319 acre with 99 acre man-made lake surrounded by trees. Administered by the DNR.
Start Point: Intersection of IA 3 and US 65 in Hampton. Head EAST 2 miles on IA 3 to Nettle Ave. Turn right (NORTH) and proceed 1.8 miles to park entrance.
Lake has loons, ducks, grebes, and terns during spring migration. Woods have nice areas for migrant warblers, thrushes, and sparrows. The west end of the lake sometimes has shorebirds.
Restrooms on site
Roadside viewing
Wheelchair accessible trail
Entrance fee
Content from Iowa Ornithologists' Union
Last updated September 23, 2023