Camping

Camping is available at the City Park, 800 West Huron. Rates are $15/night for electrical spots and $5/night for tents. There is a dump station and playground but no open fires are allowed. No reservations are accepted, first come, first served on a self registration system.

Please call the City Hall at 712-642-3502, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. if you have questions or concerns.

City Park Camping Rules

1. Campsites are first come, first served. No reserving of sites.
2. Camper must pay fees by the end of the day of arrival. Camper must pay camping fee regardless electrical hookup usage. Camping slips must be filled in completely and legibly.
3. The camping stub must be placed in a window or a spot that is easily visible by a park employee.
4. Campers may stay 14 days in one spot, after which they must move to a different spot. For an exemption, please contact a park employee or City Hall. (712-642-3502, 8:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday)
5. Tent Campers may stay 2 days in one spot, after which they must move to a different spot.
6. Pets must be kept on a leash or tether. Campers must clean up after their pets. (Suggestion: The city dog park, three blocks north of the city park, is a good place to take them.)
7. Only one RV per campsite. Only one tent per RV.
8. NO campfires.
9. NO clotheslines permitted.
10. NO Pools.
11. NO driving or parking inside the fenced area.
12. NO ground disposal of ANY drain water. Use the dump station.
13. NO camping in vehicles other than campers or RVs.
14. Camper is responsible for cleaning up campsite before leaving.
15. Restrooms are open from 7:00 A.M. to 12:00 A.M. They will be locked after midnight by the Police Department.
16. Quiet time: 10:00 P.M. to 7:00 A.M.
17. Check out time: 3:00 P.M.
18. Police have the right to remove campers causing problems with other campers or city employees.
19. Destruction of property will result in a police situation. This includes destruction of park trees, picnic tables, restrooms, other park property, etc.
20. All camping will be closed the week of the county fair. Campers in the park will be notified 2 weeks prior, and it will be posted.
21. Any person violating any of the provision of the foregoing sections shall be guilty of a simple misdemeanor.

Rates are $15/night for electrical spots. There is a dump station and open fires are not allowed.