This is a Wildlife Management Area, with 2 parking lots. The one on 158th Ave is well marked. The one on G48 can be hard to spot. Drive slowly and look for a small drive with a parking lot. From this parking lot on G48 you can walk along a dike. There are no amenities here and nothing is mowed. Be sure to wear rubber boots and plan your first visit before the grass is tall so you can see where you might want to go.
Hayesville Bend is 2 miles West of Haysville on G48. There is a small brown "Haysville Bend" sign and green "Public Hunting" signs. From Delta go South on HWY 21 3.5 miles and turn left onto G-48 and go 2.5 miles. 537 acres, 1/5 marsh, 1/5 upland and 3/5 Skunk River Bottom This is a public hunting area.
Roadside viewing
Restrooms on site
Wheelchair accessible trail
Entrance fee
Content from Iowa Ornithologists' Union
Last updated February 20, 2024