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Montgomery County Conservation Find all the latest updates about Montgomery County Conservation and programs here.

Montgomery County Conservation provides two beautiful parks with campgrounds and fishing, Hacklebarney near Villisca and Pilot Grove near Grant. There also three Conservation Areas with one being the Anderson Conservation Area near Red Oak with the Conservation Center on the property and the second and third being the Erickson Prairie and Erickson Wildlife Area near Viking Lake State Park. We also provide river access to the Nishnabotna River at Stennettt and Elliot and the Nodaway River at Tenville.

10/08/2026

Hacklebarney has 2 electric only sites available for this weekend. Our full-hookup sites are full!

Beginning on October 19th, 2026, all county parks will be closed for camping. Trails and all other recreation remains op...
10/07/2026

Beginning on October 19th, 2026, all county parks will be closed for camping. Trails and all other recreation remains open year-round. Thank you!

10/02/2026

Join us at 10 AM today for a quick introduction to archery and atlatls!

10/01/2026

Join us tomorrow for an hour lesson! 10-11 AM down at the Anderson pond archery range.

Did you know that all of our field trips are planned individually for each class or group that visits? Our naturalist wo...
09/29/2026

Did you know that all of our field trips are planned individually for each class or group that visits? Our naturalist works with each group to make sure you get the experience you want. Reach out to schedule a visit!

Griswold CSD will have their third grade classes out for a visit! 🚌
09/29/2026

Griswold CSD will have their third grade classes out for a visit! 🚌

09/25/2026

Our reschedule date for Archery and Atlatls will be next Friday, October 2nd! Same time, same place. Thank you for your patience!

If you register for our programs and provide your email, be sure to look out for emails regarding program updates if there is weather in the area. Our naturalist sends emails that morning so you know how to plan your day 😄

09/24/2026

*UPDATE: due to rain this program is canceled for today. We will post a reschedule date shortly!

Late post BUT…Our weekend retreat was wonderful despite a couple rain showers! Thank you to all who participated, sat ar...
09/23/2026

Late post BUT…

Our weekend retreat was wonderful despite a couple rain showers! Thank you to all who participated, sat around our fire, and share a little bit of you with us 🏕️

Thank you to Lake Icaria, Adams County for the amazing views!

Thank you to City Meets Country for leading a FANTASTIC fall sign class! 10/10 recommend contacting Jennifer for some stellar signs.

Thank you to Mindy Ross with OMG 3D nails for an introductory class in cheese making!

Thank you to Pamela Cass for teaching us macrame and creating the cutest wristlets!

Our naturalist lead sessions in sourdough and book binding (though it got rained out- Cass will be posting some tutorials soon!). Thank you to all our Wild Women 🌲🌳 what do you want to see at our next retreat??👀

Address

2059 190th Street
Red Oak, IA
51566

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 7am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 7am - 3:30pm
Thursday 7am - 3:30pm
Friday 7am - 3:30pm

Telephone

+17126234753

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