Welcome to Iowa's
Van Buren County Conservation
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We are looking for a campground host at our Bentonsport Campground for the 2025 camping season. Call (319) 293-3589 or email [email protected] for more information.
Our next board meeting will be held on October 8th at 6:30pm at Bentonsport, location subject to change due to weather.
Austin Park Campground is now open for camping! All campsites have electricity and water is available.
To Reserve camping sites for 2024 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
Van Buren County Conservation provides recreational opportunities through:
Campground Gift Certificates are available at the Van Buren County Conservation Office!
Austin Park RevitalizationConstruction began in 2023 with a new parking lot and boat ramp. Then electricity was added to the campground in 2024.
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The work of rehabilitating the Bentonsport Odd Fellows Hall has involved many talented craftspeople, including carpenters and masons. From left to right: Kevin, Paul, Angel and John have been working on the wood storefront this week. Thanks guys for helping us preserve Bentonsport!
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
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:
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