Newton / Des Moines East KOA Journey Blog
Only 30 min E of Des Moines, IA, Newton KOA is the perfect overnight stop after a long day's drive
KOA Journey campgrounds are the perfect oases after a day on the road. Whether it’s along the way or a quick getaway, they’ve got you covered. Located near the highways and byways of North America with long Pull-thru RV Sites, they deliver convenience to the traveling camper. Pull in, ease back and take a load off.
KOA Journey campgrounds are the perfect oases after a day on the road. Whether it’s along the way or a quick getaway, they’ve got you covered. Located near the highways and byways of North America with long Pull-thru RV Sites, they deliver convenience to the traveling camper. Pull in, ease back and take a load off.
From I-80: Turn north at Exit 168 onto Iowa Speedway Dr. Travel about 3/4 mile and look for the "KOA" sign on left. Take a hard left in front of the lighted Newton KOA sign between Barney's towing and a church. Go 1/4 mile down our lane into our KOA.
Check in at the office and you will be assigned a site.
Relax and enjoy!
Do not rely on GPS. You may be routed needlessly through Newton. GPS: N41.684937, W93.013722
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As much as we love RVing, it’s one of those things that doesn’t come naturally. You can’t just jump into shopping for an RV, buying an RV, prepping an RV for a trip, and driving your RV without learning a lot about this massive vehicle beforehand.
But once you do have that knowledge, the open road is all yours to conquer and enjoy the stunning splendor that nature has to offer.
So, in order to turn your daydreams of driving down the road behind the wheel of your beautiful RV, it’s a good idea to turn to some books to get the info you want and need.
There are many people who have come before you who are living and loving the RV lifestyle, and they have either written books themselves, or have studied them to gain the knowledge they have.
And guess what? So can you.
Here, the books that are must-reads for RVers to guarantee your RV Is everything you want, and more.
This book is all about learning how to use and maintain your RV so that it stays in tip-top shape and can be used in adventuring for years to come. Polk does a great job in this book of making the complex parts of being an RV owner more simple, digestible, and useful for all RV users. RVers who have read it in the past claim that it has saved them thousands of dollars and hours spent on fussing with their RV, and instead helped them get to the root of the problem, fix it, and go on enjoying their trip.
In addition to being a great guide for troubleshooting RV problems, The RV Book also helps aspiring RVers work their way through the complex maze that is buying an RV, and what to do with it once you’ve got it in your driveway.
Seasoned RVers claim this book is still a great resource for them, and that they do not travel anywhere without it.
Mark Polk continues his foray in the world of RVs with this book that is a must-have for those looking to buy an RV. The insider information Polk gained from working for years at an RV dealership gave is priceless — and he shares it in this book.
Purchasing an RV is no small decision — it is a major investment that certainly takes some planning, some calculating, and a lot of pros/cons lists. And if you don’t know what you’re doing, or what you need to look for in your RV, then what you take home from the dealership could end up costing you a whole lot of money.
To avoid something like that happening, be sure to read this guide. By simply following along with Polk’s advice in this book, you will be on the road to having a new RV that will give you the road trips of your dreams.
This book serves a much different purpose than the above ones that teach you how to buy and maintain your RV. Instead, this one steps outside of the technical aspects of your RV, and teaches you how to enjoy life on the road with less.
We’ve all gone on road trips where we stuffed the car or RV full of things, only to unpack it when we returned home to find the majority of it was never used. In other words, we could all use a lesson in packing fewer physical items when we travel.
However, the sort of baggage that Fallon talks about in this memoir is not the type that fits into the trunk of your car — it is mental baggage. You’d be hard-pressed to find anyone who wasn’t carrying around some sort of baggage in their heads, and going on a road trip in your RV is an ideal time to throw some of that baggage out, and travel lighter.
This memoir takes you through Fallon’s journey across the country, and shares what she learns along the way.
If you’ve been thinking about going solar with your RV, then this is the book you’ll need. Though the concept of turning your RV into a solar-powered vehicle seems complicated and overwhelming, this guide makes it easy for anyone to follow.
Rather than spending all of your time researching online and watching YouTube videos, keep this book as a reference, or you can even read it from cover to cover to soak up all the information at once.
The tips and tricks in this book will help you to save a great deal of money, and will not take the amount of time you’re likely fearing it will.
The author of this book and her husband have been full-time RVing for over three years, so there is no doubt that they’ve got it mastered.
However, they didn’t start off as masters. And they ended up spending a great deal of time researching things on the internet. To save you the trouble and time of doing that, Padgett has put together this book that has all of your questions answered in one, handly, travel-sized place.
So, if you’re looking to take your RV lifestyle full-time this book is something you will definitely need.
Here are some of the top topics that Padgett covers in her book:
With National Geographic behind this book, you know you are in for some serious visual treats. However, you’ll be surprised to also be treated to some great tips on where to go when on your RV trips.
Covering every one of the 50 states, this book shares the top places to visit in each one, from beaches to dude ranches, dinosaur trails to the best spot to find sea otters, and so much more. Co-auth Yogerst has traveled all over the world, and has won numerous awards for his books. Thus, it’s no surprise that this book is a hit.
Learn all the fun things about your country and pick your top places to experience on your own. As an added bonus, this book also includes information about Canada, so you can plan to adventure there as well.
This book is a bit different from the others on our list — you won’t turn to this one to get help when your RV is struggling; you won’t turn to it to find the best place to watch the sunset; you won’t turn to it to learn how to make your RV more eco-friendly.
However, you will turn to it when you want to have a way to keep the memories of your travels all in one place. We all think we will remember what happens when we are traveling, but how quickly the little details fade. That won’t happen with this log book, designed specifically for RV travelers.
It includes a variety of things that will come in handy, including places to write:
Even if you don’t use every part of this travel log, you will be happy that you have it — you’ll look back on this info not only for planning your next trip, but also to relive some great memories.
Quite an undertaking by author Ron Samson, this guide shares all of the RV parks and national parks in every continental U.S. state, along with the amenities the offer and other vital information.
Not only does Samson share the detailed information about places to stay, he also shares information about what to see while you’re traveling through each state, as well as information about the state parks and what’s worth checking out in them.
As the author himself state, “It is a no-fluff guide with no storytelling . . . I stayed with the facts and information that I know is helpful to everyone that is looking to take a trip around our good ole’ USA.”
Sounds solid to us, and it has proven to be solid for a number of travelers who have turned to this guide for information.
If you’re ready to join the RV life, but are worried about getting your finances in order, then this is the book for you.
Taking your life full-time on the road in an RV seems like it may be a difficult thing to achieve, but this book shows that it is not. The book provides actual steps that you can take towards achieving a successful life on the road, and includes key information such as:
Turn those hopes into reality with the help of the Chickerys, and start your full-time RV life today.
Ready to retire and make full-time RV living your new gig? This book is your guide to doing just that. With top tips from author Jerry Minchey, you’ll learn how to take your social security checks and turn them into your means of living in your RV so that you can enjoy the life you’ve worked so hard to reach.
According to the author, it is possible for people to add “to their savings while having the time of their lives living the RV lifestyle.”
Readers of this book rave about how this book also shares links to websites and videos that give additional information, and that it serves as the perfect starting place to structuring your RV life from your social security income.
So wait no more — with this book in hand you’ll be on the road to your life on the road.
One of the most important parts about traveling in an RV is the food. At first glance into your RV, you may feel worried about how you’re going to cook up good meals with such a limited space and limited supplies. But worry no more, this book will show you how you can cook up fabulous meals in your RV that will be better than the ones you eat at home.
Included in this book you’ll find:
This book encourages both cooking in your RV and over a fire, so you’ll gain some serious skills both in and out of the kitchen thanks to Davidson’s advice.
Each recipe in this book shows the ingredients you need, how long it will take to cook and prep each meal, how many people each meal serves, the actual process of cooking, as well as the nutritional information. This way, you can stay healthy on the road without sacrificing taste.
And, when you’re in need of more camping recipes, be sure to jump over to koa.com to check out every recipe you could ever imagine. Be sure to take a picture of what you cook up, and tag us in it!
Are you getting excited about your future RV adventures? We know we sure are! We can’t wait to see the information that you learn from all these books and the journeys that that knowledge takes you on.
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Her voice comes from a place filled with passion, dreams, and lots of sugar. “Cake over steak” is her go-to motto.
With over 10 years of experience in crafting words, and years of embarking on travels that have taken this Montana girl to some incredible places, Leslie love the adventures of both body and mind her writing takes her on.
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