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
Alden River Access
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Hardin
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800 River Dr.
641-648-4361
| Alden | IA | 50006 |
800 River Dr. 641-648-4361 Alden, IA 50006 Hardin »Map Location
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Anders Wildlife Area
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Hardin
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25496 150th. St.
641-648-4361
| Iowa Falls | IA | 50126 |
25496 150th. St. 641-648-4361 Iowa Falls, IA 50126 Hardin »Map Location
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Arthur Hilker Wildlife Area
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Hardin
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21769 340th St.
641-648-4361
| Zearing | IA | 50278 |
21769 340th St. 641-648-4361 Zearing, IA 50278 Hardin »Map Location
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Bates Addition & Trail
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Hardin
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33671 Co Hwy D65
641-648-4361
| Union | IA | 50258 |
33671 Co Hwy D65 641-648-4361 Union, IA 50258 Hardin »Map Location
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Beau Addition to Hardin City Woodland
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Hardin
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30721 170th St.
641-648-4361
| Ackley | IA | 50601 |
30721 170th St. 641-648-4361 Ackley, IA 50601 Hardin »Map Location
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Bessman-Kemp Park
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Hardin
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12260 EE Ave.
641-648-4361
| Alden | IA | 50006 |
12260 EE Ave. 641-648-4361 Alden, IA 50006 Hardin »Map Location
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Bigelow Park
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Hardin
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10053 EE Ave
641-648-4361
| Alden | IA | 50006 |
10053 EE Ave 641-648-4361 Alden, IA 50006 Hardin »Map Location
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Bob & Eleanor Welden Wildlife
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Hardin
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13170 N Ave.
641-648-4361
| Iowa Falls | IA | 50126 |
13170 N Ave. 641-648-4361 Iowa Falls, IA 50126 Hardin »Map Location
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Bob & Joell deNeui Wilderness
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Hardin
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30002 150th St
641-648-4361
| Ackley | IA | 50601 |
30002 150th St 641-648-4361 Ackley, IA 50601 Hardin »Map Location
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Boddy-Hunt Wildlife Area
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Hardin
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21866 Hwy 65
641-648-4361
| Eldora | IA | 50627 |
21866 Hwy 65 641-648-4361 Eldora, IA 50627 Hardin »Map Location
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Brekke Memorial Park
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Hardin
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32087 Hwy D67
641-648-4361
| Union | IA | 50258 |
32087 Hwy D67 641-648-4361 Union, IA 50258 Hardin »Map Location
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Calkins Nature Area
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Hardin
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18335 135th St.
641-648-9878
| Iowa Falls | IA | 50126 |
18335 135th St. 641-648-9878 Iowa Falls, IA 50126 Hardin »Map Location
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Charles F. Long Memorial Woods
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Hardin
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29323 S 62
| Union | IA | 50258 |
29323 S 62 Union, IA 50258 Hardin »Map Location
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Charles F. Long Wildlife Woods
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Hardin
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310th St., W. Avenue
| Union | IA | 50258 |
310th St., W. Avenue Union, IA 50258 Hardin »Map Location
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Cross' Ford River Access
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Hardin
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15491 OO Ave
| Iowa Falls | IA | 50126 |
15491 OO Ave Iowa Falls, IA 50126 Hardin »Map Location
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Daisy Long Memorial Park/Bates Addition
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Hardin
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33671 Hwy D65
641-648-4361
| Union | IA | 50258 |
33671 Hwy D65 641-648-4361 Union, IA 50258 Hardin »Map Location
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Daryl deNeui Memorial
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Hardin
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150th & T Ave
| Iowa Falls | IA | 50126 |
150th & T Ave Iowa Falls, IA 50126 Hardin »Map Location
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David Bates Memorial Park
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Hardin
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33155 305th St.
641-648-4361
| Union | IA | 50258 |
33155 305th St. 641-648-4361 Union, IA 50258 Hardin »Map Location
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Eagle City Park
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Hardin
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27951 160th St.
641-648-4361
| Iowa Falls | IA | 50126 |
27951 160th St. 641-648-4361 Iowa Falls, IA 50126 Hardin »Map Location
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Eagle City Park (Lower)
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Hardin
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27799 160th St.
| Iowa Falls | IA | 50126 |
27799 160th St. Iowa Falls, IA 50126 Hardin »Map Location
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Fallen Rock St Presrve/Fallen Rock Wildlife Area
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Hardin
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18499 S56
| Steamboat Rock | IA | 50672 |
18499 S56 Steamboat Rock, IA 50672 Hardin »Map Location
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Flowing Well Park
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Hardin
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17256 Hwy S27
| Buckeye | IA | 50006 |
17256 Hwy S27 Buckeye, IA 50006 Hardin »Map Location
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Gehrke Wildlife Area
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Hardin
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220th St.
| Buckeye | IA | 50043 |
220th St. Buckeye, IA 50043 Hardin »Map Location
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Girl Scout Area
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Hardin
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D15 & J Avenue West
| Iowa Falls | IA | 50126 |
D15 & J Avenue West Iowa Falls, IA 50126 Hardin »Map Location
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Hardin City Woodland
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Hardin
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30768 170th St.
| Steamboat Rock | IA | 50672 |
30768 170th St. Steamboat Rock, IA 50672 Hardin »Map Location
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