Buzzard Ridge Wildlife Area
Two access points are provided: one off County Road E17 east of Canton and another off
county road 30th Ave. The 273-acre area is located along the South Fork of the
Maquoketa River. The unique beauty of Northeast Iowa is very evident here with
limestone rock outcroppings, upland timber, flood plain, wildlife, and panoramic scenery.
Wildlife food plots are planted throughout the area to help wildlife survive harsh winters.
Primitive camping is available by the river with restroom facilities nearby. This area is a
convenient stop for canoeists traveling down the Maquoketa River.
Size: 273 acres
Services: camping, pit toilets, picnicking, stream fishing, boating, hunting
