Kuehn Conservation Area
The
Kuehn Conservation Area is 770 acres of native and re-established prairie, riparian and upland forests, archaeological sites and hiking trails. It hosts thousands of visitors each year, both informal and those attending one of the many programs offered. Bird watching hikes, prairie hikes, star-gazing, geological and archaeological programs and aquatic programs are a few of the educational opportunities available to the public.
It is divided into 3 main areas:
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wildlife refuge includes 2 primitive camping areas, bird blind, and education building.
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public hunting area is in the bottom lands in the north area of the park, along the Raccoon River.
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bow hunting only is allowed in the south west portion of the area.
Location
Kuehn Conservation Area
32828 Houston Trail
Earlham, Iowa 50072
From I-80, take the Earlham exit (Exit 104) and proceed north to I Avenue. Stay northbound for just over a mile to a four-way stop intersection. Turn west (left) onto Bear Creed Rd. Follow Bear Creek Rd. for 1/2 mile. The road will turn north, and become Houston Trail. Houston Trail dead-ends at the park.
Coming from County Rd. F60, between Adel and Redfield, turn south on H Avenue, about 5 1/2 miles west of Adel (or 2 miles east of Redfield). Proceed on H Ave for about 4 miles to the junction with Bear Creek Road. Turn east (left) onto Bear Creek Rd. and proceed 1/2 mile to the junction with Houston Trail. This is a "T" intersection. Turn north (left) at the "T" and go about 3/4 mile to the park.
Features
KUEHN CAMPING AREAS Camping Fee: $8 per tent, per night
Area#1: Accessed by walking service road from Houston Trail. Set-up for 3-4 tents. 1/4 mile walk from restrooms & Nature Center. Parking available at Nature Center.
Area #2: Lower prairie along the Middle Raccoon River. Accessed by walking service road from Houston Trail. Set-up for 2-3 tents. 1/2 -3/4 mile walk from restrooms & Nature Center. Parking available at Nature Center.
Operating Hours & Seasons
The Kuehn Conservation Area is open 1/2 hour before sunrise until 10:00 pm daily. The Bear Creek Education Center is open for programs only.
Dallas County Conservation Board
14581 K Ave.
Perry, Iowa 50220
Phone: 515-465-3577
FAX 515-465-3579
Office Hours: M-F 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Email: conservation@dallascountyiowa.gov
Website:
www.dallascountyiowa.gov/conservation
