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Don Williams Recreation Area

Don Williams is a recreational haven for the county of Boone.

This park was the first area acquired by the Boone County Conservation Board. Construction of the dam at Don Williams began in the fall of 1964, and the first water to flow over it was in June of 1967. This 600-acre park allows for a wide variety of recreational activities including:

150 electric campsites, several hydrants throughout the campground, and two dump stations
Campground A and B, and C have 50/30/110 amp breakers
30 non electric campsites
Modern bathroom and showering facilities
Luxury cabins (reservations only)
Boating (no wake lake)
Fishing and bait shop
Golfing on a 9-hole course and clubhouse
Hiking trails
Updated playgrounds
Swimming beach
2 Enclosed Shelters (by reservation only)
2 Open Air Shelters
A Dining establishment at the clubhouse
Wildlife viewing

Camping

Campground A is by reservation only. Reservations can be made at MyCountyParks.com.

2025 Campground A changes include:

14 night maximum stay.
No 7th day free after 6 days.
All sites are by reservation only.

Campgrounds B and C are first come/first served. Reservations are not accepted. In 2026 Campground B and C will also go online.

Campground B sites 0, 3-16, and group sites 1-8 are 14 night maximum stay.

Campground is open April 15 - October 15.

Campground will reopen April 15th, 2025

Electric 50 amp (Campground A, B, C)- $20.00
Non-Electric - $12.00

Don Williams Campground Map

Campground Map Area A

Campground Map Area B

Campground Map Area C

Maps & Resources

History:

The area now known as Don Williams Recreation Area was originally called the Bluff Creek Project due to the meandering Bluff Creek that would be the source of the water to form the lake and run through the golf course to be built on the north side of the lake. The project was later renamed after the late Don Williams, a local man, who helped institute the idea of a county conservation board and on June 18, 1958 the County Board of Supervisors set up the original board. Mr. Williams was the first conservation board secretary and he and others greatly pushed the dream of the recreation area for the residents of Boone County. Sadly Mr. Williams passed away before the completion of the 600 acre recreation area. The area was purchased and the title to the entire area was passed to the board March 1, 1963.