Big Hollow - Primitive Site D - Group Campsite

Site D

Primitive site D is designated a reservable youth group camping site. The site can be reserved by organized youth groups ONLY (Church, 4H, Scouts or other organized youth groups, as approved). If not reserved on a given weekend, it reverts to a regular walk up site.

Rules For Reserving Site D:

1. You must be an organized youth group or club (Church, 4H, Scouts, etc...)
2. Visit www.mycountyparks.com and set up a free account.
3. Email conservation@dmcounty.com with  your email address, club / group name and dates you would like reserved.
4. You will receive an email confirmation once the reservation has been made. 


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.


Amenities

  • Fire ring
  • Firewood available
  • On-site resident host
  • Picnic Table
  • Restroom
Shelter house available. Fire ring, benches & grills all on-site. Firewood is available for purchase from the camp host.

Fees

There is no charge for organized groups to use this site. Please review the rules listed above to make a reservation. Any reservation made outside of these rules will be rejected. If not reserved on a given weekend, it reverts to a regular walk up site at $10 per tent per night.


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

Walk up only from end of October - beginning of April.


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Des Moines County

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

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