News & Events at the Colfax Red Cedar Preserve & Recreation Area
Fall Work Days at the Preserve
Ready to help make a new river trail at the Preserve? We’ll be holding workdays at the Preserve on November 16 and December 14 starting at 1 p.m. to build more trail along... READ MORE
Fall is a beautiful and busy season at the Preserve!
Just a reminder that the CRCPRA is a multipurpose recreation area and preserve. Because it was obtained in part using the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund, the property is open to hunting, fishing and trapping... READ MORE
Fall Seed Collection Event
A big thank you to the Colfax Cub Scouts for their energetic seed collecting at the Preserve! They collected three kinds of native grass seeds (little blue stem, side oats grama, and Canada... READ MORE
CRCPRA Fishing Pier is now complete!
The management committee would like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who was involved in making our new fishing pier a reality! The ADA compliant fishing pier is now open for... READ MORE
About the Colfax Red Cedar Preserve & Recreation Area
The Colfax Red Cedar Preserve and Recreation Area is comprised of over 150 acres bordered predominately by the Red Cedar River.
The property includes a 12 acre pond that is popular for fishing, bird and turtle watching, a beaver lodge and motorless boating. A perimeter walking path takes hikers, cross country skiers and snowshoers through and by wooded areas, river side viewing, open grassland vistas and forest flood plain. The paths and entry roadway allow river access for kayakers, tubers and canoeists.
Since the purchase of the property in December 2019, ongoing efforts are continuing to improve the wildlife habitat and to develop wheelchair access to the pond, picnic sites, educational opportunities on the grounds and benches for quiet moments to enjoy all that nature offers.
Please click the map below for a printable map of the Colfax Red Cedar Preserve and Recreation Area.
Location & Driving Directions to the Colfax Red Cedar Preserve and Recreation Area.
