Campsite #3 is a back in, gravel campsite with electricity. This site has a partially-shaded, grassy area.
Location: near shower house in the main campground just north of the park office/maintenance shop. Maps of the area can be found on our website at http://www.polkcountyiowa.gov/conservation/things-to-do/camping/.
· Electricity:
20 amp service: Yes
30 amp service: Yes
50 amp service: No
· Water: located in the SW corner of the main campground and on the east side of the shop/office building.
· ADA accessible: No
· Pad surfacing: Gravel
· Pad width: NA
· Camp pad length: 60 ft.
· Overall campsite width: NA
· Max. vehicle length: NA
· Slide-out side limits: None
· Site type: Back-in only
· Extra vehicle allowed at site: Yes, if kept on the gravel pad
· Shade: Partial
· Slope: Level
· Restrooms: No facilities at campsite. Nearest restroom located at main campground.
· Shower house: Located on the south side of the main campground
· Trash dumpster: ALL trash must be carried out.
· Dump station: NA
· Fire ring: Yes
· Firewood: available for purchase from camp host or park ranger upon request.
Camping rate: $23/per night Extra tent: An additional fee for a camper with tent or a tent with second tent on site is $ 5.00/per night. This fee is payable directly to park staff.
Capacity: maximum number of people allowed to camp at site is 6 people.
Reservations may be made up to ONE YEAR to date in advance. Minimum stay required for advance reservations:
Weekdays - 1 night minimum;
Weekends - 2 night minimum;
Summer Hours: 6:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. (daylight savings time) Winter Hours: Sunrise to sunset (standard time) Upon entering park after hours, vehicle may be stopped by ranger requesting their campsite number and name of the party registered to the site.
April 15 through October 15
· Reservations are allowed on reservable sites. Many additional sites remain first come first served during this time.
· Water and modern restroom/shower facilities are open. These facilities may open earlier and stay open later depending on weather conditions.
October 16 through April 14
· Reservations are not available. All sites are first come first served until campgrounds close on November 30 (weather dependent).
December 1 through March 31
· Gravel roads in camp areas are closed to vehicular traffic.
· Only hike-in tent camping is available at this time. Campers must self-register at the campground kiosk within one hour of setting up camp.
April 1 (weather dependent)
· All campsites open for first come first served use only.
We require that you post your camping receipt on site marker provided.