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GET OUT & EXPLORE

Fresh air. Unforgettable days.

From Beeds Lake to the fairgrounds and three area golf courses, discover the best of outdoor life in Franklin County.

GOLF IN FRANKLIN COUNTY

Three courses. Plenty of reasons to play.

Hampton · 9 HOLES

Hampton Country Club

Tree-lined nine-hole course, tighter fairways and challenging greens.

1620 Country Club Lane, Hampton · 641-456-3256

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Sheffield · 9 HOLES

Ridge Stone Golf Club

Public par-36 links-style course (2,437–3,374 yards by tee), plus a separate nine-hole par-3 short course. See the golf page for descriptions of signature holes 4 and 7.

7 Brickyard Rd, Sheffield · 641-892-8040

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Latimer · 9 HOLES

Latimer Golf Club

Open-to-public nine-hole executive-style course; no tee time required.

Latimer, Iowa · 641-530-2839

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Hampton · 9-hole main course

Hampton Country Club

Tree-lined nine-hole course, tighter fairways and challenging greens.

Green fees / pricing: Published rates: out-of-county green fee $50/day + tax; with member $30/day + tax; cart $25/day + tax. Local guest rules apply.

Where to pay: Contact the clubhouse for guest play, membership and payment arrangements.

Questions: 641-456-3256 · 1620 Country Club Lane, Hampton

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Sheffield · 9-hole main course

Ridge Stone Golf Club

Public par-36 links-style course (2,437–3,374 yards by tee), plus a separate nine-hole par-3 short course. See the golf page for descriptions of signature holes 4 and 7.

Green fees / pricing: Published daily green fees (cart included): 9 holes $20 Monday, $30 Tue–Thu, $35 Fri–Sun/holidays; 18 holes $25/$40/$50 respectively.

Where to pay: Call to schedule tee time or pay at the clubhouse. Memberships can be arranged via club.

Questions: 641-892-8040 · 7 Brickyard Rd, Sheffield

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Latimer · 9-hole main course

Latimer Golf Club

Open-to-public nine-hole executive-style course; no tee time required.

Green fees / pricing: Website lists 18-hole green fees $10 and cart rental $10 per rider; check for changes.

Where to pay: Pay in the honor box attached to the clubhouse.

Questions: 641-530-2839 · Latimer, Iowa

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PARKS & OPEN SPACE

Experience Beeds Lake.

Limestone spillway. Shoreline trails. Summer memories.

Beeds Lake State Park's 99-acre reservoir features a two-mile shore trail, boating at no-wake speeds, fishing, picnic shelters and reservable campsites. The historic limestone dam is a signature Franklin County landmark.

1422 165th St, Hampton · 641-456-2047

Check seasonal DNR park alerts. As of October 15, 2026 the park's water facilities are shut off for winter; the lodge is scheduled to be closed May 15–June 30, 2027.

Iowa DNR park details & maps ↗Reserve a campsite ↗