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Criss Cove
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Pond Fishing: Pond fishing is good in this 9 acre pond. Maximum depth of over 23 feet, and a spring fed water source creates an optimum fishery. Large-Mouth Bass, Bluegill, Crappie and Channel Catfish are kept stocked in the pond. Due to location near the highway, Criss Cove receives heavy fishing pressure.
Camping Grounds Hiking: Trail circles through the west half of the park providing a convenient connection between the campground area and the pond. Trail loops through the southwest corner of the park taking visitors through Cedar stands and the beginnings of a natural regeneration of native grasses and wildflowers. The trail is approximately 1/4 mile in length.
Boat Ramp
top 		Nature Study & Photography: Species of prairie grasses and wildflowers have gradually begun regenerating in this area since the Conservation Board purchased the area in 1983. Once grazing was removed as a retardant to native grasses and forbs, many native species typically found in “dry prairies” began to naturally reappear making this a good site to explore from early April through late September. A prime area to concentrate on is the hillside above the main parking lot on the west side of the pond. One of the most striking and visible species is the bright orange Butterfly Milkweed. The dense aquatic vegetation along the shoreline of the pond provides another excellent location to explore plant, animal and insect life
INFORMATION

Facilities & Features 9 Acre Pond.
Fishing Jetty's (2).
Boat Landing for small boats & canoes (electric motors only).
Modern Camp Grounds.
Pit-Vault Bathrooms. Handicapped accessible.
Hiking Trail.
Groomed shoreline fishing locations.

Activities

Camping:
Modern camp ground overlooking the pond is located in the northwest corner of the park. There are 18 pads suitable for campers and RV’s. Each pad is serviced with 50-30-20 amp outlets and rural water hookups. A group tent site is available at the west end of the campground. Pit-Vault bathrooms. Showers not available.

Camping Fees $12/night/pad = Modern sites , table and ground grill at each site.
$7/night = Tent camp area.
Pit-Vault bathroom - no showers.
No Dump Station.
Rock surfaced pads.

DIRECTIONS
Criss Cove is located approximately 8 miles south of Winterset. From Winterset travel south on U.S. 169 approximately 8 miles. Park is located at the southwest corner of the intersection of U.S. 169 and County Road G-61. This 45 acre park is typical of Southern Iowa grassland habitat with many native Red Cedars scattered throughout the area and young sapling elms and maples heavily encroaching in the moisture laden ravines. Criss Cove is managed as a multiple use recreation area. Public Hunting is NOT allowed.

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