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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I still remember where I was the day I purchased my van. Pacing around the street outside of my parents place, adorning the overalls I knew I’d one day ride in, I was full of adrenaline. Or, perhaps, it was fear. Upon reflection, it was really a bit of both mixed with the general buzz of the unknown. It was the biggest financial choice I’d yet to make at the grand age of 31 and despite the very real and very profound fact that I had absolutely zero idea was I was really getting myself into (at that time, I didn’t even know how to change a tire), I remember settling the deal with the guy I bought it from, ending the call, and standing in the gravel road of my parents street with a big, slightly crazed-looking smile on my face, and whispering “I’m doing it. I have no idea what ‘it’ is, but I am doing it.”
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