Polk - Jester Park

Jester Park,12130 NW 128th St., Granger, Iowa, 50109

Location: upper loop of Camp Area #1.

Maps of the area can be found on our website at http://www.polkcountyiowa.gov/conservation/things-to-do/camping/.

Site Amenities include:

·        Electricity: 

-up to 50 amp service

·        Water: hydrants nearby, see map for details

·        ADA accessible: No

·        Pad surfacing: Gravel

·        Pad width: 12 ft.

·        Camp pad length: 40 ft.

·        Overall campsite width: 30 (includes picnic area)

·        Max. vehicle length: 39 ft.

·        Slide-out side limits: None

·        Site type: Back-in only

·        Extra vehicle allowed at site: Yes, on gravel pad only

·        Shade: Partial

·        Slope: Level

·        Restrooms: Upper shower house is located near the fee booth

·        Shower house: Near fee booth

·        Trash dumpster: Provided at the entrance of campground

·        Dump station: located near the NW Jester Park Drive park entrance

·        Fire ring: Yes

·        Firewood: available for purchase.

·        Electric $25/nt.

·        Non-electric $20/nt.

·        Non-electric Group

·        Chaperoned, Organized Youth Group* Camp areas $25/nt. (all year)

*Approved groups of persons 17 years & under, with adult representatives. See section 13-I Rules and Regulations

Summer Hours (April 1-October 31): 6:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Winter Hours (November 1- March 31):Sunrise to sunset  

Upon entering park after hours, vehicle may be stopped by ranger requesting their campsite number and name of the party registered to the site.

April 1 through November 30

·        Reservations are required for all sites in Campground 1 at Jester Park

·        Water and modern restroom/shower facilities are guaranteed to be open 4/15-10/15; however, facilities may open earlier and stay open later depending on weather conditions.

April 15-October 15

·   Shower houses guaranteed to be open. May open earlier and/or stay open later depending on weather.

December 1- March 31

·         Gravel roads in camp areas closed to vehicular traffic