Big Sioux River Access
Big Sioux River Access
Big Sioux Recreation Area offers a boat ramp and watercraft rentals (kayaks, canoes, paddleboards) for paddlers, plus fishing access including a handicapped fishing pier.
The 270-acre park near Hawarden features two campgrounds with full amenities, a swimming beach, and a bait shop, with day passes available for $5 or annual passes for $20 per vehicle.
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