category : Nature Centers
Clayton County Conservation center, Iowa Welcome Center, nature center, gift shop, live animal exhibit, nature and hiking trails, primitive camping, picnic areas, arboretum, fishing pond, and pioneer village.

Admission: Fee
Hours: 8-4 Mon.-Sat., year-round; noon-4 Sun., Apr.-Oct. Native animal exhibit: 10-dusk Apr.-Oct., 10-4 Nov.-Mar.
Address: 29862 Osborne Rd.
Phone: 563-245-1516

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Big Springs Trout Hatchery

State-owned hatchery has 24 spring-fed raceways, fed by Iowa's largest coldwater spring. Rainbow, brook, and brown trout are raised to stockable size and released to 21 streams throughout northeast Iowa. Special tours on Iowa'

Elkader, IA Trout Farms

Motor Mill Historic Site

Visit the six-story limestone mill and four other limestone buildings in the settlement of Motor, which existed only from 1869-1883. Hike rugged trails in nearby hills. Primitive camping, canoe access.

Elkader, IA Historic Sites

Carter House Museum

View one of the best examples of Greek Revival architecture in Iowa, built in 1850. Exhibits include Victorian clothing and furniture, military and pharmacy items, antique tools, and photographs from the 1800s.

Elkader, IA Museums

Osborne Visitor, Welcome and Nature Center

Elkader, IA Nature Centers

Elkader Golf & Country Club

Course Access: Semi-Private
Holes: 9
Reserve Advance Tee Times:

Elkader, IA Golf Courses

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Osborne Visitor, Welcome and Nature Center

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Big Springs Trout Hatchery

Motor Mill Historic Site

Carter House Museum

Osborne Visitor, Welcome and Nature Center

Elkader Golf & Country Club

Things to do Nature Centers near Elkader, IA

Fontana Interpretive Nature Center

Hartman Reserve Nature Center

Osborne Visitor, Welcome and Nature Center