- Manson, IA
Bessman-Kemp Campsite #2
- 30/50-Amp electrical site
- Gravel pad
- Along the Iowa River and centrally located in the campground - near shelter, park, and entrance
- Minimal shade
- Fire ring & picnic table at site
Check-In / Out Availability Check-in is after 03:00 PM and check-out is before 02:00 PM.
Location
122690 EE Ave. Alden, IA - Bessman-Kemp Park is located 1/2 mile west of downtown Alden along the Iowa River.
Campsite #2 is situated along the Iowa River and centrally located in the campground - near shelter, park, and entrance.
Amenities
- Electricity
- Fire ring
- On-site resident host
- Restroom
- Electrical hookup
- Vault restroom & port-a-potty
- Fire ring
- Picnic table
- Shelter
- Playground
Fees
30/50 Amp: $15.00 per night
$4.00 website processing fee
Cancellation & Refund Policy:
NO REFUND. Please understand that the time of booking your reservation, you immediately prohibit other people from reserving & utilizing this facility.
- If you need to cancel and reschedule your reservation, you must contact us 15 days in advance of your rental date by calling 641-648-4361 or emailing conservationhq@hardincountyia.gov. If you contact us less than 15 days in advance, you will forfeit 100% of your reservation and not be allowed to reschedule.
- If you contact us within 15 days of your reservation, a promotional code will be issued to use for your future online reservation. You will have one opportunity to reschedule within 12 months of the original reservation date with this code.
Cancellations will NOT be allowed for extreme temperature changes or inclement weather.
Refunds may be issued for the following reasons and be approved on a case-by-case basis:
- Accident, serious injury or death of an immediate family member.
- We are unable to provide your campsite (or like campsite) due to catastrophic natural causes or the site is not in a operable condition.
Hours of Operation & Seasons
Bessman-Kemp Campground is open mid-April to mid-October. Dates vary dependent on the weather.
Camping Check-In: 3 PM
Camping Check-Out: 2 PM
Campground Quiet Hours: 10:30 PM – 6AM
Address
12260 EE Ave.
Alden, IA 50006
Closures
The campground is closed to campers mid-October till mid-April. Dates vary dependent on the weather.
However, Bessman-Kemp area is open to the public year round.
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Where You'll Be
Hardin County
Welcome to beautiful Hardin County!
Hardin County is a hidden gem in the middle of Iowa farm country, we have many fantastic areas for you to get outdoors and explore. Whether you are bird watching, geocaching, canoeing, hunting, camping or hiking we have something for everyone.
It is the mission of the Hardin County Conservation Board to:
- Provide safe and healthful recreational opportunities
- Protect and enhance county natural resources
- Offer opportunities for our residents to participate in conservation education.