Algona

City / town · Iowa

Algona

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Best timeMay–Oct
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Nearest airportFOD · 36 mi
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Overview

Algona is a city in North Central Iowa.

1 sights · 1 things to do

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Best things about Algona

Ambrose A. Call State Park

Camp Algona POW Museum

Algona was the site of a Prisoner of War camp during World War II that held 10,000 German prisoners. The museum is located in an old furniture warehouse and features a nativity scene constructed by the prisoners.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 84°F; winter lows dip to about 10°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and May. (climate data from nearby Ames)

Jan: 1.0 in rain1"Jan: high 28°F, low 10°F28°10°JanFeb: 1.2 in rain1.2"Feb: high 33°F, low 14°F33°14°FebMar: 2.2 in rain2.2"Mar: high 46°F, low 25°F46°25°MarApr: 3.8 in rain3.8"Apr: high 60°F, low 36°F60°36°AprMay: 5.3 in rain5.3"May: high 71°F, low 49°F71°49°MayJun: 5.4 in rain5.4"Jun: high 80°F, low 59°F80°59°JunJul: 4.5 in rain4.5"Jul: high 84°F, low 62°F84°62°JulAug: 4.7 in rain4.7"Aug: high 82°F, low 60°F82°60°AugSep: 3.8 in rain3.8"Sep: high 76°F, low 51°F76°51°SepOct: 2.7 in rain2.7"Oct: high 63°F, low 39°F63°39°OctNov: 2.0 in rain2"Nov: high 47°F, low 27°F47°27°NovDec: 1.5 in rain1.5"Dec: high 34°F, low 16°F34°16°Dec

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

  • From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
  • FOD Fort Dodge Regional Airport, Fort Dodge — 36 mi away. Directions
  • MCW Mason City Municipal Airport, Mason City — 46 mi away. Directions
  • DSM Des Moines International Airport, Des Moines — 110 mi away (major hub). Directions
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Budget & where to stay

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Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

  • Morning Camp Algona POW Museum
  • Afternoon Ambrose A. Call State Park

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

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    Get in

    Go Algona Municipal Airport (AXG)

    General aviation airport. No scheduled passenger service.

    ⚠ Last checked Aug 2020 — confirm before you go
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    See

    See Camp Algona POW Museum

    Algona was the site of a Prisoner of War camp during World War II that held 10,000 German prisoners. The museum is located in an old furniture warehouse and features a nativity scene constructed by the prisoners.

    📍 114 S Thorington St🕒 Apr-Dec: Sat-Sun 1PM-4PM, Mon-Fri by appointment; Jan-Mar by appointment only💲 $3, free for children 10 and under☎ +1 515 395-2267
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    Do

    Do Ambrose A. Call State Park

    ⚠ Last checked Jan 2019 — confirm before you go
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