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Backbone State Park, IA

Status: Open year round.   Season Dates
Max reservation window: Wed Aug 21 2013   Later Dates

Site, Loop:

002, Backbone Cabins

Type:

Family Cabins Modern

Amenities:

Pets Allowed
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Reservation Window: Sat May 25 2013 – Wed May 21 2014


Check-in: 4:00 pm
  


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Departure date:
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Check-out: 11:00 am

Site Details:

  • Site Type: Family Cabins Modern
  • Site Reserve Type: Site-Specific
  • Checkin Time: 4:00 pm
  • Checkout Time: 11:00 am
  • Type of Use: Overnight
  • Min Num of People: 1
  • Max Num of People: 4
  • Pets Allowed: Domestic
  • Min Num of Vehicles: 1
  • Max Num of Vehicles: 2
  • Num of Bedrooms: 1
  • Heating: A/C Only
  • Microwave: Y
  • Non Smoking: Y
  • Stove/Oven: Y
  • Stand-up Grill: Y
  • Fire Ring: Y
  • Fri-to-Fri Stay Required Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day week: Y
  • Min 2-night Stay Off Season, and Parts of May/Sept: Y
  • Looking For Category: Cabin and Lodging
  • Shower/Bath Type: Shower Stall
  • Toilet: Y
  • Amenities: Kitchen w/stove, refrigerator, microwave; Bathroom w/shower, 1 Bedroom - full size bed, table w/4 chairs, futon
  • Dining table with chairs: 4 Chairs
  • Fire Grill/Ring: Fire Ring,Grill
  • Futons: 1
  • Num of Picnic Tables: 1
  • Number Full Beds: 1
  • Refrigerator: Y
  • Reg Occupancy: 4

Alerts and Important Information

Site

CABINS 1-8 are currently closed for renovations. The anticipated opening date for the cabins is unknown at this time due to poor weather during the constuction period. As soon as we have an updated regarding the construction scheduled we will change this notice. We apologize for the inconvenience but are excited to bring back these cabins for use. The cabins will become year-round rentals once the renovation project is complete.

Dog-Friendly Cabin Only: Only dogs and assistive animals are allowed in this cabin. A limit of no more than 2 dogs applies to this cabin.

Regular occupancy is the number of people that can be accommodated for the beds/futons available in the cabin. Maximum occupancy is the absolute number of people allowed to stay in a cabin. If the number of occupants is greater than the regular occupancy, the renter is responsible for providing sleeping accommodations for the additional occupants. Regular occupancy for cabins 1-8 is 4 and maximum occupancy is also 4. Regular occupancy for cabins 9-12 is 9 and maximum occupancy is 11. Regular occupancy for cabins A-D is 6 and maximum occupancy is 8.

Use and Cleaning Rules:
Renters must provide their own bedding, pillows, towels/washcloths and other toiletry items, cooking utensils, pots and pans, dishes and some cleaning items such as paper towels, dish soap, etc.

Renters are responsible for adhering to general use rules for this facility and cleaning the facility prior to vacating. Some cleaning supplies such as mops, brooms, vacuums, cleaning agents will be provided. A complete list of the general rules and cleaning procedures can be found on the Iowa DNR website at www.iowadnr.gov and entering "Cabin Rentals" in the site search box located right above the "Inside DNR" tab.

Renters are responsible for cleaning up after their pets including pet hair in the facility and excrement outside. Please place fitted sheets over futons to reduce the amount of pet hair on furniture. Pets are not allowed to run at large and should be kept on a leash or confined when outside the cabin/yurt. Please do not leave pets unattended in cabins. Pet owners are financially responsible for any damage caused by pets and any extra cleaning resulting from pets.

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is not responsible for items that are lost, stolen, or become damaged. Renters are financially responsible for any damage to state park property or extra cleaning that may be required.

Notes

Site

Stay Requirements: This cabin has a week-long stay requirement of Friday to Friday beginning the weekend of the Memorial holiday weekend through the Thursday after the national Labor Day holiday. The cabin is available outside of these dates for a minimum 2-night stay.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellation fee of $5 for online cancellations or $7 for call center cancellations applies for all cancellations. Cancellations which occur 15-29 days prior to arrival will result in a forfeiture of one night's/day's rental fee and tax plus the cancellation fee. Cancellations less than 15 days prior to the arrival date will result in a forfeiture of two night's/day's rental fee and tax plus the cancellation fee. If the cancel fee plus the forfeiture amount exceeds the total amount of fees originally paid, DNR will not collect any additional money.

Change Policy: A $5 change fee applies. The last day to change a reservation is 15 days prior to arrival if paying by credit/debit card and 21 days prior to arrival if paying by check.

Reservation Website: iowastateparks.reserveamerica.com
Reservation Call Center: 1-877-427-2757

Legend

A : Available for online reservation (click to book arrival date)
L : Accepting Lottery Application (click to apply for the lottery)
C : Available for Call Center reservation
W : Available for Walk-up visitors (at facility, first-come-first-served)
R : Reserved
X : Not Available
** Arrival dates earlier than the online-reservation-window may also be available at the campground.