Newest to the Boone County Parks, J. Carlson Wildlife area is located between Boone and Ogden off of old Highway 30.  At this area you will find a recently planted sand prairie, fish pond, and public shotgun hunting.

J. Carlson Wildlife Area

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This new addition to Boone County Conservation offers 126 acres of prairie and woodlands with Beaver creek passing through the park.  Recreational opportunities include wildlife viewing, fishing, and public hunting.

Buffalo Grove

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Intended for public hunting, Rhoades Acres is two strips of land consisting of 150 acres of native grasses and woodlands.  This park is located north of Pilot Mound on the Des Moines River flood plain.  Parking is limited to the road.

Rhoades Acres

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Dickcissel Park

Dickcisssel is located at the intersection of Highway 30 and Highway 17.  This small 38-acre park is home to Trumpeter Swans in the winter and a good fishing location in the summer, as well as picnicking and other wildlife viewing.

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Boone County Conservation offers many areas to get out and enjoy nature.  Below you will find a list of the six Boone County Conservation recreational areas and what they have to offer.

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Don Williams Lake

Boone County’s best kept secret is out!  This 108-acre little gem is located just west of Madrid, off of Highway 210.  This small park offers: camping, hiking, picnicking, playgrounds, and more.

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Phone: 515-353-4237

E-mail: bccb@wccta.net

Swede Point Park

Mabaska means “swan” in Native American language and you will find a pair of Trumpeter Swans at this pond. Mabaska is 17 acres in size and is located just west of Ames between new Highway 30 and old Highway 30.  Fishing and Hunting are prohibited in this area.

Mabaska

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Don Williams is a recreational haven for the county of Boone.  This 600-acre park allows us to offer a wide variety of recreation including: camping, boating, fishing, golfing, hiking, playgrounds, swimming, and much more.

Phone: 515-353-4237

E-mail: bccb@wccta.net

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