Attractions in Elkader

Local Attractions
The Turkey River
City Park
Elkader City Pool
Historic Sites
Carter House Museum
Elkader Country Club & Golf Course
George Maier Rural Heritage Center
Elkader Opera House
Riverwalk

Area Attractions
Backbone State Park
Big Springs Trout Hatchery
Bixby Preserve
Effigy Mounds National Monument
Froelich Village Museum
Mississippi River Lock & Dam #10
Motor Mill
Osborne Visitor/Nature Center
Pikes Peak State Park
Volga River Recreation Area

Recreation

The Turkey River
is the centerpiece of
Elkader's scenic beauty.

Turkey River
The Turkey River is the centerpiece of Elkader's scenic beauty. It is also a wonderful recreational resource for residents and visitors. It offers great fishing and tubing and is a popular family canoeing stream. Use our Business Directory to find a local outfitter to help you plan your trip.

City Park
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, volleyball and horseshoe courts, six open shelters, picnic tables and grills are located in the park. The six 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) A new conveniently located bathhouse offers hot showers. Campers also have access to free firewood and a dump site. Camping fees are: rv/campers - $17 per day with electricity (20 amp and 30 amp hook-ups), tents - $10 per day, monthly rate: rv/campers - $210. No reservations on campsites. Shelters may be reserved by calling 563-245-2098. Park is open April1 to November 1, weather permitting.

Elkader City Pool
Open Memorial Day through Labor Day Weekend.
Hours: 1-5 p.m
6-8 p.m. daily
until 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat.
weather permitting
(563)245-1510

Daily admission of $3.50 allows for re-entry with a colored wrist band. Family season tickets ($135) and individual season tickets ($75) are available for people living in the area. Midnight swims will be announced. Cost for these events is the cost of a daily admission, season tickets and wrist bands aren't accepted. Swimming lessons are held throughout the summer. Concessions are available.

Elkader Country Club & Golf Course
24361 Gunder Rd.
(563)245-2230
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.

River Walks
& Trails
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George Maier
Rural Heritage Center
Adjacent to City Park
Open weekends
April 4th-October 19th
10-12 a.m. and 1-5 p.m.
Contact Ed Olson (563)245-1849

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.

Riverwalk
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.

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