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Grant Park (Warren County Consevation Board)

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Grant Park, near Auburn, Iowa, is a charming spot for campers looking to enjoy the great outdoors. This campground features ten spacious sites, each equipped with picnic tables and fire rings, making it perfect for cozy evenings around the fire.

Visitors have praised the cleanliness and maintenance of the area, with many noting how well-kept the facilities are. One camper highlighted, “Very clean and nice with grassy tent sites,” which adds to the overall appeal of the location. The campground allows pets, so you can bring your furry friends along for the adventure.

For those who love to explore, there are beautiful trails nearby, offering a chance to immerse yourself in nature. Just a short drive away, you’ll find gas stations and grocery stores for any supplies you might need during your stay. While the campground is temporarily closed for improvements, it’s worth keeping an eye on for future visits.

Description

Warren County Conservation Board, IA

Grant Nature Land

Improvements include adding electric sites, shower house, and water station. All sites are first come first serve and will cost $20 per night. Registration is required upon arrival at the campground entrance. Campers may stay in WCCB campgrounds for 14 days out of any 30 day period.

Donated by Ferold and Dorothy Grant, this 150 acre park in northeast Warren County features a picnic shelter, a secluded pond, some wonderful woodland trails, and—new in 2018—10 primitive campsites!

The picnic shelter is available for reservation by calling the WCCB office at (515) 961-6169.

Grant Park has ten primitive campsites. There is a pit latrine in the campground. Water is not available. Reservations are not accepted. This campground is free of charge. Registration is required and is available at the campground entrance. Campers may stay in WCCB campgrounds for 14 days out of any 30 day period.

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Location

Grant Park (Warren County Consevation Board) is located in Iowa

Directions

From Carlisle, head south on Highway 5. Go through Hartford and across the South River. Take a right 1.5 miles past the South River on Erbe Street and follow it to the park entrance.

Coordinates

41.4266099 N
93.33874818 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Stay Connected

WiFi
Unknown
Verizon
Unknown
AT&T
Good
T-Mobile
Poor

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Group

Features

For Campers

ADA Access
Picnic Table
Phone Service
Showers
Drinking Water
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

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General Info

Drive Time

24 min from Des Moines
47 min from Ames
1 hr 52 min from Cedar Rapids
2 hrs 1 min from Waterloo

Jonathan T.

Scout

Reviewed Aug. 24, 2022

Incorrect Info on The Dyrt app

I was searching for free campsites on The Dyrt app and this place showed in the results. Yet, in the description, this place says it charges $20/night. It's really irritating when a place shows up in the results, after I already selected the search criteria filters, then drive all the way to a place and find out the information on the app wasn't accurate. Why am I spending thirty-one thing dollars per month on this app lol?

jared

Scout

Reviewed May. 4, 2022

Closed for construction as of 5/3/22

The website says it is open so after 9 hours on the road I am very disappointed.

Month of VisitMay

Sadie S.

Scout

Reviewed Sep. 28, 2021

Lost

I am sure this was a user error! We didn't get to the entrance until late about 8:30 pm when it was dark. Sign was difficult to see. Wasn't marked for trailer camping. Difficult to get out once we decided we didn't understand where we were going. I bet this is a great spot but not for navigating after dark.

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Month of VisitSeptember

Maybo H.

Traveler

Reviewed Jul. 2, 2021

Amazing free find

Got here a bit late and almost didn’t get a site. Very clean and nice with grassy tent sites. Best free site I have ever been to.

Month of VisitJuly

jared

Scout

Reviewed Jun. 16, 2021

Very Nice

I was surprised at how well maintained this place is especially for a dispersed camping area.

Site#5

Month of VisitJune

Abby M.

Legend

Reviewed Apr. 12, 2021

Beautiful place!

This place is great! There are 10 beautiful campsites, all with new picnic tables, fire ring and cement pad so you’re chairs are actually level! The fire ring even has a grill you and flip over the fire to cook. There is a vault toilet up on the hill where the campsites are. FYI - the women’s side did not have a lock. The sites were very spacious, some massive and very spread out. You could see neighbors but you aren’t on top on them. And it’s free! You can stay for up to 14 days. They do have registration cards up on the board to complete and post on your site. I had 2-3 bars of LTE via AT&T. The closest gas station is about 7 minutes away and a grocery store about 10 minutes away.

Let’s talk ticks!! I travel with my dog and during the 3 nights I stayed, I was constantly removing them from him, myself and within the inside of my van. They always got on his feet every time he used the restroom and made their way inside. If you travel with a pet, check them constantly and make sure they are on a tick med!

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Month of VisitApril

Nate M.

Guide

Reviewed Dec. 21, 2020

Hard to find real camping for free

Fire pits with grills and everything.

Unfortunately we were there in the dead of winter as a stop over on a road trip, but it was easy to find and easy to get into the park to the camp sites.

For just outside of Des Moines, pretty good spot.

Maria H.

Traveler

Reviewed Oct. 3, 2020

Perfect weekend getaway

10 free sites. Well maintained and quiet. Pit toilet. paved fire ring area and picnic table at each site. Can stay up to 14 days. Beautiful trails

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Dare To Everywhere .

Ranger

Reviewed Sep. 9, 2020

Great free campground!

Stayed 7/13/20- FREE

Coming off the main road, you’ll enter onto a Dead End gravel road. You’ll eventually see the park entrance(a sign and fence). Pass the first bathrooms/shelter/info board. Continue down the gravel road that looks kinda like a trail. You’ll open up into the campground. The first site to the left of the info board is the most private, with the fire ring being way off the road. I got in late, in the dark, and turned around because the first board said“no camping”. I gave it another shot and continued down the road and was glad when I saw site numbers. Was in and out pretty quick, but it seemed like a really nice place and the fire pits are awesome! Vault toilets available.

I had 3 bars LTE AT&T, with no problems.

Month of VisitJuly

Caitlyn S.

Traveler

Reviewed Jul. 18, 2020

Quiet and roomy

This campground is rather quiet and not usually busy. Each of the 10 campsites are spacious and plenty of distance between. Nice quick trails with wildlife. The park is well maintained and well priced!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the elevation of Grant Park (Warren County Consevation Board)?

Grant Park (Warren County Consevation Board) is located at 1115 feet.

Are fires allowed at Grant Park (Warren County Consevation Board)?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Grant Park (Warren County Consevation Board), although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Is there cell phone reception at Grant Park (Warren County Consevation Board)?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is good, and T-Mobile is poor.

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