113 N Water St, Quasqueton, IA 52326
VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK AND CAMPGROUND
Veterans Memorial Campground is a picturesque, riverfront, shaded campground nestled along the Wapsipinicon River in Quasqueton, Iowa. Our campground season runs March 1st through December 1st, although the entire area may be explored year-round. Our campground hosts 39 campsites available for reservation for RV and tent units. You can choose to stay put and relax in nature or cross the bridge for some urban adventure. Our campground offers our visitors many camping amenities and nearby recreational amenities and it is conveniently located off Highway 35 near the downtown district for food, local events, and live entertainment. Reservations may be made online or by calling Quasqueton City Hall at (319)934 3340.
We invite you to explore and enjoy this beautiful outdoor area which contains Wapsipinicon River access for boats, a canoe and kayak launch and riverbank fishing, including handicap accessible fishing. Our campground is a popular destination for fishing enthusiasts. Below the river access points in the campground, there is a rock arch rapid stretch of the river that contains deeper pools for fish-holding pockets to benefit anglers and midstream gaps in the weirs to allow experienced kayakers and canoeists to paddle through the rapids. This section of the river flowing past the campground is part of the Wapsipinicon River Trail where river travelers enjoy diverse wildlife, scenic bluffs, and sandbars.
CAMPGROUND AMENITIES
- 39 Campsites with 20-30-50-amp electricity, pressurized water, garbage, a picnic table, and a fire ring
- Family style lighted shower house–equipped with individual rooms with shower, sink, and toilet. The concrete facility also serves as a storm shelter
- Fishing along the riverbank including a handicap accessible fishing area across the river
- Vault style restroom
- Garbage Dumpster
- Sanitary dump station is available for campers across the river
- Playground and swings
- Green space for playing and pets
- River access including a boat ramp and canoe and kayak launch ramp
- Open-air shelter that offers picnic tables under cover, a grill, electrical outlets and pressurized water
- Picnic Shelter
- Nearby recreational amenities include a baseball field, tennis court, and sand volleyball court
CAMPGROUND GUIDELINES AND RULES
Welcome to Veterans Memorial Campground. We invite you to explore and enjoy this beautiful area. We take pride in visitor safety and park beautification. For our park and campground to remain a safe and enjoyable place, we ask that you follow these rules and regulations. Thank you!
Violation of any regulation by any member of a camping party is cause for revocation of the camping privilege and the entire camping party may be required to leave the area. Staff reserves the right to refuse service to anyone. Staff reserves the right to evict anyone for behavior detrimental to the campground and its visitors. Any violation or anyone not complying with these rules can result in the denial of entrance and use of privileges as well as will result in removal from the campground at the camper’s expense, with no refund.
All campers, guests, and visitors assume any and all risks of injury and damage to their person or property arising from and out of their entrance upon and/or use of the Veterans Memorial Campground. The City of Quasqueton is not responsible for any accidents or damage to persons or property.
Rules are subject to change. It is impossible to have rules to cover all situations, so the City of Quasqueton reserves the right to make decisions it feels are for the safety of all campers.
Campground and Park Hours
- Camping is allowed beginning March 1st, weather and conditions permitting, to December 1st.
- The park and campground is closed to non-campers between 11pm and 6am.
Registrations/Reservations
- All reservations are required to be made on the online reservation website or by calling City Hall at (319)934-3340 prior to setting up camp. Registration is required prior to setting up camp to prevent occupying a reserved site.
- Full payment is required at the time of the reservation.
- Any campsites that are occupied in any form will be charged a reservation fee.
- Campsites are reservable if indicated as available on the campground’s online registration website.
- If the City has to collect registration fees, an additional $5.00 fee will required for your reservation.
- Check in time 3 pm and Check out time 1pm. Check out time for each campsite is at 1pm on the date of departure. You may stay longer to enjoy our facilities, but you must vacate the campsite.
- You must be a minimum of 18 years of age to register for a campsite or to reserve a facility. All minor campers must be accompanied by at least 1 adult per campsite.
- Camping is permitted only in designated areas.
- Maximum continuous reservation limit is 14 days, unless on a designated monthly site. Your camping unit must physically vacate the camping site after 2 weeks.
- Campground pavilions and picnic shelters are first come, first served. No reservations are required.
- In the event the flood stage in Independence, Iowa reaches 11.5 feet, the City will advise all campers to evacuate. Campers will have 24 hours to remove campers and all belongings. Any campers or belongings not moved will be towed away at the owner’s expense.
Cancellation Policy
- No refunds will be issued once the reservation is made, or the date of reservation has began.
- No refunds will be issued due to inclement weather, flooding, or change of plans. Camping is an outdoor experience. Therefore, we do not give refunds due to the discomforts of nature. Please be aware of the risk of the campground flooding during certain times of the year and understand that it is mandatory for our guests’ safety to require campers to vacate the campground once river levels reach a specific flood stage, regardless of reservations in place. Understand we cannot be held responsible for weather, illness, work schedule, or other situations aAecting our guests and therefore enforce our cancellation policy regardless of circumstances.
- Cancellations made 3 to 10 days prior to the scheduled arrival date are subject to a penalty equal to 50% of the reservation fee. Reservations cancelled within 3 days prior to the scheduled arrival date are non-refundable. Refunds do not include payment processing fees.
Camping Units
- No camping unit shall be left unoccupied for more than 5 days.
- Each camper or tent must be registered before setting up the campsite.
- No more than one camping unit per site. A camping unit is defined as a travel trailer, pop-up, fifth wheel, motorhome, etc. In addition to a camping unit, one tent is allowed per site.
- No more than 4 tents per site.
- Place/park your camping unit respectfully. Do not block other campers in and allow access to other campsites. The City has the right to require any camping unit to be moved if access is not deemed satisfactory.
Campsites
- All campers must maintain a clean and orderly campsite and firepit area. Any cleanup performed by the City will be charged to the camper last occupying the campsite.
- Campers are allowed only one rug per site and shall not exceed 18 square feet in size. All rugs must be pulled up after 3 days to try and maintain the growth of the grass.
- If a campsite is reserved for 5 days or more, the camper is responsible to keep the lawn within the reserved campsite maintained per city ordinance.
- No wading, swimming pools, or water features are allowed in the campground.
- No animals, camping equipment or other items shall be tied to trees or shrubs. Camping hammocks are allowed only with tree safe straps.
- No litter or any kind, including cigarette butts shall be left at the campsite upon leaving the site.
- No ropes, cables, chains, or lines can be affixed to trees. No clotheslines permitted. Do not hang clotheslines from trees.
- Keep hot pans and grease oA of the grass. No hot grills, hot pans, pie irons to be placed on the picnic tables.
- No permanent accessory structures, political flags or signs, oAensive signage, or full sized appliances are allowed.
Campfires
- TO BE USED FOR CAMPFIRES ONLY. No garbage, glass, aluminum or metal cans permitted in the fire rings. The burning of garbage or construction materials is prohibited.
- ABSOLUTELY DO NOT move the fire rings from their locations.
- Campfires are allowed only in the metal fire rings or grills provided.
- Fires must be contained within the fire rings and must be attended. Fires must be put out before leaving the site.
- Firewood should be neatly stacked. Firewood can be collected in the campground. The tree or branches must be dead and lying on the ground and only hand saws or axes can be used. Collection of firewood should be contained to your own reserved campsite or public areas within the campground.
Traffic and Motorized Vehicles
- Only two vehicles per campsite are allowed. Extra vehicles including trailers and visitors must park in the parking area near the shower house.
- Vehicles assigned to your site must not be parked on the roadways in the campground.
- Please drive carefully and watch for children and pedestrians. Motorized vehicles must stay on the roadways.
- Operators of motorized vehicles must have a valid driver's license.
- Operation of an UTV/ATV must meet State Law to operate on the roadways.
- Speed limit is 10mph as posted, in ALL locations.
- A trailer is considered a vehicle.
Boats/Water Vessels/Kayaks/Canoes/Tubes/Trailers
- Leaving boats unattended and attached to any area along the river’s bank is prohibited
Children Safety
- Children should be at their campsite half an hour after dusk or accompanied by an adult. Children are not allowed outside after their parents have done into their camper for the night (not ever around the fire ring).
- Parents must accompany small children when using the shower house/restroom facility.
- The playground closes half hour after dusk.
- Please be aware that sole responsibility for the actions, safety and supervision of your children and their guests belongs to the responsible adult of the child.
Pets
- All domesticated animals must always be on a leash. Leash is not to exceed six feet. No electronic/shock collars to be used as leashes. No pet fences/kennels allowed. No electronic fences, invisible/underground fences allowed.
- Pets shall never be left unattended. Do not walk your pet on any campsite besides your own. Do not let pets dig holes in the ground.
- Each camper is responsible for cleaning up and disposing of your pet’s waste.
- Excessive barking and consistently noisy pets will not be allowed to remain at the campground and will be asked to leave.
- Only one (1) verbal warning for pet nuisances will be given. The latter will require pets to be removed from the campground.
Personal Property
- The Veterans Memorial Campground and the City of Quasqueton are not responsible for personal items that are lost or stolen. Please make sure you have secured your personal belongings.
Waste Disposal
- Help us keep the campground clean by placing all garbage in the provided dumpster next to the showerhouse.
- All garbage must be placed in the dumpster or taken home with you. Do not litter or transport trash into the park for dumping.
- Tank water shall be disposed of in designated areas only. Disposal on open ground is prohibited.
Smoking
- Smoking is not allowed in any campground building.
- Tobacco usage is prohibited except at individual campsites in accordance with the Iowa Smokefree Air Act.
Quiet Time/Park Open and Closing Time
- Quiet time is from 11pm to 7am.
- All campers and visitors shall maintain quiet and must avoid excessive noise. “Excessive Noise” means any loud, confused or senseless shouting or outcry; a sound lacking in agreeable musical quality or which is noticeably unpleasant. Noise which can be heard at a distance of two camp sites away shall be deemed unreasonable.
- All non-registered visitors must be out of the campground by 11pm.
Illegal Activities
- Keg beer is not allowed within the campground. Restricted to reserved shelters.
- Destructive acts are prohibited, including any person to destroy, injure, deface, or remove any plant life, trees, buildings, or other natural material property. Tree cutting is strictly prohibited.
- Public intoxication is prohibited. All drinking of alcoholic beverages must be done in the privacy of your site.
- Illegal activity is strictly prohibited. Such activity shall be grounds for immediate removal from the campground and revocation of privileges.
Other Activities
- Campers and visitors may swim at their own risk. No lifeguard is on duty.
- Campground does not allow commercial selling or solicitation within the campground. Solicitation or peddling within the city limits requires a permit. Peddling, hawking, soliciting, or advertising of a commercial enterprise is strictly prohibited.
- Possession and use of firearms, explosives, weapons and fireworks are prohibited.
- Iowa fishing license required if and when fishing. Fishing shall be in accordance with the regulations of the Iowa DNR.
- Horses are not allowed in the campground.
- Campers and visitors are to stay on city property at all times and respect adjacent private property.
- Call 911 for any emergency. Provide the emergency personnel with the campground’s address of 204 River Dr N, Quasqueton, Iowa. Non-emergency contact is the Buchanan County Sherieff’s office.
Campground Facilities
- Washing of campers and vehicles using campground facilities is strictly prohibited.
- No dishwashing will be allowed at general use hydrants, or in the shower house.
- No domesticated animals are allowed in the shower house.
- In case of severe weather or storm warnings, go to the campground shower house.
- Water and shower house may not be available until the weather allows. Weather dependent, water will be turned oA November 1st in order to winterize the campsites and shower house.
- No storage of any type of trailer or vehicle is allowed in the designated parking area from more than 5 days.