Welcome to Iowa's
Van Buren County Conservation

Austin Park
​CLOSED

Till October 2023
Due to construction on the boat ramps and riverbank

Thank you for your patience
To Reserve camping sites for 2023 or 2024 (year in advance) at Sugema, Bentonsport or Morris Campgrounds, go to:
Sugema Campgrounds: 
This campground is near Lake Sugema, a popular fishing lake. 
Reservations are recommended for full 2-12 or modern sites 13-22. or by chance drive ins. 
Sites 23-29 are drive in with electric only 
Bentonsport & Morris Campgrounds-
Reservation or Drive ups available
Douds & Austin Park
Douds- 2 campsites available, shelter and boat ramp.
Austin Park- primitive sites, shelter, boat ramp
  • Walk ins are accepted at non reserved sites.  Reservations will take priority. 
  • Must reserve 5 days in advance.
  • Make sure you read and understand the cancellation policy and the refund policy when you are reserving your site.​
Van Buren County Conservation provides recreational opportunities through:
  • campgrounds
  • parks
  • hiking trails
  • lakes
  • fishing
  • hunting
  • wilderness areas
  • historic villages
  • events
Explore the quaint small villages, parks and campgrounds for a restive,  peaceful retreat and outdoor adventure.
Campground Gift Certificates are available at the Van Buren County Conservation Office!
Corn's building for Rent 2024 Season
Hiking/Kayaking
Explore the different trails with friends or join in with the Van Buren County Conservation Naturalist which also offers bird and nature hikes as well as kayak trips.

Lake Sugema Fishing 

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End of April catch 2023
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16 in Crappie from Lake Sugema 5-11-23
​Lake Sugema [Pronounced sōō•jē’•mə]
Conservation partners with DNR
Location: 3 miles southwest of Keosauqua
Acres: 579.00
Maximum Depth: 33.6 ft. (2010 - 33.6')
Motoring Restrictions: No Size Limit
No Wake Lake
​Amenities at Lake Sugema include:
  • Fishing Jetty
  • Accessible Pier
  • Picnic Area
  • Trails
  • Accessible Facilities
  • Restrooms
  • Camping
  • Good/Excellent Shorefishing
  • Hard Surface Boat Ramp
  • Accessible Shoreline
  • Fish Cleaning Station

Naturalist Survey

Above is the naturalist survey, please take a few minutes to fill this out and let us know how we are doing. Thank you!
Donations

​Thank you for your generosity in thinking of us.  If you wish to make a donation, please 
Mail to:
Van Buren County Conservation
816 Franklin St
Keosauqua, Iowa 52565
Payable to: Van Buren County Conservation