Boone County

Camping

How much does it cost to camp?

-Electric sites at Don Williams $20/night (50 amp)
-Electric Sites at Swede Point $18/night (30 amp)
-Tent sites are $12/night

 

Don Williams Campground B and C offer a great discount:

**Stay for 6 nights, get the 7th night FREE!**

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Can I reserve a campsite in advance?

Don Williams Campground A:

Yes- All sites are by reservation only. Reservations can be made at mycountyparks.com. 

Don Williams Campgrounds B and C:

No-All sites are on a first come, first serve basis.  You may come in advance and reserve your own spot.  If you do, you must leave a camping unit on the site, such as a tent or camper.  Every night the site is reserved must be paid for. Remember to fill out a registration slip, put it in the post, and leave the envelope in the registration building or registration tube with your payment for all days the camping unit will be on it.

These campgrounds will also be online next year. 

Swede Point Campground:

Yes-All electrical sites are by reservation only. Reservations can be made at mycountyparks.com. All tent sites are first come, first served but must be paid using a QR code that is on that campsite's sign. 

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Do you except credit cards for campsites?

Yes- at Don Williams Campground A and Swede Point Campground. These sites are card only and must be paid for online. 

No- at Don Williams Campground B and C. These sites are cash or check only.

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How do I reserve a campsite at Don Williams?

Don Williams Campground A and Swede Point:

Reservations are made on this website (mycountyparks.com). Find Boone County, then select Facilities. From there, chose the site you would like to visit, add it to your cart, and when you are ready, proceed to checkout. 

Don Williams Campground B and C:

As you drive into the campgrounds stop at the registration building.  There you will find a mailbox on the building that contains blank registration forms.  Fill out the top section of the envelope, with name, address, phone number, number of people camping, and the number of nights you are staying.  Once you have found your campsite, put the number of the site on the registration form, place the completed top slip in the post of your site, put your full payment into the envelope, and return your payment to the registration building.  If there is no one around to collect your registration just slip the envelope through the slot on the door.  Enjoy your stay!

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Do you have full hookup?

No-  We have 30 amp hook ups for all electric sites.  There are many hydrants around so you can fill your holding tank in your unit.  Most campsites have water close enough to run a hose to them without having to hook up and drive to the water.  There are dump stations located near each campground.  It is free to dump if you are a registered camper.

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What are the campground rules?

All rules can be found on this document:Rules & Regs

Any questions? Please call our office at 515-353-4237.

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How do I reserve a campsite?

Campground A is reservable online at MyCountyParks.com.  We do not take cash or checks for Campground A.

 

Campgrounds B and C are paid for at he reservation booth at the campground entrance. 

1. Drive into the campground and find an empty site. 
2. Within 30 mins of finding your site, go to the reservation booth (at the entrance of the park) and fill out a reservation envelope form. 
3. Deposit your cash or check into the envelope, tear off the front page of the envelope form, and slip it through the front door of the registration booth. 
4. Return to your site and hang the front of the envelope form on your site post so the Host knows you have registered.
5. Enjoy your stay!

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Are the sites full hook-up?

No.

The campsites are electrical only, 50amp.

There are dump stations for all campers to use in campgrounds A and B.

Water spigots are shared by all campers and are spaced throughout the campgrounds. Campers may hook-up to the water to fill up tanks but may not stay hooked up for extended periods.  

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How long can I camp?

Campground A sites are 14 day maximum.

Campground B sites 0, 3-16, and group sites 1-8 are 14 night maximum. Sites 17-26 have no maximum stay, and can be used for as long as the camper pays ahead for. 

Campground C sites have no maximum stay, and can be used for as long as the camper pays ahead for.

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General Questions

I have more questions, who do I call?

Call Don Williams Office at 515-353-4237 with any additional questions. 

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Reserving a Facility

How do I rent a cabin, the lodge, or the shelter house at Don Williams Recreation Area?

You can book on the facilities tab of this website.  The cabins fill quickly in the summer months, so it is best to plan well in advance and reserve them early!

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