Green River State Wildlife Area

Green River State Wildlife Area entrance fee

Free entry

About Green River State Wildlife Area

A 2,565-acre wildlife restoration area where swampy sloughs cover nearly a third of the ground and the rest is prairie restoration, fields and timber. Acquired in 1940, it is managed for the food and cover that keep hunters and birders coming.

Things to do

• 🥾 Hiking
• 🐎 Equestrian
• 🏹 Hunting

Amenities & facilities

• 🏕️ Campsites
• 🚐 RV Dump Station

RV / campsite hookups

• ⛺ Primitive / No Hookups

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Camping options

• Campsites

Contact

🎒 Gear up for Green River State Wildlife Area

Popular gear for what this park offers:

• Tents
• Hiking boots
• Trail cameras
• Riding helmets
• Bug spray
• Coolers
• Sleeping bags
• Camp chairs
• Camp stoves
• Lanterns
• Daypacks
• Trekking poles
• Hunting binoculars
• Sunscreen

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• Franklin Creek State Natural Area
• Hennepin Canal State Trail
• Prophetstown State Park
• Castle Rock State Park
• White Pines Forest State Park
• Morrison-Rockwood State Park