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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This place offers SO many activities. Very nice and operated very well. Clean and alot of fun. 7/16/2019

- Jami Tharp on Google

Especially fond of the consistency of amenities and helpful, friendly staff found at this and other KOA sites. 7/14/2019

- Carol Bundsgaard on Google

Fun 7/12/2019

- Jb ld on Google

This was our second visit in a month. First at the start of our trip and the second time on our way home. Your facility is organized and clean. My grandkids liked the playground and the pool... 7/15/2019

Hey friendly and helpful staff. 7/15/2019

We always enjoy staying at this KOA. The addition to the park is great. Thank you for allowing us to move to a more level site because our hydrolic pump motor is broken & we couldn't lower our jacks. 7/14/2019

Very clean and well maintained! Lots of activities for children and adults. 7/14/2019

Nice large and clean and quiet campground 7/14/2019

Very clean, well maintained and updated KOA campground. Very friendly and helpful staff. 7/14/2019

Was a bit of a walk to bathrooms. Staff was friendly they could us a bit more attention. To detail it probably age thing most of staff was teenagers. Fire pit wasn't clean out... 7/13/2019

Just overnight on our way home after lengthy road trip. Our site was nice, shower facility was outstanding the best we have used. 7/13/2019

This is our second stay in two years. Staff is wonderful good size sites and easy on easy off freeway. Very well maintained facility Two good size dog runs and excellent pizza. Short drive to towns and things to do. We will be back 7/12/2019

Nice pull through sites. Cabins for families who don't have RVs. Lots of activities for the kids. 7/12/2019

Overnight stay. Very comfortable, friendly staff, 7/12/2019

Great campground. Everything clean and tidy. Enjoyed the pool. Friendly staff. Couldn’t ask for more. 7/12/2019

Mice place, very well taken care of beautiful restrooms. Level sites. 7/12/2019

One night. Very friendly. 7/12/2019

Wet nice campground. Very friendly employees. Only comment, I wish the tent sites weren’t so far from the bathrooms. But the bathrooms themselves were very nice and clean. 7/11/2019

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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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Campground Events

Candy Land

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Jul 19 - 20, 2019

We invite you to enter the wonderful land of candy this weekend! With candy games, races, treats and activities it is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth...

Jul 19 - 20

Christmas in July

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Jul 26 - 27, 2019

There is no better way to beat the summer heat than with some holiday cheer! Join us as we celebrate Christmas in July with winter games, Christmas crafts and activities...

Jul 26 - 27

Mad Scientist

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Aug 2 - 3, 2019

It's Mad Scientist Weekend and we have all kinds of experiments to try and activities to explore. You could be he next Albert Einstein or Marie Curie...

Aug 2 - 3

S'More Fun

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Aug 9 - 10, 2019

What could be s'more fun than a weekend of camping? A weekend of camping packed with great “s'more themed” games and activities...

Aug 9 - 10

Shiver Me Timbers

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Aug 16 - 17, 2019

Arrrgh Mateys! Bring your costumes and come dressed as your swashbuckling pirate. Don't miss it, or we'll make you walk the plank!

Aug 16 - 17

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

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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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