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Campground Reviews

Sep 15, 2023
Easy in/out. Plenty of room for our 45ft 5th wheel.
Sep 14, 2023
We were only there overnight. The only thing was it’s near I-80 and there was road noise, not unexpected, but there.
Sep 14, 2023
A lot of road noise but we did pick this because it was right off the highway on our route across country. The guys that checked us in were great. Appreciate the office is open later.
Sep 13, 2023
Staff was friendly and and professional. The trailer I had rented has seen its better days and is now ready to be put out to pasture. The door would not shut completely allowing bugs , AC, and/or heat to escape. An indoor portable AC unit stuck in what used to be a cabinet. WIFI signal was to weak to use even for email. I would recommend the property, just not the "retro trailer".
Sep 13, 2023
Short stay over very easy in and out
Sep 13, 2023
Staff is great! Clean and quiet
Sep 13, 2023
Good level parking area Great staff and owner ,Clean shower
Sep 12, 2023
Sep 12, 2023
The 50 amp service was limited to a sloped hill that was impossible to level on despite being new. At 105+ degrees, we needed the power but noticed a strong smell of marijuana on the breeze and the smell of a fish cleaning station coming from the sewer lines. Staff gave me a "What do you want?" when I entered the office but changed their tune when I mentioned a reservation. Golf-cart drag race??
Sep 11, 2023
Very friendly and helpful staff
Sep 11, 2023
Front staff very friendly. Thanks
Sep 11, 2023
The pictures on the site are outdated. We must have been in a newly developed area with no trees, no room in between sites for setting up games and there's a major highway right behind the site. The woman checking us in was rude. We have been to other KOA's and really enjoyed them. If this was the first time we had tried KOA, then we more than likely would not be going back to any of them.
Sep 11, 2023
It was a great weekend!!! We all had a very relaxing, fun time and everyone was extremely nice and always had a smile!! We will definitely be back
Sep 11, 2023
Sep 10, 2023
Nice park with pool, play areas, pond, clean bath. Strong WiFI. Sites are fairly close but fairly level. The big draw back is highway noise. I-80 is very close. Very friendly staff. Would stay again as a pass through.
Sep 10, 2023
Very clean, nice sites, friendly. Very convenient to the interstate, so expect traffic noise.
Sep 10, 2023
It was an overnight stop, but very clean, courteous check-in, with a nice dog park. Would go back again.
Sep 10, 2023
Great sites, very friendly staff! Would gladly return to this camp ground in the future.
Sep 09, 2023
Just an overnite. Very clean, well laid out Journey. No difficulties making turns or accessing the many areas of the camp. Delightful staff!
Sep 09, 2023
When checking in I did not feel welcome at the KOA Camp grounds was not full and they put us up on a hill at a long walk to the front to use the pool. The camp grounds had very few people in them but the pool was very crowded. Did not feel safe.
Sep 09, 2023
Sep 08, 2023
The pool was a bit too chilly. Loved the spot by the Lake other than the drop off at the edge, however talked with owners and they explained that the State of Iowa owns that part of the property and won’t let you all do anything to mark the danger which is sad. Shame on Iowa.
Sep 08, 2023
Great staff, took us to our campsite, even changed our site so we were not in the sun. Pancake breakfast in the morning was great!! Very nice campgrounds!
Sep 08, 2023
Very friendly staff. KOA park was very clean. The sites though close to one another where level. We ordered pizza which tasted very good at the front desk and it was brought to our site. The only drawback was the noise from the highway, but you do get use to it. We would recommend this KOA. Very pleased.
Sep 08, 2023
Loved the walking trail next to the KOA. After a long day in the car it was a welcome relief.
Sep 08, 2023
stayed 2 nights, everything went great.
Sep 08, 2023
We stayed two nights. Staff was friendly and helpful. Clean, well maintained park. Nice amenities with laundry, pool, playground and pet friendly. Very quiet, peacefull park. Highly recommend!
Sep 08, 2023
Very nice campground. Tanya went above and beyond to help us find a spot when we arrived after the office closed. Would stay here again.
Sep 07, 2023
Well maintained KOA, easy access, friendly staff and a nice pool.
Sep 07, 2023
We were overnighters but found the KOA clean! It definitely has lots of amenities which we didn’t have a chance to use! The staff was friendly and helpful! I would stay there again!
Sep 07, 2023
Sep 07, 2023
The campground appeared to be well maintained and the staff were polite. The only downside is it is close to the interstate and you hear traffic sometimes. Good place to stop for the night.
Sep 06, 2023
Loved the cabin, wish we could have stayed longer!
Sep 06, 2023
Wonderful staff, greeting me right as we came in. They were already for us. Definitely stay here again!
Sep 06, 2023
Charming place to stay. Would definitely recommend.
Sep 05, 2023
We stay here alot to just pass on to our next site. We have always had a good experience. staff is very friendly. we had problems with water not working and they moved us to different site. they always try to accommodate you.
Sep 05, 2023
Sep 05, 2023
Great place
Sep 05, 2023
Great staff and a neat plaster to stay. Wonderful state to visit. Iowa is rich in history culture and natural beauty.
Sep 05, 2023
The staff at KOA very friendly and helpful. My granddaughter loved the weekend - much for kids to keep busy with (pool, jump pad, swings, and sandbox). Our site was nice and roomy and my dog Lexi LOVED the dog park. Bathrooms clean and one nice shower.
Sep 05, 2023
Great facility, clean and so friendly. LOVE the pancake breakfast on Saturday! Lot of activities for the kids and a nice pool for the hot days!
Sep 05, 2023
Sep 05, 2023
Great campground!! Well kept, staff are all awesome, perfect location off of highway. Highly recommend!!
Sep 05, 2023
It was a good stop over on a long drive. It is very loud with I-80 right above and the airport across the street. But the pool was nice to cool off quickly and the staff were very nice.
Sep 04, 2023
Area was pretty clean. Sites were way to close together to be able to get out and enjoy a meal on the picnic table. Sewer of the neighboring site was at your door. It's not a destination campground, too expensive for the type of site you received. Did not interact with the staff except to check-in. Good for one-night stays only.
Sep 04, 2023
The host were amazing, very welcoming.
Sep 04, 2023
Great walking for your dog, a lot of amenities for the kids, this property quickly, becoming a holiday versus a journey
Sep 04, 2023
Campsite itself was nice but the customer service was poor.
Sep 04, 2023
The sites are way too close together. You sneeze in your camper, and the next site over says bless you
Sep 04, 2023
Nov 19, 2023
We stayed in a deluxe cabin for a night and loved the set up. The staff were great too and hospitable .
- Jessica Allen on Google
Nov 13, 2023
Amazing campground, very quiet, recommended 100 %
- Edgar Sanchez on Google
Oct 26, 2023
Tanya was extremely nice on the phone and in person. After a long day on the road, it so nice to deal with someone pleasant! We only spent 1 nice, but from what we could see, it was nice. The sound of the highway is a bit noisy at night.
- Connie Hakes on Google