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Cabins Cabins at Martins Access
Martin Access offers four modern cabin's for rent.
EACH SMALL CABIN INCLUDES:
  • Heating/Air conditioning
  • Full bath
  • Two queen-size bunk beds
  • Table and bench seating
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Coffeemaker
  • Outside grill
  • Fire ring
  • Picnic table
  • Access to 300 acres of outdoor paradise!

LARGE CABIN INCLUDES:

  • Heating/Air conditioning
  • Full bath
  • Three bedrooms and a total of 6 queen-size beds
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Fridge
  • Coffeemaker
  • Outside grill
  • Fire ring
  • Picnic table
  • Access to 300 acres of outdoor paradise!
Camping Camping at Martins Access
martins1  Water pumps and handicap accessible pit toilets are available throughout the park.

Canoeing & Kayaking Canoeing & Kayaking at Martins Access
The Inkpaduta Canoe Trail on the Little Sioux runs from Spencer, in Clay County, Iowa, to Smithland, in southern Woodbury County. This span of river is approximately 134 miles in length. The Trail area is characterized by safe, convenient public access areas in each county. Martin Access is one of those access areas.
Equestrian Activities Equestrian Activities at Martins Access

Martin Access includes five miles of marked horseback riding trails. 

The trails wind through woodlands and prairies, crossing small streams and bringing riders near to the banks of the Little Sioux River. Riders will enjoy beautiful views and the quiet of birdsong and the wind in the trees.

Due to the steep terrain and rare plant communities within the park, horses will not be permitted on trails during wet conditions, nor may they be ridden off-trail or on trails marked with "no horses" signs. Riders that do not comply will be asked to leave, and may be assessed a $50 fine for each offense
Facility Rentals Facility Rentals at Martins Access

There are 4 cabins and a partially enclosed shelter house that are available to be rented.

3 small cabins: $90/night 

1 large family cabin: $190/night

Shelter: $50/day
FALL COLORS FALL COLORS at Martins Access
Martin's Access is 300 acres of prairie, river-side view, and timber land with over 5.5 miles of footpaths and 2.5 miles of road. The diverse flora and trees make autumn beautiful in Cherokee County!
Fishing Fishing at Martins Access
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The Little Sioux River is a slow (gradient of about 2 ft/mile)
river that winds through glacial hills and plains from near
the Minnesota/Iowa border to its mouth at the Missouri River
near the town of Little Sioux. This river drains the largest
watershed of any tributary of the Missouri River in Iowa.
Primary Game Species
  • Walleye
  • Catfish
  • Northern pike
Martin's hosts
  • Over one mile of river bank for fishing access
  • Boat Ramp
  • Canoe Ramp



Hunting Hunting at Martins Access
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Hunting is permitted from Youth Deer Season in September through Spring Turkey Seasons in May.

Access during winter months is usually limited to walk-in only.		 Species found in Martin's
  • Whitetail deer
  • Wild turkey
  • Ringneck pheasants
  • Small game
Please remember to follow all State and Federal hunting and trapping laws
 Turn In Poachers (TIP)
                                                        Iowa DNR Hunting Information
Picnicking Picnicking at Martins Access
 Martin's offers multiple small picnic shelters and one large group shelter for your day-use picnic needs.

There are also two scenic picnic areas with shelters located atop hurricane hill prairie.
Trails & Hiking Trails & Hiking at Martins Access
The trails wind through woodlands and prairies, crossing small streams and bringing riders near to the banks of the Little Sioux River. Riders will enjoy beautiful views and the quiet of birdsong and the wind in the trees.

  • 5.3 miles of foot trails
  • 2.4 miles of road
  • Day-use Equestrian Trails
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