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Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt ADA Site 02 Electric

8700 NE 126 Avenue
Ph: 515-967-2596
Maxwell, IA, 50161

FIRST-COME, FIRST SERVED SITE

·        To camp on a first-come, first-served site:

Drive through the area, find an empty site that is not reservable (sites are identified on the site post).

o   Set up camping unit then go self-register at the camping kiosk or fee booth near the shower house. You must have a camping unit on the site (tent, camper, RV) prior to payment. Payment must be within one hour of set up. Cash or checks only.

o   Campsite availability is not available online or by calling the park office.

Campsite #2 is a back in, gravel campsite with electricity, ADA accessible picnic table and fire ring.  It is well shaded and has ample grassy area. To reserve the ADA campsite, a "persons with disability" parking permit or license plate must be displayed and visible  for the duration of the reservation.

 

All campsites at Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt (except youth area) are first-come, first served, and may not be reserved. 

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.

Location

Park address: 8700 NE 126 Avenue Maxwell, IA 50161

Location: near the shower house in the main campground just north of the park office/maintenance shop. Maps of the area can be found on our website at http://www.polkcountyiowa.gov/conservation/things-to-do/camping/. 

Amenities

·        Electricity: 

20 amp service: Yes

30 amp service: Yes

50 amp service: Yes

·        Water: hydrants are located in the SW corner of the main campground and on the east side of the shop/office building

·        ADA accessible: Yes

·        Pad surfacing: Gravel

·        Pad width: NA

·        Camp pad length: 60 ft.

·        Overall campsite width: NA

·        Max. vehicle length: 60 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: Located on the south side of the main campground.

·        Shower house: Located on the south side of the main campground

·        Trash dumpster: Located on the east side of the entrance road, just south of the shower house.

·        Dump station: located on the east side of the entrance road, just south of the shower house.

·        Fire ring: Yes

·        Firewood: available for purchase from camp host or park ranger upon request.
Dump station
Electricity
Fire ring
Firewood available
Handicap Accessible
Pet Friendly
Picnic Table
Refuse cans
Restroom
Shower facilities

Fees

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:  

Weekdays - 1 night minimum; 

Weekends - 2 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 15 through October 15

·       Water and modern restroom/shower facilities are open.

Closures

Off Season (December 1 - March 31)

·        Gravel roads in camp areas closed to vehicular traffic. Shower house and modern restrooms 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.

Off Season (April 1 – 14; October 16 – November 30)

·        Shower house and modern restrooms may be closed.

Permits

We require that you post your camping receipt on site marker provided. ADA permit/plate must be displayed during reservation period.

 

Park rules and regulations can be found by following the link below.