Osborne Park

Clayton County, IA

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Osborne Welcome Center Osborne Native Animal Exhibit Osborne Pioneer Village Osborne Disc Golfing Osborne Archery Range Osborne Pond

Discover Osborne Park in Elkader

Osborne Park is the site of the Clayton County Conservation Board offices. If you would like to donate to the native wildlife exhibit at Osborne you can donate in person during your visit or online here.

Features Available at Various Facilities

  • A/C
  • Carry in/carry out refuse
  • Dump station
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Station
  • Electricity
  • Fire ring
  • Fireplace
  • Firewood available
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Heating
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • On-site resident host
  • Pet Friendly
  • Pets prohibited
  • Picnic Table
  • Pressurized water
  • Refuse cans
  • Restroom
  • Sewer Connection
  • Shower facilities
  • Table with chairs
  • Wi-Fi
  • The Osborne Nature Center features a Native Wildlife Exhibit which is home to a Black Bear, Mountain Lion, Wolf, Coyote, Bobcat, Fox, Raccoon, and various species of avian raptors. You can also explore the Pioneer Village and train depot.
  • There are multiple walking/hiking trails located around Osborne, both near the nature center and the pond.
  • There are shelter houses available to reserve for special events, they may also be used for picnicking as long as there are no reservations on the given day.
    New in 2025 the Osborne Campground will be available for reservations. Book your site online or in person. 
  •  The Nature and Welcome Center has a brochure room with informational guides and brochures on places all over Iowa. There is also an Iowa Room Giftshop which sells made in Iowa goods, as well as many other various items. The Nature Center is located in the basement of the building and it is home to multiple reptile and amphibian species. The building also features a third story which may be reserved here on Mycountyparks.com in our facilities tab, it is a great place to host events and get togethers that may not be well suited for the outdoors, it also features elevator access. 

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