FAQ
Camping
How can I make a reservation for a campsite?
All Carroll County Conservation Campgrounds are first come, first serve. We do not accept any reservations for camping at Swan Lake State Park, Riverside Park, Great Western Park, Dickson Timber, or Richey Access campgrounds.
RAGBRAI 2023 - Swan Lake State Park Campground
Our campgrounds are first come, first serve – we do not take any reservations for camping.
We do have 120 camper sites and the Swan Lake Campground along with plenty of tent camping.
CAMPING FEES:
$10 per tent without electricity
$18 per unit/tent with electricity
$20 per unit for full hookup service (water/sewer/electric)
$4 per shower
We do have two campground hosts on duty throughout the camping season (May – September) that can help with any questions when you arrive or contact our office (712) 792-4614.
Carroll County Conservation accepts cash or checks for camping.
General Questions
Are pets allowed at our facilities?
Pets
are not allowed inside our facilities, including the cabins and shelter houses. They are allowed
outside but need to be kenneled or leashed, no longer than 6ft., at all times.
If Carroll County Conservation Staff determines pets were in the facility
during your event, your security deposit will not be returned. All park users
must clean up after their pets immediately.
Can we use an ATV, UTV, side by side, or golf cart in the parks?
We do not allow any type of unlicensed state motor vehicle into any of Carroll County Conservation parks. It shall be unlawful to
operate any cycle, snowmobile, tote bike, air sled, swamp buggy, all-terrain
vehicle, or any other land conveyance propelled by a gasoline or electrical
engine and run on wheels, tracks, or runners in or on any area, except for those
trails the board shall from time to time designate.
Reserving a Facility
How do I make a reservation for a cabin or shelter house?
To make a reservation for one of the following facilities contact our office at (712) 792-4614 or email office@carrollcountyiowa.org
Reservation can be made ONE YEAR IN ADVANCE.
- Deer Ridge Cabin
- Bison View Cabin
- East Shelter House
- South Shelter House
- Great Western Park Shelter House
- Dickson Timber Shelter House
