Smithtown Church

Eden Valley Refuge | Clinton County, IA

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    • ALCOHOL USE. No person or group shall bring, use, have in their possession on any area, beer in a keg, or any other container larger than 40 ounces without first obtaining a special use permit from the Director or his authorized representative. The request for the special use permit shall be made in writing at least two weeks prior to the date of the activity.
    • DAMAGE & CLEAN-UP DEPOSIT - I understand that I must provide a deposit check in the amount of $100 at least 2 weeks in advance of this event to the Clinton County Conservation Department. Further, if I fail to do so, I may become ineligible for utilizing this facility.
    • I am 21 years of age or older.

    Rental Contract Agreement

    By your agreement with these terms and conditions, you represent that you are 21 years of age or older and that you are authorized to make the reservation on behalf of the group you have 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 Clinton County park. ALL CLINTON COUNTY RULES AND REGULATIONS AND STATE LAWS ARE ENFORCED. Contact the Park Ranger 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. Clinton County Conservation may take any legal action necessary to recover damages to county property.

    CHECK-IN TIME:       
    Cabins- After 3:00 PM on the day of arrival     
    CHECK-OUT TIME:
    Cabins - Before 1:00 PM on day of departure

    GETTING INTO A FACILITY A key to the cabin is available via lock box located on the outside of the park maintenance building next to the Ranger residence.

    CLEAN-UP
    You are required to cleanup the facility and grounds and return them to the condition you received them. Plan to have your facility cleaned and people departed prior to your scheduled checkout time. Cleanup instructions are posted in the cabin.

    VISITORS
    All visitors (other than registered overnight campers) must depart the area by 10:00 PM, park closing time.

    SMOKING
    Clinton County is a smoke-free environment. Smoking is prohibited in all buildings.

    PARKING
    Parking is confined to designated parking areas. If you anticipate more vehicles than spaces provided, please contact the Park Ranger in advance. No parking or driving off roadways.

    DAMAGE & CLEAN-UP DEPOSIT
    This facility requires that an additional deposit check in the amount of $100.00 be mailed in to the Conservation Department two weeks prior to the event. It is your responsibility to ensure that this deposit is provided on time. An automated reminder will be sent to the email address of record two weeks in advance of the scheduled event date. Deposits for this facility should be mailed to: Clinton County Conservation, P.O. Box 68, Grand Mound, Iowa 52751-0068. Deposits will be refunded in whole should there be no cause for retention of any portion thereof.

    Cancellation Policy

     Please consider this policy prior to purchasing your facility reservation.

    SHOULD YOU CHOOSE TO CANCEL A RESERVATION, YOU WILL FORFEIT 100% OF ALL RESERVATION FEES PAID.

    Youth Group Rules

    Organized Youth Groups such as Boy and Girl Scouts, Church groups, 4-H clubs, etc. may obtain a discounted price on facility rental by phoning the Conservation Office at (563) 847-7202. Do Not make an online reservation before phoning our office to verify your discount. If you choose to make your reservation online, you will pay the full rate.

    Refund Policy

    Please understand at the time of booking your reservation that you immediately prohibit other people from reserving & utilizing that facility - they therefore go elsewhere to locate a facility for that 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 cancellations or requests for refunds cannot be done online and must be made by calling the Conservation Office at (563) 847-7202.

    DATE CHANGES
    All date changes must be made by calling the Conservation Office at (563) 847-7202. Recognize that we must first administratively cancel your existing online reservation, and then create a second reservation for the new date. An Administrative Fee of $25 will be assessed to complete this transaction. Please consider this procedure prior to making your initial reservation.

    Smithtown Church is the last remaining building of the town of Burgess, Iowa. It was built in 1874 is on the National Historic Register. Today, renovations of the Church are being made by the Smithtown Church Association in cooperation with the Clinton County Conservation Board. The church may be rented for events such as weddings, baptisms, funerals and family reunions. Heating and air conditioning have been added to the church for year round comfort. 

    Check-In / Out Availability Check-in is after 09:00 AM and check-out is before 09:00 PM.

    Location Smithtown Church is located at 1223 125th Street, Lost Nation, Iowa 52254. It is approximately 2 miles west, then 2 miles north of Lost Nation or 2 miles south of Eden Valley Park. 

    Amenities

    • Campground
    • Carry in/carry out refuse
    • Electricity
    • Fire ring
    • Firewood available
    • Heating
    • Kitchenette
    • Microwave
    • On-site resident host
    • Picnic Table
    • Refuse cans
    • Table with chairs
    The Bunkhouse is in an isolated portion of the park. It is a 1/4 mile hike to the cabin from the parking area. Bunkhouse renters must pack in all of their supplies. Mattresses are provided, but you must bring your own bedding. Water is not available at the Bunkhouse. Bunkhouse users must haul in their own water. Water is available in the main campground. A pit toilet is located near the bunkhouse. Bunkhouse guests may also use the main campground shower house.

    Fees

    $100 per day
    Payable by Visa or Mastercard. Sorry, we are currently unable to accept Discover cards.


    Hours of Operation & Seasons

    Facilities are available between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. All visitors and guests must leave the church grounds by no later than 10:00 pm..

    Address

    1415 50th Ave.
    Ph: 563-847-7202

    Baldwin, IA, 52207

    Closures

    The Church is available year round but may be closed from time to time for ongoing renovations.

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    Where You'll Be

    Clinton County

    Clinton County Conservation is located in extreme east-central Iowa along the Mississippi River. The Conservation Board manages 2,030 acres of parks, wildlife areas, preserves and marina (22 individual areas); and is home to the Eden Valley Wildlife Refuge and Rock Creek Marina & Campground.

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