Gravel, back-in campsite along the banks of Camp Creek.

 

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.

Additional campsites, both electric and non-electric, may be available on a first come, first served basis. Visit the Polk County Conservation website for more information:
www.leadingyououtdoors.org


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

Location Park address: 4520 NE 108 St. Mitchellville, IA 50169

Location: at the end of the main park road, south of the playground and shelter houses Maps of the area can be found on our website at
http://www.polkcountyiowa.gov/conservation/things-to-do/camping/.


Amenities

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

·        Electricity: 

20 amp service: Yes

30 amp service: Yes

50 amp service: Yes

·        Water: hydrant is located along the street across from site #3.

·        ADA accessible: No

·        Pad surfacing: Gravel

·        Pad width: NA

·        Camp pad length: 52 ft.

·        Overall campsite width: 30 ft. (includes picnic area)

·        Max. vehicle length: 52 ft.

·        Slide-out side limits: None

·        Site type: Back-in only

·        Extra vehicle allowed at site: Yes, if kept on the gravel pad

·        Shade: Mostly sunny

·        Slope: Slight slope

·        Restrooms: at the entrance to the camping area

·        Shower house: Near entrance of camping area

·        Trash dumpster: Near entrance of camping area

·        Dump station: Located across from the showerhouse

·        Fire ring: Yes

·        Firewood: available for purchase from camp host or park ranger upon request.


Fees

Season Rates (April 15 -October 15)

·        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

Off-Season Rates (April 1-14 and October 16 – November 30):  $5/night discount (does not apply to youth campsites); Additional discounts do not apply but are available for first-come, first-served sites 


Hours of Operation & Seasons

Summer Hours: 6:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. 

Winter Hours: 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 15 through October 15

·        Reservations are required prior to setting up your campsite.

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


Address

GPS address: 4520 NE 108 St.
Ph: 515-967-4889

Mitchellville, IA, 50169


Closures

October 16 through November 30 (weather dependent) 

·        Online Reservations are required prior to setting up site. Water and shower house will be closed during this time once nighttime temperatures near freezing.

December 1 through March 31

·        Gravel roads in camp areas are 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.

April 1 through April 14 (weather dependent)

·        Online Reservations are required prior to setting up site. Water and shower house will be closed during this time once nighttime temperatures near freezing. 


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.  


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