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Jester Park, Site 427, Non-Electric

12130 NW 128th Street
Ph: 515-323-5300
Granger, IA, 50109

Site #427 is a tent only campsite.  This site is at the base of the hill, along the gravel road with a view both north and south of the Saylorville Lake.

 

Sites may be reserved up to one-year in advance and must be made at least 5 days in advance of the date of reservation. For example, to make a Friday reservation, you must reserve the facility no later than Monday of that week. 

We have a limited refund policy; however, if you need to change your reservation you have one opportunity to reschedule. Details regarding the advance notification requirement, change and cancellation fees can be found in the Facility Contract accepted at time of booking.

Additional campsites, both electric and non-electric, are only available on a first come, first served basis. Visit the Things to Do tab on our website for more information: www.leadingyououtdoors.org.

Location

Park address: 12130 NW 128th St., Granger, Iowa, 50109

Location: Camp Area #4. Maps of the area can be found on our website at http://www.polkcountyiowa.gov/conservation/things-to-do/camping/. 

Amenities

·        Electricity: 

20 amp service: No

30 amp service: No

50 amp service: No

·        Water: hydrant at entrance of campground

·        ADA accessible: No

·        Pad surfacing: Grass

·        Pad width: NA

·        Camp pad length: NA

·        Overall campsite width: 50 X 60 ft. (includes picnic area)

·        Max. vehicle length: NA

·        Slide-out side limits: None

·        Site type: Tents only

·        Extra vehicle allowed at site: Yes

·        Shade: Mostly sunny

·        Slope: Level

·        Restrooms: Pit latrine between sites 418 and 419

·        Shower house: Near fee booth

·        Trash dumpster: Near site 406

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

·        Fire ring: Yes

·        Firewood: available for purchase

Dump station
Fire ring
Firewood available
On-site resident host
Pet Friendly
Picnic Table
Restroom
Shower facilities

Fees

Camping rate: $20/per night 


Capacity: maximum number of people allowed to camp at site is 6 people.

Reservations may be made up to ONE YEAR to date in advance.

Minimum stay required for advance reservations:  

Daily - 1 night minimum; 

Holiday weekends - 3 night minimum

Hours of Operation & Seasons

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.

Closures

April 15 - October 15

·         Water & modern restroom/shower facilities are open (may open earlier/stay open later weather depending)

October 16 - April 14

·         Shower house closed

December 1- March 31

·         Gravel roads in camp areas closed to vehicular traffic

Permits

We require that you post your camping receipt on site marker provided.

Capacity: 6 people max per campsite

Park rules and regulations can be found by following the link below.