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Huff-Warner Access Area

This 6-acre park is located two miles west of the town of Blencoe on the Missouri River. This park is a popular camping spot with a boat ramp into the Missouri River, open shelter house, vault toilets and potable water. Electricity is available at the shelter house and at each campsite. Camping fees are charged.

Decatur Bend Access

Located 3 miles west and 1 mile south of the town of Onawa, this 5-acre park is an excellent waterfowl and eagle viewing site in the early spring and fall!  Situated on Middle Decatur Bend Oxbow, the area is popular for fishing, canoeing and primitive camping.  Potable water and vault toilets are the only facilities provided. Camping fees are charged.

Whiting Woods

This 80-acre tract of dense native timber is located 4 miles southwest of the town of Mapleton. Approximately 
10-acres have been developed for picnicking, hiking, and nature studies.  An open shelter house, drinking water and vault type toilet facilities are available.  A 10:30 p.m. curfew is enforced for all visitors.

Savery Pond

Located approximately 4 miles southeast of the town of Moorhead, this 25-acre park includes a 15-acre pond with 10 acres of  land.  Good populations of white crappie, bass, bluegill, carp and catfish are available to area anglers.  A boat ramp is available, and other improvements are planned for the future.  Camping fees are charged.

Gray's Landing

This 43-acre wildlife management area was once a gravel operation.  Located 5 miles south of the town of Mapleton on Highway 175, the area lies along the Maple River and contains a shallow 6-acre excavation pond which attracts local fishermen.  Upland hunting and fishing are popular, and access to the Maple River for boaters and river walkers will soon be available.

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Preparation Canyon 
State Park

Located at the north edge of the Loess Hills Pioneer State Forest, this 344-acre park offers excellent examples of Loess Hills prairie and forest.  Eight hike-in camp sites are available for campers.  Steeped in local history and nestled in the Loess Hills this area is well worth a visit

 

 

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