Kindlespire Complex- Heissel Addition

Clay County, IA

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4975 250th Avenue, Sioux Rapids, IA

Located in southern Clay county at the Intersection of 250th Avenue and 495th Street. From Hwy 71, turn east on 500th Street. This will turn into 245th Avenue then turn east to cross over the bridge on 495th Street.

Operating Hours & Seasons Open year-round

Discover Kindlespire Complex- Heissel Addition in Sioux Rapids

The Heissel Addition is a 344.7 acre public recreational area which is part of the Kindlespire Complex.
It includes habitat diversity, native prairie plant ecology, high-quality wildlife populations, and watershed protection opportunities along the Little Sioux River.
All Clay County property subject to Iowa laws.

Hunting of waterfowl, deer, pheasant, turkey, and squirrel.
Mushroom hunting.
River fishing
Abundant birdwatching available.
Rock with plaque attached: "Kindlespire Complex Heissel Tract A 412 acre acquisition of diverse riparian habitat along the Little Sioux River which includes oxbow wetlands, remnant oak savanna prairie, woodlands and a historical pioneer cemetery. This project was made possible by Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, Resource Enhancement and Protection program, North American Wetlands Conservation Act, Iowa DNR, Pheasants Forever, National Wild Turkey Federation, Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever's Build a Wildlife Area, Mike Houchins Pheasants Forever memorial, Oneota Conservation Foundation and Clay County Conservation Board."