Wilson Island State Recreation Area
Map showing the location of Wilson Island State Recreation Area
Map showing the location of Wilson Island State Recreation Area
Location of Wilson Island State Recreation Area in Iowa
LocationHarrison County, Iowa, United States
Nearest cityMissouri Valley
Coordinates41°29′00″N 96°00′24″W / 41.48333°N 96.00667°W / 41.48333; -96.00667
Area544 acres (220 ha)
Governing bodyIowa Department of Natural Resources
WebsiteWilson 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

  1. ^ "Wilson Island State Recreation Area map and flyer" (PDF). Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved February 13, 2022.
  2. ^ "Wilson Island State Recreation Area". Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved February 13, 2022.
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