This 43-acre park lies on the banks of the Mississippi River at the mouth of Spruce Creek. Spruce Creek park is great for a visit to the Mississippi River, with a boat marina, modern camping sites, showers and restrooms, a large picnic area, two shelters (available for reservation), and playground equipment.
Receive 1 FREE night of camping when you camp Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, receive Monday night FREE! This special runs prior to Memorial Day weekend and after Labor Day weekend.
Location
30711 396th Ave
Bellevue, IA 52031
Spruce Creek Park is located 2 miles north of Bellevue on U.S. 52 and then 1 mile north on 395th Ave.
Google Map Location
Map of park at bottom of page
PARK CONTACT INFORMATION:
Jackson County Conservation
18670 63rd Street
Maquoketa, IA 52060
PHONE: (563) 652-3783
EMAIL
Features
- 85 Electric Camp Sites (no reservations, maximum 14 day stay)
- paved sites - $19 per night
- gravel sites - $16 per night
- Firewood - $5 per bundle
- Boat Dock Fees:
- 7 Transient Docks $16/night
- JCCB leases 85 docks (for more information call 563-652-3783)
- Open Docks $475/yr
- Electric Docks $525/yr
- Covered Docks $600/yr
- Dump station
- Playground
- Shelter (available for reservation)
- Modern restroom/shower facilities
- Pit toilet
- Youth Group camping (Except Memorial Day through Labor Day) (click here for youth camping permit form)
- Stream fishing
- Handicapped facilities
- Free wireless internet
- Water hydrants
- Pets allowed (must be on leash)
- Other Fees:
- Non-registered camper dump station fee $3
- Non-registered camper shower fee $3
Operating Hours & Seasons
Park is open April - October (weather and river level dictates opening/closing dates of park)
Park open to visitors 6:00 AM to 10:30 PM. Campers only after 10:30 PM.
Campground attendants are available May - September
- 2012 - Park scheduled to open for the 2012 camping season on Friday March 30 and bathrooms will be opened April 16. Dates depend on weather conditions and water levels.
Closures
Park is closed November - March