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Ventura Marsh Access

Ventura Marsh Access provides primitive parking areas and walking access to a 1,000+ acre wildlife area known for waterfowl, marsh birds, and shorebirds, with two parking lots on the west side offering access to restored prairie and wetland areas.

The site features no maintained paths, lookouts, or amenities, making it suitable for experienced birders and nature enthusiasts willing to bushwhack; a recent 70-acre addition to the southwest corner has improved west-side access with additional parking and restored wetlands.

Note that the area is known for high tick populations and can be difficult to navigate, particularly when accessing inner marsh areas.


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