Des Moines West KOA

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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!

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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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This is a fabulous place. Huge site. Level. Great bath and laundry. They have this Halloween haunted maze that is fantastic. Happens on a Saturday in October. Don't miss it. 10/8/2019

- James LeGoullon on Google

They always keep the areas clean and do a great job coming up with kid friendly activities. This weekend was the Halloween spooktacular at the campground... 10/6/2019

- Brooklyn Enderton on Google

Loved it wonderful people, very awesome. Seemed like they knew when ice was needed and firewood. Perfect job KOA. Even the younger employees seemed to like their job and were right on the ball... 10/3/2019

- Ryan Miller on Google

We had a great time at the Des Moines West KOA. Just wished you kept better records and knew that someone else was in the site that we had reserved months before. You should have noticed that you were double booked. 10/10/2019

Loved your pizza. Also all the staff were very friendly. 10/10/2019

Clean, level sites. Grill on our patio and nice patio set. Nice setting with lake. Store was well stocked. 10/10/2019

Love this place and the people who run it. Great spots and amenities; quiet and off the beaten path. If you need a break, this is where to go. 10/9/2019

Excellent treatment. Very, very clean and well stocked. 10/9/2019

Extremely well kept, pleasant atmosphere and cordial and helpful staff! 10/8/2019

Very nice stay here. 10/8/2019

It was absolutely amazing experience. The campground was safe and spotless. The employees were incredible and the events were very well done. I can't wait to come back next year. Please don't change a thing. It was PERFECT! 10/7/2019

Making memories with the family! ï¿½ï¿½ 10/7/2019

Spooktacular was a great event. The campground activities were great as always. 10/7/2019

Halloween party was a blast! 10/7/2019

Friendly staff, nice neat sites and nice distance from noisy expressway 10/7/2019

Always a great place to stay! The staff is amazing and the sights are perfect. 10/7/2019

Very well ran with friendly staff....all u can ask for and great stay 10/5/2019

Thank you for everything it was very nice clean and friendly we love it ,I will recommend your place 10/5/2019

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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.

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RV Sites with a KOA Patio™
Deluxe Cabins with full baths
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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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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.

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.

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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