This campsite contains a fire pit, picnic table, and can have one RV or one trail, or one-three tents on the site. Two motor vehicles are allowed per campsite. Quiet generators can be used in a courteous manner in Clayton County Conservation Campgrounds except for Joy Spring Campground & Frieden Park Campground where generators are prohibited. 

ONLINE RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE AT LEAST 3 DAYS IN ADVANCE.
RESERVATIONS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND DATES CANNOT BE CHANGED AFTER RESERVATION IS MADE.


Check-In / Out Availability Check-in is after 03:00 PM and check-out is before 03:00 PM.

Location

Located in the campground near the Big Spring Trout Hatchery.
Each site is labeled with a numbered post.


Amenities

  • Carry in/carry out refuse
  • Fire ring
  • Firewood available
  • Pet Friendly
  • Picnic Table
  • Refuse cans
  • Restroom
This primitive campsite contains a fire pit, picnic table, and can have one RV or one trailer, or two tents on the site. Two motor vehicles are allowed per site.

Fees

$15/night
**Weekends require a 2 night minimum stay**
**Holidays require a 3 night minimum stay**


Hours of Operation & Seasons

Parks are open to the public from 6:00am-10:30pm.

All registered campers may check-in at 3:00pm and must check-out by 3:00pm.


Address

16212 Big Spring Rd
Ph: 563-245-1516

Elkader, IA, 52043


Closures

The park is closed to non-registered campers from 10:30pm-6:00am.

This site is located along the Turkey River. Temporary closures may result when river levels are in or near flood stage.
Closures will be listed on our website.


Permits

All Clayton County Conservation Board Rules and Regulations apply.

All State Laws apply.


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Where You'll Be


Clayton County

Clayton County Conservation is located in NE Iowa along the east coast of Iowa.  We manage 17 individual park areas that total almost 1400 acres, including the Osborne Conservation Center- a Welcome Center of Iowa, where the Conservation Department's offices are located. Have a camping question? Check out our FAQ section, if you are unable to find an answer give our office a call! 

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