Dallas County Conservation oversees Sportsman Park and have been a BIKEIOWA sponsor for a few years now. Even before the North Loop was open.
Tent Camping is available, but small cabins are for rent too!
This is a great weekend get-away with a remote feel, but not too far off from near-by towns.FIND OUT MORE.
Des Moines Commuter Corner Review
There are lots of parks in Iowa with facilities for tent campers. But not many sit right off a bike trail.
Sportsman Park, just 1/2 mile east of Dawson IA on the Raccoon River Valley Trail, is a pleasant surprise. Just 40 or so miles from Des Moines on the new Dallas Center-Minburn-Perry leg of the trail, this park is a nice day-trip and a great place to stop for the night.