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The Washington County Conservation Board manages
over 2,100 acres of land
within the county. These areas are designed
to connect people to the outdoors. Opportunities to enjoy nature abound in
county parks, from hunting and fishing to bird watching and hiking. A wide
variety of habitats – including prairie, woodlands, and waters – with their
assorted wildlife are found among the different parks.
Click on the park name of our parks to find more information
about them.
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Name of Area |
Acres |
Camping
(M)
Modern: Electric/water
(P) Primitive
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Water
(D) Drinking
(S) Showers |
Toilets
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Shelters |
Picnic Tables |
Trails
(H) Hiking
(E) Equestrian
(B) Biking
(S) Skiing |
Fishing
(R) River
(P) Pond |
Hunting *Archery only |
Shooting & Archery Range |
Nature Center |
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Brighton Boat Access |
23 |
P |
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Pit |
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No |
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R |
Yes |
No |
No |
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Brinton Timber |
332 |
P |
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Pit |
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Yes |
H, E, B |
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No |
No |
No |
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Clemons Creek Wildlife/Recreation Area |
290 |
P |
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No |
H, E |
P |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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Crawford Pond |
15 |
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No |
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P |
No |
No |
No |
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English River Wildlife Area |
782 |
P |
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No |
H |
R |
Yes |
No |
No |
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Fern Cliff |
57 |
P |
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Pit |
1 |
Yes |
H |
R |
Yes |
No |
No |
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Foster Pond |
12 |
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No |
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P |
No |
No |
No |
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Foster Woods |
20 |
P |
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Pit |
1 |
Yes |
H, B |
P |
Yes* |
No |
No |
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Hayes Timber |
33 |
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No |
H |
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No |
No |
No |
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Kewash Nature Trail |
143 |
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No |
H, B, S |
P |
No |
No |
No |
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Marr Park |
125 |
M, P |
D, S |
Flush |
5 |
Yes |
H, B, S |
P |
No |
No |
Yes |
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McKain’s River Access |
10 |
P |
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Pit |
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No |
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R |
Yes |
No |
No |
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Rubio Wildlife Area |
105 |
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No |
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Yes |
No |
No |
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Schmitter Heritage Area |
80 |
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No |
H |
P |
Yes |
No |
No |
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Sockum Ridge |
213 |
P |
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Pit |
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No |
H, B, E |
P |
Yes |
No |
No |
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Statler Woods |
14 |
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No |
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No |
No |
No |
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Valley |
1 |
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Contact Information
Conservation Education Center
2943 Highway 92
Ainsworth, IA 52201
319- 657-2400
Fax
319-657-2500
Electronic mail
General Information:
wccb@iowatelecom.net
Webmaster:
csinn@co.washington.ia.us
[ Home ] [ Acquisition History ] [ County Map ] [ Rules and Regulations ] [ Brighton Boat Access ] [ Brinton Timber ] [ Clemons Creek ] [ Crawford Pond ] [ ERWA ] [ Fern Cliff ] [ Foster Pond ] [ Foster Woods ] [ Hayes Timber ] [ Kewash Trail ] [ Marr Park ] [ McKain's River Access ] [ Rubio Wildlife Area ] [ Schmitter ] [ Sockum Ridge ]
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