This campsite is reservable by organized youth groups ONLY. An organized youth group is defined as a non-profit organization overseeing children under the age of 18, who are chaperoned by at least one adult (18+). Any reservations not meeting this requirement will be forfeit.
This grass campsite is approximately 170' x 170' (0.5 acres) and includes two picnic tables and two fire rings with grills. This reservation exclusively reserves sites 27 and 28 of Eden Valley's primitive campground. Vehicles, trailers, and camping units may be driven to the campsite.
This site may be reserved up to one year in advance and must be made at least 5 days in advance of the date of reservation.
There are NO REFUNDS due to cancelation. You may call the Clinton County Conservation Office at 563-847-7202 for a one time to reschedule dates of the original reservation up to 2 weeks prior to stay.
The occupancy limit is 14 consecutive days. Reservations will be posted at each site 5 days in advance. If the site is not reserved, it will be available on a first come - first served basis until the day of a new reservation.
Location
The campsite is located in the Oxbow section at Eden Valley Refuge along Bear Creek. This large grassy area is directly across the roadway from the Eden Valley Nature Center and year-round, temperature-controlled restroom facility.
Amenities
- 2 Fire rings
- 2 Picnic tables
- Pad Surfacing: Grass
- Camp Pad Width: 170'
- Camp Pad Length: 170'
- Parking: Grass
- Extra Vehicle Allowed at Site: Yes
- Slide-out Side Limits: None
- Shade: Moderate
- Slope: Level
Camping Winter
Fire ring
Firewood available
On-site resident host
Pet Friendly
Picnic Table
Restroom
Shower facilities
Fees
$30.00 per night reservable rate.
Holiday weekends, (Memorial Day, Labor Day and Fourth of July if it falls on a Friday or Monday) requires 3 nights to reserve.
Hours of Operation & Seasons
- Camping is available year round, however, water is shut off from October 15th thru April 15th.
- Park Hours: 6:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M.
- Camping check-in: 3:00 P.M.
- Camping check-out: 11:00 A.M.
- Campground quiet hours are 10:00 P.M. - 6:00 A.M.
Closures
USE OF CAMPGROUND IN "OFF SEASON"
- Camping available year round
- Water will be unavailable October 15th thru April 15th each season to prevent freezing.
Permits
We require that you post your camping receipt on the site marker provided.