Delaware

The Milo Forest Wildlife Area is located 2 miles southeast of Manchester in Section 3, 9 and 10 of Milo Township (T88N-R5W) Delaware County Iowa.

This property was acquired by the Delaware County Conservation Board in April of 1961. Their acquisition of 100 acres consisted of heavy forest cover with a few small clearings. These small areas were planted to evergreen trees for wildlife cover.

Today the area is managed as a mature timber for woodland wildlife.

The woodland trails provide walk-in access for nature walks, hunting during seasons and access to the Maquoketa River. Hunting is limited to no solid projectile bullets and no discharge of firearms within 200 yards of buildings inhabited by people or domestic livestock.

Location

2281 Jefferson Rd

Manchester, IA  52057

Features

The natural area amenities include:

• Hiking Trails
• Hunting with restrictions

Operating Hours & Seasons

This natural area is open from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm

Closures

Al parks and natural areas remain open all year. However, facilities are closed to vehicle traffic and allow only walk-in access during the late fall and winter season. Parks with campground are usually open from mid-April through mid-October.