Van Buren County Conservation

Welcome to
Van Buren County Conservation

The new south side boat ramp at Sugema is now open!
The North ramp is now closed until further notice. 9/8/18

Campgrounds

New: Reservations for Bentonsport & Morris Park Campgrounds

2nd weekend of Oct (Scenic Drive Festival) cut off time 10/7
There are still going to be several sites non reservable that will be open for drive in at Bentonsport campground.

There is no flooding in the county or along the Des Moines River. Bentonsport and Austin Park campgrounds are available for camping.

Campground Gift Certificates now available at the Van Buren County Conservation Office!

Call to make a Reservation

Lake Sugema:
319-293-3532

For holidays only:

Morris Park:
319-796-2148

Bentonsport:
319-592-3579

Coming Soon!

Campsite On-Line Reservations
Begin March 2019. The Van Buren County Conservation Board will be able to take on-line reservations for Lake Sugema, Morris Park and Bentonsport campgrounds.

Lake Sugema

Fishing reports

Lake Sugema : Fishing is slower but catching different types.

New Kiosk at Lindsay Wilderness town entrance

New Playground

Bentonsport has new playground equipment set up between the campground and shelterhouse for the public to enjoy.
Due to high costs of playground equiptment, more equipment will be added as funding allows.

Donations are welcome
if anyone would like to help us improve the park, contributions can be sent to:
Van Buren County Conservation
816 Franklin St,
Keosauqua, IA 52565