Jester Park Site 431, Non-Electric

Jester Park Campsite 431 grass pad

Site #431 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 of the date of reservation. 


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.


Check-In / Out Availability Check-in is after 03:00 PM and check-out is before 02:00 PM.

Location

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

Location: Camp Area #6. Maps of the area can be found on our website at http://www.polkcountyiowa.gov/conservation/things-to-do/camping/.


Amenities

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

·        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


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

·        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.


Address

12130 NW 128th Street
Ph: 515-323-5300

Granger, IA, 50109


Closures

April 15 - October 15

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

December 1- March 31

                    ·         Gravel roads in camp areas closed to vehicular traffic

·         Only hike-in tent camping is available at this time. Campers must self-register at the campground kiosk within one hour of setting up camp


Permits

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


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