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Howard County Conservation Board  - Camping

The water has been shut down in all HCCB parks and restrooms. Camping rates have been reduced to $20/night.

We do not take reservations for camping, all areas are first come - first served.

 

 

All HCCB campgrounds are closed for the season! We do NOT take reservations for camping, all campgrounds are first come- first serve.

Thank you for visiting our parks!

 

The Howard County Conservation Department will turn off water and close restrooms in parks and campgrounds in early October.

Please call the Prairie’s Edge Nature Center at 563-547-3634 if you are wanting to camp around this time to see if the water is still on.

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Turkey River Campground

Protected by woods and amid the scenic view of the Turkey River, the campground is located up a winding country road just beyond the Prairie's Edge Nature Center. Click Here for more Information About the Turkey River Campground.

Lidtke Campground  

Enjoy modern restrooms – flush toilets and showers, explore the state's largest prairie area, experience history and discover nature! Hayden Prairie is managed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. For more information please contact the Iowa Wildlife Biologist - Upper Iowa Unit at (563) 382-4895. Click here for more information about the Lidtke Campground  

Lake Hendricks Campground

Experience nature while walking one of the many trails, visiting the deer pen, sitting at the butterfly garden, fishing, or swimming in the lake! One of the oldest parks in the county conservation board system, it is also the largest and most popular park belonging to the Howard County Conservation Board. Click here for more information about the Lake Hendricks Campground 

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In an effort to keep up with the acquisition, development, and maintenance of Howard County's natural areas, the staff is always working on new projects. Please check back on this page for any updates or send us an email.

  If anyone believes he or she has been subject to such discrimination, he or she may file a complaint alleging discrimination with either the Howard County Conservation Board or the Office of Equal Opportunity, US Dept. of Interior, Washington, D.C. 20240.

Camping is a GREAT way to get away from it all...

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