In 1958 the Carroll County Conservation Board was established.
Currently the CCCB manages 27 areas totaling over 2,700 acres for public use,
wildlife habitat, and natural areas. We are entrusted to maintain and preserve
parks, lakes, timber, streams, wetlands, and other natural resources to provide
outdoor recreation in Carroll County.
Major recreation areas within the Carroll County Conservation
system include Swan Lake State Park, the Sauk Rail Trail, Great Western Park,
and Riverside Park. Nearly 200 Camping sites are available in seven different
parks; two cabin rentals including basic amenities; two meeting rooms in the
Swan Lake Education Center available year-round for business meetings, family
reunions, and gatherings; open and enclosed shelter houses; and miles of trails
for biking, hiking, walking, and horseback riding.
If you have any questions on any of our parks be sure to
contact our office!
Carroll County Conservation Board
22676 Swan Lake Drive
Carroll, IA 51401
Phone: 712-792-4614
Facebook: Carroll County Conservation
Jason Christensen, Director jason@carrollcountyiowa.org
Jessie Ludwig, Office Manager office@carrollcountyiowa.org
Kristen Bieret, Naturalist kbieret@carrollcountyiowa.org
John Danner, Operations Sup./Park Ranger
Bill Van Zuiden, Park Ranger
Jesse Ayers, Park Ranger
Luke Davison, Park Technician
Activities in Carroll County
Visitors to Carroll County enjoy several different
activities, here are a few:
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Camping
- Camping Cabins
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Sauk Rail Trail Walking, Running, Biking
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Fishing & Hunting opportunities
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Horseback riding at Dickson Timber
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Picnicking
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Birdwatching & Wildlife viewing
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Kayaking & Canoeing at Swan Lake State Park or on the
Raccoon River
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Hiking
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Educational Programs
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Disc Golf at Swan Lake State Park and Great Western Park
Facilities in Carroll County
Facilities available through the Carroll County Conservation
for public use:
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2 Camping Cabins
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2 Meeting Rooms in the Swan Lake Education Center
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3 Enclosed Shelter Houses
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2 Open Shelter Houses
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Fish House
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Snow Shoe rentals
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Kayak, Canoe, & Paddleboat Rentals at Swan Lake State
Park (Memorial Day – Labor Day)
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Canoe rentals on the Raccoon River (Memorial Day – Labor Day)
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Rifle Range
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Playgrounds
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And much, much more!
To make a reservation at one of our facilities please contact our office at (712) 792-4614 or email office@carrollcountyiowa.org
Parks in Carroll County
Bennett Access
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Carroll
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18000 Zephyr Avenue
| Glidden | IA | 51443 |
18000 Zephyr Avenue Glidden, IA 51443 Carroll »Map Location
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Carroll County Access
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Carroll
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30494 Voyager Road
| Carroll | IA | 51401 |
30494 Voyager Road Carroll, IA 51401 Carroll »Map Location
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Daniel Davis Timber
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Carroll
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25339 320th Street
| Dedham | IA | 51440 |
25339 320th Street Dedham, IA 51440 Carroll »Map Location
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Dickson Timber
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Carroll
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16249 Velvet Ave
712-792-4614
| Glidden | IA | 51443 |
16249 Velvet Ave 712-792-4614 Glidden, IA 51443 Carroll »Map Location
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Great Western Park
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Carroll
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31203 Birch Ave
712-792-4614
| Manning | IA | 51455 |
31203 Birch Ave 712-792-4614 Manning, IA 51455 Carroll »Map Location
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Hazel Brush Wildlife Area
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Carroll
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1498 Granite Avenue
| Carroll | IA | 51401 |
1498 Granite Avenue Carroll, IA 51401 Carroll »Map Location
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Hobbs Access
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Carroll
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29676 Treasure Avenue
| Glidden | IA | 51443 |
29676 Treasure Avenue Glidden, IA 51443 Carroll »Map Location
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Merritt Access
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Carroll
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15678 Velvet Avenue
| Glidden | IA | 51443 |
15678 Velvet Avenue Glidden, IA 51443 Carroll »Map Location
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Richey Access
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Carroll
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18009 Apple Avenue
| Ralston | IA | 51459 |
18009 Apple Avenue Ralston, IA 51459 Carroll »Map Location
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Riverside Park
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Carroll
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32907 Walnut St
712-792-4614
| Coon Rapids | IA | 50058 |
32907 Walnut St 712-792-4614 Coon Rapids, IA 50058 Carroll »Map Location
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Russell White Nature Trail
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Carroll
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Timber Avenue
712-792-4614
| Glidden | IA | 51443 |
Timber Avenue 712-792-4614 Glidden, IA 51443 Carroll »Map Location
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Swan Lake State Park
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Carroll
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22676 Swan Lake Drive
712-792-4614
| Carroll | IA | 51401 |
22676 Swan Lake Drive 712-792-4614 Carroll, IA 51401 Carroll »Map Location
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