Parks & recreation
Beeds Lake State Park
99-acre reservoir, historic limestone spillway, hiking, fishing, camping and boat access.
1422 165th St, Hampton, IA 50441Details, contact & directions →FRANKLIN COUNTY, IOWA • ONE VIEW
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Parks & recreation
Maynes Grove
County conservation property with a pond, trail network, lodge and fishing amenities.
946 US Highway 65, Hampton, IA 50441Details, contact & directions →
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Mallory Park
Woodland trails, camping and Maynes Creek.
1442 95th St, Hampton, IA 50441Details, contact & directions →
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Robinson Park
Day-use park and campground with electric campsites and picnic shelter.
1632 Quail Ave, Franklin County, IADetails, contact & directions →
Parks & recreation
Franklin County conservation properties map
County map shows parks, wildlife areas, and conservation properties including Burkley Park and Interstate Lake.
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Ackerman Tract
Listed on the Franklin County GIS conservation map (2018). Confirm present access and facilities before visiting.
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Alverson Tract
Listed on the Franklin County GIS conservation map (2018). Confirm present access and facilities before visiting.
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Burkley Park
Listed on the Franklin County GIS conservation map (2018). Confirm present access and facilities before visiting.
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Christopher Tract
Listed on the Franklin County GIS conservation map (2018). Confirm present access and facilities before visiting.
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Creeden Prairie
Listed on the Franklin County GIS conservation map (2018). Confirm present access and facilities before visiting.
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Deer Meadow Wildlife Area
Listed on the Franklin County GIS conservation map (2018). Confirm present access and facilities before visiting.
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Handorf Roadside Park
Listed on the Franklin County GIS conservation map (2018). Confirm present access and facilities before visiting.
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Hawkins Game Management Area
Listed on the Franklin County GIS conservation map (2018). Confirm present access and facilities before visiting.
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Ingebretson Memorial Grove
Listed on the Franklin County GIS conservation map (2018). Confirm present access and facilities before visiting.
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Interstate Lake Park
Listed on the Franklin County GIS conservation map (2018). Confirm present access and facilities before visiting.
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Long Spur Habitat Area
Listed on the Franklin County GIS conservation map (2018). Confirm present access and facilities before visiting.
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Oakland Valley Game Management Area
Listed on the Franklin County GIS conservation map (2018). Confirm present access and facilities before visiting.
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Oxbow Tract
Listed on the Franklin County GIS conservation map (2018). Confirm present access and facilities before visiting.
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Popejoy Conservation Park
Listed on the Franklin County GIS conservation map (2018). Confirm present access and facilities before visiting.
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Sheffield Game Management Area
Listed on the Franklin County GIS conservation map (2018). Confirm present access and facilities before visiting.
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Spainhower Tract
Listed on the Franklin County GIS conservation map (2018). Confirm present access and facilities before visiting.
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Spring Creek Prairie Tract
Listed on the Franklin County GIS conservation map (2018). Confirm present access and facilities before visiting.
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Spring Creek Wildlife Areas
Listed on the Franklin County GIS conservation map (2018). Confirm present access and facilities before visiting.
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Thorn Apple Woods
Listed on the Franklin County GIS conservation map (2018). Confirm present access and facilities before visiting.
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Toft Wildlife Area
Listed on the Franklin County GIS conservation map (2018). Confirm present access and facilities before visiting.
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West Fork Wetland Tract
Listed on the Franklin County GIS conservation map (2018). Confirm present access and facilities before visiting.
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West Fork Wildlife Area
Listed on the Franklin County GIS conservation map (2018). Confirm present access and facilities before visiting.
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WKW Conservation Park
Listed on the Franklin County GIS conservation map (2018). Confirm present access and facilities before visiting.
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Parks & recreation
Rolling Prairie Trail
Listed on the Franklin County GIS conservation map (2018). Confirm present access and facilities before visiting.
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Maynes Creek Wildlife Area
Listed on the Franklin County GIS conservation map (2018). Confirm present access and facilities before visiting.
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Forever Fen Area
Listed on the Franklin County GIS conservation map (2018). Confirm present access and facilities before visiting.
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Golf courses
Hampton Country Club
Golf course and clubhouse; consult the course for tee times, current rates and memberships.
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Golf courses
Ridge Stone Golf Club
Sheffield-area golf. Confirm current rates and course availability with the club.
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Golf courses
Latimer Golf Club
Local golf in Latimer; confirm fees, tee times and season dates directly.
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Emergency & safety
Franklin County Sheriff
County law enforcement, public safety and sheriff services. For emergencies dial 911.
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Emergency & safety
Franklin County Emergency Management
Disaster preparedness and emergency coordination.
105 5th St SW, Hampton, IADetails, contact & directions →
Emergency & safety
Hampton Police Department
City police services. For immediate danger or emergency dial 911.
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Fire departments
Hampton Fire Department
Fire and rescue service for the Hampton area. Dial 911 for emergencies.
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Fire departments
Sheffield Fire Department
Fire and rescue service for the Sheffield area. Dial 911 for emergencies.
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Fire departments
Latimer Fire Department
Fire and rescue service for the Latimer area. Dial 911 for emergencies.
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Coulter Fire Department
Fire and rescue service for the Coulter area. Dial 911 for emergencies.
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Fire departments
Dows Fire Department
Fire and rescue service for the Dows area. Dial 911 for emergencies.
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Fire departments
Ackley Fire Department
Fire and rescue service for the Ackley area. Dial 911 for emergencies.
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Public health & medical
Franklin General Hospital
Regional hospital and medical services; emergencies call 911.
1720 Central Ave E, Hampton, IA 50441Details, contact & directions →
Public health & medical
Franklin County Public Health
Public health programs, prevention, and community health resources.
1600 Central Ave E, Hampton, IA 50441Details, contact & directions →
Public health & medical
Franklin County Environmental Health
Well water testing and environmental sanitation information.
1600 Central Ave E, Hampton, IADetails, contact & directions →
Public health & medical
Iowa HHS — Franklin County
Iowa public assistance programs and human services; some local visits by appointment only.
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Veterans services
Franklin County Veterans Affairs
County Veterans Service Office for benefits guidance, claims and support.
1600 Central Ave E, Hampton, IA 50441Details, contact & directions →
Libraries
Hampton Public Library
Books, digital collections, public computers and community programming.
4 S Federal St, Hampton, IA 50441Details, contact & directions →
Libraries
Sheffield Public Library
Library services and community reading resources.
123 S 3rd St, Sheffield, IADetails, contact & directions →
Libraries
Coulter Public Library
Public library and local reading services.
111 Main St, Coulter, IADetails, contact & directions →
Transportation & airports
Hampton Municipal Airport (HPT)
Public-use municipal airport with 4,020-foot concrete runway 17/35, self-service 100LL fuel.
1274 B Olive Rd, Hampton, IADetails, contact & directions →
Post offices
Hampton Post Office
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Post offices
Sheffield Post Office
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Post offices
Latimer Post Office
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Post offices
Coulter Post Office
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Post offices
Dows Post Office
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Post offices
Ackley Post Office
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Post offices
Geneva Post Office
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Post offices
Alexander Post Office
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Post offices
Popejoy Post Office
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Business & tourism
Greater Franklin County Chamber of Commerce
Local business network, member directory, events and Main Street programs.
116 1st Ave NW, Hampton, IA 50441Details, contact & directions →
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Franklin County tourism & attractions
Regional attractions, historic sites, golf, parks and events.
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Franklin County Development Association
Economic development and industry relocation assistance.
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Education & careers
NIACC Franklin County Career Center
Career and technical education opportunities in Hampton.
1276 Olive Ave, Hampton, IADetails, contact & directions →
Fire departments
Alexander Fire Department / District
Fire district serving part of Franklin County according to the county GIS 2018 district map. Dial 911 for emergencies; verify nonemergency contacts with county dispatch.
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Aredale Fire Department / District
Fire district serving part of Franklin County according to the county GIS 2018 district map. Dial 911 for emergencies; verify nonemergency contacts with county dispatch.
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Bradford Fire Department / District
Fire district serving part of Franklin County according to the county GIS 2018 district map. Dial 911 for emergencies; verify nonemergency contacts with county dispatch.
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Geneva Fire Department / District
Fire district serving part of Franklin County according to the county GIS 2018 district map. Dial 911 for emergencies; verify nonemergency contacts with county dispatch.
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Hansell Fire Department / District
Fire district serving part of Franklin County according to the county GIS 2018 district map. Dial 911 for emergencies; verify nonemergency contacts with county dispatch.
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Alden Fire Department / District
Fire district serving part of Franklin County according to the county GIS 2018 district map. Dial 911 for emergencies; verify nonemergency contacts with county dispatch.
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Dougherty Fire Department / District
Fire district serving part of Franklin County according to the county GIS 2018 district map. Dial 911 for emergencies; verify nonemergency contacts with county dispatch.
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Meservey Fire Department / District
Fire district serving part of Franklin County according to the county GIS 2018 district map. Dial 911 for emergencies; verify nonemergency contacts with county dispatch.
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Thornton Fire Department / District
Fire district serving part of Franklin County according to the county GIS 2018 district map. Dial 911 for emergencies; verify nonemergency contacts with county dispatch.
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Libraries
Dows Community Library
Library services and public reading programs.
114 Ellsworth St, Dows, IA 50071Details, contact & directions →
Schools & education
Hampton-Dumont Community School District
Public school district with four schools based in Hampton.
601 12th Ave NE, Hampton, IA 50441Details, contact & directions →
Schools & education
West Fork Community School District
Public district serving Sheffield and neighboring communities.
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Schools & education
CAL Community School District
Elementary education in the Coulter-Alexander-Latimer area; whole-grade sharing with Hampton-Dumont for older students.
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Schools & education
AGWSR Community School District
Public school district serving Ackley, Geneva and the surrounding region.
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Schools & education
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Community School District
Public school district serving Dows-area students.
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