LINN COUNTY, IA -April 4, 2022- The Linn County Conservation Department invites you to further connect with nature by spending some quality time outdoors camping this year. The popular modern campgrounds at Buffalo Creek Park, Morgan Creek Park, Pinicon Ridge Park, and Wanatee Park will open for the season by 8 a.m. on April 15.
A majority of the campsites at these parks have water and electric hook-ups. A firewood bundle is available to purchase at each campground for $6 each. Most all family campground sites are first come-first served with self-registration. Only A-loop at Wanatee Park can be reserved online in advance, as well as group camps at Morgan Creek Park and Pinicon Ridge Park.
The primitive (no water or electricity) Matsell Bridge Equestrian Campground and Mt Hope also opens April 15. The nearby Matsell Bridge Primitive Campground is open year round, as is primitive camping at the Wakpicada Natural Area.
To learn more about policies, fees, and additional information about our campgrounds, visit the camping page at LinnCountyIowa.gov/Conservation. Campgrounds typically close for the season October 15.
Linn County Conservation Camping Areas:
Buffalo Creek Park, 5034 Buffalo Creek Park, Coggon
Modern camping
Morgan Creek Park, 7287 Worcester Rd., Palo
Modern and group camping
Pinicon Ridge Park, 4900 block of Valley Farm Rd., Central City
Modern, primitive, and group camping
Wanatee Park, 1700 Bald Dr., Marion
Modern camping, including limited reservable sites
Matsell Bridge Natural Area, 3745 Matsell Park Road, Central City
Primitive campground and primitive equestrian campground
Mount Hope, Stone City Rd, Central City
Primitive camping
Wakpicada Natural Area, 300 block of Central City Rd., behind the Linn County Fairgrounds
Primitive and equestrian camping