Cardinal Marsh WMA Parking Area provides access to a 1,200-acre wildlife management area with diverse habitats including marshes, ponds, prairies, and woodlands, offering wide, flat, mowed trails suitable for hiking and paddling access to the Turkey River.

The area is popular for birdwatching, fishing, and hunting, with multiple parking areas and access points; note that dogs are prohibited March 15-July 15 to protect ground-nesting birds, and the area is open to public hunting so visitors should be aware of hunting seasons and regulations.