Yellow Banks Site 07 Electric

Yellow Banks Park | Polk County, IA

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$25 /Night

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    • I understand cancellation fees apply. No refund if cancelled within 7 days of reservation.
    • I understand if I change my reservation, I will be charged $10. No changes allowed within 7 days of reservation.
    • I have read and understand the cancellation and refund policy.

    Rental Contract Agreement

    POLK COUNTY CONSERVATION BOARD
    CAMPING RESERVATION CONTRACT

    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 your camping party. You further agree to assume full responsibility for the acts, negligence or omissions of the members of your camping party.

    Polk County Conservation Board (PCCB) Park Rules and Regulations are to be followed. Click on the following link to obtain:  www.leadingyououtdoors.org

    CHECK-IN / CHECK-0UT
    Check-in time : After 3:00 PM but before posted park closing times
    Checkout time: Before 2:00 PM

    GETTING INTO YOUR CAMPSITE
    • A camping unit is required. A camping unit is defined as a tent, trailer or motor vehicle specifically designed for such use as a temporary residence at a camp area.
    • Set up your camping unit on the reserved site and post your camping receipt on the provided site marker.
    • Park staff can be contacted at:
    • Jester Park – (515) 249-3229
    • Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt – (515) 249-0702
    • Thomas Mitchell Park – (515) 249-1753
    • Yellow Banks Park – (515) 250-1031

    GENERAL INFORMATION
    • Violation of any state law or county regulation by any member of a camping party is cause for revocation of the camping privilege and the entire camping party may be required to leave the area.
    • A camping party consists of no more than six (6) person(s) or is your immediate family of dependent children that will be occupying this campsite.
    • No camping party or camping unit of any kind shall occupy any camp area for more than 14 days out of any 17-day period.
    • No camping unit shall be left unoccupied for more than 24 hours. Unattended camping equipment beyond the 24 hour limit is subject to impoundment. Camping equipment which may be impounded shall be removed and disposed of as provided by law.
    • It is unlawful for more than one camping party to occupy a campsite.

    PARKING
    It is unlawful to park any motor vehicle other than in a designated parking area. Vehicle(s) parked at a camp site where a camping pad is available must be parked on the camping pad not the roadway or turf.

    PETS
    • Pets must be kept on a leash at all times (leash not to exceed six feet).
    • Pets shall not be left unattended outside the camping unit.

    GARBAGE
    All garbage and litter must be placed in proper receptacles.

    BEER / WINE REQUIREMENTS
    Keg beer and liquor are prohibited in campgrounds.

    VISITORS
    All visitors must depart the area by park closing time..

    SMOKING
    Polk County Conservation is a smoke-free environment. Click on the following link to obtain a copy of the PCCB’s Clean Air Policy: www.leadingyououtdoors.org

    RESERVATION MODIFICATIONS (INCLUDING DATE CHANGE)
    • Any modifications you make to an existing reservation will be assessed a $10 change fee.
    • Name of person on contract will be the only person who can make modifications to the camping reservation.
    • All reservation modifications must be made by calling the PCCB office at 515-323-5300.
    • In order to make any modification to an existing reservation, the request must be made a minimum of 7 days prior to the date on which the campsite is reserved.
    • If the modification is a change in campsite and the cost of the campsite to which you are changing to reserves at a higher fee, you will be asked to pay the difference in cost. If the cost of the campsite to which you are changing to rents at a lesser fee, renter forfeits the difference in cost.

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancellations cannot be done on the website and must be made by calling and/or emailing the PCCB office a minimum of 7 days prior to the date on which the campsite(s) is reserved to qualify for a partial refund (see Refund Policy).

    Refund Policy

    • If you cancel your reservation more than 7 days prior to the date on which the campsite(s) is/are reserved, 50% of your reservation is NON-REFUNDABLE.
    • If you cancel your reservation less than 7 days prior to the date on which the campsite(s) is/are reserved, 100% of facility reservation is NON-REFUNDABLE.
    • If a reservation is cancelled by PCCB due to a natural disaster or if by some means the campsite is unusable, a full refund will be issued to the person that made the original reservation.
    • Refunds will be issued to person who paid for the reservation.

    Gravel, back-in campsite on a loop. Modern, accessible showerhouse in center of campground with a water hydrant available in front of building. Playground and trailer dump station located between camp areas #1 & #2.

     

    Sites may be reserved up to one-year in advance of the date of reservation. 


    We have a limited refund policy; however, if you need to change your reservation you have one opportunity to reschedule. Details regarding the advance notification requirement, change and cancellation fees can be found in the Facility Contract accepted at time of booking.

    Additional campsites, both electric and non-electric, are only available on a first come, first served basis. Visit the Things to Do tab on our website for more information:     www.leadingyououtdoors.org

    Check-In / Out Availability Check-in is after 03:00 PM and check-out is before 02:00 PM.

    Location

    Park address: 6801 SE 32nd Ave. Pleasant Hill, IA 50327

    Location: first loop of camp area #1. Maps of the area can be found on our website at http://www.polkcountyiowa.gov/conservation/things-to-do/camping/. 

    Amenities

    • Dump station
    • Electricity
    • Fire ring
    • Firewood available
    • On-site resident host
    • Pet Friendly
    • Picnic Table
    • Restroom
    • Shower facilities
    This site provides:
    • 20 amp service
    • 30 amp service
    • 50 amp service
    • In-Ground Fire Ring: Yes
    • ADA Accessible: No
    • Pad Surfacing: Gravel
    • Camp Pad Length: 65 ft.
    • Overall Campsite Width: 30 ft. ( includes picnic area)
    • Parking: Back-in only
    • Max. vehicle length: 65 ft.
    • Extra Vehicle Allowed at Site: Yes, if kept on the gravel pad
    • Slide-out Side Limits: None
    • Shade: Partial shade
    • Slope: Level

    There is a shower house / restroom along with a trash dumpster just a walk away at the center of the camping area.
    Water hydrant located in the camp area in front of the shower house.


    Firewood is available for purchase during posted times. Iowans are encouraged not to transport firewood (or other infested materials) across county or state lines. For more information, click on the following link:  INFORMATION

    Fees

    Electric Camping rate: $25/per night


    Capacity: maximum number of people allowed to camp at site is 6 people.

    Reservations are required and may be made up to ONE YEAR in advance.

    Minimum stay required for advance reservations:  

    Daily - 1 night minimum; 

    Holiday weekends - 3 night minimum

    Hours of Operation & Seasons

    Summer Hours: 6:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.

    Winter Hours: Sunrise to sunset  

    Upon entering park after hours, vehicle may be stopped by ranger requesting their campsite number and name of the party registered to the site.

    April 1 through November 30

    ·        Reservations are required for reservable sites. Many additional sites remain first-come, first-served during this time.

    ·        Water and modern restroom/shower facilities are guaranteed to be open 4/15-10/15. These facilities may open earlier and stay open later depending on weather conditions.  

    Address

    6801 SE 32nd Ave.
    Ph: 515-266-1563

    Pleasant Hill, IA, 50327

    Closures

    December 1 through March 31

    ·         Gravel roads in camp areas are closed to vehicular traffic. Shower house is closed.

    ·         Only hike-in tent camping is available at this time. Campers must self-register at the campground kiosk within one hour of setting up camp.

     

    Permits

    Park rules and regulations can be found by following the link below.  

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