This tent site is located at our backpacking campsite. It can be accessed by walking in from the pond parking lot. There is a CXT toilet located at the pond parking lot and modern restrooms and showers (Open April 15 – October 15) located near the ballfields. Sites may be reserved up to one-year in advance of the date of reservation.
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.
Camping rate: $20/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.
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. · 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.
POLK COUNTY CONSERVATION BOARDCAMPING RESERVATION CONTRACTBy agreeing with these terms and conditions, you represent that you are 18 years or older and that you are authorized to make the reservation on behalf of your camping party. You further agree to assume full responsibility for the acts, negligence or omissions of the members of your camping party.Polk County Conservation Board (PCCB) Park Rules and Regulations are to be followed. Click on the following link to obtain: www.leadingyououtdoors.orgCHECK-IN / CHECK-0UTCheck-in time : After 3:00 PM but before posted park closing timesCheckout time: Before 2:00 PMGETTING INTO YOUR CAMPSITE• A camping unit is required. A camping unit is defined as a tent, trailer or motor vehicle specifically designed for such use as a temporary residence at a camp area.• Set up your camping unit on the reserved site and post your camping receipt on the provided site marker.• Park staff can be contacted at:• Jester Park – (515) 249-3229• Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt – (515) 249-0702• Thomas Mitchell Park – (515) 249-1753• Yellow Banks Park – (515) 250-1031GENERAL INFORMATION• Violation of any state law or county regulation by any member of a camping party is cause for revocation of the camping privilege and the entire camping party may be required to leave the area.• A camping party consists of no more than six (6) person(s) or is your immediate family of dependent children that will be occupying this campsite.• No camping party or camping unit of any kind shall occupy any camp area for more than 14 days out of any 17-day period.• No camping unit shall be left unoccupied for more than 24 hours. Unattended camping equipment beyond the 24 hour limit is subject to impoundment. Camping equipment which may be impounded shall be removed and disposed of as provided by law.• It is unlawful for more than one camping party to occupy a campsite.PARKINGIt is unlawful to park any motor vehicle other than in a designated parking area. Vehicle(s) parked at a camp site where a camping pad is available must be parked on the camping pad not the roadway or turf.PETS• Pets must be kept on a leash at all times (leash not to exceed six feet).• Pets shall not be left unattended outside the camping unit.GARBAGEAll garbage and litter must be placed in proper receptacles.BEER / WINE REQUIREMENTSKeg beer and liquor are prohibited in campgrounds.VISITORSAll visitors must depart the area by park closing time..SMOKINGPolk County Conservation is a smoke-free environment. Click on the following link to obtain a copy of the PCCB’s Clean Air Policy: www.leadingyououtdoors.orgRESERVATION MODIFICATIONS (INCLUDING DATE CHANGE)• Any modifications you make to an existing reservation will be assessed a $10 change fee.• Name of person on contract will be the only person who can make modifications to the camping reservation.• All reservation modifications must be made by calling the PCCB office at 515-323-5300.• In order to make any modification to an existing reservation, the request must be made a minimum of 7 days prior to the date on which the campsite is reserved.• If the modification is a change in campsite and the cost of the campsite to which you are changing to reserves at a higher fee, you will be asked to pay the difference in cost. If the cost of the campsite to which you are changing to rents at a lesser fee, renter forfeits the difference in cost.
• If you cancel your reservation more than 7 days prior to the date on which the campsite(s) is/are reserved, 50% of your reservation is NON-REFUNDABLE.• If you cancel your reservation less than 7 days prior to the date on which the campsite(s) is/are reserved, 100% of facility reservation is NON-REFUNDABLE.• If a reservation is cancelled by PCCB due to a natural disaster or if by some means the campsite is unusable, a full refund will be issued to the person that made the original reservation.• Refunds will be issued to person who paid for the reservation.
