Delaware

The Turtle Creek Park and Wildlife Area is located 3.5 miles southwest of Delhi in Section 25 & 36 of Milo Township (T88N-R5W), Delaware County, Iowa.

The park is located on the Lake Delhi impoundment of the Maquoketa River where the two main public boat ramps are located. The park has 26 camping sites; 24 with water and electric service and 2 primitive sites. (Campground map)

From 1960 to 1983 the county conservation developed 12.0 acres as Turtle Creek Park. This provided the public with facilities for camping, picnicking and other recreation. A boat ramp was installed along with two drilled wells for water, electrical camping sites, vault restrooms, shelter house and playground area.

Improvements between 2015 and 2017 included the addition of two restrooms and a boat ramp installed on the Turtle Creek Bay, along with updating the playground and adding additional camp sites.

 

Location

2124  267th Street

Manchester, Iowa  52057

Features

The park amenities include:

• Camping
• Shelter
• Playground
• Dump Station
• Vault Restrooms
• Two Boat Ramps
• Lake Fishing
• Lake Delhi Access
• Hinging
• Hunting / Trapping

Operating Hours & Seasons

Parks with campgrounds are usually open from mid-April through mid-October.

Closures

All parks and natural areas remain open all year. However, facilities are closed to vehicle traffic and allow only walk-in access during the late fall and winter season.