Prairie Creek Recreation Area

Jackson County, IA

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Prairie Creek Recreation Area is located on the SE side of Maquoketa. There are three accesses to the park.

One access is on the west side of the park at the corner of Summit Street and Jacobsen Drive in Maquoketa. Follow the roadway into the park. Parking is available on the north side of the fishing pond, adjacent to the pavilion, and along roadway.

There are two parking lots along the east side of the park located along 223rd Avenue. The first parking lot is about 1/2 mile south of Highway 64. The second parking lot is located at the south end of 223rd Avenue.

Street addresses for the three entrances are 1215 East Summit Street, 2126 223rd Avenue, and 3324 223rd Avenue.

PARK CONTACT INFORMATION:
Jackson County Conservation
Hurstville Interpretive Center
18670 63rd Street
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-3783
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Operating Hours & Seasons Open daily 4:00 A.M. - 10:30 P.M.

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Discover Prairie Creek Recreation Area in Maquoketa

From the meandering creek, the rolling hills of the tallgrass prairies, and dense woodlands spotted with limestone bluffs, this park is full of ecological and archaeological treasures.

This 273-acre area was donated to Jackson County Conservation in 2014 by Robert J. Martin in memory of Sally Ann Moler and Joseph A. and Evelyn E. Martin to be enjoyed by the public as a park and recreation area.

Features Available at Various Facilities

Carry in/carry out refuse
Electricity
Fireplace
Firewood available
Handicap Accessible
Picnic Table
Restroom

Modern restrooms at the Pavilion
Prairie Creek Pavilion: includes picnic tables, fireplace, and restrooms; available for reservation
More than five miles of hiking trails
2-acre fishing pond (bluegill, largemouth bass, crappie, and catfish)
Open to archery hunting (please follow all state hunting regulations and additional regulations posted at park; no other hunting or trapping is allowed)
Woodlands, prairies, pollinator plantings, creek, wetlands, pond
1.5 miles of Prairie Creek meanders through the park