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Bigelow Park Access

Bigelow Park Access provides boat ramp and dock facilities on Browns Lake, one mile west of Salix, Iowa, with a fishing pier (handicap accessible), two fishing jetties, and kayak launch.

The 36-acre park offers amenities including a shower house, restrooms, dump station, and rental options for kayaks, paddleboards, and pedal boats.

Camping is available May 1 through October 31 on a first-come, first-served basis at $30/night for electric, water, and sewer sites.


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