Welcome to beautiful Hardin County!

It is the mission of the Hardin County Conservation Board to:

• Provide safe and healthful recreational opportunities
• Protect and enhance county natural resources
• Offer opportunities for our residents to participate in conservation education

Hardin County is a hidden gem in the middle of Iowa farm country, we have many fantastic areas for you to get outdoors and explore. Whether you are bird watching, geocaching, canoeing, hunting, camping or hiking we have something for everyone. Over the last 63 years, the Hardin County Conservation Board has acquired 61 areas and manages over 4,000 acres of timber, prairie, wetlands, parks, and campgrounds. While you’re here, be sure to check out the museum at the Calkins Nature Area complete with a renowned Native American Artifact Collection and several other amenities. You are going to want to see the Sac and Fox Overlook with its impressive views or spend a weekend in one of our cozy Tower Rock cabins near Steamboat Rock. With quiet, friendly little towns and businesses, we’re sure you’ll want to visit us often.

 

Hardin County Conservation

15537 S Ave. Ackley, 50126

Phone: 641-648-4361

Email: conservationhq@hardincountyia.gov

Website: https://www.hardincountyconservation.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HardinCountyIAConservation/

 

                                                               

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Activities in Hardin County

Activities available within the areas managed by Hardin County Conservation include:

• Tent & RV Camping
• Hiking
• Canoeing & Kayaking
• Boating
• Birding
• Fishing
• Hunting
• Cross-Country Skiing
• Picnicking
• Educational Programming
• Calkins Nature Center

Facilities in Hardin County

Facilities in Hardin County:

• Cabins
• Calkins Nature Center, Amphitheater, and Animal Exhibits
• Campgrounds
• Sac & Fox Overlook

Parks in Hardin County

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