Sportsman Park
Location
13821 130th St
Dawson, IA 50066
- In Dawson, follow Railroad Ave east approximately ¾ mile.
- Railroad Ave becomes 130th St as it curves north.
- In about ¼ mile, the road curves east again. At that bend, the entrance gate is on the left.
Operating Hours & Seasons
- May –October, Sportsman Park is open 8am-10pm. Restrooms are open.
- November-April, Sportsman Park is open 8am-5pm. Restrooms are closed.
- Sportsman Lodge is available for rent
year-round. Nearby modern restrooms are open May-October.
Check-in is 8:00am year-round. May-October, check-out is 10:00pm. November-April, check-out is 5:00pm. - Sportsman Park Cabins are available for rent year-round.
Check-in is 3:00pm. Check-out is 11:00am. - Sportsman Park campsites are available for rent
year-round. Restrooms and showerhouse are open May-October; they are closed
November-April.
Check-in is 4:00pm. Check-out is 3:00pm.
Discover Sportsman Park in Dawson
Located ½ mile northeast of Dawson, Sportsman Park has 40 acres of oak and hickory timber adjacent the North Raccoon River. Enjoy hiking on the nature trails, picnicking, camping, and nearby access to the Raccoon River Valley Trail and Dawson Boat Ramp.
Features Available at Various Facilities
- A/C
- Carry in/carry out refuse
- Electricity
- Fire ring
- Handicap Accessible
- Heating
- Kitchenette
- Microwave
- On-site resident host
- Pet Friendly
- Picnic Table
- Pressurized water
- Restroom
- Shower facilities
- Table with chairs
- Camping-5 primitive and 10 electrical hook-up sites, available year-round
- Two all-season cabins that sleep up to 5 each
- Seasonal, modern restrooms and showerhouse
- Seasonal on-site camp host
- Sportsman Lodge-an enclosed, reservable shelter, available year-round for groups up to 120
- Nature trail
- Picnic shelter house
- Handicap accessible playground
- Nearby access to Raccoon River Valley Trail and Dawson Depot
- Nearby access to Dawson Boat Ramp
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