Madison County Conservation Board committed to improving the camping resources in our parks for you to enjoy. Our facilities are listed below.

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• Minimum 2 nights on weekends
• Minimum required dates for Holiday weekends (Memorial Day: May 28, 29, & 30; 4th of July: July 1, 2, & 3; Labor Day: September 3, 4, & 5; Bridge Festival: October 7, 8, & 9)
• Prefer 7 day notice
• All fees must be paid at the time of placing reservation and are nonrefundable.
• VISA & MASTERCARD accepted

Criss Cove: Criss Cove is located approximately 8 miles south of Winterset. Modern camp ground overlooking the pond is located in the northwest corner of the park. Directions: From Winterset travel south on U.S. 169 approximately 8 miles. Park is located at the southwest corner of the intersection of U.S. 169 and County Road G-61.

Facilities:

• 18 Rock-surfaced pads suitable for campers/RV’s.
• 50-30-20 amp electric service.
• Water hydrant is available at each site.
• Group tent site at the west end of campground.
• Pit vault bathrooms.
• No Showers or dump station available.

Camping Fees:
$12/night/pad = 30 Amp Electric, table and ground grill at each site.
$7/night = Tent camp area.

PAMMEL STATE PARK: Pammel Park is located 4 miles southwest of Winterset. Modern camping facilities are located on the Backbone. Directions: From Winterset travel west on State Highway 92 for 1 mile, turn south on County Highway P68 for 3 miles. See information below for additional details on fees.

Facilities:

• 36 Rock-Surfaced Sites.
• 50-30-20 amp electrical service/site.
• Water hookups at each site.
• Tent only sites ( Five, elevated) as posted.
• Modern bathrooms & showers.
• Play Equipment.

Camping Fees:
$15/night/pad = 30/50 Amp electric, water, table & grill at each site.
$10.00/night/tent = Tent camp areas as posted.

Yurts Cabins:

• 2-24 foot dia. Yurt cabins.
• Sleeps 6. Air Conditioning/Heated.
• Kitchenette. Electric stove, microwave, refrigerator and counter space.
• Dining table and chairs.
• Attached deck.

Yurt Cabin Reservation Policy

• Cabins available by reservation only, and can be reserved 12 months in advance.
• All fees must be paid at the time of placing reservation and are nonrefundable.
• Rental payment options include; Master Card and VISA for all reservations.
• Credit card is required to cover security/damage and cleaning deposit.
• Reservations are taken on first-come/first pay basis.
• No smoking.
• No pets.

Yurts Cabin Rental Rates:

$50.00 Per night. Minimum 2 nights on weekends. (3 nights on holidays)
$325.00 Weekly rates. (Non-holiday week periods)

FELLOWSHIP FOREST: Fellowship Forest is located approximately 4 miles southwest of Winterset. Hike-In Camping: These sites are for Scout Troops only. Camping is NOT allowed at Fellowship Forest for the general public.

CLANTON CREEK NATURAL RESOURCE AREA: (CCNA) Clanton Creek is located approximately 3 miles southeast of East Peru. Hike-In Camp Sites: There are two primitive hike-in camp sites located along the trail in the eastern portion of the park in the Clanton Unit. A small sign and ground fire-ring are the only visible markers designating the sites.