Gravel back-in campsites on a loop.  Modern accessible showerhouse in center of campground with a water hydrant available in front of building.  Playground and trailer dump station located between camp areas #1 & #2.

 

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 


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

Location Park address: 6801 SE 32nd Ave. Pleasant Hill, IA 50327

Location: first loop of camp area #1. Maps of the area can be found on our website at
http://www.polkcountyiowa.gov/conservation/things-to-do/camping/.  


Amenities

  • Carry in/carry out refuse
  • 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 located in camp area in front of the shower house.

·        ADA accessible: No

·        Pad surfacing: Gravel

·        Pad width: NA

·        Camp pad length: VARIES ft.

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

·        Max. vehicle length: 65 ft.

·        Slide-out side limits: None

·        Site type: Back-in only

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

·        Shade: Partial

·        Slope: Level

·        Restrooms: at the center of the camping area

·        Shower house: Near the center of the camping area

·        Trash dumpster: Near center of camping area

·        Dump station: Located between camp areas #1 & #2

·        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 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 1 through November 30

·        Reservations are required for reservable sites. Many additional sites remain first-come, first-served during this time.

·        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

6801 SE 32nd Ave.
Ph: 515-266-1563

Pleasant Hill, IA, 50327


Closures

December 1 through March 31

·      Gravel roads in camp areas closed to vehicular traffic. Shower house is closed.

·      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.


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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