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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Nice clean place. 2/7/2020

- TPG_ Cloaksy on Google

The front desk was welcoming and friendly. Very clean and comfortable. The staff was friendly and always helpful. Fun for all ages. We will be back soon! 5/28/2020

Very nice campground! All the employees were very nice! Had a lot of activities. We enjoyed watching the kiddos riding around in the train! We had a great time we will definitely be back! 5/27/2020

we only stayed one night but plan to come back with our grandson, Everyone and this includes both employees and customers, was friendly, cheerful, helpful and happy. 5/26/2020

Great stay as always 5/26/2020

We had a great stay. Very nice campground. Employees were great. We were impressed with the variety of activities offered for kids and families. 5/26/2020

This is our third time we’ve stayed here. Always friendly hosts and other campers. We are retired and don’t have children with us. The park has activities for kids and we did enjoy the root beer floats delivered to our door. 5/25/2020

Nice place and friendly staff but it was too loud for my tastes. Even after midnight there were people being loud and obnoxious. Seemed most of the guest were locals and just wanted to go somewhere they could party together 5/25/2020

Office staff was very friendly. The campground was clean and the sites were decent for a place right off the highway. 5/25/2020

I love we could rent a camper. The staff was so accommodating & nice, always a smile! The little general store was awesome saver! Pizza yummy! Paddle boats fun! Camper had a few things broken and plugs that didn’t work but staff seemed to know about them already... 5/25/2020

This was the time of covid 19 and my husband became ill. Thank God you were open and I was able to get him to the hospital. I had called to make sure you were open since a lot of RV parks were closed at the time... 5/24/2020

We appreciate your attention to the safety and health of your guests and staff. We liked seeing masks and safe distanceing practiced by the staff. A lovely stop. Wish it were longer. 5/24/2020

Overnight stay, everything was fine 5/22/2020

Nice park 5/21/2020

Beautiful campground - everything was great. 5/19/2020

This is a beautiful and well-maintained campground with the BEST owners and staff! Some of the amenities were closed due to COVID-19 and staff took appropriate measures to establish social distancing. The office/store has a Hunt's Brothers Pizza... 5/18/2020

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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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WHEN: September 18-19, 2020

WHAT: Value Kard Rewards holders stay as a paying guest on Friday, September 18 at any participating KOA campground and get Saturday, September 19 for FREE*.

WHY: VKR Appreciation Weekend is designed exclusively for Value Kard Rewards holders to say thanks for your loyalty and for trusting your camping memories to us. On this late-summer weekend, we gather to celebrate friends, family and fun in the great outdoors we all adore.

*Only at participating KOA locations. Applies to one-site per a VKR account, 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.

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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