Turkey Run Wildlife Area

Jefferson County, IA

Email Share

Share This Event

Email to a Friend

Canoeing on Big Cedar Creek near Turkey Run Taking out at the canoe access at Turkey Run.

Discover Turkey Run Wildlife Area in Fairfield

At 405 acres, Turkey Run Wildlife Area is the largest public hunting area in Jefferson County. With the Cedar Creek to the North and the Van Buren County line to the south, this area is roughly 90 percent timber providing excellent habitat for wild turkey, deer, squirrels, rabbits and upland game birds.

The park also has a five-acre wetland area developed for waterfowl habitat, a canoe and kayak access to the Cedar Creek, and a mix of prairie, pine tree plantings, and wildlife food plots.

 

 

Turkey Run Web Page

  • Hunting
  • Fishing - Cedar Creek
  • Boating - canoe access on Cedar Creek.   
  • Prairie plantings 
  • Paddling - Cedar Creek
  • Hiking
  • Bird Watching
  • XC skiing

Nearby Attractions

BUILD YOUR TRIP

Tell us where you're starting and we'll give you the best attractions along your route!

An email was sent to your friend, thanks!