Big Hollow - Campsite 01 - Reservable

Big Hollow Recreation Area | Des Moines County, IA

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    • I understand that I am reserving a facility in Des Moines County, and NOT the city of Des Moines

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    Cancellation Policy

    SHOULD YOU CHOOSE TO CANCEL A RESERVATION, YOU WILL FORFEIT 100% OF ALL RESERVATION FEES PAID. Please call the Des Moines County Conservation Board Office at (319) 753-8260 to cancel your reservation.

    Refund Policy

    All reservations with Des Moines County Conservation Board facilities are FINAL and NON-REFUNDABLE. If the Des Moines County Conservation Board is unable to provide your facility (or like facility) in operable condition for the date of your event, however, a full refund will be issued.

    This site is approximately a 30 x 70, back in gravel pad big enough for the largest units. 

    • Reservations must be made 5 days in advance of the date of reservation.
    • We have a No Refund policy; however, if you need to cancel your reservation you have one opportunity to reschedule. Be sure to read the DMCC Refund Policy below for details.

    Check-In / Out Availability Check-in is after 03:00 PM and check-out is before 03:00 PM.

    Location Big Hollow Recreation area is located at 18853 152nd Ave., Sperry, IA 52650. Google Map. At the stop sign, turn West into campground from 152nd Ave. Turn right at the Y at top of hill and take the turn South into the campground. Site 1 will be the first site on your right.

    Amenities

    • Dump station
    • Electricity
    • Fire ring
    • Firewood available
    • On-site resident host
    • Pet Friendly
    • Picnic Table
    • Pressurized water
    • Restroom
    • Sewer Connection
    • Shower facilities
    • Swimming nearby

    50, 30 & (2) 20 amp outlets. Fresh water & sewer hookups, fire ring and picnic table at site. Firewood available for purchase. Free Wifi.

    Fees

    $30 per night, two night minimum for reservation. Holiday weekends (Memorial Day, Labor Day and 4th of July if it falls on a Friday or Monday) require 3 nights to reserve.

    Hours of Operation & Seasons

    Park Hours: 6:00 am – 10:30 pm
    Camping Check-In: After 3 pm on your arrival day
    Camping Check-Out: Before 3 pm on your departure day

    Address

    18853 152nd Ave.
    Ph: 319-753-8260

    Sperry, IA, 52650

    Closures

    The park is open all year. Camping subject to Winter weather.

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    Where You'll Be

    Des Moines County

    Des Moines County Conservation is located in southeastern Iowa adjacent to the Mississippi & Skunk Rivers within Des Moines County which has an area of 261,760 acres or approximately 409 square miles. Within this county, the DMCCB manages 20 individual parks, recreation areas, river accesses and wildlife areas encompassing more than 2,000 acres.

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