Jester Park
| Address: | 11407 Northwest Jester Park Drive, Granger, IA 50109, USA |
| Phone: | +1 515-323-5300 |
| Site: | polkcountyiowa.gov |
| Rating: | 4.6 |
| Working: | 8AM–4:30PM 8AM–4:30PM 8AM–4:30PM 8AM–4:30PM 8AM–4:30PM Closed Closed |
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Tc Leonard
The new RV camping sites along the north west lake shore are beautiful however, the ravenous behavior by those seeking that perfect spot is disturbing. This campground allows placement of small tents on the RV spots to hold them. This negates the walk up /first come/first serve rule. This bending of the rules should be addressed. Folks are knocking on camper doors asking when and what time the camper is vacating a spot "cause they want it" this is very rude and not relaxing at all. The rules clearly state a 3 pm check out. The constant traffic by those waiting to jump on an empty site and place a tent keeps the dusty gravel road continually stirred up along with random cars sitting near spots with the occupant ready to jump out and drop a tent, very bizarre. Dogs running loose and pooping everywhere is not only disgusting, its obviously breaking the rules. Rules state to keep the dog on a leash and pick up their poop. Loose dogs attacking other dogs that ARE on a leash is a real problem. This campground has little to no supervision. I found this campground to be noisy 24/7. Dusty /dirty air from the constant traffic driving thru the campgrounds gravel roads at all hours of the day and night. I found the dog issues very frustrating and the over all poor supervision to be unacceptable for me. I will not return. I camped here in a travel trailer for 1 week. Never again.
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A Private User
Went to Jester park in the early season with friends, which it is very nice looking and wanted to be on the lake but the road was closed to be almost on the lake. So we called twice just to double check we could camp by the lake which they said "if we could walk there we could camp there and there was a post where you could put your tag" so we set up camp and were having a good time until 11:30 comes around and we are required to move all of our stuff to a designated camping area behind the road block. The DNR was what everyone in the group would consider disrespectful to us. Makes for the second bad experience there! Will not be back!
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Mickell Imerman
We rented shelter #2 for our wedding reception, and the area was lovely. I was a little irritated because the website we used to reserve it had said there would be power, fire pit, shelter, horseshoe area, and a sand volleyball court; however once we got there there was not any power, the horse shoe pit had been dug up/removed, and the fire pit were several park grills. The area was quite lovely, and their were bathrooms right near by which made it convenient for party goers. I just wish their reservation website had more accurate information.
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m brickey
I will say its very well maintained. There arent a lot of bugs and poison ivy so its pretty safe. If you want some trees and to be able to be comfortable this place is very well groomed. If you are looking for nature this is not the place. You will find no wildlife or anything else. The trails are very gentle and i enjoy getting in a quick 5k run in when its too hot to run difficult trails. Prime glamping/country club spot .
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Peter Schmidt
Beautiful cabins at a price you cant beat. Have stayed with my family in a cabin that sleeps 8 and with some friends in a cabin that slept 6. I like how each cabin has its own canoe. I also enjoyed the walking trail and nature preserve. I would recommend each cabin having its own fire pit in the backyard in addition to the centrally located community fire pit.
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Roy Thacker
County Park. RV, camping, electrical. Beautiful cabins available for rent 365 days a year. Boat ramp, playground and a natural play scape for all ages. Enjoy the Bison. Great park for picnics, miles of surfaced and non surfaced trails. Jester Lodge for special events.
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Michelle Wearmouth
Lovely park, well kept hiking trails, firewood available for sale, clean bath house, and nice spacious spots if away from the water. County conservation rolls through to make sure all is well. Only 4 stars as I would like water hookup at site.
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Allie Dyer
Jester Park is one of the most beautiful conservation areas you can visit in Iowa. The river is so low that you can see the raised areas that are normally covered and have had the opportunity to grow grass and attract wildlife. Its stunning.
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Chrissy Rea
Absolutely beautiful. Love the natural playground, varied shelters and camp sites making outdoor activities possible for all ages and abilities. Integration of art and dedication to preservation make it magical.
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Nathan Phillips
One of Central Iowas best parks. Its got everything - fishing, camping, scenery, trails, disc golf, lake access - you name it and you can do it. Well maintained and a beautiful example of Gods creation!
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Scott Gerstenberger
Great place to take the kids. They love the playground and checking out the bison. Currently the park is building new cabins and a dock area by the bison/elk pen. Cant wait till thats done.
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Cathy Mugan
Beautiful place to see.Loved the bison and elk in protected area also the many different types of birds all making Jester Park home.People were very friendly and helpful.
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Susan Courtney
It was beautiful. But the Wildlife Reserve was a disappointment, as there werent very many Bison or Elk. But there was a baby Bison, and that was exciting to see.
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James Cardoso
Very beautiful! I went here for some "survival skills" kids group and really got to enjoy nature. Recommend going Kayaking here.
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Linda Hebronbriley
My whole family loved visiting there they loved the Buffalos. ..we all loved watching them run and play....a must see....
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shi gian
We always love to go camping here , whether primitive or electric ! Nice place for hiking and waling along the water.
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yessie hernandez
Beautiful park I cant wait until the roads all open Definitely a place that the whole family can enjoy an entire day
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kevin burton
Best escape from the hustle n bustle of city life. close enough yet far enough away. Right in the Goldilocks zone!
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Chad Shellmyer
Love this place....challenging and good scenery. Good leagues and best driving range in central iowa!!!!
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Brett Elliott
Its a beautiful park and I love how they maintain natural prairie grasses. The kids loved the bison!
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Lori Kirpes
Enjoy viewing the live bison and elk, playing at the nature playscape and hiking the woodland trails.
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Oskar Debije
Very nice park! DO think the playscape could be a LITTLE bigger. But the elk point made up for it!
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Farfum Ladroma
Childrens natural playscape is hit with kids. Beautiful park just outside the city. Worth a visit
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Devin Doremus
Good park with variety of places to picnic with different size groups. Price was right as well.
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John r
Love camping here. Great place on a quiet day, but sometimes the crowds can be a bit loud.
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Robert Arends
Always have a good time there hope that I can get a spot tonight cant get there till 8 pm
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Andrea May
Family fun, hiking, canoeing, fishing and wildlife. Great place to camp.
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Carol King
Love the view of the country side with a little touch of modern facilities.
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Pepper Beebe
The playscape is always fun awesome trails to walk can fish camp lots to do
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Ben Maxwell
Excellent place for family pictures and has a great playscape for kids.
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Kathy Ubben
Very helpful staff, beautiful park, clean ,definitely will come again!
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S Chandani
What a great experience of the wild life and natural beauty.
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Connie Nicoletti
So many trees....very peaceful. Well maintained and no bugs!
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Jamie Arnold
Beautiful park it has camping, hiking, playgrounds, fishing
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Julia Shebarshov
Beautiful trails , scenery, lots of things to do!
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Bruce Rollins Jr
Relaxing peaceful nature trails and golf course!
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