Lost Island Prairie Wetland Nature Center

Palo Alto County Conservation Board | Palo Alto County, IA

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Visit the Lost Island Prairie Wetland Nature Center located north of Ruthven, Iowa. Found in the middle of Iowa's natural lakes region, the Center is located in Lost Island Huston Park. The regional facility serves as a site for public information, educational programs, and interpretive displays. Highlights include a wetland diorama, raptor and watershed displays, indoor bee hive, fish aquarium, classroom and gift shop. Lost Island-Huston Park provides hiking trails, a wildlife observation blind, a campground, picnic shelters, boat ramp, dock and a swimming beach.

Check-In / Out Availability Check-in is after 12:00 AM and check-out is before 12:00 AM.

Location 3267 350th Avenue, Ruthven, Iowa 51358

Hours of Operation & Seasons

Nature Center Hours:

Open year-round

March - December

Wednesday - Friday, 9 am - 4 pm

Saturday & Sunday, 1 pm - 4 pm

January - February

Wednesday - Friday, 9 am - 4 pm

Address

3267 350th Ave
Ph: 712-837-4866

Ruthven, IA, 51358

Closures

Call 712-837-4866 for updates

Where You'll Be

Palo Alto County

The Palo Alto County Conservation Board is located in northwest Iowa, and is home to the Lost Island Prairie Wetland Nature Center. The Palo Alto CCB collectively manages 25 parks, wildlife areas, prairies and water recreation accesses encompassing over 2,300 acres across the county. The Palo Alto County Conservation Board offices are located at the Lost Island Prairie Wetland Nature Center.