The Linn County Conservation Board has acquired a total of 28 areas and 7,015 acres as places to get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life and recreate in the outdoors. Linn County Conservation Department offers parks, natural areas, preserves, historic sites, wetlands, and many educational and recreational opportunities. Each year, the one million+ visitors to the Linn County Parks provide an economic impact to our various local economies in excess of $42 million.
Activities in Linn CountyVisitors to Linn County parks enjoy all sorts of great activities within their parks. Here is just a sampling:
- Camping & Camping Cabins
- Hiking & Biking Trails
- Picnicking
- Numerous Hunting & Fishing Opportunities
- Boating/Canoeing on rivers & streams
- Educational programming
- Stargazing at the Eastern Iowa Observatory
- Native American History at Wickiup Hill Outdoor Learning Area
- Historic schoolhouse, bridges & Matsell Estate
- Equestrian trails & camping
Facilities in Linn CountyMajor recreation areas within the Linn County system include Pinicon Ridge Park, Morgan Creek Park, Squaw Creek Park, Wikiup Hill Learning Area and the historic Matsell Bridge Natural Area.
- 600 campsites in 24 campgrounds;
- 5 enclosed lodges provide year round settings for corporate outings, family reunions and weddings;
- 5 camping cabins feature ALL the amenities - or a primitive setting with few amenities;
- 5 open shelters yield spacious and special settings for warm season gatherings;
- Over 108 miles of trails provide challenging terrain and healthy lifestyle opportunities for any hiking, biking or walking enthusiast;
- Shooting ranges (50, 100 and 200 yards);
- 9 Boat Ramps for river accesses;
- 72' Observation Tower
- Canoe Trip & Watercraft Concession Operation
- Morgan Creek Arboretum
- Wildlife Exhibit
- And much, much more!
DEPARTMENT CONTACT INFORMATION:
Linn County Conservation
1890 County Home Road
Marion, IA 52302-9753
PHONE: (319) 892-6450
FAX: (319) 892-6494
conservation@LinnCounty.org
www.LinnCountyParks.com
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