Thunderwoman Wildlife Area
Thunderwoman is located near Finchford and is split into two sections by the West Fork of the Cedar River. The 96 acres is comprised of lowland forest with areas of open woods/grass where the old campground was located. The area supports plenty of habitat for non-game bird species and will provide bird watchers with plenty of opportunities to see a variety of species. A newly built boat ramp next to the Finchford Rd. bridge provides boaters access to the river. Hikers will find plenty of territory to explore and a wide range of scenery to admire. One of the most interesting features is an old suspension bridge which spans the river.
Bow Hunting Only is allowed on the north side of the river and the adjacent Portratz Natural Area.
Location
Take Union Road north out of Cedar Falls until you reach the intersection of Union Road and Winslow Road. Head west on Winslow Rd. area entrances are located off of Winslow Rd. and also off of Finchford Rd.
Operating Hours & Seasons
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
Park hours: 6:00 a.m to 10:30 p.m.
