The Morgan Creek Group Camp facilities provide great opportunities for youth groups or smaller family groups to reserve a primitive area at the park to have available for their group upon arrival. Group Camping is for groups of six people or more and that have a minimum of three camping units. This site is for tent camping only. 

Four picnic tables will be adjacent to two fire rings.

The shelter with six picnic tables and electricity is available for the group camp.



Check-In / Out Availability Check-in is after 03:00 PM and check-out is before 01:00 PM.

Location

The Morgan Creek Group Camp has a new location! 

Group Camp has been moved farther to the north next to the shelter at 7001 Morgan Park Rd, Palo.  Reservations made after June 15th, 2022 will be at the new site. 


Amenities

  • Carry in/carry out refuse
  • Fire ring
  • Firewood available
  • On-site resident host
  • Picnic Table
  • Pressurized water
  • Restroom
  • Shower facilities
  • Morgan Creek Group Camp recommended capacity - 15 camping units/45 persons
  • 6 picnic tables 
  • 2 ground fire rings
  • Primitive restroom
  • Modern shower facility available in Morgan Creek Campground (approx. .5 mile walk) 
  • Firewood available from Campground Host in main campground
  • Pressurized water from park system nearby
  • NO ELECTRICITY is available, except in shelter

Fees

$50 per night

Policies and Fees
Call Headquarters at 319.892.6450 to receive youth group rate. You may not receive the discount after making a reservation at full-price online. 


Hours of Operation & Seasons

Park hours are from 4 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Check-in time is after 3 p.m. on your day of arrival.  Checkout time is prior to 1 p.m. on your day of departure.


Address

7001 Morgan Park Rd

Palo, IA 52324


Closures

Closed October 15 - April 15


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Linn County

The Linn County Conservation Board established in 1958, manages over 30 county areas: parks, trails, natural areas and preserves. The mission: to preserve and protect natural and cultural resources and to improve community through access to parks, trails, open spaces and recreational and educational opportunities that are managed sustainably for the future. 

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