Jefferson County Conservation

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Jefferson County Conservation Jefferson County Conservation is located in southeast Iowa and manages 12 parks, natural areas and trails which encompass some 1,361 acres across the county.

The Jefferson County Conservation office and nature center is located at Jefferson County Park. Facilities available for public use within Jefferson County Conservation's recreation areas include campgrounds, camping cabins, trails, picnic shelters, playgrounds, fishing ponds and much more! Some of the popular activities within the Jefferson County Conservation Board areas include camping, hiking, biking, picnicking, birding, fishing, cross country skiing, canoeing/kayaking (on Cedar Creek and Skunk River) and horseback riding (Turkey Run Wildlife Area).

10/10/2026
The lower campground at Jefferson County Park is officially full!
10/02/2026

The lower campground at Jefferson County Park is officially full!

Want to help the tradition of great environmental education programming here at Jefferson County Park continue?Consider ...
09/30/2026

Want to help the tradition of great environmental education programming here at Jefferson County Park continue?

Consider signing up as a volunteer for one of our upcoming field trips!

You can also sign up as a general volunteer and be contacted whenever new opportunities arise. Find a link to our volunteer signup form in the comments below.

09/30/2026
09/25/2026
Due to today’s weather, we will be cancelling our Monarch tagging event this evening.
09/25/2026

Due to today’s weather, we will be cancelling our Monarch tagging event this evening.

Fall migration has begun and reaches a peak in October. This is a great time to start feeding birds for their long migra...
09/14/2026

Fall migration has begun and reaches a peak in October. This is a great time to start feeding birds for their long migrations. If you'd like to make your own bird feeder, we're hosting another woodworking for wildlife class on Friday, October 23 from 5:00-6:30pm at the Jefferson County Park Nature Center.

All materials for this project will be provided, and no prior woodworking experience is required. Find more information and register for this event using the link in the comments below.

Address

2003 Libertyville Road
Fairfield, IA
52556

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+16414724421

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