Skunk River Flats
The Skunk River Flats is a 117-acre public hunting area. It is owned by the Iowa DNR but managed by SCC. It was purchased through the Natural Resource Conservation Services wetlands program. A small area of floodplain forest is present near the Skunk River, but the area is mostly reconstructed prairie with a small restored wetland. Hiking, walking, bird watching, geocaching, and several other activities are possible however we do not maintain trails (other than a mowed perimeter path) nor do we have picnic tables or grills available.
SCC Rules and Regulations
Location
26995 Sand Hill Trail, Ames IA 50010
3 miles south of Highway 30 on Sand Hill Trail - 270th
and Sand Hill Trail or 3 miles South of Highway 30 on R70 (580th )
and .5 miles west on 270th.
Operating Hours & Seasons
Park hours are 5:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. daily.
Closures
This area is open year round.
