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RV Reviews

Aug 19, 2023
Very friendly staff. Very clean facilities and grounds!
Aug 18, 2023
If I didn't have a pressure regulator, for the water, I would not have been able to stay.
Aug 18, 2023
Super friendly staff and easy access from I 80. Plenty of fuel choices too.
Aug 18, 2023
Aug 18, 2023
Aug 18, 2023
Just an average KOA, fine for an overnight transit stay, with all the amenities you expect and grounds well manicured. Where they fell short: poor store selection. Proximity to I80 highway (noise!)- some sites were only 50 yards away. Finally, don’t put Des Moines in your name - you are nowhere near it!
Aug 18, 2023
Aug 17, 2023
Very good
Aug 16, 2023
Everything was great! Quiet and comfortable.
Aug 15, 2023
We had a delightful stay and the tree shading our spot was a welcomed surprise after being in full sun at most campgrounds during our 4300 mile trip around the Midwest. Thankfully, we had a roomy end site, otherwise we would have been very cramped. The other pull-through sites appeared to be way too close together.
Aug 15, 2023
Staff and management went out of their way to make sure or stay was great. Would highly recommend.
Aug 15, 2023
Only stayed one night. Nice level gravel pads . Plenty of things for your little ones to do. Right off the interstate which is very convenient for us. Entrance a little tricky the first time but this KOA does a really good job with their signage. We will stay longer next time to check out their hiking trails.
Aug 15, 2023
Nice place but kind of pricey for one night stay. Did not use facilities.
Aug 15, 2023
Clean, beautiful park. Friendly, courteous staff
Aug 14, 2023
Staff was very friendly. There was heavy rain one night that created a lot of washout in the roads and they fixed them quickly. We stayed on the bottom side of the campground in the pull through sites. Camp sites were on top of each other and concerning they even have fire pits on some of these sites. Site was on a slight slope. If we stayed again would request back in sight up top for more room
Aug 14, 2023
We had to switch sites when we arrived since our neighbors fire ring was 2 feet from our motor home. We were given a bigger site which helped. The staff seemed to be a mixed bag of helpfulness. Two of them were fabulous and one seemed like we were bothering her. The traffic noise is loud but it didn’t bother us. It’s easy access to the highway.
Aug 14, 2023
GREAT playground for the kids. Front office staff was wonderful. Bathrooms and showers were clean. Large space so that clothes didn't get wet. Easy in and out sites. Easy to walk around. Pool was wonderful in this heat wave.
Aug 14, 2023
Very clean, super comfortable beds. Would be nice to have bigger serving spoons, and a spatula.
Aug 14, 2023
Aug 14, 2023
I enjoyed a lot about this site. The only criticism I have is that everything seemed VERY close together.
Aug 14, 2023
It was a quick over night stay, but we agreed that it would be neat to come back and stay a while, nice campground.
Aug 14, 2023
Very friendly and helpful managers.
Aug 14, 2023
Probably the friendliest KOA staff we've come across. Campground very clean. The Saturday morning pancakes and sausage breakfast offered was a nice perk. Employees were out and about and totally accessible if needed. Great experience!
Aug 14, 2023
Right adjacent to the freeway, so pretty noisy, but facilities are good. Christian was a big help. Had some black tank issues and he was very helpful and conscientious!
Aug 13, 2023
KOA people we awesome, very nice. Campsite very tight, awning almost touched neighbor. Traffic from I-80 very loud.
Aug 13, 2023
Campground is packed in tighter than an overstocked Dealers Lot. Not up to KOA standards. Entire campground is paved with “crusher run (fines)” which makes for pudding like MUD that does not provide a drained surface. A 4” layer of 3/8” screened gravel needs to be placed on all spaces to ensure a “mud free” camping experience.
Aug 13, 2023
Aug 13, 2023
The upper pads need leveling! A little gravel on the pads would help the serious run off when the thunderstorms hit. Lower pads ok. Directions to site pretty vague. No guide to take you there. Dog park was nice.
Aug 12, 2023
Aug 12, 2023
I just camp, didn’t use the many amenities. I come to visit an old shipmate I served with 56 years aqo. I’ve been here 4 or 5 times.
Aug 12, 2023
Nice camp ground. Attentive staff and helpful. Pet friendly and good places to air out dogs. Lots of road noise from nearby interstate.
Aug 12, 2023
Aug 11, 2023
People are very friendly and helpful.
Aug 11, 2023
Aug 11, 2023
Love our stays there - always try to accommodate us—-will be our go to place when we come your way ! Thanks for your concern with my wife’s sickness !!! That’s special !! All your crew is very professional and courteous , enjoy visiting with them !!! Very helpful!
Aug 11, 2023
Great place and staff, very clean.
Aug 10, 2023
The staff are so nice! What a welcome, once we got down off the street. (Husband had trouble finding then negotiating turn, and the entrance from the street is unwelcoming. We were using GPS and that didn't help. Campground gets ALL the highway noise. Sites are small and a little uneven, but we were ok for just one night. Thank you very much.
Aug 10, 2023
Aug 10, 2023
It was very nosey day and nite. Too close . To highway. They even give out ear plugs..sites were very small you were looking in neighbors windows.
Aug 09, 2023
Aug 08, 2023
Aug 08, 2023
Staff was very helpful. The location is perfect for a quick stop overnight on the highway.
Aug 08, 2023
Friendly staff. Easily accessed from the highway. Nice sized campsites. Clean property.
Aug 08, 2023
Greeted by happy pleasant counter person. Fast easy check in. Garrett showed us to our site answered all our questions. Enjoyed our stay. Some sights were close but campground was quiet. Clean restrooms and showers. Would stay again if in area.
Aug 08, 2023
Good site clean restroom
Aug 07, 2023
I was only there for one night as I was traveling through the area. I was exhausted when I rolled in and was greeted with a smile and a ‘happy you’re here’. Made me feel so welcome. I didn’t take advantage of any of the amenities but this place was a great looking KOA! Definitely recommend.
Aug 07, 2023
Very friendly staff. Clean campground. Enjoyed our stay.
Aug 07, 2023
Aug 07, 2023
Jeff and Christian are the best!! Couldn't have been happier with our stay and will Definitely be back!!! Thank you so kindly � The Knox's
Aug 07, 2023
Staff very friendly and helpful. Escort gentleman very knowledgeable and professional.
Apr 21, 2024
Pros: Big rig friendly (40 foot 5th wheel) 50 amp with full hook ups Easy on and off interstate Very friendly staff Very nice playground area Very nice frisbee golf course Close to Walmart Bathrooms were clean Cons: -showers were lukewarm -sites were pretty tight Good for an overnight and would stay again
- Emily Orser on Google
Apr 10, 2024
Friendly staff, a little noisy but it is close to an interstate. Sites are close, but it wasn't too busy, so they did a good job of spreading us out.
- Judy Haning on Google
Mar 21, 2024
I have nothing but good things to say about the Newton KOA. As new full timers we got ourselves in a spot with tow vehicle trouble and our 2 week stay was extended into months. Tanya took good care of us getting initially situated. Jeff Adams helped us so much with everything, from making sure we were good when the weather got rough, Propane when we didn't have a vehicle, Too many deliveries to count and more. Thank you Jeff!!! As for the facility, The grounds are always very clean and nice, We really enjoyed the hiking trail. The upstairs showers and laundry facilities were always very clean. I could not imagine a better stay. I would give more stars if I could.
- O Fugit on Google