Parks
Benton City-Fry Recreation Area
5899 29th Ave. Dr.Vinton, IA 52349
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.
Benton County Nature Center
5718 20th Avenue Dr.Vinton, IA 52319
The Benton County Nature Center is home to the Director's and Naturalists' offices. The Nature Center has live educational animals and interactive displays for all ages. Outside it offers a nature play scape, trails, fire ring, bird watching, creek and wetland for all to enjoy.
Hannen Lake Park
1949 Benton Iowa RdBlairstown, IA 52209
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.
Hoefle-Dulin Park
5901 27th Ave.Vinton, IA 52349
A lovely, quiet river campground along the Cedar River only minutes from downtown Vinton. This area is a perfect fishing spot and place to put in kayaks or tubes to take a trip downstream to Wildcat Bluff Recreation Area.
Milroy Access
2510 58th St.Vinton, IA 52349
Located two miles from downtown Vinton, Milroy Access is situated on six acres of Cedar River shoreline, providing riverside fishing and nature appreciation. A large cottonwood on the east side gives plenty of shade for fishing or setting up a picnic.
Minne-Estema Park
5261 24th Ave. DriveVinton, IA 52349
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.
Polk Township Wildlife Area
2819 51st StreetBrandon, IA 52210
This northeastern Benton County wildlife area is a perfect spot for family-friendly shoreline fishing. Located close to Urbana, Brandon, and the I-380 corridor, this day-use area offers walking trails, a prairie, fishing, and plenty of wildlife to observe.
Rodgers Park
2113 57th Street TrailVinton, IA 52349
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.
Wildcat Bluff Recreation Area
3139 57th Street TrailCenter Point, IA 52213
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, pit restrooms, river access, and a playground.
Winegar and Tobin Wildlife Area
5033 22nd AvenueBrandon, IA 52210
With nearly two miles of Cedar River shoreline, the Winegar and Tobin Wildlife Area offers spectacular opportunities to enjoy nature. This area covers 490 acres with six miles of equestrian and multi-use trails throughout, Wild Rose Cabin resides in this wildlife area.
Wyman Memorial Park
5702 22nd Ave.Vinton, IA 52349
Located just northwest of Vinton, Wyman Memorial Park is a perfect spot along the Cedar River to fish or put in a kayak. There is plenty of area for parking and watching the sunrise or you can take a short walk to the gazebo for shade and a lunch break.
