Hillview Recreation Area: Plymouth County's Outdoor Gem

Hillview Recreation Area, a 580-acre park located just west of Hinton, Iowa, serves as the Plymouth County Conservation Board headquarters and a hub for outdoor recreation. The area features a diverse landscape, including open grasslands, reconstructed prairie, oak woodlands, and wildlife habitats.Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities throughout the year. From May through mid-October, three campgrounds—Deer Ridge, Bur Oak, and Beaver Creek—offer different camping experiences ranging from modern campsites with electric and water hookups to primitive tent camping. The park also features a 3.3-acre pond with a swimming beach open from Memorial Day to Labor Day, hiking trails suitable for various activities, and hunting in designated areas from mid-October to early January.Other amenities include picnic areas, a reservable picnic shelter, a Center for Outdoor Learning, playgrounds, a disc golf course, and an elk herd that adds a unique touch to the park's charm. During the winter months, visitors can enjoy snow tubing and snowshoeing. With its well-maintained trails and diverse recreational opportunities, Hillview Recreation Area provides a serene escape for those seeking to immerse themselves in nature.