Adel, Iowa Campground | Des Moines West KOA

Enjoy the small-town charm of Winterset, home of the "Bridges of Madison County" and John Wayne's birthplace

Chris & Jamie Rademacher are very excited to provide you and your family a memorable Iowa camping experience at the best rated Des Moines RV Park & Campground. If it's been years since you've camped at Des Moines West KOA, make it a point to stop back in to see all the new and exciting improvements, including 2 Dog Parks, Huge Jumping Pillow, Trampoline Basketball, Water Wars, Paddle Boats, Organized Weekend Kids Activities, Ladder Ball, Horseshoes, Peddle Cart Rentals, & Hunt Brother's Pizza. They promise you'll be pleasantly surprised. The park is nestled 1.5 miles north of I-80 off exit 106 amongst beautiful Iowa farm fields in a peaceful rural setting where the only thing you'll hear are the songbirds singing!

Des Moines West KOA welcomes you with a country charm that's certain to make you feel right at home! We offer all pull-through/full hook-up RV sites, camping cabins, deluxe cabins (lodges) and endless tent camping sites. Relax in your lawn chair, fish at the private stocked pond, splash in the heated pool or visit with your neighbor. Enjoy the small-town charm of Winterset - home of the Bridges of Madison County and John Wayne's birthplace. Experience all West Des Moines has to offer with shopping malls, specialty/antique shops and restaurants galore!

Spend the day at Living History Farms in Urbandale to learn how Iowans lived and farmed in the 1800's. In Des Moines, tee off at one of the many golf courses, visit the new Pappajohn Sculpture Park, tour the gold-domed capital, visit the Science Center/IMAX Theater, Art Center, Blank Park Zoo and much more! Click here to see more local area attractions!

Campground Amenities

50 Max Amp
75' Max Length
Wi-Fi
Cable TV
Pool (5/25 - 9/3)
Snack Bar ($)
Propane ($)
Kamping Kitchen
Fishing
Firewood ($)

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It's a great place. The staff were very helpful and the other campers were fun to be around. 8/18/2019

- Philip Cross on Google

I never knew about this place until today.. very nice campground with a lot of things to do for the kids. Nice scenery as well... 8/10/2019

- dino buric on Google

Clean place, fun activities for the whole family, and friendly staff. It does cost a little more than state parks or some place like that for camping, but with all that is included... 8/7/2019

- Joy Kruger on Google

The staff was wonderful, always cheerful and always had a no problem attitude. As always the camp ground was clean and well maintained. My wife and I were extremely impress with all of them. Hang on to them a staff like this are extremely hard to find. 8/16/2019

Great people, Great wifi, Great cable.Quiet.Lots for kids to do. 8/16/2019

Young staff is very helpful and knowledgeable about the area. Enjoyed our trip to Wintersett (home of John Wayne and a wonderful Mexican restaurant) and to see the Bridges of Madison County. 8/15/2019

Friendly staff, nice facilities, easy freeway on/off 8/15/2019

Best camp WIFI ever! 8/15/2019

Experience was great. One thing I did notice is was one of your female help led campers to there site that was all they done . All other KOA’s lead you to the camp sites and explain water electricity etc. your male personnel did it when they led customers out. 8/14/2019

Best KOA ever! They have a great, helpful staff, awesome facilities, and plenty for the kids to do. Good campsites and all around great location. 8/14/2019

kids were very active and enjoyed all the amenities. 8/13/2019

Great! Wonderful place. 8/13/2019

Always like staying hear great family oriented lots of things to do 8/13/2019

We tried a cabin for the first time. Very nice. We thought the staff was very friendly & helpful. More than in some past years. Our only complaint was that we told staff that there was a hole in the toilet drain pipe outside & every time we flushed, water sprayed out... 8/13/2019

Very nice campground with very friendly personnel. Very well maintained with everything you could need for your stay. 8/13/2019

Enjoyed. Restrooms were very clean and well arranged. Staff was very friendly. Like other KOA’s, prices are becoming excessive and other campgrounds are becoming more attractive. 8/13/2019

Very disappointed that pool was closed, part of the cost is for this feature. 8/13/2019

Very nice campground with long wide level spaces. Great family atmosphere with lots of activities. Helpful and friendly staff. They deliver pizza, wings and firewood to your site! Would definitely stay here again. 8/13/2019

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KOA Holiday Campgrounds

Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio™ and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.

KOA Holidays Feature:

RV Sites with a KOA Patio™
Deluxe Cabins with full baths
Premium Tent Sites
Group meeting facilities

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WHEN: May 8-9, 2020

WHAT: Stay Friday night, May 8th at a participating campground, and get Saturday night, May 9th for just $20.

WHY: The Big Weekend helps raise funds to send kids with cancer to medically-supervised camps all across North America. Kids fighting cancer deserve a chance to attend a summer camp and to just be a kid again. Funds raised from May 9 support the KOA Care Camps Trust which distributes more than $1 million dollars annually to support 125+ Care Camps each year. Learn more at koacarecamps.org.

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Ice Cream Lovers

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Aug 23 - 24, 2019

I scream! You scream! We all scream for Ice Cream Lovers' Weekend at KOA! There's no better summer treat than ice cream and this weekend ice cream is our star attraction...

Aug 23 - 24

Blast from the Past Retro

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Aug 30 - Sep 1, 2019

We're bringing back the best of those years we loved. Bring your best Retro Outfit and join us for a swirl of tie dye, bring to life a pet rock, and limber up for some limbo.

Aug - Sep 30 - 1

Annual Chili Cookoff & Tailgate

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Sep 13 - 14, 2019

It's Value Kard Appreciation Weekend and we can't wait to spend the weekend with all of you – our valued guests. It's our 3rd Annual Chili Cook-Off...

Sep 13 - 14

Spooktacular Halloween

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Sep 27 - 28, 2019

Boo! Plan to join us for our Spooktacular Halloween weekends! We are busy making plans for this to be our best Halloween yet – full of fall fun and spooky adventures...

Sep 27 - 28

Spooktacular Halloween

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Oct 4 - 5, 2019

Boo! Plan to join us for our Spooktacular Halloween weekends! We are busy making plans for this to be our best Halloween yet – full of fall fun and spooky adventures...

Oct 4 - 5

Spooktacular Halloween

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Oct 11 - 12, 2019

Boo! Plan to join us for our Spooktacular Halloween weekends! We are busy making plans for this to be our best Halloween yet – full of fall fun and spooky adventures...

Oct 11 - 12

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Local Area

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.

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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.

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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.

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The Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines signifies the prodigious spirit of Iowa. Built between 1871 and 1886, this magnificent building represents, both inside and out one of the nation's finest examples of 19th century architecture. One of the most commanding features of the building is the towering dome constructed of steel and brick and is externally gilded with 23-karat gold leaf. Visit The State Capitol online for more information.

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