Ambrose A. Call State Park
Also known as Ambrose A Call State Park
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- Not posted
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- iowadnr.gov(641) 581-4835
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Ambrose A. Call State Park is a 128-acre park in Kossuth County, in Algona.
Popular activities here are golf, horseback riding, disc golf, picnicking, and hiking. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites.
Pets
Privately owned animals must be on a leash of max six feet or confined; pets may not be left unattended in campgrounds; most cabins/yurts are pet-free.
Statewide rule from Iowa's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Camping
- Required
- Booking system
- Iowa State Parks reservation system (ReserveAmerica)
- Phone
- 1-877-427-2757
The campground is 100% reservable and a reservation is required.
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campsites Camp in one of the electric or non-electric campsites. The campground does not have a shower building or modern restroom, but a pit toilet is available. Advanced campsite reservations can be made through the online reservation system for Ambrose A. Call State Park. The campground is 100% reservable and a reservation is required. | — | — |
Camping details from the park
Camp in one of the electric or non-electric campsites. The campground does not have a shower building or modern restroom, but a pit toilet is available. Advanced campsite reservations can be made through the online reservation system for Ambrose A. Call State Park.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
Gather with friends and family in the 1920s-era lodge, the perfect setting for a family reunion or event. It's recommended to call the Park Manager at Pilot Knob State Park at (641) 581-4835 prior to reserving to learn more about lodge amenities. The day-use lodge is available from May 1 - September 30 each year, and reservations can be made on the online reservation system for Ambrose A. Call State Park.
Visit the authentic log cabin constructed of elm logs, which resembles typical cabins built by original settlers of the area, and was built in the location of the first cabin in Kossuth County.
Things to do
CampingGolfDisc golfPicnickingHikingHorseback riding
Trails
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.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Vault or pit toilets
- Picnic areas
Camping
- Tent camping
Recreation
- Golf course
- Disc golf
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 2007 Call Park Dr
Algona, IA 50511 - Nearest town
- Algona
- Coordinates
- 43.0540, -94.2426
- Phone
- (641) 581-4835
- AA_Call@dnr.iowa.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Iowa State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Iowa DNR 'All Parks' directory (Drupal view, ?page=0..3) — state parks, recreation areas, a state preserve and state forests
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology