Fort Atkinson State Preserve
- Status
- Status not postedDaily 4:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- Not posted
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- iowadnr.gov(563) 425-4161
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Winneshiek County, about 13 miles southwest of Decorah, Fort Atkinson State Preserve covers about 8 acres.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 4:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. | — |
Official wording
The fort is open from Memorial Day weekend through the Rendezvous at the end of September. There is no admission charge. Visit Ft. Atkinson year-round, with daily hours of 4:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. A museum at the site is open by appointment only.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).
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
- Booking system
- Iowa State Parks reservation system (ReserveAmerica)
- Phone
- 1-877-427-2757
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Getting there
- Address
- 303 2nd Street
Fort Atkinson, IA 52144 - Nearest town
- Decorah — about 13 mi southwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 43.1457, -91.9396
- Phone
- (563) 425-4161
- Volga_River@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
- 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