Lodge by the Lake

Rental Contract Agreement

By agreeing with these terms and conditions, you represent that you are 18 years or older and that you are authorized to make the reservation on behalf of the group listed. You further agree to assume full responsibility for the acts, negligence or omissions of the members of your group while utilizing said ​facilities.

Additionally, you agree that you have read and understand the CANCELLATION and REFUND POLICIES concerning this reservation, and have also read and understand the FACILITY CONTRACT information.

You are reserving a facility in a ​Boone County park. ALL COUNTY PARK RULES AND STATE LAWS ARE ENFORCED. HARD LIQUOR AND KEGS ARE NOT ALLOWED AT THE LODGE BY THE LAKE. Further, you agree to comply with Section 123.46 of the Iowa Code regarding consumption or intoxication in a public place. Contact us at the number listed on your reservation confirmation email if you have any questions about park rules, policies or special requests.

FAILURE TO CLEAN UP THE FACILITY OR SURROUNDING AREA AS OUTLINED, OR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH PARK RULES OR STATE LAWS MAY RESULT IN ENFORCEMENT ACTION AND SUSPENSION OF PARK PRIVILEGES. ​Boone County Conservation may take any legal action necessary to recover damages to county property.  

Shelters/lodge are all self check-in. There is a key lock box located on the outside of the door and will be set to the 4-digit code that was selected above. Please follow the directions below for entry into shelter/lodge:

1. Push buttons for each number of your code on the keypad in any order

2. Push down on the “OPEN” latch at the top, while holding it down pull the face out from the key box. If a number has been incorrectly pushed, the box will not open. Simply press down on the “CLEAR” button to try again.

3. While holding the face, pull out the key and put the face back onto the key box. The face will then lock back onto the key box and the code will clear.

4. After you have locked the building, follow the directions listed above and put the key back into the box.

Lodge by the Lake Rules and Cleanup Checklist: Check-in time will be at 5:30 AM and Check-out time will be at 10:30 PM

1. Wipe off all tables and chairs
2. Tables and chairs shall remain indoors
3. Stack tables and chairs in the corner of the building on the provided rug
4. Sweep the floor and wipe off counter top and appliances
5. Put all trash in trash cans and leave them indoors
6. Make sure all food, drinks, and ice are out of the refrigerator
7. Please reset thermostat to 56 in winter and off in the summer
8. Close any open windows
9. Turn off all lights
10. Shut and lock doors (please leave the main north entrance door unlocked for access to the restrooms)
11. Once doors are locked, place key back into the lock box using the provided key code
12. You must be cleaned up and out by the Park Closing time of 10:30 PM

*No pets or smoking allowed*
*Please refrain from using staples, nails, or pins on Lodge walls, ceiling, and other woodwork*

Bands, disc jockeys and other amplified sources of sound are allowed. It is recommended that you work out the details for your amplified music in advance of your event with the park ranger.   

Failure to comply with any shelter or park rules may result in fines, termination of shelter use, and suspension of park privileges.

Cancellation Policy

Please consider this policy prior to purchasing your facility reservation. Cancellations or changes must be made 14 days in advance of the reservation. SHOULD YOU CHOOSE TO CANCEL A RESERVATION, YOU WILL FORFEIT 100% OF ALL RESERVATION FEES PAID unless you meet one of the exceptions in the refund policy below. Cancellations cannot be done online and must be made by calling the Conservation Office at (515) 353-4237. 

Reservations can be rescheduled 12 months from the original reservation date, so you will have a credit for 12 months.

Refund Policy

Please understand at the time of booking your reservation that you immediately prohibit other people from reserving & utilizing that facility - they must go elsewhere to locate a facility for that date. 

However, if you need to cancel your reservation you have one opportunity to reschedule within 12 months of your reservation date.

We will observe a NON-REFUNDABLE reservation fee policy with the following exceptions:

-Accident, serious injury or death of an immediate family member

-Travel conditions where a substantial risk is required in order to travel such as a winter storm where a travel advisory has been issued

-We are unable to provide your facility (or like facility) in operable condition for the date of your event

ALL requests for refunds cannot be done online and must be made by calling the Conservation Office at (515) ​353-4237.