Skunk River Flats

Story County, IA

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A large sign stands in front of prairie explaining about the program to restore Iowa's wetlands. Aerial view of prairie wetland adjacent to the Skunk River in Story County A mowed grass path runs next to the Skunk River in an open field. Native flowers grow next to the bank of the Skunk River. A sand bar stretches along the bank of the Skunk River with timber in the background.

Discover Skunk River Flats in Ames

The Skunk River Flats is a 117-acre public hunting area. It is owned by the Iowa DNR but managed by SCC. It was purchased through the Natural Resource Conservation Services wetlands program. A small area of floodplain forest is present near the Skunk River, but the area is mostly reconstructed prairie with a small restored wetland. Hiking, walking, bird watching, geocaching, and several other activities are possible however we do not maintain trails (other than a mowed perimeter path) nor do we have picnic tables or grills available.

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