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.
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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.
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