Important Bird Area.
State Park on north side of Clear Lake.
From the city of Clear Lake, take North Shore Drive west about 3 miles.
Mixed woodland, small pond, huge parking lot with access to Clear Lake, area for cleaning fish, shelter houses, cabins, camping.
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Large flocks of waterfowl use these areas for feeding on their migration north and again south. A number of waterfowl and others nest in the marsh.
Take I35 north to Clear Lake. Go west on Hwy 18 until Ventura. Go south 1/4 mile and Clear Lake is on the left and Ventura Marsh on the right.
Restrooms on site
Roadside viewing
Wheelchair accessible trail
Entrance fee
Content from Iowa Ornithologists' Union and Clear Lake/Ventura Marsh IBA
Last updated September 20, 2023