Riverton WMA

Riverton WMA

Riverton, Iowa 51650

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Tips for Birding

Hitting the Hot Spots in Fremont County by Ross Silcock (2003). Bring a spotting scope if you have one.

Birds of Interest

Migrating waterfowl and shorebirds.

About this Location

Important Bird Area.
From Shenandoah, take westbound Highway 2 to county road L-68 and turn south. This will take you to the east end of the WMA. Stay on L-68, and drive through the town of Riverton. In Riverton, turn west on County Road J-46. Just west of town is the south end of the WMA. There are very poor signs to this area. Be sure to review a map before you go.

Notable Trails

There is a very nice perimeter road, but it is closed at times.

Features

  • Roadside viewing

  • Restrooms on site

  • Wheelchair accessible trail

  • Entrance fee

Content from Iowa Ornithologists' Union

Last updated July 15, 2023

Riverton WMA Map
Iowa Ornithologists' Union