Boating at Big Sioux Park
A new concrete boat ramp was constructed in the summer of 2008, making access to the Big Sioux River much easier.
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Boating at Millsite River Access
A concrete boat ramp makes accessing the Big Sioux River, near Westfield, easy.
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Cabins at Hillview Recreation Area
There are two camping cabins available in the Deer Ridge Campground at Hillview Park.
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Camping at Hillview Recreation Area
Three campgrounds at Hillview offer a camping trip right for you.
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Canoeing & Kayaking at Hillview Recreation Area
We have a small pond perfect for new paddlers to get used to the feel of their canoe/ kayak.
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Canoeing & Kayaking at Big Sioux Park
A new boat ramp constructed in 2008 makes accessing the Big Sioux easy at this park. Be aware that you will have to share this ramp with larger boats too.
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Canoeing & Kayaking at Millsite River Access
A concrete boat ramp making launching a canoe or kayak into the Big Sioux River very easy.
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Canoeing & Kayaking at Southeast Wildwood
A small pond would give a new paddlers a great chance to try out a canoe or kayak.
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Education at Hillview Recreation Area
A large variety of educational activities take place at Hillview Recreation Area. School field trips, scout programs, campground programs, hikes, talks, clinics, and summer camps are just some of the activities offered throughout the year.
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Fishing at Hillview Recreation Area
A 4 acre, stocked pond offers great fishing opportunities to young and old. Bluegill, largemouth bass, and channel catfish populate this small pond.
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Fishing at Big Sioux Park
Fish the Big Sioux River from the river bank at the park, or drop your boat in the river. Channel cats and walleye are among a few species to fish for in the river.
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Fishing at Meadow Wildlife Area
A small, stocked, pond offers a variety of fish for an angler to catch.
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Fishing at Boyds Bend
A short hike will take you to great fishing on the Big Sioux River.
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Fishing at Southeast Wildwood
There is a small fishing pond with a dock at this park. A variety of panfish can be caught in this pond.
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Fishing at Millsite River Access
Whether you prefer to fish from a boat or from the shore, Millsite offers great fishing opportunities for you.
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Fishing at E.C. Lippke Wetland
A short walk will take you to an ox bow lake or to the Big Sioux River.
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Hunting at Five Ridge Prairie
Five Ridge is a open to hunting, but it is a state preserve so there are some special restrictions.
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Hunting at Millsite River Access
The 16 acre Millsite is open to hunting during Iowa hunting seasons.
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Hunting at OBrien Prairie
Hunting is allowed at O'Brien Prairie during Iowa hunting seasons.
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Hunting at Southeast Wildwood
Hunting is allowed at this park during all Iowa hunting seasons.
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Hunting at E.C. Lippke Wetland
An oxbow lake, prairie grasses, and a river bottom forest offer great hunting opportunities along the Big Sioux River.
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Hunting at Meadow Wildlife Area
Meadow Wildlife Area is open to hunting during all Iowa hunting seasons.
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Hunting at Boyds Bend
This area has a grassland, oxbow lakes, and timber, making it the perfect spot to hunt deer, turkey, pheasant, waterfowl, and other small game.
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Hunting at Birkleys Bend
Hunting is allowed in this park during all Iowa hunting seasons. This park has great pheasant, turkey, and deer habitat.
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Hunting at Big Sioux Park
Hunting is allowed during all Iowa hunting seasons.
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Hunting at Hillview Recreation Area
The north side of Hillview is open to hunting from October 15th- December 31st. Prairie grasses and an oak timber make this area a good place to hunt pheasant and deer.
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Picnicking at Hillview Recreation Area
A large picnic shelter is availible on a first come first served basis on the south side of Hillview. The shelter has 18 picnic tables, electrical outlets, a water fountain, restrooms, and a water hydrant in the area. A large parking lot will allow picnickers easy access to the shelter. This shelter is perfect for a family renunion, graduation party, or wedding reception.
In addition to this shelter, a number of other picnic areas are spread out all over the park.
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Swimming at Hillview Recreation Area
A swimming beach is available at the pond in Hillview.
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Trails & Hiking at Hillview Recreation Area
Hillview has a number of trails that can be short loops, or can connect to another trails, taking you on a long walk through the park. Trails wind through oak forests, prairies, and around ponds. These are the best places to observe the abundant wildlife in the park.
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Trails & Hiking at Five Ridge Prairie
Mowed fire breaks offer a number of paths for hikers and cross country skiers alike. Sign posts with the exit to the parking lot are clearly marked throughout the fire break system. Spend an hour or all day hiking the unique landform the loess hills have provided. This is a very large, hilly park, so be sure you let someone know where you will be and when you will be back. Take a map along, and DO NOT cross any fences. Crossing a fence will take you out of our park boundaries and will make it much harder to rescue a lost hiker.
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Winter Activities at Five Ridge Prairie
Though it will be a hilly trip, there are trails suitable for cross country skiing and snowshoeing at Five Ridge. Trail sign posts and a map make it easy to find our way around the park.
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Winter Activities at Hillview Recreation Area
Tubing Hill
Cross Country Skiing
Snowshoeing
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