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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Nice clean place. 2/7/2020

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Despite covid 19 they were efficient clean and everything was great. Yes we will stay again 4/3/2020

Very nice park staffed with very nice people. Was in area for work so stayed 5 months. Totally great experience. Would recommend to anyone. I don’t have kids, but seemed to be a nice place for family camping also. 12/12/2019

Would have been much better if the facilities such as the laundry room and family shower / bathroom would have remained open. Overall a decent app experience 12/7/2019

The best camping experience I’ve ever had. The facility and staff are incredible! 11/28/2019

Very helpful and nice staff. Nice campground with lots to do, but the price is a bit much. I really enjoyed my stay and will return if ever in the area. 11/5/2019

Best KOA there is.Cassie was very helpful when we needed anything! I will absolutely stay here next time I am in the area! 11/4/2019

We have rented varoius cabins here several times and always a great experience. Clean, comfortable, first rate KOA. On this last stay, we arrived late at night and the heater wasn't working...so we had a very cold night. However, the manager made it right and all was well... 11/2/2019

The hosts are very friendly and knowledgable, bathrooms were immaculate and warm and the cabin we were in was very nice! The only big complaint I have is the mattress we slept on felt the same to sleeping on the floor... 11/1/2019

Looks like this would be a fun place to stay during peak season. Lots of things for kids to do. Spacious sites. We stayed one night of their season. Oct. 30, 2019 11/1/2019

I know we came at the end of the season, but did you have to take our picnic table early? 10/30/2019

Nice campground, friendly staff, and large spaces. My only issue was the grade/unlevel surface of our site but that would not stop a return visit. 10/30/2019

Everything was spotless as usual. The staff was awesome! My only disappointment was that there were no activities planned for the kids since it was the last weekend. Every other time we have stayed at this KOA, there we fun activities on the weekend... 10/29/2019

Very pleasant 10/28/2019

They were very friendly and helpful! Every problem we had was resolved guickly!! The long term person (Cassey) was great !! She was very caring about any issue we had!! Had a great stay and will return next year for long term!! Thank you! 10/27/2019

Very clean and the employees were very friendly. All our questions were answered to our satisfaction. 10/27/2019

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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.

* Only at participating KOA locations. Applies to one-site, for two consecutive nights at the same KOA. Sites may be limited. Not valid with other discounts.

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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.

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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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