Guye Woods County Park

Guye Woods County Park visitors are greeted by a 100 foot long cable suspension bridge over North River that provides the only access to this densely timbered 93 acre wilderness. Once visitors cross the bridge, they encounter a lush river bottom timber that quickly gives way to steeply elevating slopes that grow some of the finest upland hardwood timber anywhere in the county. This 93-acre timber tract was a treasured retreat of the Guye family who donated the property to the Conservation Board in 1985. Guye Woods is bordered on the north by North River. A high hill located in the southern reaches of the park is designated as the highest elevation in Madison County. This area is managed as a wilderness area as a means to protect the quality of flora and fauna found in this unique location. 

River Fishing: Catfishing in North River

Public Hunting: Excellent area for whitetail deer, turkey, squirrel, and other woodland wildlife

Hiking Trails: Accessibility issues prevent the establishment of groomed trails at Guye Woods. Users are required to utilize the abundant game trails to navigate through this wilderness area.

Nature study: A large variety of woodland wildflowers can be easily found in the spring of the year. This area is also great for birding, especially Neotropical species through the summer months.

Open 6 am to 10 pm. Please do not litter. 

Category: Parks & Recreation

Contact

2400 block of 160th Street
Winterset , IA 50273
(515) 462-3536