At 405 acres this is the largest public hunting area in Jefferson County. The area is bounded by Cedar Creek on the north and the Van Buren county line on the south. 90% of the area is timberland providing excellent wildlife habitat for wild turkey, deer, squirrels, rabbits and upland game birds. Additional wildlife habitat is provided by a five acre wetland area, and approximately 40 acres of native prairie grass, pine tree plantings and wildlife food plots. An eighty-yard shooting lane that can be used for target practice is located just west of the parking lot.
Horseback riding enthusiasts can utilize an equestrian primitive camp area and six miles of riding trails. Horse back riding is prohibited during deer and turkey hunting seasons (October through mid-January, and early April through mid-May).
Canoeists can put in at Turkey Run and take out 6 miles downstream at Round Prairie Park.
Turkey Run Web Page
Turkey Run Map