Welcome to Carroll County!

Come explore over 2,700 acres and over 25 county parks full of natural beauty and recreation. In 1958 the Carroll County Conservation Board was established and 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. We offer year round modern facilities to rent including meeting rooms, cabins, and shelter houses and Swan Lake State Park and Great Western Park. Contact our office to plan your next business meeting, family reunions, graduations party, bridal or baby showers, or fundraising events. 

Contact our office with any questions about our parks or facilities. 

Carroll County Conservation Board
22676 Swan Lake Drive
Carroll, IA 51401
Phone: (712) 792-4614
Email: Office@carrollcountyiowa.org

Social Media Links:
Facebook: Carroll County Conservation
Instagram: Carroll County Conservation

Carroll County Conservation Staff:
Jason Christensen, Director
Jessie Ludwig, Office Manager
Kristen Bieret, Environmental Education Coordinator/Naturalist
Dakota Popp, Naturalist
John Danner, Operations Supervisor/Park Ranger
Bill Van Zuiden, Park Ranger
Jesse Ayers, Park Ranger
Quinten Gurney, Park Technician
Sam Hilsabeck, Park Technician

Activities in Carroll County

Visitors enjoy a variety of activities:

  • Camping
  • Camping Cabins
  • Sauk Rail Trail   Walking, Running, Biking
  • Fishing & Hunting opportunities
  • Horseback riding at Dickson Timber
  • Picnicking
  • Birdwatching & Wildlife viewing
  • Kayaking & Canoeing at Swan Lake State Park, Great Western Park, or on the Raccoon River
  • Hiking
  • Educational Programs
  • Paddling
  • Disc Golf at Swan Lake State Park and Great Western Park 
  • Paddle Boat and Kayak Rentals at Swan Lake State Park

Facilities in Carroll County

Camping enthusiasts can utilize several campgrounds throughout Carroll County including primitive tent camping and RV sites. All campgrounds are first come, first serve, we do not accept any reservations for camping. Swan Lake State Park has two modern all-seasons cabins, the Deer Ridge Cabin sleeps 10 and the Bison View Cabin sleeps 8. The East Shelter House and Great Western Park Shelter Houses are enclosed shelter houses with heating and air conditioning along with two meeting rooms at the Swan Lake Conservation Education Center. Facility Reservations can be made one year in advance from the event date. The Sauk Rail Trail is a 33-mile trail that connects two state parks, Swan Lake State Park and Blackhawk State Park, and attracts trail users from across the state. 

Parks in Carroll County

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Andrews Access Carroll 13565 Velvet Avenue
712-792-4614 		GliddenIA51443 Map Location
Bennett Access Carroll 18000 Zephyr Avenue
712-792-4614 		GliddenIA51443 Map Location
Buck Run Creek Area Carroll 13620 Timber Avenue
712-792-4614 		GliddenIA51443 Map Location
Butrick Bluff Wildlife Area Carroll Vale Avenue
712-792-4614 		GliddenIA51443 Map Location
Carroll County Access Carroll 30494 Voyager Road
712-792-4614 		CarrollIA51401 Map Location
Christy Pond Carroll 33050 335th Street
712-792-4614 		Coon RapidsIA50058 Map Location
Daniel Davis Timber Carroll 25339 320th Street
712-792-4614 		DedhamIA51440 Map Location
Dickson Timber Forest Preserve Carroll 16249 Velvet Ave
712-792-4614 		GliddenIA51443 Map Location
Great Western Park Carroll 31203 Birch Ave
712-792-4614 		ManningIA51455 Map Location
Halbur Ridge Wildlife Area Carroll 24341 Granite Avenue
712-792-4614 		HalburIA51444 Map Location
Hazel Brush Wildlife Area Carroll 1498 Granite Avenue
CarrollIA51401 Map Location
Hazelton Wildlife Area Carroll 19668 Quail Avenue
712-792-4614 		GliddenIA51443 Map Location
Hobbs Access & Pitts Carroll 29676 Treasure Avenue
712-792-4614 		GliddenIA51443 Map Location
Merritt Access Carroll 15678 Velvet Avenue
GliddenIA51443 Map Location
Mid-Prairie Park Carroll 19616 Kittyhawk Avenue
712-792-4614 		CarrollIA51401 Map Location
Middle Raccoon River Access Carroll Sycomore Avenue
712-792-4614 		Coon RapidsIA50058 Map Location
North Raccoon Access Carroll Velvet Avenue
712-792-4614 		GliddenIA51443 Map Location
Reinart Bend Carroll 130th Street
712-792-4614 		GliddenIA51401 Map Location
Richey Access Carroll 18009 Apple Avenue
RalstonIA51459 Map Location
Riverside Park Carroll 32907 Walnut St
712-792-4614 		Coon RapidsIA50058 Map Location
Russell White Nature Trail Carroll Timber Avenue
712-792-4614 		GliddenIA51443 Map Location
Swan Lake State Park Carroll 22676 Swan Lake Drive
712-792-4614 		CarrollIA51401 Map Location
Tigges North Wildlife Area Carroll Noble Avenue
712-792-4614 		CarrollIA51401 Map Location
Tigges South Wildlife Area Carroll 330th Street
712-792-4614 		Coon RapidsIA50058 Map Location