March 20, 2020
Marion County Conservation has
implemented changes to reduce the potential spread of the Coronavirus.
1.
Effective today all Marion County Conservation Department parks will be closed to the general public through April
17th.
2.
Parks that will be closed are Marion County Park on the west edge of Knoxville and Roberts Creek Park
and Cordova Park located on the north side of Lake Red Rock.
3.
Facilities closed include: all campgrounds, shelter houses, picnic areas, game courts, baseball &
softball fields,
playgrounds, as well as the Observation
Tower and Pavilion at Cordova Park and the Historical Village at
Marion County Park.
4.
No reservations for park facilities, to be used prior to April 17th will be taken.
5.
All current reservations for park facilities through April 17th are cancelled and full refunds will be
given. This includes reservations for campsites, shelter houses,
the pavilion and cabins. Park Rangers are in the process of
contacting these individuals to notify them of the
cancellations and issue full refunds.
6.
Reservations for facilities to be used after April 17th can
still be made at this time. Either on-line, or by phone.
7.
The current schedule is for all Marion County Conservation Department parks and facilities to re-open
to the public on
Friday, April 17th.
Marion County Conservation is confident
that these decisions are in the best interest of public and staff safety. These
measures are in effort to do our part to slow the spread of COVID-19 through
our community. Thank you for your support and understanding.
Marion County
Conservation will continue to assess the situation and adjust as necessary. If
you have questions, please contact the Conservation Administrative Office by
calling; 641-828-2213.
Marion County Conservation is located in south central Iowa and is home to the 106' Public Observation Tower at Cordova Park on the Lake Red Rock Reservoir. The Marion CCB manages 9 parks, trails and wildlife areas encompassing some 3,412 acres across the county.
Visa, Mastercard & Discover Card are the only forms of acceptable payment at this time. American Express is not accepted
Discount Cards such as America the Beautiful, Golden Age, Golden Access, etc. are not accepted when making reservations for MCCB facilities.
GOLF CARS/CARTS, ATV's & UTV's ARE PROHIBITED
Click on the "FAQ" tab for on-line reservation information, or click on the Parks tab, select/click on the correct park, click on Facilities tab and begin your search. For additional information, click links below for Cabin lisitings, Cordova Pavilion, Marion County Park and Roberts Creek Park campgrounds.
For additional information about the programs, services and facilities offered by the Marion CCB - please utilize the following contact information:
MARION COUNTY CONSERVATION
214 E Main Street
4th Floor of Courthouse
Knoxville, IA 50138
PHONE: 641-828-2213
EMAIL: Contact Marion CCB
WEBSITE: Go to Marion County Conservation
Activities in Marion County
A sample list of activities that visitors may enjoy at areas managed by the Marion CCB:
• Camping
• Modern Cabins
• Interpretive Hiking & Biking Trails
• Picnicking
• Numerous Hunting & Fishing Opportunities
• Boating/Canoeing
• Bird Watching & Wildlife Viewing
• Frisbee Golf
• Environmental Programs
• Historical Buildings & Covered Bridge
Facilities in Marion County
A variety of facilities are available for public use within the parks and management areas of the Marion CCB, including:
• 7 Modern Year Round Cabins
Cabin Listings
PRINTABLE CABIN BROCHURE
• Over 200 Campsites in 3 Campgrounds - 120 Full Hook-up Sites
Marion County Park Campground
Marion County Park Only: In the event of freezing conditions, the water to the campsites may not be on. Water will be available at a hydrant to fill tanks, the shower building will be available for use.
Please note that the camping fees will not change in the event the water is off.
Roberts Creek Park East Campground
Roberts Creek Park West Campground
• Cordova Pavilion, open shelter, 6300 square feet under roof
Cordova Pavilion Information
• Several Miles of Trails
• Picnic Shelters
• 106' Observation Tower
• 9 Station Frisbee Golf Course
• Boat Ramps
• Playgrounds
• And Much More!
Parks in Marion County
