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TURKEY RIVER PARK

Description

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 and may be reserved by calling 563-245-1516. Day Use, Fishing, Canoe Access.

You can now reserve the Turkey River Park shelter house for your 2021/2022 event. ONLINE REGISTRATION

WHAT'S AVAILABLE HERE?
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WATER ACCESS

Access to the Turkey River.

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FISHING

Enjoy fishing in the Turkey River.

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PICNIC AREA

The shelter house is available to rent for groups.

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RESTROOM

Pit toilet available.

The Welcome Center/Osborne Nature Center is open
Mon-Sat. 8:00 AM-4:00 PM 

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