Cardinal Wildlife Area
Location2 miles north of Eldon, just off Hwy 16 on 35th Avenue, Section 15, Washington Township
Discover Cardinal Wildlife Area in Eldon
Located in intensively farmed region in the southeast portion of Wapello County, Cardinal Wildlife Area is a refuge for grassland wildlife. The majority of this area has been restored to native prairie. An oak grove occurs on the east end of the property with Rock Creek flowing along most of the northern portion. Although small, this area can provide good upland game hunting.
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