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Thomas Mitchell, Site 13, Electric

GPS address: 4520 NE 108 St.
Ph: 515-967-4889
Mitchellville, IA, 50169

Beginning September 3, 2024 the shower house will be closed. Camping will remain open and a portable restroom will be offered in the campground.

 

Gravel, back-in campsites along the banks of Camp Creek.

 

Sites may be reserved up to one-year in advance. All Thomas Mitchell campsites require online reservations prior to setting up camping unit. 
We have a limited refund policy; however, if you need to change your reservation you have one opportunity to reschedule. Details regarding the advance notification requirement, change and cancellation fees can be found in the Facility Contract accepted at time of booking.

Visit the Things to Do tab on our website for more information: www.leadingyououtdoors.org

Location

Park address: 4520 NE 108 St. Mitchellville, IA 50169

Location: at the end of the main park road, south of the playground and shelter houses Maps of the area can be found on our website at http://www.polkcountyiowa.gov/conservation/things-to-do/camping/. 

Amenities

 

Season (April 15 through October 15)

·        Water and modern restroom/shower facilities are open.

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

·        Shower house and modern restrooms may be closed.

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.

Youth area is open for reservations all year long.

 

Site amenities:

·        Electricity: 

20 amp service: Yes

30 amp service: Yes

50 amp service: Yes

·        Water: hydrant is located along the street across from site #3.

·        ADA accessible: No

·        Pad surfacing: Gravel

·        Pad width: NA

·        Camp pad length: 52 ft.

·        Overall campsite width: 30 ft. (includes picnic area)

·        Max. vehicle length: 52 ft.

·        Slide-out side limits: None

·        Site type: Back-in only

·        Extra vehicle allowed at site: Yes, if kept on the gravel pad

·        Shade: Mostly sunny

·        Slope: Slight slope

·        Restrooms: at the entrance to the camping area

·        Shower house: Near entrance of camping area

·        Trash dumpster: Near entrance of camping area

·        Dump station: Located across from the showerhouse

·        Fire ring: Yes

·        Firewood: available for purchase from camp host or park ranger upon request.
Dump station
Electricity
Fire ring
Firewood available
On-site resident host
Pet Friendly
Picnic Table
Restroom
Shower facilities

Fees

Electric 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:  

Daily - 1 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 1 through November 30

·        Reservations are required for all sites at Thomas Mitchell.

·        Water and modern restroom/shower facilities are guaranteed to be open 4/15-10/15. These facilities may open earlier and stay open later depending on weather conditions.  

Closures

Off Season (December 1 - March 31)

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

Permits

Capacity: maximum number of people allowed to camp at site is 6 people.

 

We require that you post your camping receipt on site marker provided. Park rules and regulations can be found by following the link below.