Camping
Pattee Park

There is camping available at Pattee Park for $10.00 per night with a 5-day maximum stay (special exceptions apply). Electrical hook-ups, water, and a dump station are available, but there are no individual water hookups in the camping area.
Any person who wishes to camp in any city park must register with the Perry Police Department at 465-4636.
Sportsman Park

Located ½ mile Northeast of Dawson, or five miles West of Perry, Sportsman Park has 40 acres of oak and hickory timber overlooking the North Raccoon River. You might enjoy fishing, hiking along the nature trails, picnicking or camping.
The enclosed shelter is available for rent May 1st through October 31st. It requires a $150.00 damage deposit, which we will return to you if there are no damages. Reservations are required. There are two all season cabins available for rent year round which require a $100.00 damage deposit.
There are six primitive tent camping sites available for $8.00 per night. There are also 12 modern camping sites with electrical hook-up for $12.00 per night.
The enclosed shelter is available for rent May 1st through October 31st. It requires a $150.00 damage deposit, which we will return to you if there are no damages. Reservations are required. There are two all season cabins available for rent year round which require a $100.00 damage deposit.
There are six primitive tent camping sites available for $8.00 per night. There are also 12 modern camping sites with electrical hook-up for $12.00 per night.