Vinton, IA

A historic river park, owned by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and managed by Benton County Conservation is located eight miles north of Vinton along the Cedar River. Once home to a popular resort and river-boat stop, this hidden gem now offers camping, an open air shelter, pit restroom, shoreline fishing, and high water river access. This area is open to hunting September 15 - May 15.

5899 29th Ave Dr
Vinton, IA

A scenic, quiet recreation area located along the Cedar River in northeastern Benton County offers camping and river access. If you like a peaceful camping or fishing experience, Benton City-Fry Recreation Area is the perfect campground for you and your family. The Cedar River offers anglers opportunities to fish for black crappie, channel catfish, freshwater drum, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, rock bass, walleye, yellow bullhead, and shovelnose sturgeon to name a few. Benton City-Fry Recreation Area offers an open air shelter, pit restroom, river access, and a playground. This area is open to hunting September 15 - May 15 in the non-maintained portions for the property.

3139 57th St Trail
Vinton, IA

Wildcat Bluff Recreation Area reaches 860 feet above sea level rising from the Cedar River in northeastern Benton County. Covering 131 acres of beautiful timber, Wildcat Bluff Recreation Area provides the ultimate experience for campers, fishermen, boaters, and nature explorers. Wildcat Bluff Recreation Area offers an open air shelter, shower house, river access, and a playground.

5901 27th Ave
Vinton, IA

A lovely, quiet river campground along the Cedar River only minutes from downtown Vinton. This 46 acre area is a perfect fishing spot and place to put in kayaks or tubes to take a trip downstream to Wildcat Bluff Recreation Area. The Cedar River offers anglers opportunities to fish for black crappie, channel catfish, freshwater drum, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, rock bass, walleye, yellow bullhead, and shovelnose sturgeon to name a few. Be sure to check out the gorgeous view of the East Bluff from the river. Hoefle-Dulin Recreation Area offers an open air shelter, pit restroom, river access, and a playground. This area is open to hunting September 15 - May 15.

2113 57th Street Trail
Vinton, IA

This beautiful 207 acre park is located in northern Benton County. It offers spectacular opportunities for camping, swimming, kayaking, boating, fishing, and hiking. Located right outside of Vinton, it is easy to come spend an afternoon fishing or hiking at this area. The camping areas overlook the 21 acre lake and offer perfect summer sunset views. Rodgers Park offers an enclosed shelter, open air shelter, grilling garden, shower house, boat ramp, kayak launch, beach area, and playgrounds.

1949 Ben/Ia Rd
Blairstown, IA

Located in beautiful southern Benton County, Hannen Lake is a wonderful getaway to spend a day fishing and swimming, or an ideal location for your next camping trip. Hannen Lake Park is BCCB’s largest campground and a hotspot for fishermen and hikers in Benton County offering 71 campsites, a beach, a rustic cabin, and several picnic areas. Hannen Lake Park offers open air shelters, shower houses, boat ramp, kayak launch, beach area, and playgrounds.