County-managed Nelson Park requires boat access to reach its developed camping sites along the water. The campground provides electric and water hookups for RVs, along with restrooms, showers, and a dump station. A playground serves families with children.

Campers can fish directly from the campground area and explore walking trails that connect through the park grounds. The facility allows pets and campfires. For additional camping options in the region, campers can explore places to camp near Dunlap or check Manteno Co Park southeast of the area. The boat-in access makes this spot well-suited for campers with watercraft who want hookups and developed amenities.

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Location

Public Campground

Nelson Park is located in Iowa

Detail location of campground

Coordinates

41.93600009 N
95.58700082 W

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Connectivity

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Connectivity

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    T-Mobile
    No Coverage
  • signal strength bars
    VerizonLTE
    Some Coverage
  • signal strength bars
    AT&TLTE
    Some Coverage

Access

  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites

Features

For Campers

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

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Water Hookups

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Reviewed Aug. 13, 2019

Clean comfortable

The bath houses are nice. Nice playground for the kids. There’s trails to walk and fishing right on site.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Nelson Park have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Nelson Park has water hookups.

Are fires allowed at Nelson Park?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Nelson Park, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Is there cell phone reception at Nelson Park?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is some coverage for AT&T, no coverage for T-Mobile, and some coverage for Verizon.