Best RV Parks & Resorts near West Des Moines, IA
Des Moines West KOA Holiday provides full hookup RV sites with 50-amp service approximately 15 miles west of West Des Moines in Adel. The campground operates from April through October and accommodates large motorhomes with big-rig friendly sites. Griffs Valley View RV Park in Altoona features concrete pads with full hookups including water, sewer, and both 30/50-amp electrical connections. River Oaks RV Park offers 99 RV sites with similar utility options and is also suitable for larger rigs. Shady Brook Camping & RV Adventures in Earlham provides water and sewer hookups in a more wooded setting. "Sites are large with nicely manicured lawns. My only issue was that my hose was just barely long enough but that was my fault not the campgrounds."
Several RV parks near West Des Moines provide amenities beyond basic hookups. Dump stations are available at Des Moines West KOA, Griffs Valley View, and River Oaks. Laundry facilities can be found at Griffs Valley View, which also offers propane filling service on-site. Most parks permit pets, though specific restrictions may apply. Some parks experience significant seasonal demand, particularly during Iowa State Fair periods and summer months. Interstate proximity creates noise concerns at select locations - notably at Shady Brook where one reviewer noted it was "so close you could literally throw a rock from the entrance and hit a passing semi." Cell service is generally reliable throughout the area, with no reported connectivity issues at major RV parks.
