Ventura Marsh WMA

About this Location

Important Bird Area.
At the far west end of Clear Lake. Viewing is from S-14/Main St., one half mile south of U.S. 18 at Ventura.

About Clear Lake/Ventura Marsh IBA

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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.

Features

  • Roadside viewing

  • Restrooms on site

  • Wheelchair accessible trail

  • Entrance fee

Content from Iowa Ornithologists' Union and Clear Lake/Ventura Marsh IBA

Last updated July 19, 2023