Black Hawk County Conservation maintains nearly 9,000 acres.  These include river accesses, wetlands, wildlife areas, campgrounds, bike trails, geologic sites, lodges, and nature center.

Black Hawk County Conservation Areas Video - Video produced by Flight Spool.

Black Hawk County Conservation Board meetings are open to the public and visitors are welcome.  The Board is scheduled to meet on the second Thursday of each month at 5:00 PM.  Please note, date, time & location is subject to change.

Black Hawk County Conservation Board Current Members:
Jenny Murphy
Carolyn Rafferty - President
Jon McNamee - Vice President
Mike Bonser - Secretary
Terri Rogers

Contact Us:
Black Hawk County Conservation 
1346 West Airline Hwy
Waterloo, IA 50703
Phone: (319) 433-7275
Fax: (319) 433-7276
conservation@blackhawkcounty.iowa.gov

Black Hawk County Conservation Board

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Activities in Black Hawk County

Several activities are available in Black Hawk County such as:

• Camping
• Hiking & biking trails
• Picnicking
• Public hunting
• Fishing
• Canoeing, boating & kayaking
• Educational programming
• and much more!!

Facilities in Black Hawk County

There are several facilities available for public use in Black Hawk County:

• 5 All-season cabins
• 6 Rustic Cabins
• 2 Enclosed year-round lodges
• 8 Seasonal open shelters
• Numerous campsites spread over 4 parks
• Wildlife exhibit (Hickory Hills Park)
• Hartman Reserve Nature Center
• Firearms Range
• Archery Range
• Trap-shooting Range

Parks in Black Hawk County

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