Jay Carlson Wildlife Area Access
Jay Carlson Wildlife Area Access
Jay Carlson Wildlife Area offers a public boat ramp accessible from Highway 30 that operates from 5am to 10:30pm, providing access to the Des Moines River for paddling and fishing.
The 156-acre reconstructed sand prairie and woodlands area features a 22-acre lake suitable for recreational use, with no overnight parking or camping allowed at the access point.
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