Marion County Park, Campground

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Marion County Park Campground has 99 camping sites available. Sites (1 - 70), and (77 - 99) are gravel pads with full hookups, 50 Amp electric service, water hookup and sewer provided, each site will have a picnic table and a fire ring. Site (50 & 58) are cement pads with full hookups, 50 Amp electric service, water hookup provided and sewer provided, each site will have a picnic table and a fire ring. Sites (71 - 76) are gravel pads with 50 Amp electric service and water hookup provided, each site has a picnic table and fire ring. Shade on all campsites varies from moderate to limited.

In the event of freezing conditions, the water to the campsites may not be on.
Water will be available at a hydrant to fill tanks and the shower building will be available for use.
Please note that the camping fees will not change in the event the water is off.

Campsites #1 - #16 are Non-reservable, available on a first-come first-serve basis.
Campsites #17 - #99 are Reservable sites.

Click on, List of Reserveable Campsites at the bottom of this page, Check the Availability Calendar for your desired reservation time frame.

The campground also contains a modern shower building, sanitary trailer dump station, an open picnic shelter and has a campground host on site.

GOLF CARS/CARTS, ATV's & UTV's ARE PROHIBITED

Camping Fees
* Sites #1 - #70 (Full hookup 50 Amp/Water/Sewer) are $30.00
per night
* Sites #71 - #76 (50 Amp Electric and Water) are $25.00 per night
* Sites #77 - #99 (Full hookup 50 Amp/Water/Sewer) are $30.00
per night

RESERVATIONS
Reservations may be made up to one year in advance of your arrival date.
Three night minimum for dates including a Holiday, two night minimum for weekends (Friday & Saturday).
10 night minimum required for August, “Sprint Nationals” Race Week.
A Camping Reservation must be made at least five days in advance of arrival date.
Discount Cards such as America the Beautiful, Golden Age, Golden Access, etc. are not accepted when making reservations for MCCB facilities.

Click on Link for Campground Map
Marion County Park Campground Map

Check-In / Out Availability Check-in is after N/A and check-out is before N/A.

Location Marion County Park Campground is located on the southwest corner of the city of Knoxville at 306 Willetts Drive.

Google Map Location

Amenities

Carry in/carry out refuse
Dump station
Electricity
Fire ring
Firewood available
On-site resident host
Picnic Table
Pressurized water
Restroom
Shower facilities

*Modern shower/restroom facility
*93 Campsites with 50 Amp Electric/Full Service Hookups
*6 Campsites with 50 Amp Electric/Water Hookup
*Gravel Pads
*Picnic table and fire ring at each campsite
*Self Registration Kiosk

Fees

Camping Fees
    * Sites #1 - #70 (Full hookup 50 Amp/Water/Sewer) are $30.00
per night
    * Sites #71 - #76 (50 Amp Electric and Water) are $25.00 per night
    * Sites #77-99 (Full hookup 50 Amp/Water/Sewer) are $30.00 per night

Hours of Operation & Seasons

Marion County Park Campground is open seasonally from the first Friday in April through the last Sunday in October.

Contact number for Marion County Park: 641-828-2214.

Address

306 Willetts Drive
Ph: 641-205-3814

Knoxville, IA, 50138

Closures

Marion County Park Campground is closed from the last Sunday in October until the Second Friday in April.

Seasonally: Some areas of Marion County Park will have restricted access and Flush Restrooms will be Closed from the last Sunday in October until the second Sunday in April.

Permits

    * All RULES & REGULATIONS of the Marion County Conservation Board are in effect
    * All laws of the State of Iowa are in effect
    * Keg Beer is prohibited
* GOLF CARS/CARTS, ATV's & UTV's ARE PROHIBITED

Availability

Marion County

The Marion County Conservation Department is located in south central Iowa and is home to the 106' Public Observation Tower at Cordova Park on the Lake Red Rock Reservoir. The Marion CCD manages 9 parks, trails and wildlife areas encompassing some 3,412 acres across the county.