Visit this great timber area along the Little Sioux River. A variety of amenities like a lodge-style cabin, modern campground, picnic areas, amphitheater and trails are provided. The land within the park bears historic features that span hundreds of years, from mysterious native burial sites located in the 1950s to the buildings erected by homesteaders in the 1800s. Bring your boat or canoe and enjoy some time on the river. Check out the swinging bridges!

River Corridor

Woodland birds like the Northern Oriole, Eastern Bluebird, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Northern Cardinal, Screech and Great-horned Owl, and a variety of thrushes and woodpeckers live in this forest. A bird feeding station is maintained year-round with a blind for viewing.

Spring wildflowers are common here. Wild Sweet William, Dutchman's Breeches and Bloodroot are all common. Remnant and reconstructed prairies add variety to a hike along the park’s mowed trails. Grassland and woodland birds are both abundant.

Location Description

Silver Sioux Recreation Area is located 6 miles S of Cherokee along the Little Sioux River. Access this site from Silver Sioux Road off of Hwy 31 just east of Quimby.

Driving Directions and other Information

• GPS Coordinants - N 43 39.204 W 095 35.446
• 5964 Silver Sioux Road
• 160 acres, Cherokee County Conservation Board
• Hiking, Hunting, Fishing, Birding, Wildflowers

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Take a short visit Silver Sioux Recreation Area via the video below!