Cherokee County

The Cherokee County Conservation Board (CCCB) maintains over 1300 acres of parks, wildlife areas, river accesses, preserves and natural resource areas.

The CCCB offers

• Two Campgrounds with Modern Amenities
• 3 Primitive Campgrounds
• 5 Reservable Cabins
• Reservable Lodge
• Reservable Open Barn
• Reservable partially enclosed Shelter
• 26 Recreational Areas
• Wildlife Habitat Areas
• 5 Miles of Seasonal Equestrian Trails
• 10 Miles of Foot Trails
• Little Sioux River Fishing Accesses
• 9 Boat/Canoe Ramps
• Public Hunting Access

Cherokee County Conservation offers a total of 50 modern campsites & 47 primitive campsites between Silver Sioux Recreation Area and Martin's Access with showers/flush restrooms located in both parks. Larson Lake, Stieneke Access and Ranney Knob offer a wonderful primitive camping experience enjoyable for the entire family.

Martin's Access boasts three 16x22 feet reservable cabin's each with a full restroom and shower, two queen-sized bunk-style beds, kitchenette and outdoor patio area. New in 2014 at Martin's Access is a 30x40 feet cabin that has 3 bedrooms with 6 queen size beds, sectional sofa, full bathroom with ADA shower, and full kitchen with stove, fridge, microwave and dishwasher. The new cabin also has 4 round tables with 24 folding chairs and outside patio with a built-in fire ring and stand up grill.  Silver Sioux is home to The Lodge that offers a full restroom with shower, kitchen with a full sized range, 8 full-sized beds, serving table with seating for approximately 24 people, and an outdoor patio area with a built in fire ring. Uncle Tom's Cabin at River Road Conservation Area is a beautiful riverside cabin that sleeps 4, has a full kitchen, patio area, bathroom with shower, and a built in fire ring and stand up grill. 

While staying in Cherokee County Parks you can take a scenic hike on over 10 miles of trails and explore the diverse flora and fauna that makes Cherokee County a special place. If you want to take it a little easier saddle up your horse head to Martin's Access to ride on over 5 miles of trails and roads through Oak Savanna, Woodland, and Prairie ecosystems.


For additional information about all services and facilities available in the Cherokee County Conservation system, please contact us via the various connections below:

CHEROKEE COUNTY CONSERVATION:
629 River Road
Cherokee, IA 51012
PHONE: (712) 225-6709
EMAIL: Cherokeeccb@gmail.com
WEBSITE: www.cherokeecountyparks.com


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