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Frequently Asked Questions

Q

How much does it cost to camp?

A
  • Tent Sites: $12/night
  • Electric sites Swede Point: $18/night (30 amp electric)
  • Electric sites  Don Williams: $20/night (50 amp electric)
  • All online reservable sites have a $4 online service fee. 
  • Stay for 6 nights, get the 7th night free! ( only at first come, first served sites)
Q

Can I reserve a campsite in advance?

A

Yes! Swede Point Campground and Don Williams Campground A are online reservations only. Reservations can be made on MyCountyParks.com. These sites may be paid for with card only.

Don Williams Campgrounds B and C sites are on a first come, first serve basis. You may come in advance and reserve your own spot. If you do, you must leave a camping unit on the site, such as a tent or camper.  Every night the site is reserved must be paid for. Remember to fill out a registration slip, put it in the post, and leave the envelope in the registration building or registration tube with your payment for all days the camping unit will be on it. These sites may be paid for with cash or local check.

Q

Do you accept credit cards for campsites?

A

Card may be used to pay for an online reservable site at Swede Point Campground or Don Williams Campground A. 

Payment for a campsites in Don Williams Campground B and C must be made with cash or local check only.

Q

How do I reserve a campsite at Don Williams?

A

Online campgrounds can be reserved at MyCountyParks.com. Find the Boone County page, selected the dates you would like to stay, and pick your site!

First come, first served sites (Campground B and C):

  1. As you drive into the campgrounds stop at the registration building. There you will find a mailbox on the building that contains blank registration forms.
  2. Fill out the top section of the envelope with:
    • Name
    • Address
    • Phone number
    • Number of people camping
    • Number of nights you are staying
  3. Once you have found your campsite, put the number of the site on the registration form, place the completed top slip in the post of your site, put your full payment into the envelope, and return your payment to the registration building. If there is no one around to collect your registration just slip the envelope through the slot on the door.
  4. Enjoy your stay!
Q

Do you have full hookups?

A

No but we have have 50/30/110 amp hook ups for all electric sites at Don Williams and 30/110 service at Swede Point. There are many water hydrants around so you can fill your holding tank in your unit. Most campsites have water close enough to run a hose to them without having to hook up and drive to the water. Hoses cannot stay hooked up for long periods. There are dump stations located near each campground. It is free to dump if you are a registered camper.

Q

How do I rent a cabin, the lodge, or the shelter house at Don Williams Recreation Area?

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You can book these on the facilities tab at MyCountyParks.com. The cabins fill quickly in the summer months, so it is best to plan well in advance and reserve them early.

Q

When can I reserve a shelter house or the cabins?

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  • Year round and up to 2 years in advance! Go to mycountyparks.com to reserve today!
Q

How long can I camp at the campgrounds?

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Don Williams Campground:

  • Campground A campsites are limited stay campsites. This means that a camping unit can only stay for 14 days within a 28 day period. 
  • Campground B campsites E1- E16 are limited stay campsites (14 days in a 28day period).  Campground B campsites E17-E26 are extended stay campsites (no maximum stay).
  • Campground C campsites are all extended stay campsites (no maximum). 

Swede Point Campground:

  • All Swede Point campsites are limited stay campsites. Meaning that a camping unit can only stay for 14 days within a 28 day period. 

 

Limited stay sites are cumualitive, meaning that campers cannot jump from campsite to campsite within the 28 day period. Campers who would like to stay for extended periods should use an extend stay site. Extended stay sites do not count against the 14 day rule. 

 

Q

Where can I find the park rules?

A

Boone County Conservation Rules and Regulations

If  you have any questions regarding the rules, please call the Boone County Conservation Office at (515) 353-4237.

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