Cedar Island Wildlife Area
Cedar Island Wildlife area comprises a total of 514 acres of public hunting. Located within the park are flood plain woodlands including species such as silver maple, river birch and cotton wood. This habitat is ideal for wildlife species such as white tailed deer and turkey. The area provides access to the river, upland prairie and wetland habitats. Cedar Island Wildlife Area is mainly floodplain oak savanna and wetlands.
Contained within the park boundaries is a stretch of prairie which provides ideal habitat for upland game birds. This portion of prairie also contains cone flowers, spiderwort and a variety of other types of prairie vegetation. The variety of plants and prairie habitat will provide bird watchers with ample opportunity to encounter various species of songbirds and other non-game species.
The name Cedar Island stems from a area of cedar trees found centrally located within the park creating and "Island of Cedar Trees". Over time the Cedar River has altered its course and created oxbow lakes within the park providing for a rather unique area. This is a rather unique area due to the soil type found there and it's diverse plant species. This park also contains hardwood species such as oak and walnut trees as well.
Park boundaries may not be clearly marked in all locations within the park so please be aware of park boundaries and respect private property.
Location
Cedar Island Wildlife Area is located south of LaPorte City on Main St. From LaPorte City take Bishop Rd. south. Take a right at the corner of Bishop and King Rd. Follow King Rd. and take a left onto Main Rd. Look for park sign and parking lot on the north side of the Main Rd.
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Contact Us:
Black Hawk County Conservation
1346 West Airline Hwy
Waterloo, IA 50703
Phone: (319) 433-PARK (7275) Fax: (319) 433-7276
conservation@blackhawkcounty.iowa.gov
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