Chain Lakes Natural Area
Chain Lakes Natural Area
A dominant feature of this 491-acre natural area
is the Chain Lakes Bridge,
built in 1884 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This area
is part of the Cedar River Greenbelt and is divided by the Cedar
River. The area consists of six separate units, the largest of
which is an island. The area is managed for wildlife and is open to hunting
during season. Two of the area units are accessible from Blair’s Ferry Road, one of
which is planted to prairie grasses and sunflowers. There is a 400+ acre
property managed by the Iowa DNR adjacent to the southern boundary.
For hunting rules and regulations, please visit the Iowa DNR website.
Features
- Historic Chain Lakes Bridge
- Boat ramp
- Picnic areas
- Primitive restroom facilities
- Public water supply
- Bottomland timber
- Prairies
Operating Hours & Seasons
4 am – 10:30 pm
