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Clayton County Conservation

29862 Osborne Road

Elkader, IA 52043

PH: (563) 245-1516

SPECIAL THANKS To The (EITA) Eastern Iowa Tourism Association For All Of Their Support!

www.easterniowatourism.org

Welcome!

The Clayton County Conservation Board invites you to visit and enjoy the natural resources and recreational opportunities in Clayton County.

Iowa's County Conservation Board System started in 1955. Clayton County's Conservation Board continues to strive to meet the goals outlined in the Iowa Code (acquire, develop, maintain, and make available to the citizens of the county forests, wildlife and other conservation areas. To promote and preserve the general welfare of the people).

The Clayton County Conservation Board manages some 1000 acres.

CAMPGROUNDS STATUS

Because of the flooding of June 9th,  parks are closed until further notice. Call 563-245-1516 for updated information.

Joy Springs Park is now open, effective 6/16/08.
Buck Creek Park is now open, effective 6/19/08.
Bloody Run Park is now open, effective 6/20/08.
Pony Hollow Trail is closed from the Elkader side, 
open 1-1 1/2 miles from the vet clinic.
Elkader Canoe Ramp near the county office building is useable.

Canoeing is NOT recommended on the Turkey River at this time because of raw sewage being dumped into the river.   

PUBLIC PROGRAMS

O.W.L.S.
Older, Wiser, Livelier Souls
Thursday, August 21st, 11 am - 12 noon
$1 program fee, $6 for optional catered lunch
Reservations are required.
Osborne Nature Center

Looking for an excuse to get out, make new friends, enjoy a good meal and learn about the exciting world of nature? This month's program will feature Felicity Arts of Lansing: The Art of Glass Blowing.

   

                      

Hours

Summer schedule April to October

Visitor/Nature Center

8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday

12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday

Winter schedule October to April

8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday