Story - Dakins Lake

Camping Rules are as follows:

1. The campsite registration must be in the name of a person 18 years of age or older who will occupy the camping unit on that site for the full term of the registration.


2. One camping unit per campsite is allowed with an additional tent allowed for minor children.


3. Trailers and campers must be parked on the camping pad.


4. Vehicles must be parked in designated campsites, off of the grass and the campground road. Additional vehicles and visitors must park in designated parking areas. A maximum of two vehicles per site is allowed. 


5. Quiet hours are 10:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.; visitors must leave by 10:30 p.m. 


6. Loud and offensive noises of any kind, such as loud music, voices, or television that can be heard beyond the designated campsite are prohibited.


7. The occupancy limit is 14 consecutive days; campers are then required to leave the park for a minimum of 48 hours.


8. All pets must be leashed. Tying pets to trees or vegetation is prohibited. Animals shall not be allowed to become a public nuisance. 


9. Trees or shrubs may not be cut or damaged in any way.


10. Daily check-in/check-out time is 3 p.m.


11. No refunds are available for cancellations.


12. Moving between campsites is not allowed unless approved by a park ranger.


13. Campers may leave their vessels on the lake between 10:30 p.m. - 5:00 a.m. at the dock along the shoreline at Hickory Grove Breezy Bay Campground. 


14. Campsites must be kept clean and orderly at all times.


15. Fires are allowed in designated receptacles only.  No trash is allowed in fire rings. 


16. No washing of vehicles or campers with park water is allowed. 


17. No trash can be left at the camping site or in fire rings. All trash must be placed in dumpsters or trash cans. 


18. All driving is confined to designated roadways and restricted to properly registered motor vehicles. The use of motor scooters, electric bikes, and similar devices is prohibited. Electric personal assistive mobility devices may be operated in accordance with the requirements of Section 321.235A of the Iowa Code.


19. Dishwashing in lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams is prohibited. 


20. Shower use at campgrounds is limited to registered campers only.  Washing pets, clothes, or dishes in shower facilities is prohibited. 


21. Unattended camping equipment may be removed or impounded as provided by law.


22. Speed limit is f MPH throughout the campground at all times.  Radar is in use and citations may be issued.


23. The use of bounce houses and slip and slides are not allowed. (For exceptions, see CHAPTER 4.10 SPECIAL EVENTS.)


24. Firewood is available for purchase from the campground host.


25. The designated accessible campsite #29 at Dakins Lake, is only available for use by those individuals qualified as a person with a disability under Iowa Code 3211.1.