Carroll County

Come explore over 2,700 acres and 25 county parks full of natural beauty and recreation. In 1958 the Carroll County Conservation Board was established; 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. 

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Carroll County Conservation Staff:
Jason Christensen, Director
Taylor Jansa, Office Manager
Kristen Bieret, Environmental Education Coordinator/Naturalist
Vanessa Hinners, Naturalist
John Danner, Operations Supervisor/Park Ranger
Bill Van Zuiden, Park Ranger
Jesse Ayers, Park Ranger
Geoffrey Perkins, Park Technician
Cameron Cline, Park Technician

Related Items

• Swan Lake State Park Map
• Swan Lake State Park Campground Map
• Sauk Rail Trail Permit - ONLINE PURCHASE
• Sauk Rail Trail Permit - MAIL
• Rifle Range, Equestrian, or Sauk Rail Trail Permits Rifle Range Equestrian Sauk Rail Trail online permits
• Upcoming Events and Newsletter
• Carroll County Conservation Park Rules and Regulations
• Carroll County Conservation Areas
• Swan Lake State Park Brochure
• Jotform App - Programs, Registrations, Upcoming Events
• 2025 Youth Pheasants Forever Hunt