Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt

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Discover Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt in Maxwell

Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt stretches for almost ten miles along the Skunk River in Northeast Polk County. When the Conservation Board first acquired property for the area in 1960, its intention was to preserve and restore the old oxbows of the original Skunk River channel. The area's natural features include old oxbow river channels and backwaters, marshes, and wetlands. Chichaqua also includes sandy upland hills with reconstructed prairies and native prairie remnants.


Features Available at Various Facilities

  • A/C
  • Carry in/carry out refuse
  • Dump station
  • Electricity
  • Fire ring
  • Firewood available
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Heating
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • On-site resident host
  • Pet Friendly
  • Pets prohibited
  • Picnic Table
  • Pressurized water
  • Refuse cans
  • Restroom
  • Sewer Connection
  • Shower facilities
  • Table with chairs
  • Camping -campsites available only on a first-come first-serve camping and are available April 1 - November 30
  • Canoeing - Reservations can be made in advance (for groups of 10+) by calling 515-249-5925. All other rentals are on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Dog training area
  • Enclosed shelter - reservations for the Chichaqua Longhouse may be made on this site - click on "Facitlities" tab
  • Fishing
  • Geocaching
  • Hiking
  • Historic Bridge
  • Hunting
  • Picnicking  
  • Trap Range - reservations may be made by calling (515) 967-2596
  • Waterfowl Blinds - reservations may be made by calling (515) 967-2596