Wilson Island State Recreation Area
| Wilson Island State Recreation Area | |
|---|---|
  Location of Wilson Island State Recreation Area in Iowa  Wilson Island State Recreation Area (the United States) | |
| Location | Harrison County, Iowa, United States |
| Nearest city | Missouri Valley |
| Coordinates | 41°29′00″N 96°00′24″W / 41.48333°N 96.00667°W |
| Area | 544 acres (220 ha) |
| Governing body | Iowa Department of Natural Resources |
| Website | 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. The park also has six miles (9.7 km) of multi-use trails and a modern campground.[1][2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Wilson Island State Recreation Area map and flyer" (PDF). Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved February 13, 2022.
- ^ "Wilson Island State Recreation Area". Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved February 13, 2022.
