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Clayton County Conservation

Clayton County Parks

Osborne Park
The campground is closed for the 2008 season., but the rest of the park is open.
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Motor Mill Historical Site

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Bloody Run Park

Bloody Run Park is located just west of Marquette Iowa. Nestled between rolling limestone bluffs, Bloody Run is a 135-acre park that provides both excellent trout fishing and camping opportunities. With over 19 primitive campsites, campers have the opportunity to enjoy nature without the hum of air conditioners. The campground is located along Bloody Run Trout Stream and is also home to Iowa’s largest woodpecker, the pileated. Camping fees are $7.00 a night. Good luck catching a trophy trout!

Camping, Day Use, Fishing

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Turkey River Park

        Located on the east edge of Elkader, Turkey River Park offers the perfect place to start a canoe or
        kayaking adventure. With easy access to the Turkey River, canoeists can enter the river and spend
        the day canoeing to Motor Mill or Garber. Plan on spending nearly two hours on the river in order to
        get to Motor Mill and almost six hours to get to the quaint town of Garber. Both floats have beautiful
        views of Northeast Iowa’s limestone bluffs, forests, and wildlife. A large shelter is also available for
        family picnics and other similar functions.

Day Use, Fishing, Canoe Access

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Frenchtown Park

        Camp along the Mississippi River and enjoy the sights and sounds of the great father of waters.
        This intimate park has 3 primitive sites and is free to all hopeful campers. Located within the
        park is a boat ramp with access to the Mississippi River. Frenchtown Park is located three miles
        north of the scenic town of Guttenberg and is sure to be of interest to any river enthusiasts.

Camping, Fishing, Day Use

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Joy Springs Park

        Located along Joy Springs Trout Stream, Joy Springs Park is a great destination for any trout angler.
        Just a short drive west of Strawberry Point, Joy Spring covers approximately 90 acres of rolling
        forested land. Campers and fisherman lucky enough to discover this park will find land and water
    seldom bothered by people. Within the park is a large shelter and five primitive campsites.
        Cost per campsite is $7.00 per night.

Camping, Fishing, Day Use

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Friedens Park

This small park is five and half miles northwest of Elkader, across the Turkey River from Big
Springs Trout Hatchery. This park offers rough camping, canoe access and picnicking.

Camping, Fishing, Day Use, Canoe Access

Buck Creek Park

    Three miles north of Garnavillo, Buck Creek is surrounded by over 100 acres of forested land and is
    located along the banks of Buck Creek Trout Stream. With two private campsites this campground
    offers hiking and fishing opportunities and is free to any interested campers. Spend the day or
    night and discover how much wildlife roams the hills of Clayton County Iowa.

Camping, Fishing, and Bow Hunting.

Pony Hollow Trail

In 2005 the Clayton County Conservation Board lime-chipped four miles of an old railway bed that began in Elkader, Iowa. Today Pony Hollow Trail is used as a hiking, biking, walking, snowmobiling, and horseback-riding path. Along the trail there are three interpretive signs that explain the topography, trees, and wetlands that can be seen throughout the trek. Pony Hollow Trail can be utilized throughout the year and is 4 miles in one direction with a round trip excursion at 8 miles.

Day Use, Snowmobiling, Horseback Riding, Biking

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