- Orange City, IA
Supervised Youth Camping
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Supervised Youth Camping is allowed only by advanced reservation in the supervised youth area designated by Story County Conservation at Hickory Grove. The supervised youth area is located east of the beach house on the north side of the lake.
Eligible groups shall consist of minor members of an established organization under the leadership of at least one adult (18 years of age or older) for every eight minors in the group. (FAMILY CAMPING IS NOT ALLOWED)
A reservation fee of $25.00/site/night is required.
A damage deposit of $50.00 is required per reservation. All or a portion of any deposit may be withheld if additional clean-up
or repairs beyond normal maintenance are required. Staff time for clean-up will be charged in
one-hour increments at $30/hour (one-hour minimum). These deposits are not a limit of liability
for damage to county property. Facility renters are responsible for any damage
done to SCC facilities and grounds. The Board may utilize all legal remedies to
recover damages.
The following regulations will be enforced:
- Tent camping only is permitted.
- Adults must be in attendance during entire encampment period.
- Camping is allowed in designated area only, with vehicles and trailers restricted to parking areas.
- All activity after 10:30 p.m. shall be restricted to camp area. Youth found outside of the area are subject to a violation of park regulations.
- Quiet hours must be observed after 10:30 p.m.
- Dishwashing in lakes, rivers, and streams is prohibited.
- Fires are allowed in designated receptacles only.
- Other park regulations as posted shall apply.
Check-In / Out Availability Check-in is after N/A and check-out is before N/A.
Location
67382 250th Street
Colo, Iowa 50056
Amenities
- Carry in/carry out refuse
- Fire ring
- Picnic Table
- Swimming nearby
The supervised youth camping area is a primitive camping site; tent camping only is allowed.
- Flushable restroom facilities are available a short walk from the site at the beach house.
- Showering facilities are available in the main campground.
- Fires are restricted to the fire ring only.
- Firewood is available for purchase from the campground attendant located in site 1 in the main campground.
- One grill, and a picnic table are available.
- Neither water nor electricity is available (hydrant is available in the main campground).
- Carry in/carry out refuse policy in place.
Fees
$25 per night plus $50 damage deposit
Hours of Operation & Seasons
Campground is open April - October
Call for Availability
Address
67464 250th Street
Ph: 515-232-2516
Colo, IA, 50056
Closures
Campground is closed November - March
- The campground may be opened prior to April 1 or closed after October 31 pending favorable weather & ground conditions.
- Water and modern restrooms/shower facilities may be closed to prevent freezing even though the campground may remain open.
Availability
- Reserved/Not Available
- Must be purchased together
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Story County
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