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Biking at Lime Creek Nature Center & Conservation Area A nine-mile network of trails dissects a 440-acre area of upland timber, open fields, restored prairie, flood-plain forest, and limestone bluffs.
Biking at Shellrock River Greenbelt and Preserve A 7.5 mile bicycle ride along the limestone bluffs on the Shellrock River leads through 590 acres of woods, meadows, and ponds.
Biking at Sister' Prairie Trail This scenic paved trail traverses just over a mile through a private prairie-wetland complex (via an easement for public trail use) representative of Iowa’s beautiful prairie pothole region. The trail leads from Ventura Heights access to an access off 235th St., just west of Cardinal Avenue on the north side of the road. Trail users are reminded that public use is restricted to the paved trail, as the property is privately owned and the access easement allows for public trail use only.
Biking at Wilkinson Pioneer Park The road through the park provides an excellent trail along the Shellrock River and includes a unique covered bridge and rare native prairie.
Camping at Wilkinson Pioneer Park A beautiful 80-acre park with complete camping facilities. 42 camping sites with electricity.
Camping at Shellrock River Greenbelt and Preserve The Shellrock River Greenbelt Preserve provides both primitive and equestrian camping opportunities all year round. Two small shelters, fire rings, pit toilets, and hitching posts are provided at this site.
Camping at Lime Creek Nature Center & Conservation Area The Lime Creek Conservation Area (LCCA) provides two sites for primitive camping. Campsites are carry in and carry out. Please carry out any waste. Any unregistered vehicles on the LCCA property after park hours will be towed at the owners expense so please provide us information on all vehicles of people that will be staying at the campsite.
Camping at Linn Grove Park The first county conservation board park has complete camping facilities on 38 acres along a meander of Beaver Dam Creek. 66 Camping Sites with Electricity
Camping at Ingebretson Park Complete camping facilities on 23 acres along a branch of Beaver Dam Creek just off of Interstate 35. 23 Camping Sites with Electricity.
Canoeing & Kayaking at Kingfisher Hollow Canoeing access on the Winnebago River.
Canoeing & Kayaking at Lime Creek Nature Center & Conservation Area Canoeing allowed on Quarry Lake.
Canoeing & Kayaking at Kuhn Wildlife Area Canoeing on the Winnebago River.
Canoeing & Kayaking at Averydale Access Six acres of fishing and canoe access on the Winnebago River.
Canoeing & Kayaking at Bluebill Wildlife Area 40-acre lake.
Canoeing & Kayaking at Bluewing Marsh A 34-acre marsh.
Canoeing & Kayaking at Claybanks Forest Access to the Winnebago River.
Canoeing & Kayaking at Mallard Marsh Three man-made ponds and wooded hills make up 227 acres of diverse wildlife habitat.
Canoeing & Kayaking at Mike Zack Wildlife Area Fin & Feather Lake and Clark Lake are found on this 153-acre wildlife habitat area.
Canoeing & Kayaking at White Wildlife Area Canoe access on the Shellrock River.
Canoeing & Kayaking at Strand Park Canoe Access on the Shellrock River.
Canoeing & Kayaking at Winnebago Oxbow Canoe access on the Winnebago River.
Canoeing & Kayaking at Zirbel Slough Canoe the prairie marshes of Zirbel Slough.
Equestrian Activities at Lime Creek Nature Center & Conservation Area A nine-mile network of trails dissects a 440-acre area of upland timber, open fields, restored prairie, flood-plain forest, and limestone bluffs.
Equestrian Activities at Shellrock River Greenbelt and Preserve A 7.5 mile horseback ride along the limestone bluffs on the Shellrock River leads through 590 acres of woods, meadows and ponds.
Fishing at Shellrock River Greenbelt and Preserve You can fish in the Shellrock River along this 7.5 mile long corridor.
Fishing at Spring Creek Preserve Fishing access on the Winnebago River.
Fishing at Linn Grove Park Fishing along a meander of Beaver Dam Creek.
Fishing at Mike Zack Wildlife Area Fin & Feather Lake and Clark Lake are found on this 153-acre wildlife habitat area.
Fishing at Bluebill Wildlife Area 40-acre lake stocked with bass, bluegill, and catfish. Also features a boat ramp and fishing jetty.
Fishing at Averydale Access Six acres of fishing and canoe access on the Winnebago River.
Fishing at Blair Meadows Preserve This 11-acre property includes Willow Creek and a small pond stocked with bass, bluegill, and catfish.
Fishing at Kuhn Wildlife Area Fishing in the Winnebago River and also a fishing pond on site.
Fishing at Lime Creek Nature Center & Conservation Area Fishing on Quarry Lake.
Fishing at Kingfisher Hollow Fishing on the Winnebago River.
Fishing at Claybanks Forest Access to the Winnebago River.
Fishing at Ingebretson Park Fishing in Beaver Dam Creek.
Fishing at Strand Park Fishing access on the Shellrock River.
Fishing at White Wildlife Area Fishing on the Shellrock River.
Fishing at Wilkinson Pioneer Park Fishing in the Shellrock River.
Hunting at White Wildlife Area Public Hunting Allowed.
Hunting at Stille Wildlife Area Public Hunting Allowed
Hunting at Walch Wildlife Area Public Hunting Allowed.
Hunting at Zirbel Slough Public Hunting Allowed.
Hunting at Winter Garden Recreation Area Public Hunting Allowed.
Hunting at Winnebago Oxbow Public Hunting Allowed.
Hunting at Claybanks Forest Public Hunting Allowed.
Hunting at Kingfisher Hollow Public Hunting Allowed.
Hunting at Kuhn Wildlife Area Public Hunting Allowed.
Hunting at Bluebill Wildlife Area Public Hunting Allowed.
Hunting at Grover's Meadow Public Hunting Allowed.
Hunting at Bluewing Marsh Public Hunting Allowded.
Hunting at Blazingstar Prairie Public Hunting Allowed.
Hunting at Mallard Marsh Public Hunting Allowed.
Hunting at Haugen Wildlife Area Public Hunting Allowed.
Hunting at Lime Creek Nature Center & Conservation Area Public Hunting is Allowed.
Hunting at Shellrock River Greenbelt and Preserve Public Hunting Allowed.
Hunting at Mike Zack Wildlife Area Public Hunting Allowed.
Hunting at Prairie Pothole Wildlife Area Public Hunting Allowed.
Other Activities at Prairie Pothole Wildlife Area Wildlife Viewing Opportunities.
Other Activities at Shellrock River Greenbelt and Preserve Year-round dog training is allowed on this area. Wildlife Viewing Opportunities.
Other Activities at Sister' Prairie Trail Wildlife Viewing Opportunities.
Other Activities at Lime Creek Nature Center & Conservation Area Excellent Wildlife and Birdwatching Opportunities.
Other Activities at Limestone Prairie This 10-acre old quarry site is a good area to search for unique prairie plants and fossils, and see waterfowl and other aquatic life.
Other Activities at Mallard Marsh Wildlife Viewing Opportunities.
Other Activities at Mike Zack Wildlife Area Year-round dog training is allowed on this area. Wildlife Viewing Opportunities.
Other Activities at Blazingstar Prairie Wildlife Viewing Opportunities.
Other Activities at Bluewing Marsh Wildlife Viewing Opportunities.
Other Activities at Grover's Meadow Wildlife Viewing Opportunities.
Other Activities at Haugen Wildlife Area Wildlife View Opportunities.
Other Activities at Bluebill Wildlife Area Wildlife Viewing Opportunities.
Other Activities at Blair Meadows Preserve Bird Watching Opportunities.
Other Activities at Averydale Access Wildlife Viewing
Other Activities at Kuhn Wildlife Area Wildlife Viewing Opportunities.
Other Activities at Kingfisher Hollow Wildlife Viewing Opportunities.
Other Activities at Claybanks Forest Wildlife Viewing Opportunities.
Other Activities at Ingebretson Park Wildlife Viewing Opportunities.
Other Activities at Winnebago Oxbow Wildlife Viewing Opportunities.
Other Activities at Wilkinson Pioneer Park Wildlife Viewing Opportunities
Other Activities at Winter Garden Recreation Area Wildlife Viewing Opportunities
Other Activities at Zirbel Slough Wildlife Viewing Opportunities.
Other Activities at Willow Creek Preserve Wildlife Viewing Opportunities.
Other Activities at Walch Wildlife Area Wildlife Viewing Opportunities.
Other Activities at Stille Wildlife Area Wildlife Viewing Opportunities.
Other Activities at Strand Park Wildlife Viewing Opportunities. Tennis and Basketball Court and Playground Available.
Other Activities at White Wildlife Area Wildlife Viewing Opportunities.
Other Activities at Spring Creek Preserve Wildlife Viewing Opportunities.
Picnicking at Strand Park Picnic table available for use. Enclosed shelter with picnic tables available for rent.
Picnicking at Wilkinson Pioneer Park Two open air shelters with picnic tables are available for use.
Picnicking at Ingebretson Park Open Air Shelter with Picnic Tables.
Picnicking at Linn Grove Park Two open air shelters with picnic tables are available for use.
Picnicking at Lime Creek Nature Center & Conservation Area Two picnic areas can be found on the Lime Creek Conservation Area. One is just outside of the nature center and the other is in an open air shelter just north of the parking lot. Picnic areas are not reservable but are on a first come first serve basis.
Picnicking at Spring Creek Preserve Open Air Shelter with Picnic Tables available for use.
Picnicking at Shellrock River Greenbelt and Preserve Small Open Air Shelter with 2 Picnic Tables available for use at the Preserve section of the Greenbelt.
Trails & Hiking at Shellrock River Greenbelt and Preserve A 7.5 mile long trail along the limestone bluffs on the Shellrock River leads through 590 acres of woods, meadows, and ponds.
Trails & Hiking at Sister' Prairie Trail This scenic paved trail traverses just over a mile through a private prairie-wetland complex (via an easement for public trail use) representative of Iowa’s beautiful prairie pothole region. The trail leads from Ventura Heights access to an access off 235th St., just west of Cardinal Avenue on the north side of the road. Trail users are reminded that public use is restricted to the paved trail, as the property is privately owned and the access easement allows for public trail use only.
Trails & Hiking at Mike Zack Wildlife Area A one mile trail encircles Fin & Feather Lake on the west side of Mike Zack Wildlife Area. This trail is also an excellent area to walk dogs due to its status as a designated dog-training area.
Trails & Hiking at Lime Creek Nature Center & Conservation Area A nine-mile network of trails dissects a 440-acre area of upland timber, open fields, restored prairie, flood-plain forest, and limestone bluffs.
Trails & Hiking at Wilkinson Pioneer Park The road through the park provides an excellent trail along the Shellrock River and includes a unique covered bridge and rare native prairie.
Trails & Hiking at White Wildlife Area A boardwalk trail loops through open marsh, wooded swamp, restored prairie and streamside timber.
Winter Activities at Lime Creek Nature Center & Conservation Area Over eight miles of trail are groomed for diagonal stride and skate skiing and snowshoeing when snow conditions are favorable.
Winter Activities at Shellrock River Greenbelt and Preserve The North Iowa Snow Seekers maintain a 7.5 mile groomed snowmobile trail through the greenbelt and preserve. Snowmobiles are not allowed on any other Cerro Gordo County Conservation Board Areas and must remain on the designated trail.

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