Des Moines West KOA

Campground Amenities

• 50 Max Amp
• 74' Max Length
• Wi-Fi
• Pool (Open May 27 to Sep 9)
• Propane ($)
• Fishing
• Firewood ($)

• Peaceful & Quiet
• No Interstate Noise
• 100% Full Hookup RV Sites
• Wide & Spacious Sites w/ Grass

• No Trains
• EZ On & Off I-80
• 100% Pull Through RV Sites
• Fire Pits & Picnic Tables at Every Site

Swimming Pool (Memorial Day - Labor Day) Yes! Our pool is heated!

Basketball Court

Playground Fenced playground includes a Rainbow play-set, swingsets and tetherballs.

Living History Farms Discover American’s agricultural heritage as you walk through three working farms - each with authentic crops and livestock. Learn how Native Americans began growing crops in Iowa at the 1700 Farm. See how early farmers opened the prairie with oxen at the 1850 Farm. Find out how the horse-power and cast-iron machines revolutionized agriculture at the 1900 Farm. In the 1875 town of Walnut Hill, join in the excitement of a bustling Iowa frontier town with 14 homes, shops and businesses. Visit Living History Farms online for more information.

Bridges of Madison County Visit the historic covered bridges, popularized by Robert James Waller's novel, "The Bridges of Madison County" and the feature film starring Meryl Streep and Clint Eastwood. Roseman Covered Bridge was built in 1883 across the Middle River, southwest of Winterset, Iowa. Visit The Bridges of Madison County online for more information.

John Wayne Birthplace While in Des Moines, you should check out the birthplace of an American Icon, John Wayne. See where life began for this world famous star. The four-roomed home built in 1880 has been brought back to its appearance of 1907. Here you can reminisce on the 'Duke's' life by viewing the memorabilia and photographs. Visit the gift shop and welcome center, too. The house is open for public tours. Visit The Birthplace of John Wayne online for more information.