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Odessa WMA - Louisa County
GPS Coordinates:
41.1756591, -91.0734864
Management:
Federal - COE
Description:
4,139 acres. This is the south end of Lake Odessa and is managed by the DNR. It is mostly sloughs in the bottom ground with cabins along the bluff side. The main access for trails is on the Toolsboro acsess.
Habitat:
1/2 timber, 1/4 lake, 1/4 marsh. Water control with tubes to the Mississippi River. Toolsbro acsess has description of trails.
Directions:
.5 miles E of Wapello on Hwy 99, 3.5 miles NE on G 62, .25 miles N on X 61
Important Bird Area:
IBA Entry for Odessa WMA
Amenities
Restrooms
Drinking Water
Parking
Trails
Camping
Cabins