Parks

Fontana Park (134 Acres): Stream fishing, lake/pond fishing, boating, hiking trails, self-guided trails, cross country ski trails, winter activities, nature appreciation, picnicking, shelter with electricity, shower house, heated shelter house, drinking water, fire pits, camping (primitive), camping (electric), dump station, group camping, playground, vault toilets, historical site, wildlife display, and staff office. Nearest town: Hazleton. (Exceptions: Boat motors, with the exception of small electric motors, are not permitted at Fontana Park. Youth groups may camp at no charge in the Lee Fisher Scout Area at Fontana Park upon approval from the conservation department.)

Jakway Park (315 Acres): Stream fishing, hunting, hiking trails, self-guided trails, cross country ski trails, nature appreciation, picnicking, shelter with electricity, drinking water, fire pits, camping (primitive), camping (electric), dump station, playground, vault toilets, historical site, and staff office. Nearest town: Aurora. (Exception: A dump station at the D & K One Stop in Aurora is available for campers at the Jakway Forest.)

Lime Creek Area (45 Acres): Stream fishing, hunting, nature appreciation, picnicking, shelter with electricity, drinking water, fire pits, camping (primitive), camping (electric), playground, and vault toilets. Nearest town: Brandon.

Buffalo Creek Area (80 Acres): Stream fishing, hunting, nature appreciation, picnicking, shelter with electricity, fire pits, camping (primitive), and vault toilets. Nearest town: Winthrop.

Boies Bend Area (26 Acres): Stream fishing, hunting, nature appreciation, picnicking, fire pits, camping (primitive), and vault toilets. Nearest town: Quasqueton.

Otter Creek Roadside Park (13 Acres): Stream fishing, lake/pond fishing, river access, hiking trails, nature appreciation, picnicking, and fire pits. Nearest town: Hazelton.

Questions, comments, or requests should be directed to:

Buchanan County Conservation Department
Fontana Park, 1883 125th St.
Hazleton, IA 50641
319-636-2617 (phone)
319-636-2624 (fax)
bccb@trxinc.com (e-mail)