Lake Miami - Monroe County

Lake Miami - Monroe County To see if our cabins or shelters are reserved click this link:
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Conservation Director: Jessie Kelley

Monroe County Conservation is located in south central Iowa, and is home to the Lake Miami Recreation Area. Collectively, the Monroe CCB manages the Lake Miami Area, Monroe County Sports Complex, and Gladson Carmack Park - totaling in excess of 900 acres within the county. Lake Miami also offers camping, overnight cabins, wildlife exhibit, playground, open and enclosed shelters and much more! For

additional information about the programs, services and activities offered by the Monroe CCB, please utilize the following contact information:

Monroe County Conservation Board
1270 635th Ave
Lovilia, IA 50150
Phone: (641) 946-8112
Cell: (641) 455-4778
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.MyCountyParks.com/Monroe

The goal of the Monroe County Conservation Board is to encourage awareness and enjoyment of our Natural Resources by providing a better understanding of our environment. Title VI Policy Statement
The County of Monroe assures that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color national origin, sex, age, or disability as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 (P.L. 100.259), be excluded from or participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity. The County of Monroe further assures every effort will be made to ensure nondiscrimination in all of its committees, programs and activities, regardless of funding source.

One final cabin weekend opening in the month of June! Who wants it?!Dates: 6/12 & 6/13Cost: $105/nightShould you do it?:...
06/06/2026

One final cabin weekend opening in the month of June! Who wants it?!

Dates: 6/12 & 6/13
Cost: $105/night
Should you do it?: YES!

Contact us by text, call, or email
6414554778
[email protected]

We love seeing our community come together to support one -another! Sometimes its the simple acts of kindness that make ...
06/04/2026

We love seeing our community come together to support one -another! Sometimes its the simple acts of kindness that make the biggest impact.

This week we had the pleasure of welcoming 92-year-old veteran Lee and his family to our park. When we contacted the wonderful folks at Veterans at Rathbun, they generously loaned a golf cart for him to drive around the park. He is an avid fisherman and it means the world to him to be able to get down to his favorite fishing spots. We would like to thank them for their kindness and dedication to our veterans. ❤️🤍💙

More than anything, the gesture served as a reminder that it is important for our veterans to know they are appreciated and remembered. Seeing Lee's smile and knowing someone went out of their way to make his stay a little more special meant a lot to all of us.

The first day of summer camp was so much fun!Activities included:🐞 Learning about insects 🥾Bug hunt hike💪 Obstacle cours...
06/03/2026

The first day of summer camp was so much fun!

Activities included:
🐞 Learning about insects
🥾Bug hunt hike
💪 Obstacle course relay race
🛖 Creating insect habitats
🤩 Fun!!!

We want to send out a big THANK YOU to the Monroe County Fair and Justin Rozenboom! It is because of them we were able t...
05/28/2026

We want to send out a big THANK YOU to the Monroe County Fair and Justin Rozenboom! It is because of them we were able to start a big project out here. They donated 16ft boards so that we could replace our picnic table boards.
Our first one turned out awesome!

Our first Dandelion Kids field trip at the park was a success! 🌼🦁 We loved having our Kendall preschool friends out to l...
05/19/2026

Our first Dandelion Kids field trip at the park was a success! 🌼🦁
We loved having our Kendall preschool friends out to learn and explore nature together. The kids gathered dandelions and created adorable lion faces by poking the flowers through cardboard manes, learned about the dandelion life cycle and flower anatomy, practiced dandelion yoga, and explored our nature center animal displays. The animal furs were definitely a favorite!
We can’t wait for more Dandelion Kids adventures ahead. 💛

🌼Dandelion Kids June Summer Camp Update🌼Spots are filling quickly!Ages 4-6: Only 6 spots leftAges 7-9: Only 3 spots left...
05/13/2026

🌼Dandelion Kids June Summer Camp Update🌼

Spots are filling quickly!

Ages 4-6: Only 6 spots left
Ages 7-9: Only 3 spots left

If your child loves nature, outdoor exploration, crafts, and hands-on fun, now's the time to sign up!

To register or learn more, please email: [email protected]

We have 2 cabins available this weekend May 15 & 16! Get away this weekend! Go fishing, have some smores, and make memor...
05/11/2026

We have 2 cabins available this weekend May 15 & 16! Get away this weekend! Go fishing, have some smores, and make memories!

05/05/2026

🌼 Registration is now OPEN for Dandelion Kids Summer Camp at Lake Miami! 🌼

Join us this June for our very first 4-week summer camp program designed to help kids explore, create, and connect with the outdoors.

Held 4 Tuesdays in June, kids will enjoy hands-on activities, outdoor adventures, nature crafts, wildlife discovery, and plenty of opportunities to let curiosity lead the way.

📍 Lake Miami
📅 Tuesdays in June: 6/2, 6/9, 6/16, 6/23

🌿 Ages 4–6: 9:00–11:00 AM
🌿 Ages 7–9: 1:00–3:00 PM

💲Cost: $80

Each week brings a new nature-themed adventure filled with exploring, learning, creating, and getting a little messy along the way.

Spots are limited—register soon!

To register email: [email protected]

🌼 Come as you are. Leave a little wilder.

Our sandbox just got a little facelift. New top boards and ready for play! 🏖️
05/02/2026

Our sandbox just got a little facelift. New top boards and ready for play! 🏖️

Last night of camping Saturday October 19, 2025 at Lake Miami Park.
10/07/2025

Last night of camping Saturday October 19, 2025 at Lake Miami Park.

Address

1270 635th Avenue
Lovilia
50150

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Website

https://calendar.online/aa44f2d0c3425fbb3ed1

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