Notice to Cabin Users
and Campers
Three Mile Lake is scheduled
to be drawn down 12’ starting shortly after Sept. 1 of 2023 for in-lake work on the
sediment control basin, the placement of rip rap along the lake’s shoreline,
and fish habitat work. The lake will
still be accessible via the middle lane at the main boat ramp. Surface area of the lake will reduced. Construction is expected to be complete by
the spring of 2025.
Scheduling on this project is tentative and may change. Please visit this website for updates
The Union County Conservation Board is located in south-central Iowa and is home to the 3350-acre Three Mile Lake Recreation Area. The Union County Conservation Board manages a total of 9 parks, recreation, and wildlife areas encompassing 3,790 acres about the county. Union County's High Lakes offer an array of outdoor recreational opportunities unmatched in south central Iowa. Five lakes and 2,500 acres of publicly owned woodland and prairie ... all conveniently located within a 20 mile radius. Come and Enjoy!
YOU NOW MUST RESERVE OUR CABINS ONLINE THROUGH THIS WEBSITE, JUST CLICK ON THE FACILITIES TAB TO THE LEFT TO GET STARTED!!
For additional information about the programs, facilities and services offered by the Union CCB, please utilize the following contact information:
UNION COUNTY CONSERVATION
1577 Creamery Rd
Afton, IA 50830
PHONE: 641-347-5100
FAX: 641-347-5102
EMAIL: uccb@unioncountyiowa.gov
WEBSITE : Go to Union County Conservation
Activities in Union County
Fishing
Boating
Canoeing
Swimming
Cabins
Camping
Hiking
Hunting
Disc Golf
Trap and Rifle Shooting Range
Facilities in Union County
100 campsites
9 cabins
Lodge
Shelters
Trap and Rifle Shooting Range
Parks in Union County
Cedar Park
Union
1927 190th St
Creston IA 50801
1927 190th St Creston, IA 50801 Union »Map Location
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Garfield Park
Union
2371 190th St.
641-347-5100
Afton IA 50830
2371 190th St. 641-347-5100 Afton, IA 50830 Union »Map Location
Map Location
Groesbeck Wildlife Area
Union
1402 Grand River DR.
Afton IA 50830
1402 Grand River DR. Afton, IA 50830 Union »Map Location
Map Location
High Lakes Outdoor Alliance Shooting Range
Union
2216 130th st
641-344-5501
Afton IA 50830
2216 130th st 641-344-5501 Afton, IA 50830 Union »Map Location
Map Location
Mallard Point Campground
Union
Primitive LN
641-347-5100
Afton IA 50830
Primitive LN 641-347-5100 Afton, IA 50830 Union »Map Location
Map Location
Mt. Pisgah
Union
1749 Mt. Pisgah Rd
641-347-5100
Lorimor IA 50149
1749 Mt. Pisgah Rd 641-347-5100 Lorimor, IA 50149 Union »Map Location
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Talmage Hill Nature Park
Union
1900 Umbrella
641-347-5100
Thayer IA 50254
1900 Umbrella 641-347-5100 Thayer, IA 50254 Union »Map Location
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Talmage Hill Wildlife Area
Union
3001 U.S. HWY. 34
641-347-5100
Thayer IA 50254
3001 U.S. HWY. 34 641-347-5100 Thayer, IA 50254 Union »Map Location
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Thayer Lake Park
Union
3132 Lake RD.
641-347-5100
Thayer IA 50254
3132 Lake RD. 641-347-5100 Thayer , IA 50254 Union »Map Location
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Three Mile Recreational Area
Union
1542 campground rd
641-347-5100
Afton IA 50830
1542 campground rd 641-347-5100 Afton, IA 50830 Union »Map Location
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Three Mile Recreational Area- South Campground
Union
1542 Campground Rd.
641-347-5100
Afton IA 50830
1542 Campground Rd. 641-347-5100 Afton, IA 50830 Union »Map Location
Map Location
Union County Conservation Office
Union
1577 Creamery Rd
641-347-5100
Afton IA 50830
1577 Creamery Rd 641-347-5100 Afton, IA 50830 Union »Map Location
Map Location