Welcome to Adams County!

Explore the Great Outdoors with Adams County Conservation!

                                    Adams County Conservation Board
                                                1756 Juniper Avenue
                                                   Corning, IA 50841
                                                641-322-4793 (Office)
                                        accb@adamscounty.iowa.gov


Welcome to Adams County Conservation Board! Adams County is conveniently located in southwest Iowa 90 miles southwest of Des Moines, 90 miles southeast of Omaha/Council Bluffs, and 90 miles north of St Joseph, Lake Icaria makes an ideal weekend trip. We invite you to explore the five areas that encompass 2,151 acres, including the Lake Icaria Recreation Area and Talty Wildlife Area, Hamilton Prairie, Hoskinson Wildlife Area, and Spring Lake. The Adams County Conservation Board’s mission is to protect, preserve, and enhance our natural resources by providing opportunities to improve the public’s quality of life through environmental education, wildlife management, and outdoor recreation.

Adams County Conservation maintains Lake Icaria Recreation Area which includes Timber Ridge Campground, Lake View Campground, six full-service Cabins (handicapped accessible), eight sleeper cabins, and two Cottages. See more details below.

Bobbers Down Marina (641-322-5234) operates from May through October of the year. They provide rentals on docks, pontoon boats, kayaks, canoes, and other water equipment. Browse their shop which is equipped with supplies for all your fishing and camping needs, including ice, snacks, soda, and alcoholic beverages. An ATM is on-site and fuel is available for purchase.

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