Jefferson County parks to begin opening April 2

With the arrival of warmer weather, several of the parks managed by Jefferson County Conservation will see their amenities opening back up.

The Round Prairie Park and Mac Coon Access campgrounds will open on Friday, April 2. The campgrounds are first come, first serve.

Jefferson County Park campground, cabins, and shelters will officially open April 30. Cabin reservations are available online at JeffersonCountyConservation.com. There is a two-night minimum stay for weekends. Reservations must be made three days in advance of arrival date.

Jefferson County Park shelters may be reserved from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Shelter 1 & 2 have a reservation fee. Shelter 3, which overlooks the pond, also has a reservation fee. Shelter reservations can be made by calling the office at 641-472-4421.

Jefferson County Park campground has one nightly rate for electricity and a separate one without. The campground is first come, first serve. Self-contained campers will be allowed beginning April 16. Bathrooms will be open by April 30, weather permitting.

For more information or to make your cabin reservations, visit JeffersonCountyConservation.com.