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Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt (Polk County Park)
Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt Polk County Park is a 1,500-acre park located in Maxwell, Iowa. The park is a mix of wetlands, prairies, and woodlands, and is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, wild turkeys, and a variety of birds. The park also features a variety of recreational activities, including hiking, biking, fishing, and camping. The park also has a number of educational programs, such as nature walks and bird watching. The park is also home to a variety of events, such as the annual Chichaqua Bottoms Music Festival.
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- Recreational Facilities
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- Other Amenities & Services
- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
- Facility
- Hunting Nearby (within 20 miles)
- On-Site Rentals
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User Reviews
Scott wheeler
My Wife and I are always on the lookout for new hiking spots in your county! Exploring different trails keeps things exciting and helps us fully appreciate the varied landscapes that the local area has to offer. We stumbled upon a particularly scenic and enjoyable hike recently - it is a perfect way to spend a weekend outdoors!
Josh Roy
This place is a refreshing natural grassland that we need more of in this state. It's got a public trap range, camp sites, several trails, both wooded and through prairies with one being a mile long and graveled. Let's get more of this and less GMO soy and cornfields, Iowa. Also, be aware that this place floods during periods of heavy rainfall.
Heather Hyatt
Very nice park for camping and birdwatching. Quiet, maintained, beautiful. Clean bathroom/shower. Occasional nature programs.
Haylee Johnson
Went for a feild trip. Had an amazing time. The staff and volunteers are very nice and kind. The camping facility seems quite nice. There is also plenty of space for all sorts of activities. Only thing that was bad was the overgrown weeds in the oxbow lake.
Bethany Fast
Such a great family-friendly hiking/camping spot. An easy go-to for getting our kiddos out on a trail. Fantastic bird-watching. We ran into someone who said he counted 43 different bird species in one day!