Camping @ QSP
Primitive Campground
Roads are highlighted in yellow, first-come-first-serve campsites are in blue, and reservation-only campsites are in green.
Registration
Online reservations for the RV park and primitive camping sites 7 and P8-P27.
Primitive campsites P1-P6 and P32-40 will be first come, first serve with onsite registrations. Self-registration for those campsites is available near the entrance of the primitive campground. Campsite 7 is for large group camping. Primitive campsites are restricted to tent camping and pull behind campers UNDER 15 feet in length that don’t require hook-up. All other RV’s must utilize the RV campground or the south side of the main parking lot for overflow space. Primitive campground is now open.
Park is open 24 hours. The entrance for the primitive campground is located due south of the office. The road winds around the southwest corner of the island. The road is around .5 miles long. The speed limit is 5 mph and we expect that to be followed.
Camping Rules
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Large organized groups can contact the park for special arrangements at 515-478-6272.
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All visitors must leave and quiet hours must be observed from 10:00 pm to 7:00 am, including generators. Excessive noise of any kind will not be allowed. The Colfax Police Department patrols the park 24 hrs.
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Checkout time is 2:00 PM.
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Limit of occupancy is 14 consecutive days. Campers are then required to leave the park for 72 hours.
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Please call Jasper County Dispatch at 641-792-5912 for non-emergency assistance.
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All animals must be kept on a 6’ leash at all timesYou are responsible for your pets at all times while on Park Grounds. Limit of 2 pets at any given campsite.
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No littering. Trash receptacles are available throughout Park grounds. All garbage must be placed in refuse containers. Please DO NOT put garbage in the fire rings.
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All campsites have a fire ring. Fires are permitted only in the fire rings. Please do not remove the fire rings.
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There is no swimming or ice fishing allowed anywhere within the park!
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Firewood is available for $10 per tub. Contact Campground Host for assistance, call park phone at 515-478-6272, or request with your reservation.
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Park staff are given authority to refuse camping privileges and to rescind any and all camping permits for cause with NO refunds.
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This is not a complete list of park rules. Please contact park staff with questions.