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Timmons Grove County Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 69 Google reviews · Running trail in Marshalltown, Iowa · Hours vary

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Timmons Grove County Park yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

RestroomsQuiet

Family-friendly campground featuring picnic tables, barbecuing and river access.

What runners say about Timmons Grove County Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (69 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“They have electricity, fire rings, & picnic tables at each site and the have a huge port-a-potty that was clean.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“Otherwise its a quiet campground with access the the Iowa River.”

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

Marshall county is keeping it mowed. Not checking on the fire rings to clean them out. 2 signs down by the river are unreadable due to poster placed over. Lots of dead limbs hanging in trees. 18 camp sites electric 30/50. Otherwise its a quiet campground with access the the Iowa River. It does have a mowed walking path

★★★★☆ — De , Aug 2021

I am an avid nature buff, I enjoy hiking, camping, barbecuing and all kinds of outdoor activities! Timmons Grove is my go-to place to escape the hubbub of City Life!

★★★★★ — Nathan , Jul 2018

Nice park. Camping is only $14.00 per night. Great nature trail for the kids. No showers or flush toilets. Close to a Casey's store.

★★★★☆ — Harold , Jul 2017

Surprised this park had such a big newer playground. The park itself is kind of run down, needs newer picnic tables.

★★★★☆ — Valerie , Apr 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 69 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“Restrooms were limited to a couple of porta-potties.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“Otherwise its a quiet campground with access the the Iowa River.”

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Plan your run at Timmons Grove County Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitemycountyparks.com
  • Phone(641) 752-5490

Where to find Timmons Grove County Park

1801 Marsh Ave, Marshalltown, IA 50158

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.