Elk Horn Creek Recreation Area
Elk Horn, Iowa
About
The Elkhorn Creek Recreation Area is a multiple use area, ideal for a family outing or solitude. With groomed trails and unique wildlife, the adventures are never ending. The upper picnic area contains what is believed to be the original site of the pioneer village of Elk Horn. Many building foundation blocks remain to mark the site. Petersen Preserve is roughly 32 acres and also part of the park - it has many grass walking trails. No firearms are allowed in either area but archery hunting is allowed. Onsite features include 7 electrical sites with 30amp electrical hookups, several tent camping sites, picnic sites with grills, rural water and sanitary facilities, a picnic shelter, hiking trails, and two areas with playground equipment.
Amenities
No amenities listed yet.
Available Site Types
- Electric Sites with 30amp hookups
- Tent Sites
- Non-electric Sites
Local Attractions
- The Hitchcock House
- Loess Hills National Scenic Byway
- Neal Moeller Environmental Education Center
- Swan Lake Conservation Education Center
- Wolfe Nature Center
- Willow Lake Nature Center
- Hitchcock Nature Center
- Corning American Theater
- Primrose Restaurant, Corning, IA
- Fire & Salt Co.
- Deal's Apple Orchard
- Ingemann Danish Lutheran Church
- Loess Hills State Forest
- Doreen Wilber Olympic Plaza
- RVP~1875
Location
532 Yellowwood Rd
Elk Horn, IA 51531
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of sites does Elk Horn Creek Recreation Area offer?
Elk Horn Creek Recreation Area offers Electric Sites with 30amp hookups, Tent Sites, Non-electric Sites.
What is there to do near Elk Horn Creek Recreation Area?
Nearby attractions include The Hitchcock House, Loess Hills National Scenic Byway, Neal Moeller Environmental Education Center, Swan Lake Conservation Education Center, Wolfe Nature Center, Willow Lake Nature Center, Hitchcock Nature Center, Corning American Theater, Primrose Restaurant, Corning, IA, Fire & Salt Co., Deal's Apple Orchard, Ingemann Danish Lutheran Church, Loess Hills State Forest, Doreen Wilber Olympic Plaza, RVP~1875.
How much does it cost to stay at Elk Horn Creek Recreation Area?
Rates start at $14 and go up to $16 per night.
How is Elk Horn Creek Recreation Area rated?
Elk Horn Creek Recreation Area has a 4.3/5 rating based on 3 Google reviews.
How do I contact Elk Horn Creek Recreation Area?
You can reach Elk Horn Creek Recreation Area by phone at +1 712-744-3403. You can also contact them via their website at https://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Shelby/Park/Elk-Horn-Creek-Recreation-Area.aspx.
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