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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Weather permitting, campgrounds and cabins should be open by the first of April 2013.

• Minimum 2 nights on weekends
• Minimum required dates for Holiday weekends
  • Memorial Day: May 24, 25, 26
  • 4th of July: July 3, 4, 5, 6
  • Labor Day: August 30th and 31st & September 1st
  • Bridge Festival: October 10, 11, 12
• Prefer 7 day notice
• All fees must be paid at the time of placing reservation and are NONREFUNDABLE.
• VISA & MASTERCARD accepted

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:
$17/night/pad = 30/50 Amp electric, water, table & grill at each site.
$10.00/night/tent = Tent camp areas as posted.

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 sifte.
$7/night = Tent camp area.

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.

PAMMEL PARK CABINS: Pammel Park is located 4 miles southwest of Winterset. Directions: From Winterset travel west on State Highway 92 for 1 mile, turn south on County Highway P68 for 3 miles. Two Yurt cabins are located adjacent to south camping loop in Pammel Park. These yurt style cabins are managed as a “3-season” cabin that are open for public use from April through October (mid-November weather permitting) and are available by advance reservation only. The Conservation Board begins booking reservations on January 1st, for each calendar year. Book early for weekends & holidays. Week nights have better availability. See information below for additional details on fees and cabin accommodations.

For reservations call: 515-462-3536

Reservation Policy (reservation fee: $5.00/cabin)

• Minimum 2 nights on weekends (Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday)
• Minimum 3 required dates for Holiday weekends
  • Memorial Day: May 25, 26, & 27
  • 4th of July: July 4th, 5th, & 6th
  • Labor Day: August 31st, and September 1st & 2nd
  • Bridge Festival: October 11, 12, & 13
  • Prefer 7 day notice
• All fees must be paid at the time of placing reservation and are nonrefundable.
• Credit card is required to cover security/damage and cleaning deposit.
• VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER accepted.

YURT CABIN HISTORY: Yurt cabins are somewhat unique to Iowa parks and campgrounds, but have been widely used throughout the mountain west for many years as remote shelters provided for users on extensive hiking, biking & cross-country ski trails. The yurt cabins provide for a fun overnight alternative for families who don’t own a motor home or don’t like the hassle of tent camping. The yurts are fashioned from the nomadic Mongolian culture that often moved their “circular” huts from one region to another following food or warmer weather. Our two yurt cabins are identical in size and are equipped with the following amenities:

We provide:

• 24 foot diameter yurt (very efficient use of 450 square foot living space) with sky-light/2 windows.
• Sleeps 8 (2 sets of bunks, 1 futon and 1 sofa-sleeper). • Air Conditioning/Heated (insulated floor, walls & ceiling).
• Electrical outlets, ceiling track lighting, desk lamp
• Kitchenette; which includes an electric stove/range top, microwave, refrigerator and counter space.
• Dining table and chairs (seats 6).
• Attached elevated deck with a picnic table that seats 8, hooded BBQ grill, ground fire-ring
• Outdoor water hydrant & wash pit for rinsing dishes.
• No bathroom/shower facilities located inside cabin. Renters must use nearby campground bathroom/shower facility.
• Tents are not permitted in the cabin area – tents may only be placed on designated camp sites in adjacent campgrounds.
• Smoking is NOT allowed inside or outside cabins.
• Pets are NOT allowed inside or outside of cabins (including parking area –no exceptions).

You bring:

• Sleeping bags or bed linens, pillows
• Towels/blankets
• Coffee maker, toaster
• Dish soap, dish towels, dish cleaning pan, potholders
• Table service, cooking pots & pans, utensils
• Cutting board
• Flash light & lantern for deck lighting (no liquid fuel lanterns allowed inside cabin)
• Trash bags
• Lawn chairs
• Charcoal & lighter fluid.
• Camera.

Yurts Cabin Rental Rates:

• $50.00 Nightly rate: Minimum 2 nights on weekends. (3 nights on holidays – see specified dates above)
• $325.00 Weekly rate: (Non-holiday week periods)
• Subject to 10% Tax (Iowa State Sales Tax and Local Hotel/Motel Tax)