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Buena Vista Access

Buena Vista Public Use Area offers walk-in access only along 82nd Avenue to 165 acres of timber and open areas along the Wapsipinicon River, two miles east of Dixon.

Fishing is permitted at this location, which features two ponds and is managed by Scott County Conservation. Note that camping is not allowed and bow hunting only is permitted.


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