Overview
Sportsman Park offers a variety of camping experiences:
10 campsites with electrical outlets, that are first-come/first-serve or reservable
5 primitive tent sites
Location
13821 130th Street
Dawson, Iowa 50066
- In Dawson, follow Railroad Ave east approximately ¾ mile.
- Railroad Ave becomes 130th St as it curves north.
- In about ¼ mile, the road curves east again. At that bend, the entrance gate is on the left.
Features
- Camping-5 primitive or 10 electrical hook-up sites, available year-round
- Seasonal, modern restrooms and showerhouse
- Seasonal on-site camp host
- Nature trail
- Picnic shelter house
- Handicap accessible playground
- Hydrant for fresh water
- No dump station available
- 30 & 50 amp electrical outlets
- Nearby access to Raccoon River Valley Trail and Dawson Depot
- Nearby access to Dawson Boat Ramp
Hours
- May –October, Sportsman Park is open 8am-10pm.
Restrooms are open.
November-April, Sportsman Park is open 8am-5pm. Restrooms are closed. - Sportsman Park campsites are available for rent
year-round.
Restrooms and showerhouse are open May-October; they are closed November-April. - Check-in is at 4:00pm. Check-out is at 3:00pm.
Closed
Not at this time
Fees
- First-come/first-serve campsite with electrical hook-up: $15/night
- Reserved campsite with electrical hook-up: $20/night
- Primitive tent campsite: $10/night