Buchanan County Conservation manages 41 parks, accesses, and natural areas for both people and wildlife, with a mission to "improve quality of life through programs of conservation and education".   The Conservation Department provides and encourages outdoor recreation, education programs, and conservation practices.  The Fontana Interpretive Nature Center at Fontana Park is the Department headquarters and the main facility for the education program.

To contact the Conservation Department for additional information about programs, services and facilities, please utilize the following information:

BUCHANAN COUNTY CONSERVATION
Fontana Interpretive Nature Center
1883 125th St.
Hazleton, IA 50629
PHONE: (319) 636-2617 
FAX: (319) 636-2624
EMAIL: Contact Buchanan CCB
WEBSITE: Go to Buchanan County Conservation
FACEBOOK: Fontana Park
NEWSLETTERS: Otter Creek Quarterly

Activities in Buchanan County

Enjoy nature and outdoor recreation in some of Iowa's premier parks and natural areas!  The Buchanan County Conservation Board manages 40 properties that offer a variety of outdoor enjoyment and natural gems, and offers quality education programs to residents and visitors alike. Opportunities include:

• Nature Center and Education Programs
• Campgrounds
• Cabins
• Hiking & biking Trails
• Picnicking
• Hunting and Fishing
• Boating and Water Trails
• Disc Golf
• Historic sites
• Local Private Landowner Assistance

Facilities in Buchanan County

Many diverse facilities are available for public use within the Buchanan County Park system, including:

• Cabins
• Three Campgrounds
• Picnic shelters 
• Fishing jetties
• River accesses  
• Walking, bicycling, and multi-use trails
• Fontana Interpretive Nature Center - displays, classrooms, and meeting space
• Wildlife observation blinds 
• Live wildlife exhibit
• Disc golf course
• Archery range
• And much, much more!

Parks in Buchanan County

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