Bigelow Park - Brown's Lake
BROWN'S LAKE/BIGELOW PARK BEACH CLOSED
The Brown’s
Lake/Bigelow Park beach is currently closed due to a renovation project which will include a new concession stand/restroom building and a revamped beach with new sand. The Conservation board and staff apologize
for any inconvenience and look forward to completing these improvements for the
enjoyment of their park patrons.
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.
Location
Bigelow Park is located one mile west of Salix on a 600-acre lake known as Brown's Lake. Originally a state park, Bigelow Park has been managed by the Woodbury County Conservation Board since 1970 and includes numerous amenities.
Bigelow Park Office:
722 Bigelow Park Road
Salix, IA 51052
712-946-7114
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Features
On site facilities:
- electric, water & sewer campsites (fee charged)
- new 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
- beach area (Memorial Day to Labor Day)
- boat ramp
- fishing dock
- 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.
Operating Hours & Seasons
Park facilities are open and pressurized water systems are available May 1 through October 31. Campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis and feature self-registration. Firewood is available from the park officer for a nominal fee.
Camping Fees
~ $30/day for Electrical, Water & Sewer Sites
~ $5/bundle for Firewood
Closures
BROWN'S LAKE/BIGELOW PARK BEACH CLOSED
The Brown’s Lake/Bigelow Park beach is currently closed due to a renovation project which will include a new concession stand/restroom building and a revamped beach with new sand. The Conservation board and staff apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to completing these improvements for the enjoyment of their park patrons.
