State Recreation Area · Iowa, United States
Wilson Island State Recreation Area
Wilson Island State Recreation Area is a state recreation area in Iowa, United States.
State Recreation Area · Iowa, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Recreation Area |
|---|---|
| Location | Harrison County, Iowa, United States |
| Coordinates | 41.4833° N, 96.0067° W |
| Managed by | Iowa state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Wilson Island State Recreation Area
Wilson Island State Recreation Area is a 544-acre (220 ha) state recreation area in Harrison County, Iowa, United States, near the city of Missouri Valley. The park, which is named for Iowa governor George A. Wilson, encompasses a forested area along the Missouri River. The recreation area includes a boat ramp and fishing sites along the river. Fish living in the river include catfish, paddlefish, and walleye. The park is also open to hunting outside of developed areas, with deer and bird hunting being the most popular. Morel mushrooms grow in the recreation area, attracting foragers during the spring months.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Missouri Valley, Iowa |
|---|---|
| Getting there | near the city of Missouri Valley |
Airports near this park
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- Eppley Airfield (OMA) · Omaha, United States · 13.7 miles away
- Des Moines International Airport (DSM) · Des Moines, United States · 121.6 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Iowa
Frequently asked questions
Where is Wilson Island State Recreation Area?
Wilson Island State Recreation Area is in Iowa, United States (41.4833° N, 96.0067° W).
How do I get to Wilson Island State Recreation Area?
The nearest town is Missouri Valley, Iowa. near the city of Missouri Valley.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Iowa_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Iowa state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilson_Island_State_Recreation_Area — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).