Overview
Wilder Park offers 88 acres of camping, picnicking, walking, biking, or playtime!
We are conveniently located 1/4 mile east of Allison, Iowa on Highway 3.
Our amenities include two fishing ponds, a dog park, 18-hole frisbee disc golf, sand volleyball, two playgrounds, picnic shelters, 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, two library kiosks, entertainment stage with free summer concerts and on-site camp host.
Occasional Friday night food trucks and Saturday morning coffee truck.
Are you looking for a campground in allison, IA? Then Wilder Park located on 22301 Hwy 3 might be the place for you. The site includes electricity.
Location
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Amenities
Rules
Camper Registration
All registrations must be booked through and entered into our online system. If you need help navigating VisitWilderPark.com, your camp host can help walk you through making a reservation. Reservations can only be made for up to 14 days in one site. When you arrive at the park stop and check in with the camp host before parking. If you have not pre-registered, you must register with the camp host BEFORE choosing a site or unhooking. Your camp host can help you find an open reservation. All campers must have the reserved sign or their camp receipt displayed on the signpost before unhooking. Your reserved sign can be picked up from the camp host. All holiday reservations must include Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night stays.
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.
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, all trailers, and any 4x4s/ UTVs need to be parked in the main parking lot. Golf carts may only be parked on gravel and not on grass.
Trailers and Extra Vehicles
To keep the camping area enjoyable to all, extra vehicles, including 4x4s and 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.
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, grass or park service areas through the tent area. 4x4s must be parked in the main parking lot, not at your campsite. Drivers must possess a valid driver's license. Golf Carts and UTVs must follow the 10 mph speed limit and the 10 pm quiet time in the park.
Cabin Rules
Check-in for cabins is after 3 pm Check-out for cabins is 11 am NO PETS AND NO SMOKING IN THE CABINS. Bedding and Towels are NOT provided. Scout Cabin sleeps 6 (2 full-size beds and 2 twins), Eagle Cabin sleeps 5 (1 full-size bed and 3 twins), North Cabin sleeps 5 ( two full-size beds and 1 twin) and Cub Cabin (no water) sleeps 4 (1 full-size bed, one upper twin and one lower futon). Please complete the cleaning checklist when you leave - Cleaning supplies are provided. If the cleaning checklist is not completed or the cabin is left a mess or damaged, you will be charged a cleaning fee of $50. The cabin must be occupied by at least one adult over 21 at all times. Cabins need to be reserved and paid for by credit card online before arrival.
Pets
We love pets, and well-behaved pets are welcome in the camp area. We are a city park, and city ordinances apply _ your pet 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 immediately. (Do not dispose of pet dropping in the fire pits) NO PETS ARE ALLOWED IN THE CABINS OR THE LODGE AT ANY TIME.
Cancellation Policy
100% refund (minus rover pass fees) if canceled at least 14 days before your scheduled reservation, no refund if canceled 14 days or less before your reservation. Camping is an outdoor activity, and we are all dependent on the weather. No refunds will be issued for weather or sites that are too wet.
Fireworks
City statues prohibit all fireworks at Wilder Park