Welcome to Howard County!

Explore the Great Outdoors with Howard County Conservation!

Howard County Parks are a great way to discover outdoor recreational opportunities. Activities provided are numerous and include hunting, fishing, camping, picnicking, boating and canoeing, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, hiking, bike riding, firearm shooting, nature study, bird watching, photography, softball, volleyball and archery. The Howard CCB manages 38 individual parks, natural areas, trails and river accesses - encompassing over 2,206 acres across the county.

The Howard County Conservation Board encourages the public's participation in all recreational opportunities offered and continues to work at keeping these areas in quality shape. Please respect our areas and leave them as you would like to find them. Take only pictures...leave only footprints.

For additional information about the programming, services and facilities offered by the Howard CCB, please utilize the following connections:

HOWARD COUNTY CONSERVATION
11562 Valley Ave
PO Box 157
Cresco, IA 52136
PHONE: (563) 547-3634
FAX: (563) 547-5309

EMAIL: Contact the Howard CCB
WEBSITE: Go to Howard County Conservation

Reservation Restrictions

Reserved Must be purchased together Your selection

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