Wildlife Areas

Jim Hall plaque

Directions:

8.5 miles south of Estherville, Iowa on Iowa Highway 4
(Lat: 43.260851 / Long: -94.767139)

Jim Hall Habitat Area​

2662 Hwy 4 S
Wallingford, IA 51365

  • Hiking trails
  • Kayaking (No motorized equipment in wildlife refuge)
  • 37 acre pond for fishing Perch/Bluegill/Bullhead
  • 46 acres of upland and timber
  • Picnicking
  • Geocaching
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Ringham Habitat Area

1334 360th Ave.
Estherville, IA 51334

  • 76 acres
  • On West Fork - Des Moines River
  • Picnic area
  • Birdwatching station
  • Timber and native prairie vegetation
  • Native American burial grounds
  • Hiking trails
Ringham mounds

Directions:

3 miles north of Estherville, Iowa on County Road N25 (360th Avenue)
(Lat: 43.454021 / Long: -94.876944)

North Trailhead

Directions:

4 miles north of Estherville, Iowa on Iowa Highway 4 and 2-1/2 miles west on County Road A17
(Lat: 43.459451 / Long: -94.867275)

North Trailhead​

3651 130th Ave.
Estherville, IA 51334

  • 4 acres
  • On West Fork - Des Moines River
  • Concrete boat ramp
  • Parking area​

Peterson Access​

4092 St. James Ave.
Wallingford, IA 51365

  • 3 acres
  • On West Fork - Des Moines River
  • Concrete boat ramp
  • Picnic area
  • Parking area
Peterson access

Directions:

1/4 mile east of Wallingford, Iowa on County Road A34 (St. James Ave)
(Lat: 43.317770 / Long: -94.779379)

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