Bentonsport & County Park




Bentonsport Rendezvous
​June 27 & 28
Bentonsport Campground
This site gives information on the Van Buren County Conservation's part in this historic village.  
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!
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.
Greef General Store- operated by Rhea Huddleston.  Fudge shop and antiques.
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Corn's House-
"She Shed" by Pat Mcleland & group crafts, stained glass, weaving, wool applique, embroidery,  florals, quilts, 
​Classes available.
Bank Building- Bentonsport Artisan Shop  with Sandi & Keith Dimmit
artwork, crafts and some antiques
Odd Fellows Building-  Ted Kralicek and Paul Simpson with woodworking 
Bentonsport Playground
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new mulch after recent flood 2019
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new mulch in Rose Garden after flood 2019
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Historic Photos
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Bentonsport Rose Garden needed work after winter ice jam.  Conservation spreaded new rock on walking path. 
The Rose garden committee has done a wonderful job on keeping the garden weeded and improvements for the gardens and the Conservation appreciates the time and efforts from the many volunteers.