Trailside Shelter

The Trailside Park shelter is an open shelter and provides a great place for picnics. This shelter can be used at a first come, first served basis.

CAMPGROUND CLOSURE NOTICE JUNE 5TH-6TH. Due to Little River hosting Visit Decatur County Iowa's Summer Sound Music Festival, the Little River Campground will be closed to the public on Friday, June 5th and Saturday, June 6th. Visit the Decatur County Conservation Board Facebook page for more information. Questions or concerns? Call the DCCB Office at (641) 446-7307.

The Decatur County Conservation Board is located in south central Iowa along the Missouri border and is home to the Little River Recreation Area - jointly managed by the Decatur County Conservation Board and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The 2,200 acre Little River Recreation Area offers something for everyone. Little River Lake (787 acres) provides excellent fishing and pleasure boating, while the surrounding area provides some hunting opportunities for deer, turkey, and pheasants, cross-country skiing, and hiking. Other activities include camping, picnicking, archery, boating, and swimming. Whatever you enjoy, the choice is yours at the Little River Recreation Area!  For a detailed map of all our county areas, Click Here!