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Places to Camp near Des Moines, IA

478 Reviews

Des Moines is the perfect place for adventurous campers and RVers. Discover secluded campsites where you can reconnect with nature. Or maybe you like to bring your family and friends along. Either way, there are Des Moines campgrounds just for you.…

Best Camping Sites Near Des Moines, IA (100)

  1. Camper-submitted photo from Jester County Park

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    Jester County Park

    25 Reviews
    45 Photos
    91 Saves
    Granger, Iowa
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $20 - $25 / night

  2. Camper-submitted photo from Yellow Banks County Park

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    Yellow Banks County Park

    14 Reviews
    36 Photos
    85 Saves
    Pleasant Hill, Iowa
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
  3. Camper-submitted photo from Ledges State Park

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    Ledges State Park

    39 Reviews
    57 Photos
    180 Saves
    Boone, Iowa

    Millions of years before the plains of Iowa were inhabited by the Sauk, Fox and Sioux peoples, much of the…

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $12 - $18 / night

  4. Camper-submitted photo from Bob Shelter Recreation Area & Campground

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    Bob Shelter Recreation Area & Campground

    15 Reviews
    71 Photos
    47 Saves
    Johnston, Iowa

    Overview

    Bob Shetler Recreation Area is located in the tailwater area below the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake…

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $24 / night

  5. Camper-submitted photo from Walnut Woods State Park

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    Walnut Woods State Park

    14 Reviews
    63 Photos
    80 Saves
    West Des Moines, Iowa
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
  6. Camper-submitted photo from Prairie Flower Recreation Area

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    Prairie Flower Recreation Area

    14 Reviews
    42 Photos
    52 Saves
    Polk City, Iowa

    Overview

    Prairie Flower Recreation Area is located on the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project, which…

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $24 / night

  7. Camper-submitted photo from Cherry Glen Campground

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    Cherry Glen Campground

    13 Reviews
    35 Photos
    32 Saves
    Johnston, Iowa

    Overview

    Cherry Glen Campground is located on the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project, which stretches more…

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $26 / night

  8. Camper-submitted photo from Des Moines West KOA Holiday

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    Des Moines West KOA Holiday

    21 Reviews
    27 Photos
    40 Saves
    Earlham, Iowa

    We are very excited to provide you and your family a memorable Iowa camping experience at the best rated Des…

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
  9. Camper-submitted photo from Timberline Campground

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    Timberline Campground

    12 Reviews
    6 Photos
    37 Saves
    West Des Moines, Iowa

    Timberline Campground is nestled on the outskirts of Waukee, Iowa, which is located just a few miles west of West…

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $30 - $90 / night

  10. Camper-submitted photo from Thomas Mitchell County Park

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    Thomas Mitchell County Park

    11 Reviews
    57 Photos
    50 Saves
    Mitchellville, Iowa
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

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