Madison County Conservation Center
Nestled in the heart of Pammel State Park, the Madison County Conservation Center serves as a gateway to the outdoors—inviting visitors to connect with nature through education, exploration, and recreation. The center fosters a deeper appreciation for Madison County’s unique natural heritage, located in the Southern Iowa Drift Plain, where glacial till, wind-blown loess soils, and centuries of flowing rivers have sculpted the rolling landscape.
Pammel State Park
Pammel Park was originally one of the first State Parks in Iowa (dedicated in 1928). It is noted for its natural woodland beauty highlighted by its signature limestone ridge known as the “backbone”. It’s features include:
Backbone Shelter and Pammel Park Lodge
Picnic Grounds
Modern Campgrounds and Modern Bathrooms
Play Equipment
Trails
Middle River Ford
Harmon Tunnel
Yurt Cabins
Dump Station
Nature Center Activities
