Vande Weerd Pit
The Vande Weerd Pit is an 18 acre area that has a small pond, prairie and tree line, for hunting and fishing. There is an open air picnic shelter for use along with
a fire ring with grill grate, must supply own firewood. This area provides a quiet space to unwind in between a long drive along the road or for those looking for someplace easy to access. Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy an afternoon of hiking, exploring and fishing the pond or the river. Make a day of it and explore the Floyd River Wildlife Complex A that is adjacent to the area providing more prairie to explore.
Location
3 miles South of Hospers on Hwy 60 and intersection of 430th St.
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Features
- Bird
Watching
- Fishing/Ice Fishing
- Geocaching
- Hiking- blaze your own trail
- Hunting
- Open
Picnic Shelters
- Picnicking
- Winter Activities
Operating Hours & Seasons
Open daily 7 am- 10:30 pm.