Ambrose A. Call

Ambrose A. Call State Park is a 138-acre natural oasis located in Kossuth County, Iowa, preserving rugged hills of old-growth forest along the East Fork of the Des Moines River. This treasured park stands as a living memorial to Ambrose A. Call, the first European settler in Kossuth County, who along with his brother Asa staked a claim on this very site on July 9, 1854. The park offers visitors a rare opportunity to experience virgin timber in an area otherwise dominated by gently rolling farmland. With two miles of secluded woodland trails, an 18-hole disc golf course, and a historic 1928 log-cabin style lodge, the park provides a peaceful retreat for camping, hiking, and nature observation. The park's significance extends beyond its natural beauty to its historical importance in Iowa's pioneer settlement era, making it a destination where nature and history intertwine.