Camping

The Boone County Fairgrounds offers a modern, clean, and well-maintained campgrounds located on the northeast corner of the fairgrounds.  The Campgrounds is open April 1- November 1 (unless unusually cold temperatures occur)

Location

The Campgrounds is close to everything in Boone and only 15 minutes away from Ames and Iowa State University.  We are also conveniently located within 40 minutes of the Des Moines metro area.  Local attractions in Boone include Ledges State Park, the Boone Racetrack, Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad, and many other attractions.

Registration & Reservations

The Campgrounds is available for use anytime except during winter months (October - March). 

Pre-registration is only required during busy times including by not limited to (Super Nationals-1st week of Sept, County Fair-3rd week of July, Farm Progress Show-Last week of August, etc.) To pre-register a site, please contact the Fairgrounds at (515) 432-5899 or by email boonecountyfairgrounds@gmail.com

Camping during non-busy times is at a first come first serve basis.  Campers must complete a registration form and submit payment in the drop-box located at the Shower House.  

Fair Camping

If you are interested in getting a camping spot during the county fair, please contact the fair office at (515) 432-5899 or by email boonecountyfairgrounds@gmail.com

Facilities

- Over 80 Camper Sites
- Shower House
- Flushing Toilets
- Electrical Service: 20, 30 or 50 Amp Hookups
- Water Hookups (not at every campsite)
-Sewer Hookups (not at every campsite)
- Dump Station

Rates

Rates
Primitive Camping (no hookups)
$10/night

Electric Only (we have 20, 30 or 50 amps available)
$16 /night
$90/week (7 nights)
$325/month (30 or 31 nights)

Electric & Water
$20/night
$120/week (7 nights)
$500/month (30 or 31 nights)

Full Hookups (Electric, Water & Sewer)
$26/night
$168/week (7 nights)
$700/month (30 or 31 days)

Fees include use of shower and bathroom facilities and dump station usage.

Cost for using the dump station if you are not camping with us is $10.  Please call ahead at 515-432-5899, as our dump station is locked at all times.

Cost for showering on site, of you are not camping with us is $5/person.