Ok... NOW it's time to camp - Opening May 8, 2020

Yeah, it’s an unusual time for all of us with the current public health situation, but we know you’re eager to camp. We are too!! So…. let’s camp. The governor’s latest proclamation (May 6) opens campgrounds for campers and RVs and Pop-ups that have a self-contained restroom starting this Friday, May 8, 2020

This means that the shower houses will remain closed. And the playgrounds are still closed, and so are common gathering areas. But the store is open and we got firewood to burn and camping is officially on! So…

Let’s please continue to follow social distancing guidelines and…

  1. Avoid large gatherings (10+ people) at your camp site. Yes, even around the campfire.

  2. Visit the store with no more than a few other people.

  3. Be extra patient and kind and respectful and mindful of others.

As usual, you can make reservations online, wecamp.com or call 563-883-8562.

Closed until April 30- Public Health Condition

Iowa campgrounds are now closed until April 30. But it's all ok. It's not the first year we have to wait to open. Please keep doing your part at home to abide by the CDC health emergency guidelines that most effectively combat the corona virus pandemic. You know the drill. Plus, the benefits of doing the right thing are… doing what you love (CAMPING!), sooner than later. And, of course, being able to see every one of you back here this summer where you belong. We’ll keep monitoring the situation and stay in touch with updates.

Hang in there, camping is still right around the corner.

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In Memory of the Matriarch

In loving & joyful memory of our Matriarch, our rock, our cheerleader, our friend, and our biggest fan: Darlene Ferrie.

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Closing for the Season

Every season, we close on the last Sunday of October. This year that’s Sunday October 27. It’s been a totally awesome season. Thanks for al the fun!! Here are some highlights:

August 31 Labor Day Camper "Garage Sale"

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Saturday, Aug. 31

8 A.M. - 12 P.M.

It’s our 3rd Annual Camper “Garage Sale”

Lots of our seasonal campers have s’more camping gear and household treasures than their campers can hold. Wander through the campground and find some pearls of your own—at excellent prices. Watch for the balloons at campers who have stuff to sell… Saturday morning on Labor Day weekend.

Fireworks July 6 2019

Join us on Saturday July 6, 2019 @ 9:45 P.M. for Fireworks at Harvest Farm Campground Resort. Everyone welcome!!

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Camping in Full Swing - Things you need to know

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Now that camping is in full swing, we thought it would be helpful to have a few reminders:

Camping:

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Make reservations—especially if you’re camping in a group. Several weekends are already full in June and July. BIG TIP: When you make reservations, please know that every site is a great site and you will not be reserving a specific site #. Because we specialize in groups—big and small, we actually create a unique map every week so we can ensure that sites that need to be together are together. You CAN request a specific site when you make your reservation and we will do our best to get you in it.

Check-in the office when you arrive—especially since you don’t know your site #. The offie is located in the barn at the entrance. Every camper and every tenter MUST check in when you arrive—yes, even if you’re camping in a group and they are already here.

Check-out when you leave—so you can settle up in the office and we can tell you how happy we are to camp with such amazing people like you!!

You can reserve sites online (both individual and group) or call the office 563-883-8562.

River Activities:

Travel times for river activities fluctuate depending on the weather and the current river levels. Generally speaking canoes & kayaks travel @ 2 mph, tubes @ 1mph; hence if we shuttle you 2 1/2 miles up stream with tubes, it’s going to take you about 2-3 hours to float down river. And the long 4-5 hour canoe trip means you’re starting out about 9 miles up river. If you stop at the fresh water springs or to collect fossils or eat a picnic lunch on the banks, it will, of course, take longer. Plan accordingly :)

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Canoes & Kayaks

  • Short trip goes in at the state line: 2-3 hours

  • Long trip goes in at Granger, MN: 4-5 hours

Tubes —All tubes go in at the 9’ bridge

  • Medium trip: 2-3 hours

  • Short trip: 1 hour
    This trip is an excellent option for adults in kayaks or canoes w/ small children in tubes. It gets you out on the beautiful river without the long time commitment.

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Fishing:

Yes, you need a license to fish in the state of Iowa. Yes, you need a trout stamp if you’re fishing in a trout stream. Yes, fishing is great even right here at the campground landing.

Keep in mind if you’re fishing while canoeing down river on our long trip, we actually launch you in Minnesota; you’ll cross the state line at the Niagara cave springs about 2 miles out (or 1 hour after you put in). Get your license accordingly.

You can buy your fishing license online and download a digital copy to your phone as sufficient proof of your license. Get your license and more info on the Iowa DNR website.

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We have so many warm sunny days of camping to look forward to this season. We can’t wait to see you.

Camp on,
HFCR Staff

Aiming to open April 19, 2019

Now that our long cold winter is coming to an end, yes, spring really has sprung—at least in terms of our Gregorian calendar, and in spite of the recent April snow storm that dumped another foot of snow and ice onto our very-determined-to-thaw lawns… we’re still looking toward the weekend of April 19 to open the campground.

Last weekend, working under merciful and good 68 & sunny skies, we got the water turned on, hot water heaters pumping, and lawn mowers prepped. This week, trapped by icy cold winds all day inside the store, we took inventory, stocked fresh goods, and organized the office. So, yeah, we’re ready to camp.

We are still waiting for the frost boils to thaw so we can drive on the roads safely. So, we’ll post regular updates if & when there’s something new to report.

Meanwhile, let’s start camping next weekend.