Volga River State Recreation Area | |
Map: | USA Iowa#USA |
Relief: | 1 |
Location: | Fayette County, Iowa, United States |
Nearest City: | Fayette |
Coordinates: | 42.8806°N -91.7817°W |
Area Acre: | 5700 |
Governing Body: | Iowa Department of Natural Resources |
Website: | Volga River State Recreation Area |
Volga River State Recreation Area is a 5700acres state recreation area in Fayette County, Iowa, United States, near the city of Fayette. The park is located in a forested and hilly region along the Volga River and also includes the 138acres Frog Hollow Lake.
The recreation area is a popular site for boating and fishing. The lake has a three-lane boat ramp, while the river is used by canoes and kayaks. The lake has a floating pier and jetties for fishers and is home to bluegill, channel catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, and yellow perch. The park also includes of multi-use trails for hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, and cross-country skiing and snowmobiling in the winter. There are two campsites in the recreation area, the modern Lakeview Campground and the equestrian Albany Campground. The entire recreation area is open to hunting, and a seasonal archery range is located near the Albany Campground.[1] [2]