Park & Trail Rules

RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE ANNETT NATURE CENTER PARK

1. HOURS

Parks shall be closed during the hours of 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.

2. COUNTY AREA

It shall be unlawful for any person to destroy, remove, damage or deface any buildings, park equipment, plant life, trees, signs, structures or natural material found within the boundaries of the Annett Nature Center.

3. MOTOR VEHICLES

All vehicles shall be confined to designated roadways and parking areas. No vehicle shall be left unattended on any county conservation area in such a manner as to obstruct traffic except in case of emergency.

4. RECREATION VEHICLES

No snowmobiles allowed. No recreational vehicle of any type, propelled by machinery in whole or part shall be permitted to travel on or about any area under the jurisdiction of the conservation board except as a means of conveyance to the conservation area and shall be restricted to the same roadways as automobiles. Speed limit for all motorized vehicles is 15 mph.

5. FIREARMS

The carrying or use of firearms, fireworks, explosives and weapons of all kinds is prohibited in this conservation area.

6. DISTURBING THE PEACE

No person shall be guilty of an act that constitutes a breach of peace, or interferes with their visitors use or enjoyment of the county conservation areas.

7. DOMESTICATED ANIMALS

All privately owned domesticated animals shall be either carried, led by a leash or chain; kept confined in or attached to a vehicle by their owner(s) or kept under strict control of the owner. Horse riding shall be confined to vehicular roadways only.

8. REFUSE

All refuse must be placed in disposal cans provided or removed from the area when vacated by the user.

9. CAMPING

No camping allowed.

10. FIRES

No fires allowed

11. HUNTING

It shall be unlawful to hunt, trap, or in any manner intentionally take, capture, kill or wound any type of wildlife, game or non-game, native or migratory within the boundaries of this conservation area, except for the taking of fish under the regulations set forth by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.

12. SWIMMING

No swimming allowed.

13. No cleaning of fish or leaving fish entrails on WCCB property.

14. All laws of the State of Iowa not specifically mentioned here shall apply.

RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR BANK SWALLOW BEND

1. HOURS

Parks shall be closed during the hours of 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. except for legal hunting activity

2. COUNTY AREA

It shall be unlawful for any person to destroy, remove, damage or deface any buildings, park equipment, plant life, trees, signs, structures or natural material found within the boundaries of Bank Swallow Bend.

3. MOTOR VEHICLES

All vehicles shall be confined to designated roadways and parking areas. No vehicle shall be left unattended on any county conservation area in such a manner as to obstruct traffic except in case of emergency.

4. RECREATION VEHICLES

No snowmobiles allowed. No recreational vehicle of any type, propelled by machinery in whole or part shall be permitted to travel on or about any area under the jurisdiction of the conservation board except as a means of conveyance to the conservation area and shall be restricted to the same roadways as automobiles. Speed limit for all motorized vehicles is 15 mph.

5. DISTURBING THE PEACE

No person shall be guilty of an act that constitutes a breach of peace, or interferes with visitors use or enjoyment of the county conservation areas.

6. REFUSE

All refuse must be removed from the area when vacated by the user.

7. CAMPING

No camping allowed.

8. FIRES

No fires allowed.

9. HUNTING

Hunting allowed during seasons established by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. No permanent blinds or deer stands allowed. Privileges granted by this paragraph may be revoked by an officer for violations of Iowa law or these rules and regulations.

10. TARGET SHOOTING

Target shooting is not allowed.

11. DOMESTICATED ANIMALS

All privately owned domesticated animals shall be either carried, led by a leash or chain; kept confined in or attached to a vehicle by their owner(s) or kept under strict control of the owner. Horse riding is not allowed.

12. All laws of the State of Iowa not specifically mentioned here shall apply.

RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR BLUE FLAG MARSH

1. HOURS

Parks shall be closed during the hours of 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. except for legal hunting activity

2. COUNTY AREA

It shall be unlawful for any person to destroy, remove, damage or deface any buildings, park equipment, plant life, trees, signs, structures or natural material found within the boundaries of Blue Flag Marsh.

3. MOTOR VEHICLES

All vehicles shall be confined to designated roadways and parking areas. No vehicle shall be left unattended on any county conservation area in such a manner as to obstruct traffic except in case of emergency.

4. RECREATION VEHICLES

No snowmobiles allowed. No recreational vehicle of any type, propelled by machinery in whole or part shall be permitted to travel on or about any area under the jurisdiction of the conservation board except as a means of conveyance to the conservation area and shall be restricted to the same roadways as automobiles. Speed limit for all motorized vehicles is 15 mph.

5. DISTURBING THE PEACE

No person shall be guilty of an act that constitutes a breach of peace, or interferes with visitors use or enjoyment of the county conservation areas.

6. REFUSE

All refuse must be removed from the area when vacated by the user.

7. CAMPING

No camping allowed.

8. FIRES

No fires allowed.

9. HUNTING

Hunting allowed during seasons established by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. No permanent blinds or deer stands allowed. Privileges granted by this paragraph may be revoked by an officer for violations of Iowa law or these rules and regulations.

10. TARGET SHOOTING

Target shooting is not allowed.

11. DOMESTICATED ANIMALS

All privately owned domesticated animals shall be either carried, led by a leash or chain; kept confined in or attached to a vehicle by their owner(s) or kept under strict control of the owner. Horse riding is not allowed.

12. All laws of the State of Iowa not specifically mentioned here shall apply.

RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR GRANT NATURE LAND

1. HOURS

Parks shall be closed during the hours of 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.

2. COUNTY AREA

It shall be unlawful for any person to destroy, remove, damage or deface any buildings, park equipment, plant life, trees, signs, structures or natural material found within the boundaries of Grant Nature Land.

3. MOTOR VEHICLES

All vehicles shall be confined to designated roadways and parking areas. No vehicle shall be left unattended on any county conservation area in such a manner as to obstruct traffic except in case of emergency.

4. RECREATION VEHICLES

No snowmobiles allowed. No recreational vehicle of any type, propelled by machinery in whole or part shall be permitted to travel on or about any area under the jurisdiction of the conservation board except as a means of conveyance to the conservation area and shall be restricted to the same roadways as automobiles. Speed limit for all motorized vehicles is 15 mph.

5. FIREARMS

The carrying or use of firearms, fireworks, explosives and weapons of all kinds is prohibited in this conservation area.

6. DISTURBING THE PEACE

No person shall be guilty of an act that constitutes a breach of peace, or interferes with visitors use or enjoyment of the county conservation areas.

7. DOMESTICATED ANIMALS

All privately owned domesticated animals shall be either carried, led by a leash or chain; kept confined in or attached to a vehicle by their owner(s) or kept under strict control of the owner. Horse riding shall be confined to vehicular roadways only.

8. REFUSE

All refuse must be removed from the area when vacated by the user.

9. CAMPING

No camping allowed.

10. FIRES

Fires shall be confined to those places specifically provided and extinguished before the area is vacated. Cutting of live or dead standing or downed trees is prohibited.

11. HUNTING

It shall be unlawful to hunt, trap, or in any manner intentionally take, capture, kill or wound any type of wildlife, game or non-game, native or migratory within the boundaries of this conservation area.

12. SWIMMING

No swimming allowed.

13. No cleaning of fish or leaving fish entrails on WCCB property.

14. All laws of the State of Iowa not specifically mentioned here shall apply.

RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE GREAT WESTERN TRAIL

1. HOURS

Parks shall be closed from sunset to sunrise.

2. COUNTY AREA

It shall be unlawful for any person to destroy, remove, damage or deface any buildings, park equipment, plant life, trees, signs, structures or natural material found within the boundaries of the Great Western Trail.

3. MOTOR VEHICLES

All vehicles shall be confined to designated roadways and parking areas. No vehicle shall be left unattended on any county conservation area in such a manner as to obstruct traffic except in case of emergency.

4. RECREATION VEHICLES

No snowmobiles allowed. No recreational vehicle of any type, propelled by machinery in whole or part shall be permitted to travel on or about any area under the jurisdiction of the conservation board except as a means of conveyance to the conservation area and shall be restricted to the same roadways as automobiles. Speed limit for all motorized vehicles is 15 mph.

5. FIREARMS

The carrying or use of firearms, fireworks, explosives and weapons of all kinds is prohibited in this conservation area.

6. DISTURBING THE PEACE

No person shall be guilty of an act that constitutes a breach of peace, or interferes with visitors use or enjoyment of the county conservation areas.

7. DOMESTICATED ANIMALS

All privately owned domesticated animals shall be either carried, led by a leash or chain; kept confined in or attached to a vehicle by their owner(s) or kept under strict control of the owner. Horse riding is not allowed.

8. REFUSE

All refuse must be removed from the area when vacated by the user.

9. CAMPING

Camping is not allowed.

10. FIRES

No fires allowed.

11. HUNTING

It shall be unlawful to hunt, trap, or in any manner intentionally take, capture, kill or wound any type of wildlife, game or non-game, native or migratory within the boundaries of this conservation area.

12. SWIMMING

No swimming allowed.

13. All laws of the State of Iowa not specifically mentioned here shall apply.

RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR HICKORY HILLS PARK

1. HOURS

Parks shall be closed during the hours of 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. except for overnight camping.

2. COUNTY AREA

It shall be unlawful for any person to destroy, remove, damage or deface any buildings, park equipment, plant life, trees, signs, structures or natural material found within the boundaries of Hickory Hills Park.

3. MOTOR VEHICLES

All vehicles shall be confined to designated roadways and parking areas. No vehicle shall be left unattended on any county conservation area in such a manner as to obstruct traffic except in case of emergency.

4. RECREATION VEHICLES

No snowmobiles allowed. No recreational vehicle of any type, propelled by machinery in whole or part shall be permitted to travel on or about any area under the jurisdiction of the conservation board except as a means of conveyance to the conservation area and shall be restricted to the same roadways as automobiles. Speed limit for all motorized vehicles is 15 mph.

5. FIREARMS

The carrying or use of firearms, fireworks, explosives and weapons of all kinds is prohibited in this conservation area.

6. DISTURBING THE PEACE

No person shall be guilty of an act that constitutes a breach of peace, or interferes with their visitors use or enjoyment of the county conservation areas.

7. DOMESTICATED ANIMALS

All privately owned domesticated animals shall be either carried, led by a leash or chain; kept confined in or attached to a vehicle by their owner(s) or kept under strict control of the owner. Horse riding shall be confined to vehicular roadways only.

8. REFUSE

All refuse must be placed in disposal cans provided or removed from the area when vacated by the user.

9. CAMPING

No camping allowed in the barn/shelter/restroom area. Camping in designated areas only. Campers may not remain in the park more than fourteen (14) consecutive days.

10. FIRES

Fires shall be confined to those places specifically provided and  extinguished before leaving the area. Cutting of live or dead standing or downed trees is prohibited.

11. HUNTING

It shall be unlawful to hunt, trap, or in any manner intentionally take, capture, kill or wound any type of wildlife, game or non-game, native or migratory within the boundaries of this conservation area except for the taking of fish under the regulations set forth by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.

12. SWIMMING

No swimming allowed.

13. All laws of the State of Iowa not specifically mentioned here shall apply. 

RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR LUNDY ACRES

1. HOURS

Parks shall be closed during the hours of 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.

2. COUNTY AREA

It shall be unlawful for any person to destroy, remove, damage or deface any buildings, park equipment, plant life, trees, signs, structures or natural material found within the boundaries of Lundy Acres.

3. MOTOR VEHICLES

All vehicles shall be confined to designated roadways and parking areas. No vehicle shall be left unattended on any county conservation area in such a manner as to obstruct traffic except in case of emergency.

4. RECREATION VEHICLES

No snowmobiles allowed. No recreational vehicle of any type, propelled by machinery in whole or part shall be permitted to travel on or about any area under the jurisdiction of the conservation board except as a means of conveyance to the conservation area and shall be restricted to the same roadways as automobiles. Speed limit for all motorized vehicles is 15 mph.

5. FIREARMS

The carrying or use of firearms, fireworks, explosives and weapons of all kinds is prohibited in this conservation area.

6. DISTURBING THE PEACE

No person shall be guilty of an act that constitutes a breach of peace, or interferes with visitors use or enjoyment of the county conservation areas.

7. DOMESTICATED ANIMALS

All privately owned domesticated animals shall be either carried, led by a leash or chain; kept confined in or attached to a vehicle by their owner(s) or kept under strict control of the owner. Horse riding shall be confined to vehicular roadways only.

8. REFUSE

All refuse must be removed from the area when vacated by the user.

9. CAMPING

No camping allowed.

10. FIRES

Fires shall be confined to those places specifically provided and extinguished before the area is vacated. Cutting of live or dead standing or downed trees is prohibited.

11. HUNTING

It shall be unlawful to hunt, trap, or in any manner intentionally take, capture, kill or wound any type of wildlife, game or non-game, native or migratory within the boundaries of this conservation area.

12. All laws of the State of Iowa not specifically mentioned here shall apply.

RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR OTTER CREEK PARK

1. HOURS

Parks shall be closed during the hours of 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. except for overnight camping.

2. COUNTY AREA

It shall be unlawful for any person to destroy, remove, damage or deface any buildings, park equipment, plant life, trees, signs, structures or natural material found within the boundaries of Otter Creek Park.

3. MOTOR VEHICLES

All vehicles shall be confined to designated roadways and parking areas. No vehicle shall be left unattended on any county conservation area in such a manner as to obstruct traffic except in case of emergency.

4. RECREATION VEHICLES

No snowmobiles allowed. No recreational vehicle of any type, propelled by machinery in whole or part shall be permitted to travel on or about any area under the jurisdiction of the conservation board except as a means of conveyance to the conservation area and shall be restricted to the same roadways as automobiles. Speed limit for all motorized vehicles is 15 mph.

5. FIREARMS

The carrying or use of firearms, fireworks, explosives and weapons of all kinds is prohibited in this conservation area.

6. DISTURBING THE PEACE

No person shall be guilty of an act that constitutes a breach of peace, or interferes with visitors use or enjoyment of the county conservation areas.

7. DOMESTICATED ANIMALS

All privately owned domesticated animals shall be either carried, led by a leash or chain; kept confined in or attached to a vehicle by their owner(s) or kept under strict control of the owner. Horse riding shall be confined to vehicular roadways only.

8. REFUSE

All refuse must be removed from the area when vacated by the user.

9. CAMPING

No camping in shelter/restroom/group fire ring area. Camping in designated areas only. Campers may not remain in the park more than fourteen (14) consecutive days.

10. FIRES

Fires shall be confined to those places specifically provided and extinguished before leaving the area. Cutting of live or dead standing or downed trees is prohibited.

11. HUNTING

It shall be unlawful to hunt, trap, or in any manner intentionally take, capture, kill or wound any type of wildlife, game or non-game, native or migratory within the boundaries of this conservation area.

12. SWIMMING

No swimming allowed.

13. All laws of the State of Iowa not specifically mentioned here shall apply. 

RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR ROLLING THUNDER PRAIRIE

1. HOURS

Parks shall be closed during the hours of 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. except for legal hunting activity.

2. COUNTY AREA

It shall be unlawful for any person to destroy, remove, damage or deface any buildings, park equipment, plant life, trees, signs, structures or natural material found within the boundaries of Rolling Thunder Prairie.

3. MOTOR VEHICLES

All vehicles shall be confined to designated roadways and parking areas. No vehicle shall be left unattended on any county conservation area in such a manner as to obstruct traffic except in case of emergency.

4. RECREATION VEHICLES

No snowmobiles allowed. No recreational vehicle of any type, propelled by machinery in whole or part shall be permitted to travel on or about any area under the jurisdiction of the conservation board except as a means of conveyance to the conservation area and shall be restricted to the same roadways as automobiles. Speed limit for all motorized vehicles is 15 mph.

5. DISTURBING THE PEACE

No person shall be guilty of an act that constitutes a breach of peace, or interferes with visitors use or enjoyment of the county conservation areas.

6. REFUSE

All refuse must be removed from the area when vacated by the user.

7. CAMPING

No camping allowed.

8. FIRES

No fires allowed.

9. HUNTING

Hunting allowed during seasons established by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. No permanent blinds or deer stands allowed. Privileges granted by this paragraph may be revoked by an officer for violations of Iowa law or these rules and regulations.

10. TARGET SHOOTING

Target shooting is not allowed.

11. DOMESTICATED ANIMALS

All privately owned domesticated animals shall be either carried, led by a leash or chain; kept confined in or attached to a vehicle by their owner(s) or kept under strict control of the owner. Horse riding is not allowed.

12. All laws of the State of Iowa not specifically mentioned here shall apply.

RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR WOODLAND MOUNDS PRESERVE

1. HOURS

Parks shall be closed during the hours of 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. except for legal hunting activity

2. COUNTY AREA

It shall be unlawful for any person to destroy, remove, damage or deface any buildings, park equipment, plant life, trees, signs, structures or natural material found within the Boundaries of Woodland Mounds Preserve.

3. MOTOR VEHICLES

All vehicles shall be confined to designated roadways and parking areas. No vehicle shall be left unattended on any county conservation area in such a manner as to obstruct traffic except in case of emergency.

4. RECREATION VEHICLES

No snowmobiles allowed. No recreational vehicle of any type, propelled by machinery in whole or part shall be permitted to travel on or about any area under the jurisdiction of the conservation board except as a means of conveyance to the conservation area and shall be restricted to the same roadways as automobiles. Speed limit for all motorized vehicles is 15 mph.

5. DISTURBING THE PEACE

No person shall be guilty of an act that constitutes a breach of peace, or interferes with visitors use or enjoyment of the county conservation areas.

6. REFUSE

All refuse must be removed from the area when vacated by the user.

7. CAMPING

No camping allowed.

8. FIRES

Fires shall be confined to those places specifically provided and extinguished before leaving the area. Cutting of live or dead standing or downed trees is prohibited.

9. HUNTING

Hunting allowed during seasons established by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. No permanent blinds or deer stands allowed. Privileges granted by this paragraph may be revoked by an officer for violations of Iowa law or these rules and regulations. Hunting is not allowed in area posted as refuge.

10. TARGET SHOOTING

Target shooting is not allowed.

11. DOMESTICATED ANIMALS

All privately owned domesticated animals shall be either carried, led by a leash or chain; kept confined in or attached to a vehicle by their owner(s) or kept under strict control of the owner. Horse riding shall be confined to vehicular roadways only.

12. All laws of the State of Iowa not specifically mentioned here shall apply.

RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE SUMMERSET TRAIL

1. HOURS

Parks shall be closed from sunset to sunrise.

2. COUNTY AREA

It shall be unlawful for any person to destroy, remove, damage or deface any buildings, park equipment, plant life, trees, signs, structures or natural material found within the boundaries of of the Summerset Trail.

3. MOTOR VEHICLES

All vehicles shall be confined to designated roadways and parking areas. No vehicle shall be left unattended on any county conservation area in such a manner as to obstruct traffic except in case of emergency.

4. RECREATION VEHICLES

No snowmobiles allowed. No recreational vehicle of any type, propelled by machinery in whole or part shall be permitted to travel on or about any area under the jurisdiction of the conservation board except as a means of conveyance to the conservation area and shall be restricted to the same roadways as automobiles. Speed limit for all motorized vehicles is 15 mph.

5. FIREARMS

The carrying or use of firearms, fireworks, explosives and weapons of all kinds is prohibited in this conservation area.

6. DISTURBING THE PEACE

No person shall be guilty of an act that constitutes a breach of peace, or interferes with visitors use or enjoyment of the county conservation areas.

7. DOMESTICATED ANIMALS

All privately owned domesticated animals shall be either carried, led by a leash or chain; kept confined in or attached to a vehicle by their owner(s) or kept under strict control of the owner. Horse riding is not allowed.

8. REFUSE

All refuse must be removed from the area when vacated by the user.

9. CAMPING

Camping is not allowed.

10. FIRES

No fires allowed.

11. HUNTING

It shall be unlawful to hunt, trap, or in any manner intentionally take, capture, kill or wound any type of wildlife, game or non-game, native or migratory within the boundaries of this conservation area.

12. SWIMMING

No swimming allowed.

13. All laws of the State of Iowa not specifically mentioned here shall apply.

RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR ZO–EL ANNETT WOODS

1. HOURS

Parks shall be closed during the hours of 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.

2. COUNTY AREA

It shall be unlawful for any person to destroy, remove, damage or deface any buildings, park equipment, plant life, trees, signs, structures or natural material found within the boundaries of Zo-El Annett Woods.

3. MOTOR VEHICLES

All vehicles shall be confined to designated roadways and parking areas. No vehicle shall be left unattended on any county conservation area in such a manner as to obstruct traffic except in case of emergency.

4. RECREATION VEHICLES

No snowmobiles allowed. No recreational vehicle of any type, propelled by machinery in whole or part shall be permitted to travel on or about any area under the jurisdiction of the conservation board except as a means of conveyance to the conservation area and shall be restricted to the same roadways as automobiles. Speed limit for all motorized vehicles is 15 mph.

5. FIREARMS

The carrying or use of firearms, fireworks, explosives and weapons of all kinds is prohibited in this conservation area.

6. DISTURBING THE PEACE

No person shall be guilty of an act that constitutes a breach of peace, or interferes with visitors use or enjoyment of the county conservation areas.

7. DOMESTICATED ANIMALS

All privately owned domesticated animals shall be either carried, led by a leash or chain; kept confined in or attached to a vehicle by their owner(s) or kept under strict control of the owner. Horse riding is not permitted.

8. REFUSE

All refuse must be removed from the area when vacated by the user.

9. CAMPING

No camping allowed.

10. FIRES

Fires shall be confined to those places specifically provided and extinguished before the area is vacated. Cutting of live or dead standing or downed trees is prohibited.

11. HUNTING

It shall be unlawful to hunt, trap, or in any manner intentionally take, capture, kill or wound any type of wildlife, game or non-game, native or migratory within the boundaries of this conservation area.

12. All laws of the State of Iowa not specifically mentioned here shall apply.