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Get away. Relax. Roast a hot dog and s'mores! Camping is popular in Iowa, and you don't have to go far to get away from it all! With Labor Day, one of the larger camping weekends, as well as all of August remaining, there is plenty of time to load up your gear and head out for a night in the great outdoors. Des Moines offers four Conservation Board campgrounds within a half-hour drive. Jester Park, located along Saylorville Lake; Yellow Banks Park, located along the Des Moines River; Thomas Mitchell Park; and Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt, located along the old Skunk River. All offer fishing, hiking, picnicking and the like for your relaxation and enjoyment. Whether you prefer a tent or a camper, it's all waiting for you at Iowa's great parks.