Browns Lake / Bigelow Park
Bigelow Park is located one mile west of Salix on a 600-acre lake known as Brown's Lake. Originally a state park, Park has been managed by the Woodbury County Conservation Board since 1970 and includes numerous amenities.
Brown's Lake is managed by the DNR. It is a natural oxbow of the Missouri River formed when the river was free to meander across the river valley. Brown's Lake offers excellent fishing opportunities for largemouth bass and northern pike. A fishing dock and boat ramp provides access to the lake, which is a popular area for recreational boaters and water skiers as well.
Also located in the park is the Dale G. Bell Memorial Arboretum which features the park headquarters and a display of various species of trees and shrubs.
A public hunting and wildlife management area is located on the west side of Brown's Lake.
On site facilities:
- Eelectric campsites (fee charged)
- Tent or non-electrical campsites (fee charged)
- Shower house with flush toilets and hot water
- Enclosed shelter house (fee charged; reserve by contacting resource manager at 712-946-7114)
- Open picnic shelter
- Picnic sites
- Playground equipment
- Beach area (Memorial Day to Labor Day)
- Boat ramp
- Fishing dock
- Open sports area
- Trails
- Winter activities: ice fishing, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling (confined to ice only)
- Dale G. Bell Aboretum (#4) shows examples of tree and shrub plantings
- birdwatching
Park facilities are open and pressurized water systems are available May 1 through October 31. The park office phone number is 712-946-7114.
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