Des Moines West KOA Holiday Blog
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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.
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.
18 miles west of I-35/I-80 interchange on I-80 Exit 106. North 1.5 miles on paved CR P-58 (L Avenue).
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Planning a trip to central Iowa in 2026? Here’s a great travel hack: stay at Des Moines West KOA and turn your favorite festival, game, concert, market or fair into a full camping getaway. Located in Adel, just a short drive from downtown Des Moines and near Winterset, the campground gives travelers a comfortable home base with RV sites, cabins, tent sites, Wi-Fi, clean bathrooms, hot showers, laundry facilities, a Kampstore, pizza and wings, two Kamp K9 dog parks, a pool, mini golf, paddle boats, fishing, gem mining and family-friendly recreation.
If you want an easy Saturday outing during your camping trip, plan around the Downtown Des Moines Farmers’ Market. The 2026 market runs every Saturday from May 2 through October 31 in the Historic Court District, with vendors offering fresh produce, baked goods, flowers, meat, cheese, eggs, prepared foods, handmade art and local goods. Learn more.
The Des Moines Arts Festival returns June 26-28, 2026, in Western Gateway Park, bringing one of Iowa’s biggest arts and culture events to downtown Des Moines. The free festival features juried artists, live music, performing arts, interactive art activities, film programming and food vendors, making it an easy weekend plan for families, couples and friend groups. Learn more.
Music fans can plan an Independence Day weekend getaway around the 80/35 Music Festival, scheduled for July 3-4, 2026, in downtown Des Moines. The festival celebrates music and culture with two days of performances on free and paid stages, giving campers an easy way to pair live music with a weekend stay. Learn more.
Hinterland Music Festival takes place July 30-August 2, 2026, in Saint Charles, Iowa, bringing four days of live music to the countryside just south of Des Moines. The festival blends national acts, outdoor energy, art, food and camping culture, making it a natural fit for travelers who already love a campground-style weekend. Learn more.
The National Balloon Classic fills the skies over Indianola from July 31-August 8, 2026, with more than 100 hot air balloons, morning and evening flights, balloon rides, entertainment and family-friendly activities. It is one of central Iowa’s most memorable summer events and an easy reason to extend your camping trip beyond a single weekend. Learn more.
The Adel Sweet Corn Festival is one of the best local events to build a Des Moines West KOA stay around because it happens right in Adel. The 2026 festival is set for August 8 and celebrates community, summer fun and, of course, sweet corn, with festivities along Adel’s scenic brick streets. Learn more.
The Iowa State Fair runs August 13-23, 2026, in Des Moines and will celebrate the country’s 250th anniversary with the theme “Fair Spirit.” Known for agriculture, entertainment, food, competitions and only-in-Iowa traditions, the fair is one of the biggest reasons to visit Des Moines in August. Learn more.
Baseball travelers can plan a Des Moines getaway around the Iowa Cubs’ 2026 season at Principal Park. The team announced a 150-game regular season with 75 home games, opening at home March 27-29 against the Columbus Clippers, plus highlights like fireworks shows, games and home series throughout the summer. Learn more.
The World Food & Music Festival returns to Western Gateway Park in downtown Des Moines from August 28-30, 2026. Produced by the Greater Des Moines Partnership, the festival celebrates international cuisine, live music, performing arts, cooking demonstrations, interactive programming, wine, craft beer and more. Learn more.
Wrap up the camping season with a fall weekend at the Madison County Covered Bridge Festival in Winterset, scheduled for October 10-11, 2026. The long-running festival fills the courthouse square with more than 150 food stalls, arts and crafts vendors, old-time demonstrations, live music, children’s activities and opportunities to explore the area’s historic covered bridges. Learn more.
The best part of staying at Des Moines West KOA is that your trip does not have to revolve around one event. You can add a day in downtown Des Moines, explore Winterset’s covered bridges, visit Living History Farms, shop and dine in Adel or spend extra time enjoying the campground’s pool, mini golf, fishing pond and family activities.
Ready to turn a 2026 Des Moines-area event into a camping getaway? Book your stay at Des Moines West KOA and make central Iowa your base camp for festivals, sports, concerts and local fun.
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