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.
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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:
Steve Clabby - President
Jenny Murphy - Vice President
Carolyn Rafferty - Secretary
Jon McNamee
Mike Bonser
Contact Us:
Black Hawk County Conservation
1346 West Airline Hwy
Waterloo, IA 50703
Phone: (319) 433-7275
Fax: (319) 433-7276
conservation@co.black-hawk.ia.us
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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1346 West Airline Highway
| Waterloo | IA | 50703 |
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Beaver Creek Access
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Union Road
| Cedar Falls | IA | 50613 |
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Beaver Valley Wetland Wildlife Refuge
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Union Road
| Cedar Falls | IA | 50613 |
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Big Woods Lake Campground
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1501 East Lake Street
| Cedar Falls | IA | 50613 |
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Black Hawk Creek Greenbelt
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Highway 58
| Hudson | IA | 50643 |
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Black Hawk Park
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2410 West Lone Tree Road
| Cedar Falls | IA | 50613 |
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Brett Klima Wildlife Area
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Highway 218
| LaPorte City | IA | 50651 |
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Bruce Childs Wildlife Area
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Dunkerton
| Dunkerton | IA | 50626 |
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Bruggeman Wildlife Area
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East Bennington Road
Wheeler Road
| Dunkerton | IA | 50626 |
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Casebeer Natural Area
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Evansdale
| Evansdale | IA | 50707 |
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Cedar Island Wildlife Area
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Main Road
| LaPorte | IA | 50651 |
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Cedar River Access
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Harmon Road
| LaPorte | IA | 50651 |
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Cedar River Natural Resource Area
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6520 East Miller Creek Road
| LaPorte | IA | 50651 |
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Cedar Valley Nature Trail (Evansdale)
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River Road
| Evansdale | IA | 50707 |
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Cedar Valley Nature Trail (southeast B.H. county)
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Clark Road
| LaPorte | IA | 50651 |
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Crane Creek Access
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Raymond Road
| Dunkerton | IA | 50626 |
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Edgerton Reserve
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Spring Creek Road
| Jesup | IA | 50648 |
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Falls Access
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Union Rd and Beaver Valley Rd.
| Cedar Falls | IA | 50613 |
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Fox Township Wildlife Area
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Spring Creek Road
| Jesup | IA | 50648 |
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Franta Wildlife Area
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Spring Creek Road
| Spring Creek Road | IA | 50626 |
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Gilbertville Park
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Gilbertville Rd.
| Gilbertville | IA | 50634 |
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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657 Reserve Drive
| Cedar Falls | IA | 50613 |
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Hickory Hills Park
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3338 Hickory Hills Road
| La Porte City | IA | 50651 |
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Marquis Rd. Access
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West Marquis
| Cedar Falls | IA | 50613 |
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McFarlane Park
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13619 King Road
| La Porte City | IA | 50651 |
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