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City Park and Campgrounds Map
Elkader City Campground opens April 1st WEATHER PERMITTING and closes November 1st. Stroll, picnic, play or camp in our lovely 3 acre shaded city park near the Turkey River. The city pool, playground equipment, ball fields, tennis courts, volleyball court, frisbee golf, an exercise trail around the perimeter of the park, horseshoe courts, enclosed and open shelters, picnic tables and grills are located in the park. The five open shelters and an enclosed shelter can be rented for your special event. Hike on the nearby Pony Hollow trail or take the Riverwalk to downtown Elkader. 100-125 campsites (60-70 campsites are available with water and electrical hook up, 20 and 30 AMP). A new conveniently located bathhouse offers hot showers. Campers also have access to free firewood and a dump site.

Camping Fees:
Monthly camping fee @ $250.
RV/5th wheel/travel trailer/day @ $20.
Rustic & tent/day (no electric or water) @ $12
Monthly and daily rates only
No reservations on campsites.
Shelters may be reserved by calling 563-245-2098. See the City Park and Campgrounds map for shelter locations and fees.

Located in City Park
Hours: 1-5 p.m. and
6-8 p.m. daily,
until 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat.
(all hours are weather permitting)
(563)245-1510

Pool opens Memorial Day weekend (weather permitting) and closes the day before school starts in August. Season passes may be purchased at City Hall, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or at the pool after Memorial Day.
Family season pass is $150. A caregiver can be added for an additional $30.
Single season pass is $90.
Daily admission will be $4.
Swimming lessons are held throughout the summer. Lessons are in June & July, private lessons are also available.
Concessions are available.

24361 Gunder Rd.
(563)245-2230
www.elkadergolf.com

This nine-hole course in a beautiful valley at the edge of Elkader is well groomed and features a unique club house created from a redesigned barn, with a large banquet room/dance floor on the upper story. Open to the public.

Adjacent to City Park
Open weekends:
mid-April to mid-October
For hours and tour information contact Ellen Collins at (563)245-2377 or (563)880-7920.

Browse George Maier's personal collection of artifacts from rural Iowa history (1890 - 1950). The old Elkader Sale Barn adjacent to the City Park has been rebuilt to house a portion of Mr. Maier's extensive collection. Additional display buildings are being planned for the future. Special tours arranged by appointment. Contact Ellen Collins at (563)245-2377 or (563)880-7920.

Elkader River Walk is a scenic and safe walkway along the Turkey River, connecting downtown Elkader to the City Park, George Maier Rural Heritage Center, swimming pool, campgrounds, and tennis courts. The six foot wide walkway is lighted and handicap accessible. Get a Riverwalk & Trails brochure.