Voas Nature Area
Trails & Hiking at Voas Nature Area
Voas Nature Area, a 705 acre park, is a diverse habitat
including oak/hickory forest, prairie, and wetland complex. The gently rolling
hills lead hikers through over five miles of mowed trails to observe wildlife
and the four seasons. A unique draw is the yearly tiger salamander migration.
On a cold, damp night in early October, tiger salamanders migrate from their summering
foraging grounds in the fields and ditches surrounding the area to their
overwintering wetlands within Voas.
Trail map
Locations
Voas Nature Area
19286 Lexington Road
Minburn, IA 50167
• On the south side of Minburn, take County Rd F31/Minburn Rd west approximately 1.5 miles.
• Turn north on Lexington Road.
• Go approximately 1 mile. The park entrance is on the east side of the road.
Hours
• May 1 – Oct 31, Voas Nature Area is open 30 minutes before sunrise to 10:00pm daily. The restrooms are open 7am-7pm.
• Nov 1 – April 30, Voas Nature Area is open 30 minutes before sunrise to 10:00pm daily, weather permitting. The restrooms are closed
Dallas County Conservation Board
14581 K Ave.
Perry, Iowa 50220
Phone: 515-465-35
Office Hours: M-F 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Email:
conservation@dallascountyiowa.gov
Website:
www.dallascountyiowa.gov/conservation
Fees
Voas Nature Area is free to the public for general recreational use.
Using Voas Nature Area for a special event requires a permit with a fee. Call DCCB at 515-465-3577 for details.
