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Jester Park, site 502 Youth Area- NO LONGER USED

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

Youth Camp Area 502 is one of two in this area. This grass, walk-in only campsite with shelter is nestled in among mature oak and hickory trees. This site provides a remote setting for large youth groups looking for an opportunity to camp without the impact of neighbors. 

 

Youth Group Definition: "All groups reserving this campsite must be composed of persons 17 years of age and under which is sponsored by and accompanied by adult representatives of a formal organization, including but not limited to Boy and Girl Scouts of America, churches, etc. Chaperoned Organized Youth Group DOES NOT include families of a formal organization. All groups reserving this site are subject to verification from park staff upon arrival." *Section 13-I of Polk County Conservation Rules and Regulations.

 

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: in Camp Area #5 between Camp Area #4 and Shelter #5. Maps of the area can be found on our website athttp://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: capacity of 30 people; large council fire ring divides sites 501 & 502.

·        Max. vehicle length: NA

·        Slide-out side limits: NA

·        Site type: Grass

·        Extra vehicle allowed at site: Limited parking in lot. Additional roadway parking available.

·        Shade: Full

·        Slope: Level

·        Restrooms: Pit latrine at parking lot

·        Shower house: Near fee booth

·        Trash dumpster: Pack in/pack out

·        Dump station: NA

·        Fire ring: Yes

·        Firewood: available for purchase

Carry in/carry out refuse
Dump station
Fire ring
Firewood available
Picnic Table
Restroom
Shower facilities

Fees

Camping rate: $25/per night 

Capacity: maximum number of people allowed to camp at site is 30 people.

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

Hours of Operation & Seasons

Summer Hours: 6:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. (daylight savings time)

Winter Hours: Sunrise to sunset  (standard time)

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

Closures

April 1 (weather dependent)

·        Showerhouse closed. Reservations only allowed on youth group sites.

April 15 through October 15

·        Water and modern restroom/shower facilities are open. These facilities may open earlier and stay open later depending on weather conditions.

October 16 through April 14

·        Showerhouse closed.

December 1 through March 31

·       Gravel roads in camp areas are closed to vehicular traffic. Showerhouse closed.

Permits

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

 

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