pilot Grove and Hacklebarney Woods Campgrounds. The Montgomery County Conservation Board collectively manages
10 individual parks which include: river accesses, prairies and wildlife
recreational areas, a wildlife refuge, the Wolfe Nature Center, and an outdoor educational classroom. The MCCB parks encompass
900 acres across Montgomery County.
Muscatine
The Muscatine County Conservation Board is located in southeast Iowa, with the Mississippi River bordering the county on the east, and the Cedar River meandering through the center. The Muscatine CCB maintains 11 areas totaling 1,755 acres for public access. These areas include cabins, campgrounds, the Environmental Learning Center, a beach, Cedar River accesses, hiking/biking trails, wildlife areas, lakes, wetlands, and prairies.
For more information go to:
www.muscatinecountyconservation.com
O'Brien
The
O'Brien County Conservation Board is located in Northwest Iowa and is home to the Prairie Heritage Center located in the Hannibal Waterman Wildlife Area. Additionally, the O'Brien County Conservation Board manages 26 individual parks, natural areas, preserves, and prairies encompassing some 942 acres across the county.
Osceola
http://www.osceolacountyconservationboard.orgThe
Osceola County Conservation Board is located in northwest Iowa, bordered on the north by Minnesota and is home to the Willow Creek Nature Center. Additionally, the Osceola CCB manages 46 individual parks, wildlife areas, roadside areas and water recreation accesses across the county encompassing some 1,816 acres.
Page
The
Page County Conservation Board is located in southwest Iowa, bordered on the south by the state of Missouri and home to the Pierce Creek Recreation Area. Collectively, the Page CCB manages 8 parks, trails, recreation areas and wildlife areas encompassing some 1,479 acres across the county.
Palo Alto
The
Palo Alto County Conservation Board is located in northwest Iowa, and is home to the Lost Island Prairie Wetland Nature Center. The Palo Alto CCB collectively manages 25 parks, wildlife areas, prairies and water recreation accesses encompassing over 2,300 acres across the county.
The Palo Alto County Conservation Board offices are located at the Lost Island Prairie Wetland Nature Center.
Plymouth
The Plymouth County Conservation Board is located in northwest Iowa, with the Big Sioux River on its western border and home of Hillview Recreation Area and the Dennis L. Sohl Center for Outdoor Learning. We manage over 2,700 acres of oak timber, river bottoms, native and reconstructed prairie, forest, wetlands, ponds and lakes. With miles of unpaved trails, multiple campgrounds, a snow tubing hill with lift, boat ramps, picnic shelters, a disc golf course and playgrounds, there is something for everyone to enjoy at Plymouth County's 17 wildlife areas, recreation areas, and parks. Year round environmental education and recreation programs provide everyone with the chance to learn new skills and gain knowledge about their natural environment.
Pocahontas
Pocahontas County Conservation Board, located in northwest Iowa, is home to many hidden and often forgotten natural treasures. Pocahontas CCB manages 38 parks, campgrounds, wildlife areas, historic sites, and trails encompassing 2,275 acres across the county. All of our campgrounds have upgraded sites and new shower houses. The price per night for camping is $20.00/night. We do not reserve campsites.
Pottawattamie
Pottawattamie Conservation is located in southwest Iowa (Council Bluffs) and is home to the award-winning Hitchcock Nature Center. Additionally, the Pottawattamie County Conservation Board manages 12 parks and natural areas encompassing some 2,300 acres across the county.
Please visit our website for the latest information:
www.pottconservation.com
Poweshiek
The
Poweshiek County Conservation Board is located in SE central Iowa and is home to Diamond Lake Park. The Poweshiek CCB manages 8 areas - encompassing over 2,400 acres across the county.
Ringgold
Ringgold County Conservation is located in the hills of southwest Iowa and invites you to visit the natural resource and recreational areas located in beautiful southern Iowa. The Ringgold County Conservation Board has been involved in various programs promoting conservation, recreation, wildlife areas and environmental education while managing 8 parks, trails and wildlife areas across the county, encompassing over 1,000 acres.
Sac
The
Sac County Conservation Board is located in west-central Iowa and is home to Hagge Park along the North Raccoon River. The SCCB manages several parks, wildlife areas, trails and water recreation accesses encompassing 907 acres across the county.
Scott
Scott County Conservation is located in east central Iowa along the Mississippi River. The parks offer fishing, camping from non-electrical tent sites to full hookups, hiking and picnicking areas, shelter and cabin rentals, pool with waterslides and splash pad, maintained sandy beach area with up to 2,500 sq yds of swimming area and paddleboat rentals, championship par-72 golf course, 24-hole championship caliber disc golf course, historical sites, environmental education and beautiful natural areas, encompassing over 2,500 acres across the county.
Shelby
The
Shelby County Conservation Board is located in southwest Iowa and is home to the Nishna Bend Recreation Area, Manteno Park and Elk Horn Creek Recreation Area. The Shelby CCB manages 10 individual parks, natural areas and recreation areas encompassing some 712 acres around the county.
Sioux
The
Sioux County Conservation Board is located in northwest Iowa with the Big Sioux River as the western boundary and is home to Oak Grove/Big Sioux Park near Hawarden. The Sioux CCB manages 24 parks, natural areas, water recreation accesses and rest areas across the county, encompassing some 2,653.3 acres.
Story
Story County Conservation serves the citizens of central Iowa by managing parks and natural areas including Hickory Grove Park, near Colo, Dakins Lake, near Zearing, and McFarland Park, near Ames. Located close to
Iowa State University in
Ames, the Story County Conservation Center at McFarland Park provides a central location for environmental education opportunities for every age. The over 3,500 acres managed by
Story County Conservation include wildlife and public hunting areas, water recreation accesses, and native and restored prairies.
Tama
The Tama County Conservation Board is located in central Iowa and is home to Otter Creek Lake & Park, Ike's Shooting Range, and TF Clark's Park. The Tama CCB manages fourteen parks, water recreation accesses, and natural areas scattered about the county, encompassing 1,102 acres.
Taylor
The
Taylor County Conservation Board is located in southwest Iowa along the Missouri border, and home to the Sand's Timber Recreation Area. The Taylor CCB manages 5 parks & wildlife areas around the county, encompassing over 539 acres.
Union
Notice to Cabin Users
and Campers
Three Mile Lake is scheduled
to be drawn down 12’ starting shortly after Sept. 1 of 2023 for in-lake work on the
sediment control basin, the placement of rip rap along the lake’s shoreline,
and fish habitat work. The lake will
still be accessible via the middle lane at the main boat ramp. Surface area of the lake will reduced. Construction is expected to be complete by
the spring of 2025. Scheduling on this project is tentative and may change. Please visit this website for updates
The Union County Conservation Board is located in south-central Iowa and his home to the 3350-acre Three Mile Lake Recreation Area. The Union County Conservation Board manages a total of 9 parks, recreation, and wildlife areas encompassing 3,790 acres about the county.
Cabin reservation are made through this website by going to the FACILITIES tab to the left. To make a cabin reservation for January or February, call our office at 641-347-5100.
Van Buren
The
Van Buren County Conservation Board is located in southeast Iowa along the Des Moines River. Van Buren Conservation is home to Bentonsport Historic District, the historic Morris Memorial Park, Lindsay Wilderness Trails, Austin Park and the Lake Sugema Campgrounds & Recreation Area - collectively managing 13 parks, river accesses, historic sites and natural areas encompassing 556 acres.
Wapello
The
Wapello County Conservation Board is located in southeast Iowa and currently manages 13 parks and natural areas - encompassing over 2000 acres - throughout the county. The Wapello CCB offices are located inside Pioneer Ridge Nature Center at Pioneer Ridge Nature Area. This is considered the headquarters of the Wapello CCB parks and natural areas system.
Warren
The
Warren County Conservation Board (WCC) is located in south central Iowa and is home to the Annett Nature Center and a portion of the Great Western Trail and Summerset Trail connecting Warren County to Polk County. WCCB manages 18 parks, prairies, trails and preserves - encompassing over 2,700 acres across the county.
Washington
The
Washington County Conservation Board is located in southeast Iowa and is home to the Washington County Conservation Education Center in Marr Park, and the Kewash Nature Trail. Additionally, the Washington CCB manages 18 parks, water recreation accesses, trails and natural areas encompassing nearly 2500 acres around the county.
Wayne
The
Wayne County Conservation Board is located in extreme south-central Iowa along the Missouri border . Collectively, the Wayne CCB manages 5 parks with over 109 total campsites and wildlife areas totalling 1,354 acres around the county.
Webster
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.
Winnebago
The Winnebago County Conservation Board is located in North Central Iowa along the Minnesota border and manages 30 parks, trails, and wildlife areas--all encompassing over 3,500 acres within the county.
Winneshiek
Winneshiek County Conservation is located in far northeast Iowa. We manage parks, campgrounds, natural areas, recreation trails, prairies, and water recreation access points throughout the county, encompassing over 750 acres.
Woodbury
The Woodbury County Conservation Board is located in far west-central Iowa along the Missouri River, and is home to Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center, Little Sioux Park and Snyder Bend Park. The Woodbury CCB collectively manages 19 parks, natural areas, wetlands and an arboretum encompassing over 5,500 acres across the county.
Worth
The
Worth County Conservation Board is located in far north central Iowa along the Minnesota border, and is home to Silver Lake Park and Panicum Prairie. The Worth CCB collectively manages 28 parks, natural areas, prairies, memorial sites and rest areas - encompassing over 3,190 acres throughout the county.
Wright
The
Wright County Conservation Board is located in north-central Iowa and is home to Lake Cornelia Park and a portion of the 33-mile Three Rivers Trail. The Wright CCB manages 35 parks, trails, wetlands and natural areas about the county, encompassing over 2,400 acres.
