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.

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.

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

Web site: Fountain Creek Wet Prairie State Natural Area | WDNR Grand River Marsh State Wildlife Area (#59)

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.