Terry Reviews Adel’s Island Park

There is nothing I like more than camping.

Sure, I’ve slept under the stars in plenty of countries.

Witnessed the deepest darkness of the jungle, the dusty horizon of the desert, and those eerily loud nights under the power converters.

But an Iowa night under familiar stars, surrounded by trees, near a river, close to the smell of cornstalks, sleeping in an RV instead of a cave, is hard to beat.

When I’m in town I like staying at the Island Park Campground, located along the banks of the Raccoon River in Adel. The small park is welcoming throughout the summer to RVs and tents with a simple and traditional charm.

Located just on the north edge of town, Island Park is close to all the comforts of town should you burn the breakfast or forget the bug spray, but far enough away to offer clear skies and a genuine sense of tranquility.

To reach the Island Park Campground you can drive via 169 headed north at 2400 Nantucket Rd., or by foot using the historic railroad bridge spanning the top of the dam crossing the Raccoon River.

So close to the river, it is important to check that the park is open during wet summers. No sewer hookups (dump site only.) If you have any questions just call Parks & Recreation Director Nick Schenck at 515-993-4525.

Fires are allowed so bring the hotdogs and marshmallows. If you need electric hook-ups & water spots are available for $20 a night, tent camping is just $13 a night. Senior Citizens are eligible for a $1/night discount.

So grab your sleeping bags, flashlights, and camping gear, throw it in the back of the car with an armload of firewood, and head to Island Park Campground in Adel!

Island Park Campground
2400 Nantucket Road
Adel, IA 50003
Phone: (515) 993-4525

Adel Parks & Rec.
Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 993-4525
Email: nschenck@adeliowa.org
Facebook: Adel-Parks-and-Recreation/1513050525640281