Fox Forest County Recreation Area

Fox Forest County Recreation Area

Montezuma, Iowa 50171

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Birds of Interest

Woodland birds

About this Location

Important Bird Area.
Wooded area with hiking trails
From Montezuma center proceed WEST on CR F57 (AKA Diamond Trail Rd.) 3.1 miles (this will be about 2 miles PAST Diamond Lake County Park entrance) to 100th Street. Turn left (SOUTH) on 100th and proceed 1 mile to 500th. Turn left (EAST) and proceed ~ 1/2 mile to Fox Forest Area parking lot (on your left (NORTH side). The area has expanded and there are 3-4 other parking areas as you go around the area: #1 1172 Diamond Trail Rd 41.581586, -92.551669 #2 4998 110th St 41.577641, -92.570794 #3 Diamond Trail Rd 41.579360, -92.578648.

Features

  • Roadside viewing

  • Entrance fee

Content from Iowa Ornithologists' Union

Last updated July 5, 2023