Des Moines County Conservation is dedicated to the sustainability of natural resources through land stewardship, conservation education and by providing quality outdoor recreation opportunities.
Hickory Bend Recreation Area
Vital Stats:
- 180 acres, mostly wooded
- Accessible only by hiking or biking ½ mile down the Flint River Trail
Things to do:
Hiking, Hunting
Description:
Hickory Bend Recreation Area is roughly 175 acres of rolling oak-hickory timber mixed with a few open fields. Its quality hardwood timber coupled with its remote location and inaccessibility make it a great destination for hunters and wildlife viewers. It is only accessible via a half mile hike down the Flint River Trail. It is one of the county's least developed areas having no amenities or structures on site and is managed solely for natural resources and hunting opportunity.
Rules:
- No camping
- All pets must be on a leash
- No littering
- Do not remove or deface natural features or park structures
- No ATV's or snowmobiles
- Keep all vehicles on roadways or designated parking areas
PARK HOURS:
6:00 AM - 10:30 PM
EMERGENCY CONTACT PHONE NUMBER:
911
NON-EMERGENCY:
Des Moines County Conservation: 319-753-8260
Des Moines County Sheriff Department: 319-753-8366
Directions:
From Highway 61, turn west down Iowa City Rd. and go approximately 1.6 miles (the road will bend around to the north). Then turn left (west) on 155th St. and go approximately 2 miles. At the stop sign, turn right (north) and go approximately 0.3 miles. The access road will be on the left.