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Tent campers and paddlers find Buzzard Ridge Wildlife Area ideal for its primitive riverside sites. The park hugs the South Fork of the Maquoketa River near Monmouth, steps from the Maquoketa River Water Trail. Call Jackson County Conservation for rates on this 273-acre spot packed with wildlife.
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Write a ReviewNo, Buzzard Ridge Wildlife Area lacks full hookups. It offers primitive tent camping only, walk-in or paddle-in style. No electric including 30- or 50-amp, no water or sewer hookups. Pit toilets serve the sites. RVs do not fit here.
Yes, Buzzard Ridge Wildlife Area allows pets. Keep dogs leashed at all times to protect wildlife. No breed or size limits listed, no dog park available. Pick up waste and respect quiet hours from 10:30 p.m. to 4 a.m.
Call Jackson County Conservation at (563) 652-3783 for rates. Primitive tent sites carry low or no fees, covering access to river camping and trails. No reservations needed for these first-come sites; arrive early on weekends.
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