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Jester electric site CLONE

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

PLEASE NOTE: All reservable electric sites at Jester Park (Campground 1) will close September 5th, 2023 for electrical and cosmetic upgrades. Reservations for 2024 will open 2/1/24 to confirm renovations are complete prior to booking. Don’t forget to book your spots at our other great campsites at Thomas Mitchell Park, Yellow Banks Park and Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt.

Reservable sites may be reserved up to one-year in advance and must be made prior to setting up campsite.

Making reservations prior to arrival:

·        Go to www.mycountyparks.com website

·        Enter dates

·        Select campsite and follow booking process

·        Don’t find what you are looking for? Search without dates and click on campsite availability calendar

Making Reservations at a Reservable Campsite:

·        Scan QR code posted on the site marker. If no QR code present, this site does not accept online reservations and is a first-come, first-served site only.

·        Follow booking process.

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, may be available on a first come, first served basis. Visit the Things to Do tab on our website for more information: www.leadingyououtdoors.org.

Location

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

 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: yes

30 amp service: yes

50 amp service: no

·        Water: hydrants nearby, see map for details

·        ADA accessible: No

·        Pad surfacing: Gravel

·        Pad width: 12 ft.

·        Camp pad length: 54 ft.

·        Overall campsite width: 32 (includes picnic area)

·        Max. vehicle length: 54 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 showerhouse 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.
Dump station
Electricity
Fire ring
Firewood available
On-site resident host
Pet Friendly
Picnic Table
Pressurized water
Restroom
Shower facilities

Fees

·        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

Hours of Operation & Seasons

Summer Hours: 6:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Winter Hours: Sunrise to sunset 

 

 Season (April 1 - November 30) 

Closures

Off Season (December 1 - March 31)

Gravel roads in camp areas closed to vehicular traffic. Shower house and modern restrooms closed.

Permits

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

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