City, County & Regional Parks · Iowa
Bell's Mill Park
City, County & Regional Parks · Iowa, United States
- Sites
- 49
- Hookups
- 45 electric, 4 no hookups
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 951 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 2
- Nearest town
- Stratford
- Address
- 3100 Bell's Mill Road, Hamilton County, IA
Season dates aren't confirmed for this campground yet - opening and closing dates haven't been verified. Check the operator's page or call ahead before you plan a trip.
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About
Hamilton County riverside campground along the Boone River, established 1853 and donated to the county in 1926. 49 sites (45 electric, 4 primitive). Canoe ramp, picnic areas, playground, WiFi. Heated modern shower/restroom facility. Leashed pets (max 6ft). Season April 1-October 31, 14-night maximum stay. Grass sites, no designated pads.
Fees
Electric sites: $20/night. Primitive sites: $15/night. Shelter rental: $40/day plus $100 deposit.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27° | 7° | -23° | 52° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 32° | 13° | -24° | 67° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 49° | 30° | 6° | 74° | 10 of 11 |
| April | 61° | 40° | 21° | 81° | 6 of 11 |
| May | 72° | 54° | 37° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 83° | 64° | 48° | 99° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 84° | 67° | 54° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 81° | 66° | 55° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 81° | 61° | 47° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 64° | 45° | 25° | 82° | 3 of 10 |
| November | 48° | 32° | 5° | 70° | 7 of 10 |
| December | 35° | 21° | -14° | 70° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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