Bentonsport & County Park




This site gives information on the Van Buren County Conservation's part in this historic village.  

Events

Bentonsport Shops

Greef General Store- operated by Rhea Huddleston.  Fudge shop and antiques.
Odd Fellows Building-  Ted Kralicek and Paul Simpson with woodworking 
Corn's House-
"She Shed" by a group crafters.
Bank Building- Twisted River Gifts and Antiques  with Sandi & Keith Dimmit
Iron & Lace- Pottery and Blacksmithing.  Privately owned
The Historic Bentonsport Village, in Southeast Iowa, has several historic buildings owned by the Conservation-
*Greef General Store
*Bank Building
*Corns Building
*Odd Fellows Hall
These buildings are rented out to private individuals that set up shops with art, antiques, woodworking,
fudge shop and crafts. 
​The county park stretches along the Des Moines River with campgrounds at the east end.

Bentonsport Campgrounds

Campsite On-Line Reservations
  Go to mycountyparks.com to register then to Van Buren County to reserve.
*There is also room for people to drive in and stay at both Bentonsport and Morris Park campgrounds.  Lake Sugema campgrounds can except drive ins but they may want to check with the camp hosts 319-293-3532 first.
Can reserve 1 year in advance!
Historic Photos
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