Camp Dodge
Contact Information
Johnston, IA 50131
Hours of Operation
Open Mon - Fri 10am - 1pm & 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Mon - Fri 8pm - 10pm (During Training by request)
Saturday and Sunday (During Training by request)
Please note; hours are subject to change for holidays, events and inclement weather.
Upcoming Events
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IA Army Guard Recruiting Family Day
We will support the recruiting unit family day at camp dodge with cold drinks and icees, activities for kids such as whiffle ball and bubbles. We will have yard recreational games available and hot dogs
Jun 25th, 2026 4:00 PM CDT (1600R)
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Camp Dodge Summer Concert Series
We will attend and support the camp dodge concert series by setting up a table and supply cold drinks, ice cream pops, kid’s stickers and activities, glowsticks and prizes
Jun 25th, 2026 6:00 PM CDT (1800R)
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Camp Dodge Summer Concert Series
We will attend and support the camp dodge concert series by setting up a table and supply cold drinks, ice cream pops, kid’s stickers and activities, glowsticks and prizes
Jul 2nd, 2026 6:00 PM CDT (1800R)
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July Summer BBQ
7105 NW 70th Ave Bldg. S-59 Johnston, IA 50131 United States
We will celebrate service members at Camp dodge and JFHQ with a special Summer BBQ.
Jul 16th, 2026 11:00 AM CDT (1100R)
About this Location
Located in Building S-59 on Camp Dodge, USO Camp Dodge is a “Home Away from Home” for service members and their families.
The center features a Cyber Canteen furnished with computers as well as free WI-FI access throughout the center. The center offers snacks and refreshments.
The center features a lounge area, big screen TVs, a pool table, foosball, free distribution of books and toiletries, board games, guitars and PS4 gaming systems. USO Camp Dodge also offers a wide variety of programing for service members and their families.
Amenities at this Location
Food & Beverages
- Beverages
- Coffee & Tea
- Daily Meals
- Snack Bar
- Snacks
Connectivity
- Computers & Laptops
- Desks & Work Areas
- Wi-Fi
Multimedia & Gaming
- Billiards
- Board & Table Games
- DVD & Blu-ray Player
- Lawn Games
- Playing Cards
- PS4
- TV & Cable
Rest & Relaxation
- Air Conditioning
- Bathrooms
- Library
- Lounge
- Music Room & Instruments
- Patio & Outdoor Space
- Toiletries
Services & Information
- Greeting Cards
- Information Desk
- Local Information
- Lost & Found
Admissions Policy
Featured Staff
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Featured Person
Terry Lemke, Area Operations Specialist tlemke@uso.org
Programs at this Location
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USO On The Go: Programs in a Box
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USO Military Spouse Programs
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USO Holiday Support
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USO Transitions Programs
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Yellow Ribbon, Homecomings, and Send Off Support
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Military Unit Family Days
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