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CAMPGROUND

Wilder Park

22301 Hwy 3, Allison, IA, 50602

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Last Updated: November 1, 2023

Closed Dates: November 1 - April 19

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$20per night

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Campground Overview

Wilder Park offers 88 acres of camping, picnicking, walking, biking, or playtime!

We are conveniently located 1/4 mile east of Allison on Highway 3.

Our amenities include two fishing ponds, a dog park, 18-hole frisbee disc golf, sand volleyball, two playgrounds, picnic shelters, mini golf, pickle ball court, BMX pump track, large in-ground chess/checkers board, Wilder Mountain, intra-park hard surfaced walking/biking trail connected to Rolling Prairie Trail, 18-acre wildflower prairie, forest, severe storm shelters, library kiosks, entertainment stage with free summer concerts and on-site camp host.  

Check In

Check In Time: 3PM | STOP AND CHECK IN WITH THE CAMP HOST BEFORE GOING TO YOUR SITE OR CABIN> If checking in late, please call Camp Host (319.419.8125) Cabin Check-out is 11 am and RV check-out is 2 pm

Activities

Volleyball, Mini Golf, Stand-Up Paddleboards, Fishing, Biking, Kayaking, Kayaking & Canoeing, Backpacking, Hiking, Basketball

Area Tips

While in Allison visit our local J & C Grocery store, Allison Variety Store and Allison Swimming Pool.

25 minutes from Waverly

35 minutes from Cedar Falls

60 minutes from Mason City 

5 golf courses in a 12 mile radius

Rules

Pets

Pets must be on a leash at all times, not to exceed 6 feet in length. Pet owners are responsible for picking up all dog droppings. NO PETS ARE ALLOWED IN THE CABINS OR THE LODGE AT ANY TIME.

Trailers and Extra Vehicles

To keep the camping area enjoyable to all, extra vehicles, Golf cart/ATV/UTV trailers need to be parked in the main parking lot and not in the camping area. Oversized trucks will also be asked to park in the main parking lot. No trailers or vehicles may be left in the camping park after check-out time. If you choose to leave something behind after your check-out time it must be in the main parking lot and we are not responsible for its safety.

Fireworks

City statues prohibit all fireworks at Wilder Park

Cancellation Policy

100% refund (minus rover pass fees) if canceled at least 14 days before your scheduled reservation 50% refund (minus rover pass fees) if canceled at least 7 days before your scheduled reservation no refund if canceled 6 days or less before your reservation

Cancellation Policy

100% refund (minus rover pass fees) if canceled at least 14 days before your scheduled reservation 50% refund (minus rover pass fees) if canceled at least 7 days before your scheduled reservation no refund if canceled 6 days or less before your reservation

Cabin Rules

Check-in for cabins is after 3 pm Check-out is by 11 am NO PETS AND NO SMOKING IN THE CABINS Scout Cabin sleeps 7, Eagle Cabin sleeps 6, Cabin 1 sleeps 5, and Cabin 2 sleeps 4. Bedding and one set of towels are provided in cabins with water. You are required to complete the cleaning checklist when you leave

Rugs, Hammocks and Tents

Rugs can be used on the gravel. Hammocks, Tents, and anything else may not be attached to any trees.

Fire rings

Please do not put cans, bottles, garbage, dog feces, or other non-flammable materials in the fire rings!!!! Do not move fire rings, all fires must be contained in the provided fire rings, and Never leave a fire unattended. Firewood is available for purchase at the camp. NO CUTTING WOOD FROM THE PARK TREES!

Fire Rings

Please do not put cans, bottles, garbage, dog feces, or other materials in the fire rings!!!! Do not move fire rings, all fires must be contained in the provided fire rings, and Never leave a fire unattended. Firewood is available for purchase at the camp. NO CUTTING WOOD FROM THE PARK TREES!

Golf Carts ATV/UTV Mini Bikes

Golf Carts are allowed in the park and may be used ONLY on hard surface roads from SUNRISE to SUNSET. Use inside the park is restricted to streets ONLY. Golf Carts are NOT allowed on the bike trails, woods, grassy areas or park service roads. (Maintenance and camp hosts are exempt) All drivers must possess a valid driver's license. All other state laws apply to motorized vehicle operations. (IA Code 321.247) Violators will be reported to local authorities. ATV/UTV MINI BIKES are not allowed in the city parks (Code of Iowa, Sec. 321I.14[1h])

Vehicle Parking

All vehicles should be parked at least 5 feet off the road in campsite areas to allow large vehicles to pass "One vehicle per campsite" Extra vehicles, oversized trucks, boats and golf cart trailers should be parked in the main parking lot.

Camper Registration

All registrations need to be booked online. **When you arrive, STOP AND CHECK IN WITH YOUR CAMP HOST BEFORE UNHOOKING. If you have not pre-registered, you will need to register with the camp host BEFORE choosing a site or unhooking. All campers need to have the reserved sign or their camp receipt displayed on the signpost before unhooking.

Golf cart ATV/UTV

Use inside the park is restricted to streets ONLY. All motor vehicles are NOT allowed on the trails, woods, or grassy areas. (maintenance and camp hosts are exempt) The driver must possess a valid driver's license. All other state laws apply to motorized vehicle operations. (IA Code 321.247) Violators will be reported to local authorities.

Pets

Pets must be on a leash at all times, not to exceed 6 feet in length. Pet owners are responsible for picking up all dog droppings. NO PETS ARE ALLOWED IN THE CABINS OR THE LODGE AT ANY TIME.

Fireworks

City statues prohibit all fireworks at Wilder Park

Cabin Rules

Check-in for cabins is after 3 pm Check-out is by 11 am NO PETS AND NO SMOKING IN THE CABINS. Scout Cabin sleeps 7, Eagle Cabin sleeps 6, Cabin 1 sleeps 5, and Cabin 2 sleeps 4. You are required to complete the cleaning checklist when you leave

Rugs

ALL RUGS NEED TO BE KEPT ON THE GRAVEL! Do not cover the grassy areas with a rug.

Quiet Hours

10:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily is the camps' quiet hours. STRICTLY ENFORCED. All non register camping guests must exit the park by 11:00 p.m.

Camper Registration onSite

All registrations should be booked online. When you arrive check in with your camp host before unhooking. Pre-registered campers will have a reserved sign on their site post. If you have not pre-registered you will need to see the camp host BEFORE choosing a site or unhooking. All campers need to have the reserved sign or their camp receipt displayed on the signpost as soon as possible after arrival.

Quiet hours

10:30 pm to 7:00 am daily is the camps' quiet hours. STRICKLY ENFORCED

Vehicle Parking

All vehicles should be parked at least 5 feet off the road in campsite areas to allow large vehicles to pass "One vehicle per campsite" Extra vehicles can be parked in the main parking lot.

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