**This is a buddy site that shares a fire ring and picnic table with either site #1 or #3. 

Kokesh Recreation Area is a small park south of Diagonal. This area offers modern electrical hook-ups, water and pit toilet. Other amenities include: modern playground, pond, hiking and more! The Kokesh Recreation Area offers a cozy, low key camping experience with a small campground that won't feel crowded.

Kokesh Recreation Area campground is based on a first-come, first-serve service.


Check-In / Out Availability Check-in is after N/A and check-out is before N/A.

Location

Kokesh is located on the south side of Diagonal, Iowa.

Directions: From Diagonal travel south on Co Hwy P33, turn southwest on 170th Ave (gravel) for 1 mile and your destination will be on your right.


Amenities

  • Electricity
  • Firewood available
  • Pet Friendly
  • Pressurized water
  • Refuse cans
  • Restroom

50-30-20 AMP Units

Max # of Vehicles: 1

Grass Surface                                                         

Water Hydrant Located Nearby                                                                                 

Firewood                                             

Modern Playground 

Multiple Trails and Pond

Pit Toilets


Hours of Operation & Seasons

Park Hours. 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM. All visitors must vacate RCCB areas during closed hours, unless camping in said area.


Address

1743 170th Ave
Ph: 641-464-2787

Diagonal , IA, 50845


Closures

Kokesh Recreation Area is closed to vehicle traffic: November 15 - March 15


Permits

General Campground Rules                             

Electric: $20.00 per night               Non-Electric: $10.00 per night

Check - in: Before 10:00PM           Check - out: Before 3:00PM

1) Camping permitted only in designated areas.

2) Only 1 camping unit per site, one family per site: One tent will be allowed with camper per site without extra fee

3) One picnic table per site

4) No out of state firewood

5) Kegs are prohibited

6) No person shall remove, destroy or injure any animal, tree, shrub or flower

7) No driving on grass or parking on roadways

8) First Come - First Serve campers must self-register upon arrival. Camping spots    are on a first come first serve basis unless reserved.

9) Please fill out envelope and deposit in drop tube and display tag on post you are using.

10) To be valid: campsites must be registered and paid for upon arrival and  occupied by a camping unit, vehicle or tent.

11) Campsites with electrical hookups are subject to electric fee regardless of whether electricity is being used or not.

12)  All pets must be kept on a leash not exceeding 6' or kenneled. Do not tie pets to trees. Clean up after your pet.

13)  No fires except in designated fire receptacles.

14)  Pick up all trash and place in the receptacle provided. Fire rings are not trash cans.

15) No fireworks allowed in parks.

16) No ATV, UTV, Snowmobiles or other off road vehicles allowed in parks.

17) Visitors not paid to stay in the campground must vacate the park during closed hours 10:30 PM – 6:00 AM.

18) Quiet Hours are from 10:00PM – 6:00 AM.

19)  Maximum consecutive stay is 14 days.


Availability


Ringgold County

Ringgold County Conservation is located in the hills of southwest Iowa and invites you to visit the natural resource and recreational areas located in beautiful southern Iowa. The Ringgold County Conservation Board has been involved in various programs promoting conservation, recreation, wildlife areas and environmental education while managing 8 parks, trails and wildlife areas across the county, encompassing over 1,000 acres.

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