Thomas Mitchell, Site 14, Electric
Gravel, back-in campsites nestled among mature oak and hackberry trees along the banks of Camp Creek.
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.
Visit the Things to Do tab on our 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
- Dump station
- 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: 45 ft.
· Overall campsite width: 40 ft. (includes picnic area)
· Max. vehicle length: 45 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
Electric Camping rate: $25/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 minimumHours 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 1 through November 30
· Reservations are required for all sites at Thomas Mitchell.
· Water and modern restroom/shower facilities are guaranteed to be open 4/15-10/15. 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
December 1 through March 31
· Gravel roads in camp areas are closed to vehicular traffic
Permits
Park rules and regulations can be found by following the link below.
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