Bigelow Park - Brown's Lake
Discover Bigelow Park - Brown's Lake in Salix
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Brown's Lake is managed by the DNR. It is a natural oxbow of the Missouri River formed when the river was free to meander across the river valley. Brown's Lake offers excellent fishing opportunities for largemouth bass and northern pike. A fishing dock and boat ramp provides access to the lake, which is a popular area for recreational boaters and water skiers as well.
Features Available at Various Facilities
- A/C
- Electricity
- Fireplace
- Firewood available
- Handicap Accessible
- Kitchenette
- Microwave
- Pets prohibited
- Picnic Table
- Pressurized water
- Refuse cans
- Restroom
- Swimming nearby
- Wi-Fi
On site facilities:
- 29 electric, water & sewer campsites (fee charged)
- shower house with family shower facilities, flush toilets and hot water, also serves as a tornado safe room
- dump station
- enclosed shelter house (fee charged)
- open picnic shelter
- sand volleyball court
- picnic sites
- playground equipment
- fishing pier (handicap accessible)
- two fishing jetties (one handicap accessible)
- boat ramp and boat dock with kayak launch
- beach area (Memorial Day to Labor Day, 11 am - 8 pm - No lifeguards)
- new beach restrooms and concession building selling a variety of beverages, snacks and camping supplies
- kayak, pedalboat, and paddleboard rentals (fee charged)
- open sports area
- trails
- winter activities: ice fishing, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling (confined to ice only)
- birdwatching
A public hunting and wildlife management area is located on the west side of Brown's Lake.