Bentonsport & County Park




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

Bentonsport Shops

Greef General Store-
​with Rhea Huddleston.  Addie May Fudge Shop and several rooms filled with antiques and more.
Odd Fellows Building-  Odd Fellas Woodshop 
​ Ted Kralicek and Paul Simpson with carving and woodworking 
Corn's House-
She Shed 
 various handmade quilts and crafts from various crafters.
Bank Building-  Remants
with Anita Lee
​with repurposed and redesigned ecclectic furniture and home accents and original art and prints.
Iron & Lace-
​Pottery and Blacksmithing.  Privately owned by Bill & Betty Printy
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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