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Jester Park, Site 226, Electric- NOT RESERVABLE
12130 NW 128th Street
Ph: 515-323-5300
Granger, IA, 50109
This site commands a beautiful view of Saylorville Lake. The tall mature mix of hard and soft wood trees throughout the campground may just give you the relief you need from the afternoon sun.
Reservations
must be
made 3 days in advance of the date of reservation. For example to make a Saturday reservation, you must reserve the facility no later than Tuesday of that week.
We have a
Limited Refund
policy; however, if you need to cancel your reservation you have one opportunity to reschedule. Be sure to read the Facility Contract for details.
Jester Park offers additional campsites, both electric and non-electric, that are available first come, first serve.
For the availability calendar and more information about this facility, click on the
name of the facility
above.
Location
Jester Park is located at 12130 NW 128th St., Granger, Iowa, 50109
Camp Area #2 is located across from Shelter #4.
Amenities
Water hydrants are located throughout the area.
Pit latrine is located to the north of your site, or if you choose, there is a shower house and restroom just a walk away, either through the woods or along the road, located across from the shelter #3.
A trash dumpster is provided at the entrance to shelter #4.
Dump station located at the main entrance to the park.
Firewood is available for purchase at $5/bundle during posted times.
This site provides:
20 amp service
30 amp service
50 amp service
ADA Accessible: No
Back-in only site
Pad Surfacing: crushed limestone
Camp Pad Width: 20 ft.
Camp Pad Length: min. 60 ft.
additional accessible gathering area on pad: 15 ft X 30 ft
Extra Vehicle Allowed at Site: Yes on pad
Slide-out Side Limits: None
Shade: partial
Slope: Level
Dump station
Electricity
Fire ring
Firewood available
On-site resident host
Picnic Table
Refuse cans
Restroom
Shower facilities
Fees
Camping Rate
: $22.00/per night
PAYABLE ON SITE TO PARK STAFF:
Additional Fee for camper with tent or tent with 2nd tent: $6.00/per night
Capacity: 6 persons maximum allowed to camp
Minimum: weekdays-1 night minimum; weekends -2 night minimum; holiday weekends-3 night minimum
Reservations may be made up to ONE YEAR to date in advance. Campgrounds are closed to vehicular traffic December 1 - March 31; therefore, campsites are not reservable for these dates.
Hours of Operation & Seasons
Summer Hours:
6:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. (from daylight savings time in the spring until standard time in the fall).
Winter Hours:
Sunrise to Sunset (from standard time in the fall until daylight savings time in the spring).
Main gate closes at 10:30 p.m. Gates are not locked.
Upon entering park after hours, camper may be stopped by ranger requesting their campsite number and name of the party that registered the site.
Closures
Reservations are not available October 16 through April 14.
Our gravel roads in camp areas are closed to vehicle traffic December 1 through March 31.
Youth groups and tenters allowed in primitive camping areas only.
Water and modern restroom / shower facilities are closed, approximately mid October to mid April.
FIREWOOD is available for purchase from campground fee attendant. Iowans are encouraged not to transport firewood (or other infested materials) across county or state lines. For more information, click on the following link:
INFORMATION
Permits
We require that you post your camping receipt on site marker provided.
Related Items
Park Rules
Clean Air Policy
camping info
Camp Area 2 Map
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Facility Contract for
Jester Park, Site 226, Electric- NOT RESERVABLE
Rental Contract Agreement
POLK COUNTY CONSERVATION BOARD
CAMPING RESERVATION CONTRACT
By agreeing with these terms and conditions, you represent that you are 18 years or older and that you are authorized to make the reservation on behalf of your camping party. You further agree to assume full responsibility for the acts, negligence or omissions of the members of your camping party.
Polk County Conservation Board (PCCB) Park Rules and Regulations are to be followed. Information available on our website: www.leadingyououtdoors.org
RULES AND REGULATIONS
CHECK-IN / CHECK-0UT
Check-in time: After 3:00 PM but before posted park closing times
Checkout time: Before 2:00 PM
GETTING INTO YOUR CAMPSITE
• A camping unit is required. A camping unit is defined as a tent, trailer or motor vehicle specifically designed for such use as a temporary residence at a camp area.
• A camper with an additional tent or a tent with a second tent will be charged an extra $6 fee.
• Set up your camping unit on the reserved site and post your camping receipt on the provided site marker.
• Park staff can be contacted at:
• Jester Park – (515) 249-3229
• Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt – (515) 249-3229
• Thomas Mitchell Park – (515) 249-1753
• Yellow Banks Park – (515) 250-1031
GENERAL INFORMATION
• Violation of any state law or county regulation by any member of a camping party is cause for revocation of the camping privilege and the entire camping party may be required to leave the area.
• A camping party consists of no more than six (6) person(s) or is your immediate family of dependent children that will be occupying this campsite.
• No camping party or camping unit of any kind shall occupy any camp area for more than 14 days out of any 17-day period.
• No camping unit shall be left unoccupied for more than 24 hours. Unattended camping equipment beyond the 24 hour limit is subject to impoundment. Camping equipment which may be impounded shall be removed and disposed of as provided by law.
• It is unlawful for more than one camping party to occupy a campsite.
PARKING
It is unlawful to park any motor vehicle other than in a designated parking area. Vehicle(s) parked at a camp site where a camping pad is available must be parked on the camping pad not the roadway or turf.
PETS
• Pets must be kept on a leash at all times (leash not to exceed six feet).
• Pets shall not be left unattended outside the camping unit.
GARBAGE
All garbage and litter must be placed in proper receptacles.
BEER / WINE REQUIREMENTS
Keg beer and liquor are prohibited in campgrounds.
VISITORS
All visitors must depart the area by park closing time..
SMOKING
Polk County Conservation is a smoke-free environment. A copy of the PCCB’s Clean Air Policy is available on our website: www.leadingyououtdoors.org
CLEAN AIR
RESERVATION MODIFICATIONS (INCLUDING DATE CHANGE)
• Any modifications you make to an existing reservation will be assessed a $10 change fee.
• Name of person on contract will be the only person who can make modifications to the camping reservation.
• All reservation modifications must be made by calling and/or emailing the PCCB office at 515-323-5370 / pccb_info@polkcountyiowa.gov.
• In order to make any modification to an existing reservation, the request must be made a minimum of 7 days prior to the date on which the campsite is reserved.
• You have only ONE opportunity to reschedule your original campsite reservation.
• If the modification is a change in campsite and the cost of the campsite to which you are changing to reserves at a higher fee, you will be asked to pay the difference in cost. If the cost of the campsite to which you are changing to rents at a lesser fee, renter forfeits the difference in cost.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations cannot be done on the website and must be made by calling and/or emailing the PCCB office a minimum of 7 days prior to the date on which the campsite(s) is reserved to qualify for a partial refund (see Refund Policy).
Refund Policy
• If you cancel your reservation more than 7 days prior to the date on which the campsite(s) is/are reserved, 50% of your reservation is NON-REFUNDABLE.
• If you cancel your reservation less than 7 days prior to the date on which the campsite(s) is/are reserved, 100% of facility reservation is NON-REFUNDABLE.
• If a reservation is cancelled by PCCB due to a natural disaster or if by some means the campsite is unusable, a full refund will be issued to the person that made the original reservation.
• Refunds will be issued to person who paid for the reservation.