The Cherokee County Conservation Board (CCCB) maintains over 1300 acres of parks, wildlife areas, river accesses, preserves and natural resource areas.
The CCCB offers
- 2 Campgrounds with Modern Amenities
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3 Primitive Campgrounds
- 5 Reservable Cabins
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Reservable Lodge
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Reservable Open Barn
- Reservable partially enclosed Shelter
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26 Recreational Areas
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Wildlife Habitat Areas
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5 Miles of Seasonal Equestrian Trails
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10 Miles of Foot Trails
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Little Sioux River Fishing Accesses
- 9 Boat/Canoe Ramps
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Public Hunting Access
Cherokee County Conservation offers a total of 50 modern campsites & 47 primitive campsites between Silver Sioux Recreation Area and Martin's Access with showers/flush restrooms located in both parks. Larson Lake, Stieneke Access and Ranney Knob offer a wonderful primitive camping experience enjoyable for the entire family.
Martin's Access boasts three 16x22 feet reservable cabin's each with a full restroom and shower, two queen-sized bunk-style beds, kitchenette and outdoor patio area. New in 2014 at Martin's Access is a 30x40 feet cabin that has 3 bedrooms with 6 queen size beds, sectional sofa, full bathroom with ADA shower, and full kitchen with stove, fridge, microwave and dishwasher. The new cabin also has 4 round tables with 24 folding chairs and outside patio with a built-in fire ring and stand up grill.
Silver Sioux is home to The Lodge that offers a full restroom with shower, kitchen with a full sized range, 8 full-sized beds, serving table with seating for approximately 24 people, and an outdoor patio area with a built in fire ring.
Uncle Tom's Cabin at River Road Conservation Area is a beautiful riverside cabin that sleeps 4, has a full kitchen, patio area, bathroom with shower, and a built in fire ring and stand up grill.
While staying in Cherokee County Parks you can take a scenic hike on over 10 miles of trails and explore the diverse flora and fauna that makes Cherokee County a special place. If you want to take it a little easier saddle up your horse head to Martin's Access to ride on over 5 miles of trails and roads through Oak Savanna, Woodland, and Prairie ecosystems.
For additional information about all services and facilities available in the Cherokee County Conservation system, please contact us via the various connections below:
CHEROKEE COUNTY CONSERVATION:
629 River Road
Cherokee, IA 51012
PHONE: (712) 225-6709
EMAIL: Cherokeeccb@gmail.com
WEBSITE: www.cherokeecountyparks.com
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Activities in Cherokee County
Cherokee County in northwest Iowa is an ideal destination for hunters and anglers, campers, history buffs, artists and art lovers, canoeists, families and anyone interested in a relaxing and scenic retreat from the daily grind.
Facilities in Cherokee County
Martin
Access Small Cabin
Cabin 1, Cabin 2, Cabin 3
- Three 16 x 22 ft modern cabin's for rent
- Private outdoor patio, grill and fire ring.
- Two queen-size bunk style beds
- Restroom with a ADA shower,
- Kitchenette area and a table and benches
- Heating and Cooling Unit
Martin Access Big Cabin
- 3 bedrooms with 6 queen size beds
- Private outdoor patio, grill and fire ring
- Restroom with ADA shower
- Full kitchen with stove, fridge, microwave, pots/pans,
dishes and utensils
- Sectional sofa
- Four round tables and 24 folding chairs
- Air Conditioner and Furnace
Silver
Sioux Lodge
- 3 bedrooms with 8 double-size
beds
- Full kitchen
- Restroom & Shower
- Wood burning stove
- Heating and Cooling Unit
Tom's Cabin
- Full kitchen
- 2 Full size beds
- Restroom & Shower
- Heating and Cooling Unit
- Patio with fire ring
- River View
Parks in Cherokee County
Barnes Access
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Cherokee
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4733 Barnes Road
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Brewer Prairie
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Cherokee
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629 River Road
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Cherokee County Conservation Offices
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Cherokee
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629 River Road
712-225-6709
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Harold Clark Area
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Cherokee
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5922 River Road
712-225-6709
| Quimby | IA | 51049 |
5922 River Road 712-225-6709 Quimby, IA 51049 Cherokee »Map Location
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Heinl-Johnson-Meyer Area
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Cherokee
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6270 Simonsen Road
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| Quimby | IA | 51049 |
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Larson Lake
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Cherokee
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5434 10th Ave
712-225-6709
| Aurelia | IA | 51005 |
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Licklider Shooting Complex
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Cherokee
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5949 Little Sioux Rd
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Little Sioux Greenbelt
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Cherokee
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1416 600th Street
| Quimby | IA | 51049 |
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Mac's Preserve
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Cherokee
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600 510th St.
712-225-6709
| Marcus | IA | 51035 |
600 510th St. 712-225-6709 Marcus, IA 51035 Cherokee »Map Location
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Maple River Area
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Cherokee
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Intersection of C66 & V. Ave
712-225-6709
| Aurelia | IA | 51029 |
Intersection of C66 & V. Ave 712-225-6709 Aurelia, IA 51029 Cherokee »Map Location
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Martins Access
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Cherokee
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4578 Martin Access Road
712-225-6709
| Larrabee | IA | 51029 |
4578 Martin Access Road 712-225-6709 Larrabee, IA 51029 Cherokee »Map Location
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Meriden Roadside Park
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Cherokee
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1144 Hwy. 3 West
712-225-6709
| Meriden | IA | 51037 |
1144 Hwy. 3 West 712-225-6709 Meriden , IA 51037 Cherokee »Map Location
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Mill Creek Bridge Access
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Cherokee
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5129 Old 21 Rd.
712-225-6709
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Mount Pleasant Church Site
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Cherokee
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603 590th St.
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Nelson Access
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Cherokee
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2102 450th St
712-225-6709
| Larrabee | IA | 51029 |
2102 450th St 712-225-6709 Larrabee, IA 51029 Cherokee »Map Location
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Nestor Stiles Prairie State Preserve
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Cherokee
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5648 V. Ave
712-225-6709
| Aurelia | IA | 51005 |
5648 V. Ave 712-225-6709 Aurelia, IA 51005 Cherokee »Map Location
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Patterson Wildlife Sanctuary
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Cherokee
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5537 L Ave
712-225-6709
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Pearse Access
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Cherokee
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5918 River Road
712-225-6709
| Quimby | IA | 51049 |
5918 River Road 712-225-6709 Quimby, IA 51049 Cherokee »Map Location
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Pilot Rock Lookout
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Cherokee
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1650 Pilot Rock Road
712-225-6709
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Prescott Prairie
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Cherokee
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2329 Hwy. 3 East
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| Aurelia | IA | 51005 |
2329 Hwy. 3 East 712-225-6709 Aurelia, IA 51005 Cherokee »Map Location
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Ranney Knob Area
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Cherokee
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760 650th St.
712-225-6709
| Washta | IA | 51061 |
760 650th St. 712-225-6709 Washta , IA 51061 Cherokee »Map Location
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Redtail Ridge Habitat Area
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Cherokee
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1592 580th St.
712-225-6709
| Cherokee | IA | 51012 |
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Ritts Access
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Cherokee
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6450 Ritts Rd.
| Washta | IA | 51061 |
6450 Ritts Rd. Washta, IA 51061 Cherokee »Map Location
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River Road Conservation Area
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Cherokee
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5952 Little Sioux Rd
712-225-6709
| Cherokee | IA | 51012 |
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Silver Sioux Recreation Area
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Cherokee
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5964 Silver Sioux Road
712-225-6709
| Quimby | IA | 51049 |
5964 Silver Sioux Road 712-225-6709 Quimby, IA 51049 Cherokee »Map Location
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