Pioneer Ridge Nature Area

Discover Pioneer Ridge Nature Area in Bloomfield

The 995 acre Pioneer Ridge Nature Area is the headquarters for the Wapello County Conservation Board. The topography is rolling with the primary vegetation type consisting of relatively mature oak/hickory timber and open grass ridge tops. An effort is underway to convert all of the non-native pasture grasses to diverse native prairie as well as restore oak savanna plant communities. With Pioneer Ridge Nature Center on site, a major focus of this area is educating both youth and adults in environmental and natural resource management issues. Primitive and electric/water campsites are available in a small campground. The area also has two fully furnished, modern log cabins, and two camping cabins available for rent all year.The hay barn shelter and pond side shelter is available for rent as well. An extensive trail system allows users to traverse this beautiful area by foot, bike or horseback. Areas of Pioneer Ridge Nature Area are open for public hunting per state regulations. All roads in the park are gravel. 

Features Available at Various Facilities

• Campground
• Carry in/carry out refuse
• Cooking / eating utensils
• Electricity
• Fire ring
• Fireplace
• Firewood available
• Handicap Accessible
• Heating
• Kitchenette
• Microwave
• Pet Friendly
• Pets prohibited
• Picnic Table
• Pressurized water
• Refuse cans
• Restroom
• Shower facilities
• Table with chairs