Willow Lake Recreation Area

Whether you're going camping for the weekend or taking the kids fishing, this 220-acre multi-use area offers plenty of outdoor recreational opportunities. Located six miles west of Woodbine, the Willow Lake Recreation Area is the headquarter's office for the Harrison County Conservation Board. There is also a Nature Encounter Center with habitat displays and live animals.

A 27-acre lake has bluegill, redear sunfish, crappie, largemouth bass, and channel catfish, fishing jetties, boat ramp access, and swimming beach.  Only electric motors are allowed on the lake.  There are six miles of trails through prairies and woodlands.

The campground has electricity, central water, and a modern shower house. A playground is located nearby along with picnic shelters. There are rental cabins for those that want a "home away from home." The camping cabins are strategically perched on a hill overlooking the lake, while the housekeeping cabins are nestled in a pine grove next to the lake that provides peace and quiet.

A large portion of this area is open to hunting.  Food plots planted by Harrison County Conservation enhance the habitat for many kinds of wildlife including deer, pheasants, quail, and waterfowl. The area is predominantly mixed native prairie with scattered woodlands. Small impoundments also provide wetland habitat. Hunting is not allowed in developed areas, including the headquarters area, campground, and near cabins.  Please use the main park road to access public hunting land. Parking areas are adjacent to the restroom/shower building in the campground.


Shelter Houses

Reservations are available for either the large or small shelter.  Please call (712) 647-2785 to make a reservation. When not reserved, all shelters are on a first come, first available basis.

Large Shelter: $30/full day and $15/half day
Small Shelter: $20/full day and $10/half day

 

Direction Map
Direction Map

Aerial Map
Aerial Map

Recreation Map
Recreation Map

Public Hunting Map
Public Hunting Map

Public Fishing Map
Public Fishing Map

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ActivitiesActivities

Bird Watching
Boating
Camping
Cross-Country Skiing
Hiking
Fishing
Hunting
Nature Photography
Picnicking
Playground
Snow Shoeing
Swimming
Wildlife Viewing

FacilitiesFacilities

Camping Cabins
Housekeeping Cabins
Nature Encounter Center
RV Camping
Tent Camping
Shelter Houses
Shower House

AmenitiesAmenities

27-Acre Lake
8-Acre Wetland
Beach
Boat Ramp
Electricity
Fishing Jetties
Flush Toilets
Latrine
Showers
Water