Wilson Island State Recreation Area

Wilson Island State Recreation Area is a 544-acre (220 ha) state recreation area in Harrison County, Iowa, United States, near the city of Missouri Valley. The park, which is named for Iowa governor George A. Wilson, encompasses a forested area along the Missouri River.

Wilson Island State Recreation Area
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Location	Harrison County, Iowa, United States
Nearest city	Missouri Valley, Iowa
Coordinates	41°29′00″N 96°00′24″W
Area	544 acres (220 ha)
Administered by	Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Website	Official website

The recreation area includes a boat ramp and fishing sites along the river. Fish living in the river include catfish, paddlefish, and walleye. The park is also open to hunting outside of developed areas, with deer and bird hunting being the most popular. Morel mushrooms grow in the recreation area, attracting foragers during the spring months. The park also has six miles (9.7 km) of multi-use trails and a modern campground.^[1][2]