Extreme southwest public access to Clear Lake.
On the western half of the south shore of Clear Lake. Along B-35, 1.5 miles east of Balsam Ave., or 1/2 mile west of Dogwood Ave., take Cedar Ave. about 1/3 mile to the access at the lake. Walking the shore, Farmer's Beach is about 1/4 mile west, and Lone Tree Pt. another 1/4 mile beyond this.
Public access to Clear Lake with small parking lot. Spotty woodland edge along Farmer's Beach from the parking lot west to Lone Tree Point. This cove is one of the few remaining natural areas on Clear Lake.
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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.
Restrooms on site
Wheelchair accessible trail
Roadside viewing
Entrance fee
Content from Iowa Ornithologists' Union and Clear Lake/Ventura Marsh IBA
Last updated September 20, 2023