Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area
This wetland is popular not only with waterfowl hunters but also with eastern Iowa bird watching enthusiasts. Wetland bird species uncommon to southeast Iowa are often spotted at Cone Marsh.
The marsh is a combination of open water, cattails, bulrush and arrowhead. There is also some upland in restored prairie and cropland.
Amenities
- three parking lots
- two boat ramps (gravel)
Reasons to Visit
Special Interests: excellent for viewing waterfowl and other wetland bird species
Watchable Wildlife: sandhill cranes and other wetland bird species; otters
Hunting: major - waterfowl, pheasant, rabbit; minor - deer get map »
Location:
Northwest of Columbus Junction
220th and V Ave, Columbus Junction, IA 52738
Size: 700 acres
Habitat: wetland, prairie, timber, cropland
Management:
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
bill.ohde@dnr.state.ia.us 319-523-8319
