Boating at Oak Grove Big Sioux Park
Boat ramp access to the Big Sioux River is available at the Oak Grove Big Sioux Park.
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Boating at Big Sioux Recreation Area
The Big Sioux Recreation Area's 90 acres of surface water supplies boaters with ample room for a relaxing boat ride, and fishing activities. All boating activities are no wake.
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Boating at Bruce Schomaker Recreational Area
With an 8 acre lake loacted at the Bruce Schomaker Recreational Area makes it a quite spot to spend the day on the boat fishing. Boat ramp access and dock are available.
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Boating at Winterfeld Boating & Fishing
This 18 acre lake, has a boat ramp and dock available for boating access. This area is 18 acres in size and is stocked with many species of native fish.
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Boating at Fairview Area
This area contains a 10 acre water impoundment, which has been stocked with fish. Boat ramp is available for smaller boats.
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Boating at VandeWeerd Pit
This 18 acre area has a small water impoundment available for fishing along with small boat and kayak or canoe access.
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Boating at Settlers Canoe Access
This 1 acre of flat bottom land is adjacent to the Big Sioux River. Boat ramp access to the Big Sioux River for small boat access is available.
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Cabins at Oak Grove Big Sioux Park
Sioux County Conservation Board offers 4 cabins available by reservation between the months of April and October. All cabins have heating/AC, hot/cold water, showers, small fridges and campfire ring outside with grate for cooking.
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Camping at Oak Grove Big Sioux Park
Turkey Ridge Campground and Deer Run Campground are located at the Oak Grove Big Sioux Park. Campsites have electricity available and cemented pads. Dump stations and water refill is available at both campground areas.
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Camping at Alton Roadside Park
Electrical camping sites are available at the Alton Roadside Park. Water for refill and dump station are also located at the park.
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Canoeing & Kayaking at Alton Roadside Park
Canoeing and kayaking is permitted on a 5 acre pond located adjacent to the park. No boat ramp access available.
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Canoeing & Kayaking at Big Sioux Recreation Area
The Big Sioux Recreation Area contains 90 acres of surface water making it a peaceful spot to go canoeing and kayaking at. Motorized boating is also allowed at no wake speeds.
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Canoeing & Kayaking at Oak Grove Big Sioux Park
Bring your own canoe or kayak to launch from our boat ramp in to the Big Sioux River, or make a reservation and use one of ours.
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Canoeing & Kayaking at VandeWeerd Pit
This 18 acre area has a small water impoundment available for fishing along with small boat and kayak or canoe access.
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Canoeing & Kayaking at Fairview Area
This area contains a 10 acre water impoundment, which has been stocked with fish. Boat ramp is available for smaller boats, canoes, and kayaks.
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Canoeing & Kayaking at Winterfeld Boating & Fishing
With a boat ramp and 18 acres to explore this is a peaceful spot to take the canoe or kayak out to and get some exploring done.
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Canoeing & Kayaking at Bruce Schomaker Recreational Area
The Bruce Schomkaer Recreational Area contains an 8 acre lake with cemented boat ramp, and dock makeing it ideal to paddle around for an afternoon.
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Canoeing & Kayaking at Garfield Wildlife Area
This area has walk in access for canoes and kayaks to the Rock River.
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Canoeing & Kayaking at Rock Sioux Access
Access the the Big Sioux and Rock River can be found at this location. Access for canoe/kayaks is walk in only.
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Canoeing & Kayaking at Settlers Canoe Access
The Settlers Canoe Acces is 1 acre of flat bottom land adjacent to the Big Sioux Rivere, There is a boat ramp available for canoe and kayak entrance and exit of the Big Sioux River.
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Education at Oak Grove Big Sioux Park
Our county naturalist is based out of the Oak Grove Big Sioux Park and offers many programs to the public throughout the Sioux County area. Programs are for all ages to enjoy, and can be tailored to any group. Programs are offered to local school groups, Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops, retirement homes, civic group and many others.
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Facility Rentals at Oak Grove Big Sioux Park
Oak Grove Lodge is available for year round rentals. The lodge has a capacity of 90-100 people. The Big Sioux Shelter is also available year round. The Big Sioux Shelter has a capacity of 50 people. Reservations may be made by calling the parks office.
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Facility Rentals at Alton Roadside Park
An enclosed shelter house is available by reservation, reservations may be made by calling the Alton Casey's General Store.
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Fishing at Big Sioux Recreation Area
With 90 acres of surface water located in this park there is plenty of room for shore fishing along with fishing from boat.
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Fishing at Oak Grove Big Sioux Park
Fishing of the Big Sioux River bank is allowed at the park. There is also a small pond located with in the park by hiking trail that is stocked with fish.
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Fishing at Bruce Schomaker Recreational Area
The 8 acre lake located at the Bruce Schomaker Recreational Area contains many species of fish and is stocked regularly.
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Fishing at Winterfeld Boating & Fishing
This 18 acre lake is a great fishing spot and has been stocked with many native species of fish. Fishing can be done from shore, by boat, or by dock.
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Fishing at Fairview Area
This area contains a 10 acre water impoundment, which has been stocked with many native fish species. Boat ramp is available for smaller boats for fishing, along with shore fishing.
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Fishing at VandeWeerd Pit
This 18 acre area has a small water impoundment available for fishing along with small boat and kayak or canoe access.
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Fishing at Nassau Wildlife Area
This 4 acre area is an abandoned gravel quarry that has been stocked with native fish species for fishing.
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Fishing at Rock River Access
This area boarders the Rock River and has walk in access for those interested in fishing.
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Fishing at Rock Sioux Access
With access to both the Big Sioux and Rock River banks there is plenty of room for an afternoon of fishing.
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Fishing at Alton Roadside Park
Shore fishing of a 5 acre lake is located at the Alton Roadside Park.
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Fishing at Garfield Wildlife Area
Garfield Wildlife Area offers access to the Rock River for shore fishing.
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Fishing at Floyd River Wildlife Complex A
Enjoy fishing access of the Floyd River from this 71 acre area.
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Fishing at Floyd River Wildlife Complex B
This 70 acre area contains a 10 acre lake that has been stocked with many native fish species.
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Fishing at Ray Moeller Public Hunting & Fishing
This area has a small fishing pond that has been stocked with many native fish species.
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Historic Visits at Sioux County Historical Site
This 1 acre area is the point of the original survey of Sioux County, Iowa. It is located on a high bluff overlooking the Big Sioux River.
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Hunting at Rock River Access
With 665 acres available to explore and hunt this area contains many different cover opportunities for many animals. Covers that can be found include undeveloped prairie, forest, upland, and wetland habitat.
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Hunting at Nassau Wildlife Area
This 4 acre area contains covering for both wetland and upland game species.
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Hunting at Otter Creek Public Hunting
These 56 acres contain both wetland and upland game.
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Hunting at Floyd River Wildlife Complex C
With 35 acres of praire this is a great place for upland game hunting.
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Hunting at Fairview Wildlife Complex
With 430 acres of oak timber and savannah and native prairie this is a great place to find many native species of hunt able game.
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Hunting at Rock Wildlife Area
This 188 acre area is an ideal spot for those who enjoy going out for an afternoon of hunting. There is many different game covers found at this area including: prairie, wetland, and upland.
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Hunting at Stoll Wildlife Area
This 18 acre area is near the Floyd River and is ideal for upland game hunting.
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Hunting at Ray Moeller Public Hunting & Fishing
With 18 acres of prairie and tree lines this is a great place for an afternoon hunt.
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Hunting at Floyd River Wildlife Complex B
With 70 acres of land to hunt this area provides many different species to hunt. Wetland, upland and forest covering can be found throughout this area.
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Hunting at Floyd River Wildlife Complex A
This 71 acre area gives plenty of room for those interested in hunting forest and upland game species.
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Hunting at Garfield Wildlife Area
Hunting of this 55 acre provides access to all habitats including wetland, forest, and upland game.
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Hunting at Rock Sioux Access
With 30 acres of dense timber and river banks this is an excellent place for hunting many different species of game.
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Hunting at VandeWeerd Pit
The VandeWeerd Pit Area has wildlife cover for upland game.
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Hunting at Fairview Area
This 94 acre site contains dense timber and wildlife cover. It is recognized locally as containing some of the better deer habitat in the county.
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Hunting at Bruce Schomaker Recreational Area
This public area provides 130 acres of covering for forest and upland game hunting species.
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Hunting at Big Sioux Recreation Area
Primitive weapon hunting is permitted at the Big Sioux Recreation Area in marked location only.
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Hunting at Otter Creek Vreeman Tract
This area provides 80 acres of public upland game hunting.
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Other Activities at Alton Roadside Park
A Frisbee golf course is installed in and around the Alton Roadside Park. Frisbees are available at the Alton Casey's General Store. Playground equipment is available, along with ample room for games, geocaching and horseshoe pits.
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Other Activities at DeKoster
This 9 acre area has been donated to the Sioux County Conservation Board with the purpose of being used as a wildlife refuge and a place for bird watching, nature studies and hiking.
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Other Activities at Sioux County Historical Site
This 1 acre area is a great place to stop and stretch your legs. There are a geocaches located here, along with area to do a little hiking, or bird watching.
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Other Activities at Winterfeld Boating & Fishing
Located on the North edge of Rock Valley this local easily accessed area provides many activities to the public including, Geocaching, Nature Studies, Bird Watching, and much more.
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Other Activities at Oak Grove Big Sioux Park
With many acres to explore at the Oak Grove Big Sioux Park you are sure to find something for everyone. There is plenty of open space for ball games, many trails for hikers, bird watchers, and nature enthusiast. There is also play ground equipment in the Deer Run Campground for those looking for a place for the youth to run at. Geocaches can be found through out the area, and is a great activity for all ages.
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Picnicking at Big Sioux Recreation Area
The Big Sioux Recreation Area has ample room for those looking for a nice spot to picnic. Throughout the park around the waters edges are multiple picnic table, fire rings and grills, open areas, shade shelters, and 2 larger open shelters. All areas are available on first come first served basis.
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Picnicking at Oak Grove Big Sioux Park
There are many picnicking shelters and tables located throughout the Oak Grove Big Sioux Park. There are also grills and fire pits available in various areas of the park, fire wood is available at the park for $2 an arm load. All picnic tables and open shelters are available on a first come first served basis.
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Picnicking at Bruce Schomaker Recreational Area
The Bruce Schomaker Recreational Area has an open picnic shelter, picnic tables, and fire rings to use for picnics.
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Picnicking at Winterfeld Boating & Fishing
With lake front picnic options the Winterfeld Boating and Fishing Area is a great spot to spend an afternoon picnic. An open picnic shelter is available for use.
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Picnicking at VandeWeerd Pit
With a picnic shelter located nearby the fishing pond this is a scenic place to stop for an afternoon picnic. Grill is available however must supply your own fire wood.
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Swimming at Big Sioux Recreation Area
Swimming is allowed at the Beach located in the Big Sioux Recreation Area. Swimming is only allowed in marked area during the summer months. All swimming is at own risk.
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Trails & Hiking at Oak Grove Big Sioux Park
Oak Grove Big Sioux Park offers miles of trails both prairie and woodland to hike and explore. Trails are groomed and easy to access.
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Trails & Hiking at Rock Wildlife Area
With 188 acres of prairie, and timber to explore this place is a great place for an afternoon hike. An old railroad bed is also groomed out to provide a trail.
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Trails & Hiking at Fairview Wildlife Complex
With 430 acres of oak timber, savannah and prairie, this is an ideal place to go for an afternoon hike and exploration.
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Winter Activities at Rock Wildlife Area
With 188 acres of prairie, and timber to explore this place is a great place for an afternoon snowshoeing or cross country skiing. An old railroad bed is used for a trail.
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Winter Activities at Rock River Access
With 665 acres to explore this area is a great place to spend the afternoon bird watching while you are out cross country skiing or snowshoeing.
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Winter Activities at Garfield Wildlife Area
This 55 acre area has plenty of space to explore even in the winter time by cross country skiing and snowshoeing.
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Winter Activities at Floyd River Wildlife Complex A
With 71 acres to explore this is a great spot to take an afternoon to track through on snowshoes or cross country skis.
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Winter Activities at Floyd River Wildlife Complex B
With a 10 acre lake this 70 acre area is a great place to do some ice fishing and exploration on snowshoes or cross country skis.
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Winter Activities at Ray Moeller Public Hunting & Fishing
With 18 acres to explore and a small fishing pond this is a great place to enjoy an afternoon of ice fishing and exploration on snowshoes or cross country skis.
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Winter Activities at Oak Grove Big Sioux Park
With many acres to explore the Oak Grove Big Sioux Park is a great place to spend an afternoon of snowshoeing or cross country skiing.
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Winter Activities at Big Sioux Recreation Area
The Big Sioux Recreation Area is available year round for all activities. This is a popular spot for a day of ice fishing. Or maybe enjoy a nice afternoon of snowshoeing, or cross country skiing.
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Winter Activities at VandeWeerd Pit
With 18 acres to explore this is a great place to spend part of an afternoon snowshoeing or cross country skiing.
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Winter Activities at Fairview Area
The 10 acre water impoundment is a popular place to do some ice fishing during the winter months. There is plenty of room to explore on your cross country skies, and snowshoes.
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Winter Activities at Winterfeld Boating & Fishing
With an 18 acre lake this is a great place to spend an afternoon ice fishing.
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Winter Activities at Bruce Schomaker Recreational Area
With 140 acres, and an 8 acre lake this is an ideal place to take the family to do some winter exploring.
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