FULL PAYMENT IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME THE RESERVATION IS MADE.

Cabin 2, located at Briggs Woods Park, is one of four cabins offered for reservation within the Hamilton County parks.  These four cabins are all the same, except cabin 1 is ADA accessible.  All four provide: heat and air conditioning, ceiling fan, bunk bed, futon (queen sofa/bed), table and chairs, dorm size refrigerator, microwave, large covered deck, picnic table, fire ring with grill. Ample space is available on the floor for a queen size air mattress. Water is available at a hydrant near each cabin.  Modern shower facilities are located in the lower campground.  There is a direct trail linking both campgrounds together. There are re-modeled odor free vault restrooms within 50 yards of the cabins.

FEE:

Peak Season -  May 1-October 31

  • Weekdays (Sun-Thurs)      $50.00/night plus $100 deposit
  • Weekends (Fri-Sat)            $60.00/night plus $100 deposit  

Off-Season -   April and November    $40.00/night plus $100 deposit

  • There is a 10% hotel/motel excise tax in addition to nightly fee
  • 2-night minimum required during peak season
  • Reservations must be made at least 5 days in advance
  • PETS & SMOKING ARE PROHIBITED

DAMAGE / CLEANING DEPOSIT      $100 refundable - in addition to rental fee

Mail to:  Hamilton County Conservation, 2490 Briggs Woods Trail, Webster City, IA  50595

Reservations must be made AT LEAST 5 DAYS IN ADVANCE

CHECK IN:  4:00 pm - no earlier

CHECK OUT:  2:00 pm - no later

TENT:   A tent can be erected next to the cabin ONLY if the occupants are children under the age of 16.   


Check-In / Out Availability Check-in is after 04:00 PM and check-out is before 02:00 PM.

Location

Briggs Woods Park, 2490 Briggs Woods Trail, Webster City, IA  50595

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.

Cancellations or rescheduling cannot be done online and must be made by calling the Conservation Office at (515) 832-9570.

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

Cancellations or rescheduling cannot be done online and must be made by calling the Conservation Office at (515) 832-9570.


Amenities

  • Campground
  • Carry in/carry out refuse
  • Dump station
  • Electricity
  • Fire ring
  • Firewood available
  • Heating
  • Microwave
  • On-site resident host
  • Pets prohibited
  • Picnic Table
  • Refuse cans
  • Swimming nearby
  • Table with chairs
  • Sleeps a maximum of 6. Sleeping for 4 with bunk bed, futon (queen size bed).  Ample space for queen size air mattress.
  • Heat and air conditioning, ceiling fan
  • Dorm size refrigerator, microwave, table with chairs
  • Large covered porch
  • Picnic table and fire ring with grill outsite
  • Water is available at a hydrant near each cabin
  • Modern shower facilities are located in the lower campground. This shower and restroom facility is open seasonally. There is a direct trail linking both campgrounds together.
  • There are re-modeled odor free vault restrooms within 50 yards of the cabins.

SUPPLIES PROVIDED:

  • Vacuum, broom and dustpan
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Trash can - Trash must be taken with you.

 RENTER WILL NEED TO BRING:

  • Complete bedding with pillow, sheets, blankets and/or sleeping bags
  • Cooking and eating utensils, soap, towels
  • Food & beverage supplies
  • All bath linens and toiletries
  • Any radio, television or alarm clocks
  • Lawn chairs
  • Firewood (or purchase from park)

Fees

FULL PAYMENT IS MADE AT THE TIME OF RESERVATION.

Effective January 1, 2023  County Hotel/Motel TAX will increase from 5% to 7%. 

There is also a fee of a 5% statewide Hotel/Motel Consumer's Use Tax imposed on the rental of recreational cabins, plus a 7% Hamilton County hotel/motel tax for a total of 12% tax

Off-Season Rates -   November and April        $40/night plus $100 deposit 

Peak season   May 1 - October 31

  • Weekdays (Sun-Thurs)     $50/night plus $100 deposit
  • Weekends (Fri-Sat)            $60/night plus $100 deposit
  • There is an additional overnight fee of a 5% statewide Hotel/Motel Consumer's Use Tax imposed on the rental of recreational cabins, plus a 7% Hamilton County hotel/motel tax
  • Minimum of a two consecutive nights on weekends (Friday and Saturday) during peak season
  • Three consecutive nights for holiday weekends.
  • Cabin rental must be in the name of a person 21 years of age or older who will be present at the facility for the full term of the reservation

There are NO DISCOUNTS for youth groups, seniors or multiple reservations. 

CLEAN-UP/DAMAGE DEPOSIT REQUIRED:

This facility requires that an additional deposit check in the amount of $100.00 be mailed to the Conservation Office no later than two weeks prior to the event.  It is the responsibility of the user 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. 


Hours of Operation & Seasons

  • Park hours are 5:00 am to 10:30 pm.
  • Cabins are open year round, weather permitting.
  • Check-in time is 4:00 pm - no earlier
  • Check-out time is 2:00 pm - no earlier
  • Renters must have the facility and area cleaned and exited by scheduled check-out time.


Address

2490 Briggs Woods Trail
Ph: 515-832-9570

Webster City, IA, 50595


Closures

  • Park hours are 5:00 am to 10:30 pm.


Permits

  • 2-night minimum required
  • All laws of the State of Iowa are in effect.
  • Must be 21 years old to rent the cabins
  • Smoking is prohibited
  • Keg beer is prohibited
  • Pets are prohibited inside the cabin
  • Cabin furniture must remain inside the cabin.
  • Clean-up of facility and area must be completed no later than scheduled check-out time.
  • We have a No Refund policy; however, if you need to cancel your reservation you have one opportunity to reschedule within the year of the rental. Be sure to read the Facility Contract for details.
  • Please contact the office for additional information - 515-832-9570


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Hamilton County

The Hamilton County Conservation Board is located in central Iowa and manages 19 individual parks, wildlife areas, and river accesses - collectively encompassing over 2,000 acres. In addition, several major creeks and the Boone River flow through the county providing numerous water recreation opportunities.

TO SUPPORT OUR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, please consider donating to the Hamilton County Conservation Endowment Fund.  www.desmoinesfoundation.org/hamiltonconservationendowment

  • Donations may also be sent to:  Enhance Hamilton County Foundation, 501 Bank St, Webster City, IA 50595
  • This is an Endow-Iowa qualified fund, and donors are eligible to receive a 25% Iowa tax credit. Once the donation is in the fund, they will receive an acknowledgement letter of the gift and the tax credit paperwork to complete. 

All of our Areas are open to the public.  Explore the Natural Resource Areas with a hike or bird watching.  The following areas also allow public hunting:

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