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Grand River Marsh State Wildlife Area and Fountain Creek Wet Prairie State Natural Area

The Grand River Marsh SWA is a 10,000-acre complex of marsh, grassland, oak savanna, river and woodlots. The property is a magnet for migrating waterfowl and is a favorite hunting spot in autumn. There are many trails to hike and three boat landings for your canoe or kayak. The extensive marshes draw in herons, Osprey and the Double-crested Cormorant. The Fountain Creek Wet Prairie SNA is a large, low-lying grassland in the basin of the marsh. Wet prairie is uncommon and characterized by prairie cord grass, blue-joint grass and mountain mint. The property’s bird list includes Sandhill Crane, Northern Harrier, Sedge Wren, Horned Lark and Bobolink.

Grand River Marsh State Wildlife Area and Fountain Creek Wet Prairie map

Directions: From Montello, travel south 5 miles on Hwy 22, then east 2 miles on Cty B to the property’s entrance. This large property has 22 parking areas.

Gazetteer: Page 44, C-3 (prior to 10th edition). | Page 78, C-1 (10th edition).

Phone: 920/361-3149 (Berlin WDNR).

Web site: WDNR Fountain Creek Wet Prairie State Natural Area | WDNR Grand River Marsh State Wildlife Area

Signature species: Henslow’s Sparrow, Black-crowned Night-Heron and Blue-wing Teal.

Rare species: Red-necked Grebe, Eared Grebe and American Black Duck.

Seasonality: Open all year.

Parking: Parking lots.

Nearest food & lodging: Montello or Marquette.