Several tent campsites can be found along the banks of Camp Creek near the Devotie Trail bridge.

 

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.

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

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

·        Electricity: none

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

·        ADA accessible: No

·        Pad surfacing: grass 

·        Pad width: NA

·        Camp pad length: NA

·        Overall campsite width: NA

·        Max. vehicle length: NA; please park in designated areas

·        Slide-out side limits: NA

·        Site type: grass, tent only in sites T1-T9; T10-T12 can accommodate small units 

·        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 shower house

·        Fire ring: Yes

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


Fees

Nonelectric Campsite Rate: $20/per night (April 15-October 15); $15 off season (April 1-14; October 16-November 30)


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:  

Weekdays - 1 night minimum; 

Weekends - 2 night minimum;

Holiday weekends - 3 night minimum


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 while nighttime temperatures may be near freezing. 


Permits

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


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