* Shower houses at Little River and Slip Bluff are now CLOSED for the season. See you in Spring 2024! *
*Little River Campground vehicle access will be closed off until the weather permits for the water to be turned on, tentatively around March 15th. Anyone wishing to use the campground may do so by parking at the cabin parking lot and walking to their desired location. Those wishing to camp before the campground is officially open may call the office to make arrangements.*
Decatur County Conservation manages 9 parks and natural areas encompassing some 2,687 acres, and is home to the 2200 acre Little River Recreation area just NW of Leon, IA. The conservation board also manages 5 access points along the Grand River Water Trail. For additional information about the programs, services, and areas offered by the Decatur CCB, please utilize the following contact information:
DECATUR COUNTY CONSERVATION
20401 NW Little River Road
Leon, IA 50144
PHONE: (641) 446-7307
EMAIL: decccb@grm.net
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Activities in Decatur County
Visitors to Decatur County parks enjoy all sorts of great activities within their parks. Here is just a sampling:
- Camping and Cabin Rentals
- Fishing & Water Skiing
- Archery Range
- Hiking, Cross Country Skiing, Biking
- Swimming at the Beach
- Hunting
- Educational Programs
- Oak Savanna Restoration Projects
- Grand River Water Trail
Facilities in Decatur County
Facilities available in areas managed by the Decatur County Conservation Board include:
- Self-serve firewood stations at Little River Recreation Area and Slip Bluff Park campgrounds
- Three (3) rental cabins at Little River Recreation Area
- Camping at Little River Recreation Area & Slip Bluff Park (electricity and non electric tent sites)
- Modern restroom/showers at Little River Recreation Area and Slip Bluff Park
- Archery Range at Little River Recreation Area
- Four (4) boat ramps at Little River Recreation Area and (1) boat ramp at Slip Bluff Park
- Swimming Beach at Little River Recreation Area
- Little River Bait Shop - (live bait & full line of tackle)
- Shelter Houses
- And much, much more!
Parks in Decatur County
Bishop Timber
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Decatur
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23497 Terra Haute Rd
641-446-7307
| Decatur City | IA | 50067 |
23497 Terra Haute Rd 641-446-7307 Decatur City, IA 50067 Decatur »Map Location
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Decatur County Conservation Offices
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Decatur
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20485 NW Little River Lake Road
641-446-7307
| Leon | IA | 50144 |
20485 NW Little River Lake Road 641-446-7307 Leon, IA 50144 Decatur »Map Location
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Elk Creek Wildlife Area
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Decatur
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14265 State Hwy 2
641-446-7307
| Leon | IA | 50144 |
14265 State Hwy 2 641-446-7307 Leon, IA 50144 Decatur »Map Location
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Grand River Water Trail
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Decatur
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20485 NW Little River Rd
| Leon | IA | 50144 |
20485 NW Little River Rd Leon, IA 50144 Decatur »Map Location
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Kobville
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Decatur
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16368 270th St
641-446-7307
| Garden Grove | IA | 50103 |
16368 270th St 641-446-7307 Garden Grove, IA 50103 Decatur »Map Location
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Little River Recreation Area
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Decatur
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20485 NW Little River Rd
641-446-7307
| Leon | IA | 50144 |
20485 NW Little River Rd 641-446-7307 Leon, IA 50144 Decatur »Map Location
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Shewmaker Park
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Decatur
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13818 160th St
641-446-7307
| Grand River | IA | 50108 |
13818 160th St 641-446-7307 Grand River, IA 50108 Decatur »Map Location
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Slip Bluff Park
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Decatur
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27351 Slip Bluff Road
641-446-7307
| Davis City | IA | 50065 |
27351 Slip Bluff Road 641-446-7307 Davis City, IA 50065 Decatur »Map Location
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Springer Woods
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Decatur
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17401 198th St
641-446-7307
| Decatur City | IA | 50067 |
17401 198th St 641-446-7307 Decatur City, IA 50067 Decatur »Map Location
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Trailside Historical Park
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Decatur
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30308 Mormon Trail Road
641-446-7307
| Garden Grove | IA | 50103 |
30308 Mormon Trail Road 641-446-7307 Garden Grove, IA 50103 Decatur »Map Location
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