Nelson Park
This 165 acre park was developed in 1963 and is located four miles west of Dow City, Ia, Nelson Park provides picnicking, hiking, swimming, boating, fishing, and camping for all ages. Four separate campgrounds are available for the camper with shelter houses available for rental or on a first-come, first-served basis.
There are also 4 primitive cabins available for rent.
Modern Hill will close for the year on September 23, 2024
The first phase of Modern Hill upgrades is due to
start in September after Labor Day. We
will be adding pull through sites and several 50-amp electric pedestals. The
sites will also be longer and wider in the areas where space allows.
Some camping
sites will be closed right after Labor Day and all of Modern Hill will be
closed for the year starting September 23rd.
For this reason, there will not be a Halloween Trick or Treating
event at Nelson Park this year.
Updates on closures will be posted on our Facebook page, website, or you
can call the Conservation Headquarters at 712-263-2748.
Location
Traveling west on US Highway 30, take the Nelson Park Road two miles west of Dow City, Ia, then follow signs to the park.
Features
This park has an 11 acre lake, large modern campground with comfort station, three other camping areas, a beach and swimming area, play area, and shelter rentals for picnicking. The park also has 4 primitive cabins that start at $31.50/night.
Operating Hours & Seasons
6:00 AM until 10:30 PM
Closures
Seal coat roads may be closed in the winter and spring.
