PRIVATE HOUSING: Click here to find information on private housing
The official campgrounds for the 2015 RAGBRAI are at Chris Larson Park along the riverfront just south of Sioux City’s downtown, and Riverside Park on the city’s west side. View the maps below for more details.
Both parks are located on the city’s bicycle trail, and are accessible via bike and automobile.
Both locations have availability for thousands of cyclists, and there will be information booths located at both parks.
Important Safety Information:
The Missouri River is a very dangerous body of water with an average of 1 person losing their life each year in the river near Sioux City. The river is extremely fast and has several snags and places with strong undertow. No one should ever attempt to swim in this river without a life jacket on. Please stay clear of the river bank and the river for your safety.
The bicycle dip site is in a location with minimal current and should not pose any problem for dipping the back tire. Please do not venture out on the dock or attempt to dip your tire at any other site other than the designated dip site.
Chris Larsen Park Campgrounds
Riverside Park Campgrounds
Cook Park Campgrounds
32 Comments for “Official Campsites Identified”
Kathy Carstens
says:I have a group of 62 people. We are the Marion – Cedar Rapids Road Hogs. Are you going to assign campgrounds for the groups? I have 12 people who are meeting us there and I will need to know where we will be located to tell them. Thanks for being on the committee and hosting Ragbrai this year. I was on 6 committees last year for when we were in Independence. I was on the Campgrounds one. It takes a lot of time and work. WE ARE REGISTERED. Iam just now getting our band numbers. I can send them to you when I get all of them.
Thanks again,
Kathy
admin123
says:If you have not yet, contact Matt Salvatore at msalvatore@sioux-city.org
Anne McLaughlin
says:Is there a form to fill out for individual host families or is everyone going to the campgrounds.
Thanks for all your help.
Anne
admin123
says:Yes we are still in need of host families. Here’s the form: http://ragbraisiouxcity.com/ragbrai-needs-residents-to-host-riders/
Carole Bernhard
says:I have a truck camper and tents for my team, do I need to apply for private housing?
admin123
says:You can if you like. Or just stay in our designated campgrounds. Find that here: http://ragbraisiouxcity.com/camping/
Dave Dibbern
says:How does one sign up for long-term parking in Sioux City?
admin123
says:Contact Matt Salvatore at msalvatore@sioux-city.org
Buck Schultz
says:Dubuque Bike Club will be needing space for about 55 tents, 1 truck and 2 shade canopies. Are you going to be assigning spots? (Thanks for all your work on this.)
admin123
says:Yes. Contact Matt Salvatore at msalvatore@sioux-city.org
Jim Vincent
says:Will you be assigning campgrounds to the bike clubs prior to the start so we can tell our members where we will be located?
Jim Vincent – President
Keokuk Bike Club
admin123
says:Yes. Contact Matt Salvatore at msalvatore@sioux-city.org.
John
says:We have 2 RV’s and a private vehicle for our team. Are you saying we don’t need reservations at either campground? Are there utilities at either site?
admin123
says:You can camp in designated campgrounds. But not utilities will be provided. There is a state park in the city limits – http://iowastateparks.reserveamerica.com/camping/stone-state-park/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=IA&parkId=610117
admin123
says:Parking for RVs will be at the Missouri River boat ramp and there is a designated lot in Chris Larson Park.
Matthew Schaeflein
says:Where will the gear trailers be located, I will be arriving Sunday morning and will need to drop my overnight bag.
admin123
says:Matt, the luggage trucks are located in the parking lot of the Interpretative Center at Chris Larsen Park.
Chuck
says:Are any of the Sioux City colleges/universities renting out dorm rooms for Saturday night?
admin123
says:Checking on this Chuck.
Chuck
says:Thank you!
David Ybarra
says:Housing< I am a little concerned that I have not had any contact from the housing committee, I sent my check and form on May 2. My son has medical issues and we travel with growth hormone that needs to be refrigerated. I am not sure if this will get to the housing committee, but who ever receives this, I would appreciate it if you could forward to them.
David & Dallas Ybarra
Red Springs , NC
admin123
says:Find T-shirt locations here: http://ragbraisiouxcity.com/ragbrai-t-shirts-available-now/
Robin
says:We have one RV and three tents. Which campground would be a good fit for us?
Thanks.
Carol Eisenberg
says:I applied for a homestay for my daughter and me. When will we hear whether we will have one?
Teresa Nennig
says:I am waiting on news of a place to stay. I have filled out a housing form the first part of May and sent the $ as well. My Ragbrai number is 208927. When can I expect a reply?
Pam Hoogerwerf
says:We have a registered RV and a vehicle pulling a trailer. Most of our team is planning on staying in tents. It looks like most of the RV parking in Sioux City is hard surface with no grass close by. Is that correct? Can our vehicle and trailer also park near the RV?
admin123
says:There is grassy areas in much of the Chris Larson Park, and there should be space to set up tents near the RV area, depdngin on when you arrive.
Lance Oyler
says:Hi! I will be arriving a little early. I will arrive on Friday the 17th at about 3:00 PM. Will I be allowed to camp at that time or will I have to make other arrangements until Saturday?
Thanks!
Lance
admin123
says:You will be able to set up Friday. See you then.
Leigh
says:My team is all arriving at different times on Saturday, and I am carrying the wristbands and vehicle decals. If some members arrive before me, will they be granted access to the campgrounds without those?