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Big Island Wildlife Area Parking Area

Big Island Wildlife Area Parking Area provides gravel pull-off access to a 5,872-acre wildlife area located five miles west of Marion on State Route 95, with multiple parking areas offering access to wetlands and the adjacent Scioto River bottomlands.

The site features an observation deck along SR 95 for wildlife viewing and is open dawn to dusk with no fees required. Note that hunting seasons (September through January) can create heavy traffic that may impact the recreational experience.


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