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).
GPS: N41.541910, W94.079558
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Spring in Iowa is one of the best times to camp. The air is cool, the trees begin to bloom, and the campground feels refreshed after winter. It is the perfect season to plan your first getaway of the year. If you are considering a trip, booking early gives you more options, better planning flexibility, and peace of mind.
Here are the top five reasons to reserve your spring stay now.
Prime patio sites, pull through RV spots, and well located cabins are always the first to be reserved. When families begin planning spring break trips, weekend escapes, and event travel, availability changes quickly.
Booking early allows you to:
Booking early gives you the best opportunity to request your preferred area of the campground. Specific site selection is available for an additional fee, and reserving in advance gives you more flexibility and more options overall.
The Des Moines area comes alive in the spring with sports tournaments, festivals, and family travel. Many visitors choose camping over traditional hotels, especially when traveling with groups.
High demand weekends can sell out faster than expected. Reserving your stay now protects your plans and ensures you have a place ready when the season begins.
Spring calendars fill up quickly with school activities, sports schedules, holidays, and family commitments. Booking early gives you the best chance to secure the exact dates that fit your schedule.
Reserving in advance helps you:
When your dates are set, everything else becomes easier. You can start planning meals, activities, and downtime knowing your spring getaway is already on the calendar.
Once your campsite or cabin is reserved, you can focus on the details that make a trip memorable. Plan meals, prep your RV, gather camping gear, and map out nearby attractions.
Spring camping offers comfortable temperatures for campfires, peaceful mornings with coffee outside, and a quieter atmosphere before peak summer crowds arrive.
Many campers wait for summer, but spring offers unique advantages:
It is an ideal time for a couples retreat, a family weekend, or the first RV trip of the year. Starting the season early gives you something to look forward to and sets the tone for the months ahead.
If you know you want to camp this spring, now is the time to reserve your stay at the Des Moines West KOA. Availability is already shifting as travelers begin planning their upcoming stays. Secure your dates, choose your ideal site, and start counting down to the start of your camping season.
That doesn't mean this area has to always be empty. When you start reviewing camping options, your history will display here to help compare sites and find the best stay. You will be able to share your stay information with friends or family and save it for a later time if you have a KOA Account.
Make checkout easy by booking all your reservations at once. Add your sites from different campgrounds into your shopping cart* and then choose checkout.
