Southwood - RV Site 15E
RV Site 15E is a 65' x 15' back-in gravel campsite with electric (20/30/50 amp) and water hookups. All campsites include the use of a fire ring and picnic table.
This is a reservable site and must be reserved online through MyCountyParks.com. If not reserved in advance, the site is available on a first-come, first-served basis by scanning the QR code on the post and completing the reservation and payment through MyCountyParks.com.
- Limited to one camping unit and six people.
- Campsites are considered occupied when an online reservation has been submitted and the camping fee paid.
- Campers must stay on the site they have reserved. Moving to another site during the reservation period is not allowed unless payment is made for the additional site.
- Friday and Saturday must be rented together by the same party.
- Firewood is available for purchase from the campground office or park staff.
- Campfires are restricted to fire rings/grills and shall be extinguished before vacating campsite.
- Quiet hours are from 10:30 p.m. until 9:00 a.m. All non-registered guests must leave the park by 10:30 p.m.
- Pets must be kept on a leash, not to exceed six feet, at all times, and shall not be left unattended outside the camping unit.
- All other Woodbury County Conservation Board rules apply.
Check-In / Out Availability Check-in is after 04:00 PM and check-out is before 02:00 PM.
Location
Southwood Conservation Area
3399 330th Street
Smithland, IA 51056
Amenities
- Dump station
- Electricity
- Fire ring
- Firewood available
- Pet Friendly
- Picnic Table
- Pressurized water
- Refuse cans
- Restroom
- Shower facilities
- All campsites include the use of a picnic table and a fire ring with a grill.
- Firewood is available for purchase from the campground office or park staff.
- Playground equipment is located near the campground.
- Modern restrooms and showers located near the campground.
- Sanitary dumping station is available.
- Trails take the visitor through a variety of habitats. A self-guided nature trail brochure is available at the trailhead. (See trail map in kiosk or click here.)
- Two ponds offer angling opportunities for bluegill, channel catfish and largemouth bass.
- 3D archery range is available April 15 to October 15.
- Hunting is allowed in designated areas October 15 to May 15. No centerfire rifles and no trapping.
- Equestrian sites and trails are available.
Fees
$25.00 per night
A $4.00 non-refundable processing fee will be added to each campsite reservation at the time payment is submitted.
Minimum two-night stay on weekends (Friday-Saturday)
Maximum stay on any single campsite is 14 consecutive days. After 14 days, camping unit must vacate site for a minimum of 72 hours, but may be moved to another site within the park. Reserving more than 14 consecutive days on the same site violates park regulations and will result in eviction without a refund.
Hours of Operation & Seasons
Campsite is available May 1 through October 31.
Park Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. (Quiet hours: 10:30 p.m. to 9:00 a.m.)
Check-in Time: After 4:00 p.m. but before 10:30 p.m.
Check-out Time: Before 2:00 p.m.
Maximum Stay: Maximum stay on any single campsite is 14 consecutive days. After 14 days, camping unit must vacate site for a minimum of 72 hours, but may be moved to another site within the park. Reserving more than 14 consecutive days on the same site violates park regulations and will result in eviction without a refund.
Address
3399 330th Street
Smithland, IA 51056
Closures
Campsite is closed November 1 through April 30.
Related Items
- Woodbury County Rules and Regulations
- Southwood Conservation Area Park Map
- Southwood Conservation Area Campground Map
- Southwood Conservation Area Trail Map
Availability
Where You'll Be
Woodbury County
The Woodbury County Conservation Board is located in far west-central Iowa along the Missouri River, and is home to the Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center, Brown's Lake-Bigelow Park, Little Sioux Park, Snyder Bend Park, and Southwood Conservation Area. The Woodbury CCB collectively manages 19 parks, natural areas, and wetlands encompassing over 5,500 acres across the county.