City, County & Regional Parks · Iowa
Elk Horn Creek Recreation Area
City, County & Regional Parks · Iowa, United States
- Hookups
- 7 electric
- Cost
- Electric sites: $20/night. Non-electric/tent sites: $18/night.
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,345 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 4
- Nearest town
- Elk Horn
- Address
- 532 Yellowwood Road, Elk Horn, IA 51531
Season dates aren't confirmed for this campground yet - opening and closing dates haven't been verified. Check the operator's page or call ahead before you plan a trip.
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About
Shelby County multiple-use area, roughly 32 acres, with groomed trails, unique wildlife, and two playground areas. 7 electrical sites (30-amp, grass pads) plus several tent sites, first-come, first-served only. Pit and flush toilets, ADA accessible in the camping area. Season April 15-October 15.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28° | 11° | -20° | 50° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 37° | 17° | -31° | 67° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 50° | 31° | 5° | 73° | 10 of 11 |
| April | 62° | 40° | 22° | 82° | 8 of 11 |
| May | 72° | 54° | 38° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 85° | 65° | 47° | 102° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 85° | 68° | 55° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 81° | 66° | 55° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 80° | 62° | 45° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 65° | 44° | 24° | 79° | 3 of 10 |
| November | 49° | 33° | 6° | 70° | 8 of 10 |
| December | 37° | 21° | -8° | 69° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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