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Delaware County Conservation & Recreation Program
The Delaware County Conservation Board welcomes you to enjoy and spend leisure
time in scenic northeast Iowa. Utilizing the rugged beauty that nature has
provided, our parks feature high limestone bluffs, sloping forest lands, winding
trout streams and scenic views of the Maquoketa River Valley. You will find a
tremendous variety of outdoor recreational opportunities available which makes
the enjoyment of the outdoors possible for people of all ages and interests.
Your questions, comments or suggestions will be appreciated to help guide us in
our constant efforts to improve our parks and natural resource areas. Your input
can be directed to:
Executive Director
Delaware County Conservation Board
2379 Jefferson Road
Bailey's Ford Park
Manchester, Iowa 52057-8623
Phone (563) 927-3410
Email - delccb@iowatelecom.net
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Click here for a complete list and guide
to all Delaware County Recreation
Areas, Parks, Natural Resource and river access areas. (Copies can also be
obtained from the Board's Administration office)
General Information:
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OPENING / CLOSING DATES |
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All recreation areas, parks, and natural areas
remain open all year. However, facilities are closed to vehicle traffic and
allow only walk-in access during the late fall and winter season. Campgrounds
are usually open from
mid-April through mid-October. Fees required. Call the board office for
campground availability. |
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NATURE CENTER & WILDLIFE EXHIBIT |
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The nature exhibit room at the conservation center
building located at Bailey's Ford Park offers the visitor the opportunity to
view a variety of nature and interpretive displays. Come to the center to view
live wildlife exhibits, including reptiles, turtles, fish and
others, and to learn more about our natural world. |
SHELTER HOUSE RESERVATIONS
Available for reservation / rent at Bailey's Ford,
Turtle Creek, Silver Lake, Coffins Grove and Twin Bridges recreation areas for
family picnics, group meetings, reunions and other activities. Reservation /
rent not required for usage, but recommended for weekend dates. Contact the
board office for reservations and rates. |
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Delaware County Parks
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BAILEY'S FORD PARK
Campsite Map
2379 Jefferson Road, Manchester
A 170 acre park located three miles southeast of Manchester. This address is
also where the office and nature center for the Delaware County Conservation
Board is located. Visitors to the park are invited to stop by the nature center
and view the interpretative wildlife displays. Nature programs or group tours
are available by arrangement. Park facilities include trout and river fishing,
three picnic shelters, camping areas with electrical and water hookups,
shower / restroom building, dump station, well, toilets, ball diamond,
volleyball court, horseshoe courts, playground equipment and hiking trails. |
COFFINS GROVE PARK
Campsite
Map
1387 Early Stagecoach Road, Manchester
A 22 acre park located four miles northwest of Manchester. Park facilities
include stream fishing, two picnic shelters with electricity, RV camping areas with
electric and water hookups, dump station, well, toilet, ball diamond, horseshoe
courts, volleyball courts and playground equipment.
FOUNTAIN SPRINGS PARK
2511 Oak Road, Greeley
This primitive park has 240 acres of beautiful and rugged area, encompassing over a mile of Elk
Creek trout stream. The park is located three miles northeast of Greeley. Park
facilities include trout fishing, hiking trails, toilets, and
hunting is permitted.
TURTLE CREEK PARK
Campsite
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2124 267th Street, Manchester
A 200 acre park located six miles southeast of Manchester on the Hartwick Lake
impoundment of the Maquoketa River above the Delhi Dam. Park facilities include
a boat ramp, lake fishing, RV camping areas with electrical and water hookups, dump
station, toilets, well, and one picnic shelter.
TWIN BRIDGES PARK
Campsite
Map
2638 Highway 3, Colesburg
A 144 acre park located five miles west of Colesburg. Park facilities include
three picnic shelters, camping areas, dump station, electric and water
hookups, trout fishing, public hunting, well, toilet, horseshoe courts and
playground equipment. Assistance to purchase part of this area was received from
the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation. |
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