Ambrose A. Call State Park

Ambrose A. Call State Park is a 138-acre oasis of rugged hills and virgin timber in an area of gently rolling farmland. The park is located in northern Iowa near the east fork of the Des Moines River in Kossuth County. Ambrose Call and his brother, Asa, were early settlers in the area who carved their name, the first in Kossuth County, on a walnut tree at the present site of the park. The brothers spent their first night in Kossuth County on July 9, 1854. The next day, while Asa went for his wife and supplies, Ambrose and a traveling companion, William Smith, began work on a cabin in what is now the state park. Hike on two miles of secluded and heavily wooded park trails. The trails wind through the forest, down a ravine and along a winding creek. Disc golf at Ambrose A. Call’s 18-hole course that winds through wooded areas and prairies. Camp in one of the electric or non-electric campsites available. Camping is only available April 15th November 15th. The campground does not have a shower building or modern restroom, but a pit toilet is available. Camping reservations are same day reservable and must be made online or through the call center. Day-use lodge available for rent and reservation May 1 - Sept. 30. Visit www.iowastateparks.reserveamerica.com or call 1.877.427.2757 to make a reservation for camping or the lodge.