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Quarry Springs Park Rules and Regulations

Welcome to Quarry Springs Park in Colfax, IA. We are a family friendly park. We hope you enjoy your time with us. To ensure an enjoyable stay for all of our guests, please be sure to adhere to the following rules. Click here to download a PDF of the Park Rules

General Rules

  1. Park hours: Park is open 24 hours. It is police patrolled.

  2. Please adhere to the posted speed limits on the Park Grounds.

  3. Noise Policy: quiet hours are in effect, observed and enforced between 10:00pm and 7:00 am. This included but is not limited to playing loud music, loud talking and the use of generators and other powered equipment. It also applies to pet noise such as barking dogs.

  4. 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.

  5. Firewood is available for $7 (or $10) per tub. To request, contact Camp Host at 515 478-6272 or check in at the Park Office.

  6. Please call Jasper County Dispatch at 641-792-5912 for non-emergency assistance.

  7. Severe Weather: Please pay attention to weather alerts.The Park is located in West Central Jasper County. The restroom/shower facility is a storm shelter and may be used in case of bad weather. 

  8. No swimming or ice fishing allowed within Park Grounds.

  9. Electric trolling motors ONLY allowed on Park lakes. NO GAS MOTORS allowed on any boats.

  10. Fireworks and discharge of weapons is prohibitive on Park Grounds.

  11. Dump station available on Park Grounds. Fee to use is $10. See signs posted by Dump Station for payment.

  12. ATV/Dirt Bikes/Golf Carts allowed only on marked main roads.

  13. Per City of Colfax Ordinance, no alcohol allowed on Park Grounds. Public indecency and drunkenness will not be tolerated.  

  14. At times, the Park has to limit access to certain area of the Park du to weather or special events. Barriers and signs may be posted and need to be observed in order to keep guests and visitors safe and protect Park Grounds.

  15. Primitive Campground Road is for paying primitive campers from 10:00 pm to 7:00 am every night and is not for general public use.

Rules Regarding Pets on Park Grounds

  1. All animals must be kept on a 6’ leash at all times. You are responsible for your pets at all times while on Park Grounds. Limit of 2 pets at any given campsite.

  2. Only domestic pets allowed.

  3. Please clean up after your pet. There are carefully placed dumpsters and trash receptacles throughout the Park and also dog bag stations in a few key places.

Camping Rules That Apply to Both Primitive and RV Camping

  1. Primitive Camping will be open for use beginning April 1 through Oct. 31 – weather permitting. 

  2. RV Camping will be open for use beginning May 15 through Oct. 31.

  3. All changes to reservation for additional days require prior approval and an additional reservation process.  Extensions MAY be granted based on occupancy levels. All extensions require prepayment of fees at time of site confirmation.

  4. Check out time is 2:00 pm

  5. Camping is ONLY allowed in designated areas.

  6. Limit of occupancy is 14 consecutive dates; campers must then leave Park for a minimum of 72 hours.

  7. Failure to comply with Park rules can result in refusal of camping privileges with NO REFUND. Park Staff and/or Local Authorities may request that you leave premises. 

  8. All campers and guests will maintain campsite in a clean and tidy manner or will be subject to be asked leave without refund.

  9. CANCELLATION FEE: $20 for all RV Camping and select Primitive camping sites. NO REFUNDS on holiday weekends, dates during the Iowa State Fair, Jasper County Fair and Newton Speedway dates or other special dates as determined by Quarry Springs Park.

  10. All campsites have a fire ring. Fires are permitted only in the fire rings. Please do not remove the fire rings.

Primitive Camping Rules

  1. Camping fees are $15 per night for all Campsites except #7 And Boy Scout site – which are $30 per night.

  2. Primitive Campsites P1-P6 and P8-P12 are available FIRST COME/FIRST SERVE at QSP. Payment is made either thru Camp Host or self-service envelope at kiosk at the entrance to the Primitive Campground. Please place top part of self-serve envelope on post or campsite being reserved. Please envelope with payment enclosed in red kiosk by entrance to Primitive Campground or give to Camp Host.

  3. For sites that are FIRST COME/FIRST SERVE (P1-P6 & P8-P12), payment is expected within 2 hours of arrival.   Non-payment will constitute an abandonment of campsite and all items will be disposed.

  4. Primitive Campsites P13 – P27 are reserved via QSP reservation portal or at Park office by Camp Host. Scan the QR code to get to Reservation Portal.

  5. Primitive Campsites are limited to 2 tents per site.

  6. Primitive camping reservation includes allowance of 2 vehicles per campsite. Please respect the Park Grounds and park in designated parking spots.

RV Camping Rules

  1. Standard RV rate is $40 per nights. There may be discounts or rate specials available for certain events through the season. 

  2. NO SHOW for RV GUESTS:  if no attempt is made to cancel reservation and camper fails to arrive, no refund will be given, and full reservation will be charged. If cancellation is attempted, cancellation fee is $20.

  3. RC Campsites are reserve via QSP Reservation Portal or at Park Office by Camp Host.

  4. A “unit” is defined as a Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) and includes approved recreational vehicle including Class A, B, or C motorhomes, travel trailers, fifth wheels, or pop-up campers.

  5. Dump station is available on Park grounds. Please empty all RV tanks at the dump station. All RV campers who have a paid reservation, may use at no charge.

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Click here to download a PDF of the Park Rules

© 2024 - Colfax Park & Auxiliary Board -- Patrick Utz

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