In 1958 the Carroll County Conservation Board was established.
Currently the CCCB manages over 25 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
jludwig@carrollcountyiowa.org
Kristen Bieret,
Environmental Education Coordinator/Naturalist
kbieret@carrollcountyiowa.org
Dakota Popp, Naturalist
dpopp@carrollcountyiowa.org
John Danner, Operations Sup./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:
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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, Great Western Park, or on the Raccoon River
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Hiking
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Educational Programs
- Paddling
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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
classrooms 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
Andrews Access
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Carroll
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13565 Velvet Avenue
712-792-4614
| Glidden | IA | 51443 |
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Bennett Access
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Carroll
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18000 Zephyr Avenue
712-792-4614
| Glidden | IA | 51443 |
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Buck Run Creek Area
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Carroll
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13620 Timber Avenue
712-792-4614
| Glidden | IA | 51443 |
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Carroll County Access
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Carroll
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30494 Voyager Road
712-792-4614
| Carroll | IA | 51401 |
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Christy Pond
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Carroll
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33050 335th Street
712-792-4614
| Coon Rapids | IA | 50058 |
33050 335th Street 712-792-4614 Coon Rapids, IA 50058 Carroll »Map Location
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Daniel Davis Timber
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Carroll
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25339 320th Street
712-792-4614
| Dedham | IA | 51440 |
25339 320th Street 712-792-4614 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 |
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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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Halbur Ridge Wildlife Area
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Carroll
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24341 Granite Avenue
712-792-4614
| Halbur | IA | 51444 |
24341 Granite Avenue 712-792-4614 Halbur, IA 51444 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 |
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Hazelton Wildlife Area
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Carroll
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19668 Quail Avenue
712-792-4614
| Glidden | IA | 51443 |
19668 Quail Avenue 712-792-4614 Glidden, IA 51443 Carroll »Map Location
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Hobbs Access
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Carroll
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29676 Treasure Avenue
712-792-4614
| Glidden | IA | 51443 |
29676 Treasure Avenue 712-792-4614 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 |
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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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Timber Avenue
712-792-4614
| Glidden | IA | 51443 |
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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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