Best RV Parks near West Des Moines, IA

If you're looking for a place to park your RV near West Des Moines, look no further. Find the best information on RV camping near West Des Moines, including sites, reviews, and tips for getting the most out of your RVing experience. Each RV campsite offers quick access to one or more of West Des Moines's most popular destinations.

Best RV Sites Near West Des Moines, IA (84)

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    1. Griffs Valley View RV Park

    8 Reviews
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    • Pets
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    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $40 - $90 / night

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    2. Kellogg RV Park

    11 Reviews
    26 Photos
    10 Saves
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    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    3. Lakeside Casino RV Park

    4 Reviews
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    4 Saves
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    • ADA Access
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    • Tents
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    4. River Oaks RV Park

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    Welcome to River Oaks RV Park located on the Des Moines River in beautiful central Iowa. The park is full of fun things to do and is one of the premier campgrounds in Iowa. You can spend your day biking and hiking the miles of trails carved through the woods or enjoy the serene atmosphere throughout the park. You'll enjoy mature hardwood trees and large RV sites during your stay. Also, take advantage of our one-acre stocked fishing pond or cast a line out on the Des Moines River! Looking for RV storage near Des Moines? We offer RV storage during the winter months at an affordable rate. But wait, there's more! We also rent RVs! Come experience camping in one of our premium RV rentals. So, if you're looking at campgrounds in Iowa with full hookup RV sites, and primitive campsites nestled in central Iowa timber, come visit us at River Oaks RV Park!

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

    $45 - $60 / night

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    5. Jesse James Gang RV Hookup

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    Enjoy the quiet hills of southwest Iowa, just north of Adair and I-80, exit 76. If you're looking for a quick, no frills RV spot, we're your stop. 30/50 amp, water, sewer, and high speed WiFi.

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    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $10 - $17 / night

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      6. Shady Brook Camping & RV Adventures, LLC

      1 Review
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      Shady Brook Camping and RV Adventures offers many opportunities for fun! We offer special events; from banquets, anniversaries, birthdays, group camp outings, corporate retreats, and hunting.

      We offer the FIRST ascending Tree Tents in Iowa; a very new and unique option for sleeping in the trees!

      We also offer campsites, cabins, and suspended tents for your enjoyment! Bring your own rig or tents to setup.

      Come enjoy the beautiful Iowa landscape and year-round running Bear Creek.

      We are here to make your special occasion complete and memorable--where abundant wildlife roam and picturesque views prevail.

      ​Animals are welcome, they must be kept on a leash, please pick up waste and kindly dispose. The animals shots must be current.

      ​All our campsites can accommodate 45 Foot Camper/Trailer/RV, except site #'s 13, 15, 24, & 26.

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        7. Crow's Nest RV Resort

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        Crow’s Nest RV Resort is a full-hookup RV park and campground located less than 30 minutes from downtown Des Moines. We have a passion for the outdoors and want to share the ability to enjoy nature with each and every one of our visitors. With rolling hills and a stream running through the center of our resort, Crow’s Nest has the look and feel of a countryside escape with all the amenities you need for a relaxing stay. Enjoy full-hookup sites with grilling, running water, electricity plugins and free wifi. Plus, we have a multitude of activities throughout the year for all our guests to participate in.

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          9. Adventureland Campground

          8 Reviews
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          Adventureland Campground is a full service campground with complete facilities including: electric hookups, modern showers and restrooms, RV facilities, tent camping, a swimming pool and recreational areas. Adventureland Amusement Park and Adventure Bay Waterpark contain over 100 rides, shows, and attractions including some of the country's most exciting roller coasters and thrill rides that can challenge the most avid amusement park enthusiasts. There are also plenty of rides for less adventurous guests including great water rides as well as a full compliment of children's rides spread throughout the park. But the entertainment doesn't stop with rides - Adventureland presents a full array of shows in the park - from thrilling circus acts and magic shows to live music and juggling - there's always something to suit everyone's taste. Simply the most fun you will have all year!

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          • Fires
          • Electric Hookups
          • Phone Service
          • Reservable
          • ADA Access
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          10. Nations Bridge Park

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        Recent RV Reviews In West Des Moines

        429 Reviews of 84 West Des Moines Campgrounds


        • Gudrun C.The Dyrt PRO User
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          Oct. 16, 2024

          Adair City Park

          Convenient Spot

          No frills spot for an easy stop off I-80. Only 2 other campers the night we stayed. Great Mexican restaurant 2 blocks away.

        • Pat F.The Dyrt PRO User
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          Oct. 14, 2024

          Don Williams Park

          Quite and nice

          Very quite and nice campground, we camped on top of the hill in tents it was awesome view and potable drinking water next to camp, bathrooms and shower facilities was clean and nice

        • RThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Lenon Mill Park
          Sep. 29, 2024

          Lenon Mill Park

          Pretty basic, great for an overnight

          I stayed here one night while I was traveling. It was a Saturday so the campground was kind of busy. People shouting and loud music. Lots of trucks with noisy exhausts coming and going all day. I'm sure it's more quiet during the week.

          Some of the sites are well shaded, and you can access the water. It looked like people had been finding clams (they left the shells all over the picnic table). People were fishing here.

          The power pedestals are far back from the parking pad for some reason. If you back all the way into your spot or if you have a long cord you should be fine. There was only a 50A outlet so I needed to use an adapter for my 30A camper.

          There is one water spigot, and no dump station.

          There are bathrooms, but no showers.

          I had great T-mobile signal here (5G, 160 down and 20 up). And a somewhat decent 4G Verizon signal (70 down, 12 up).

          The Guthrie County Historical Village& Museum is a 5 minute walk away. It's not open evenings or weekends but there is interesting stuff to walk around and see even when closed. The railroad cars are very cool.

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          Sep. 22, 2024

          Sportsman Park

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        • BENdejo ~.The Dyrt PRO User
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          Sep. 6, 2024

          Prairie Flower Recreation Area

          Large, level, clean, quiet, cheap

          Large level gravel pad driveways surrounded by beautiful prairie grass. Fantastically clean & well maintained facilities. Nice beach down the road and some Greenway trails. One of the NICEST public campgrounds I've stayed at. Reserve online at rec.gov. America the Beautiful National Parks Pass pays your day use fees at the beach.

        • Deb M.
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          Aug. 31, 2024

          Winterset City Park

          Great city park on a cute town

          Nice city park campground close to lots of covered bridges and other things to see. The sites are pretty well spaced with lots of grass and some trees in between. It was a good value for full hookup sites. The bathroom was decent, and phone service was adequate. We just spent one night here on our way home from Colorado, but will be returning in the fall to explore more and see some colors.

        • Laura W.The Dyrt PRO User
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          Aug. 23, 2024

          Green Valley State Park

          Timing is everything!

          Pretty grounds with woodland coverage on all sides in addition to the lake. We visited in August and realized it was prime family vacation time before school starts up again, so a little crowded and noisy. Spots are pretty close together too. But the grounds are quite lovely and the facilities were super clean. We plan to go back when Autumn arrives, mid week. Bonus easy shore fishing access.

        • James P.The Dyrt PRO User
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          Aug. 18, 2024

          Roberts Creek West Campground

          Roberts Creek - East

          East not west as satellite view in Dyrt is old and doesn’t show East campground. I did add a screenshot of current satellite view. FHU. Easy in and around campground. A lot of space between sites. Sites are fairly level with hard pack gravel.

        • DThe Dyrt PRO User
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          Aug. 2, 2024

          Acorn Valley

          Nice playground , well maintained

          Nice and well maintained ! We parked at a site by the playground and bathhouse , and could sit at our camper and watch our son play at a safe distance

        • Alika T.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Adair City Park
          Jul. 31, 2024

          Adair City Park

          Awesome little campsites!

          $15 full power / $6 tents / $5 dump only. They have 110 power as well as regular hookups. Playground, tennis / pickleball courts, little zip line, and covered picnic area.

        • Nancy C.
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          Jul. 30, 2024

          Acorn Valley

          Amazingly Quiet

          We lived our time there. It was quiet and we loved listening to the wildlife at night. My only complaint is that they left people in to camp after 10. Which kept me awake for a bit.

        • Thomas P.
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          Jul. 9, 2024

          Beaver Lake Campground

          Simple for overnight

          This campground is on the side of a lake. You hear beavers at night, see rabbits are on the sides of the lot. We came late around 8pm and the owner helped us fill the form and pick our spot. The only drawback are the restrooms which were ok but smelly.

        • Matt M.
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          Jun. 25, 2024

          Iowa State Fair Campgrounds

          Nice campground!

          We've stayed here a number of times now in the past 2 years (not during fair weeks.) Campgrounds are located on the east side of the actual fairgrounds. There are hundreds of sites here. Some are flat, some are no where near flat, but there are so many, you can find one that will work for you! Almost all of the sites are full grass sites. The main shower house is the only one we've ever used and have no complaints. They are clean and bright and well kept.

          The sites are $32/night.

        • Renee H.The Dyrt PRO User
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          May. 7, 2024

          Howell Station

          Large spacious campground

          Well maintained campground with mature shade trees. Gravel sites, a little bit of leveling required. Poor Verizon cell signal, no internet signal. Not much natural privacy between sites, but sites were well spaced apart. Paved trail nice for biking and walking. Fishing nearby and the Dutch themed town of Pella is a short drive and a must see. Bathrooms and showers were nice, clean. Handicap camp site and bathhouse available. Firewood for sale at front gate. The potable water available at the dump station was clear and good for drinking. Dump station is easily accessible. Dumpsters were positioned around the campground. Staff was friendly. The night we stayed, there was a severe weather threat, and the staff, at the end of the night, had unlocked the storm shelters (utility area in the middle of the bathhouses) should the need arise. We ended up having to seek shelter because of a tornado warning.

        • Amanda W.
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          Apr. 13, 2024

          Jester County Park

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          we love it here people are great price is Right Showers are hot every time it a WOnderfull place •to be .

        • Pat F.The Dyrt PRO User
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          Apr. 8, 2024

          Swede Point Park

          Great little gem

          Great little hideaway of a campground, very reasonably priced and clean , fresh drinking water with dump stations and hot water showers and modern toilet facilities,

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          Apr. 2, 2024

          Greenhouse Camping

          Nice laid back overnight stay.

          This turned out to be a very easy overnight stopover on our way north to Minnesota. My niece lives in Desert Moines and it was a short drive for her to come for a visit and bring some local, delicious tacos for dinner. We will definitely consider this spot next time through!

        • Jake C.The Dyrt ADMIN User
          Camper-submitted photo from Greenhouse Camping
          Mar. 1, 2024

          Greenhouse Camping

          New to the Dyrt!

          Jake from the Dyrt here! We're excited to have this campground on the Dyrt and ready for you to book, check them out and make sure to leave a review!

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          Oct. 23, 2023

          Nature Haven at Red Rock Lake

          Beautiful fall camping site

          We really enjoyed our stay at site 4 in the woods. It was absolutely beautiful with the fall colors and leaves falling all around us. We also enjoyed the trails around our site and a pretty view of a pond a short walk away. Anna was very responsive and gave thorough directions for us. We would stay again.

        • DThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Lakeside Co Park
          Oct. 18, 2023

          Lakeside Co Park

          Nice lake, but run down campsites.

          First, there is no dump station! All sites have water and electricity with 20, 30, and 60 amp plugs. The sites are 20 dollars. The campsites located near the entrance are pull-through but need maintenance. The campsites along the lake will support short to medium length RVs or trailers, and all are back in. As of this posting, all are not level and in poor condition. The city of Huneston, Iowa is a few minutes away and has several gas stations and a grocery store.

        • mThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Thomas Mitchell County Park
          Oct. 14, 2023

          Thomas Mitchell County Park

          Nice campground although not too many spaces.

          Came in late, even though there were several empty spaces turns out they were reserved. Very nice camp host told us we could have a non-electric site, none of them were reserved. Bathroom/showers were clean.

        • J
          Camper-submitted photo from Nature Haven at Red Rock Lake
          Oct. 8, 2023

          Nature Haven at Red Rock Lake

          We had a great time at this site:) …

          We had a great time at this site:) Anna was very responsive and helpful when we had questions. I would definitely recommend to others, and I would return again.

        • RThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Swede Point Park
          Oct. 1, 2023

          Swede Point Park

          Nice Quiet place to spend the weekend

          Great place to stay. Just a few minutes drive to High Trestle Bridge and right off the river. People were accommodating and friendly. Right between Madrid and Woodward with small town conveniences…



        Guide to West Des Moines

        Camping near West Des Moines, IA, offers a variety of experiences for outdoor enthusiasts. From scenic parks to family-friendly campgrounds, there's something for everyone looking to escape the city.

        What to do:

        • Hiking: Explore the trails at Ledges State Park Campground. One camper mentioned, "The campground is well kept but busy in the summer months with it being a popular hiking destination for Des Moines locals."
        • Fishing: Head to Bob Shelter Recreation Area & Campground for some fishing fun. A visitor noted, "Clean, level sites, close to fishing, it was fun watching the water come through the dam."
        • Water Activities: At Lake Anita State Park Campground, you can enjoy boating and kayaking. One reviewer said, "Great location, good facilities... Plenty of space in tent area - shade and soft grass."

        What campers like:

        • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the well-maintained restrooms and showers. A visitor at Jester County Park remarked, "Showers are hot every time; it's a wonderful place to be."
        • Spacious Sites: Many campgrounds offer large, open sites. A camper at Yellow Banks County Park mentioned, "Large spacious sites with a fire ring and picnic table."
        • Friendly Hosts: Campers often highlight the helpful staff. One reviewer at Des Moines West KOA Holiday said, "Staff is one of the nicest and most helpful we've ever encountered."

        What you should know:

        • Limited Cell Service: If you rely on your phone, be prepared for spotty coverage. A camper at Ledges State Park Campground noted, "Cell coverage is terrible out here, and there is no WIFI to help keep people connected."
        • Busy During Peak Season: Many campgrounds can get crowded in the summer. A visitor at Rock Creek State Park Campground mentioned, "The RV section of campground was nearly full but the tent/non-hook up section had lots of space."
        • No Free Amenities: Some campgrounds do not offer free firewood or markets. A camper at Lake Anita State Park Campground pointed out, "NO free, NO market."

        Tips for camping with families:

        • Playgrounds: Look for campgrounds with kid-friendly amenities. Jester County Park has a playground that families enjoy. One parent said, "The campground has a kids playground, hiking trails, Equestrian Center, golf course, and nature center."
        • Secluded Spots: Choose campgrounds with wooded areas for privacy. A camper at Lake Ahquabi State Park Campground mentioned, "The lake is beautiful and the path around it is in great shape!"
        • Plan for Activities: Bring bikes or outdoor games to keep kids entertained. A visitor at Prairie Flower Recreation Area noted, "There are hiking trails, a sandy beach with a swimming area, and a nice playground."

        Tips from RVers:

        • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A camper at Walnut Woods State Park Campground said, "The pad was a little small but fit our camper fine."
        • Leveling Gear: Bring blocks for leveling your RV. A visitor at Des Moines West KOA Holiday mentioned, "Gravel sites require some leveling."
        • Dump Station Availability: Look for campgrounds with dump stations. A reviewer at Rock Creek State Park Campground appreciated the convenience, stating, "Park management was fine with changing campsite."

        Camping near West Des Moines, IA, has its perks and quirks. Whether you're in an RV or tent, there's a spot waiting for you!

        Frequently Asked Questions

        • Which is the most popular RV campsite near West Des Moines, IA?

          According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular RV campground near West Des Moines, IA is Griffs Valley View RV Park with a 4.8-star rating from 8 reviews.

        • What is the best site to find RV camping near West Des Moines, IA?

          TheDyrt.com has all 84 RV camping locations near West Des Moines, IA, with real photos and reviews from campers.