Top Tent Camping near West Des Moines, IA

Best Tent Sites Near West Des Moines, IA (14)

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   Grant Park (Warren County Consevation Board) - TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR IMPROVEMENTS

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   60 Saves

   Swan, Iowa

   Grant Park campground is closed until further notice for improvements.

   Improvements include adding electric sites, shower house, and water station. All sites are first come first serve and will cost $20 per night. Registration is required upon arrival at the campground entrance. Campers may stay in WCCB campgrounds for 14 days out of any 30 day period.

   Donated by Ferold and Dorothy Grant, this 150 acre park in northeast Warren County features a picnic shelter, a secluded pond, some wonderful woodland trails, and—new in 2018—10 primitive campsites!

   The picnic shelter is available for reservation by calling the WCCB office at (515) 961-6169.

   Grant Park has ten primitive campsites. There is a pit latrine in the campground. Water is not available. Reservations are not accepted. This campground is free of charge. Registration is required and is available at the campground entrance. Campers may stay in WCCB campgrounds for 14 days out of any 30 day period.

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   Kuehn Conservation Area

   1 Review

   41 Saves

   Earlham, Iowa

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   • Reservable
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   • Dispersed
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   $5 - $8 / night

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   Ashton Wildwood Park

   4 Reviews

   8 Photos

   35 Saves

   Mingo, Iowa

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   • ADA Access
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   $7 / night

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   Colfax Quarry Springs Park

   3 Reviews

   17 Photos

   62 Saves

   Mingo, Iowa

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   • Reservable
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   $15 / night

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   Otter Creek Park

   1 Review

   11 Saves

   Indianola, Iowa

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   • Cabins
   • Standard (Tent/RV)
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   Twin Anchors Campground

   2 Reviews

   Collins, Iowa

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   • Reservable
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   Woodburn - Stephens Forest

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   Woodburn, Iowa

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   • Picnic Table
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   Mariposa Recreation Area

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   Kellogg, Iowa

   Mariposa Recreation Area is a 151-acre outdoor recreation area located northeast of Newton. A newly renovated 18-acre lake lies among the hills covered with pine trees. Fishing, camping, picnicking, and hiking are the most popular attractions at the area. There is a primitive camping area and a ½ mile nature trail at Mariposa. This is an excellent park for a picnic, and there are many picnic tables and a covered shelter available.

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   Middle River Forest Area

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   3 Saves

   Greenfield, Iowa

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    Fifield (IA)

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    Otley, Iowa

    Overview

    Fifield is located on Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake. It is just 10 miles from Pella, known for its Dutch heritage, and 15 miles from Knoxville, the Sprint car capital of the world.For more information regarding the Army Corps of Engineers and the Lake Red Rock Project, click here:Lake Red Rock Website__

    Recreation

    Lake Red Rock offers excellent boating, water skiing and swimming opportunities. Miles of water trails for kayakers and canoeists are designated along the shoreline. Anglers will find crappie, walleye, largemouth and striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, northern pike and bluegill. Several miles of trails for hiking and biking are in the area. The 15 mile paved Volksweg Trail stretches west from Pella to the Des Moines River and to the Cordova Recreation Area.

    Facilities

    Fifield offers four reservable picnic shelters with 20 amp electrical outlets. Flush toilets are located nearby. Each shelter has a fire ring and an outdoor grill. If your event is open to the public, greater than 100 people, involves live or amplified music, or if alcohol will be available to attendees, you may need a special event permit. Click the link below to apply for an event permit:Special Event Permit__ If shelters are not reserved, they are available free of charge on a first-come, first served basis.__ Shelter occupancy is permitted until dusk.

    Natural Features

    Lake Red Rock is situated on the Des Moines River. Hardwood forests cover the lake shore at Fifield, offering shade and scenic views. Wildlife is abundant around the lake. A wide variety of waterfowl, including the American White Pelican, migrate through the area in spring and fall. Bald eagles can be observed from November through March. Whitetailed deer, turkeys and other small animals are commonly viewed around the lake.

    Nearby Attractions

    Des Moines, Iowa's capital, is an hour away, with numerous shopping and dining opportunities, museums and the Blank Park Zoo.

    Charges & Cancellations

    A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. The $10.00 service fee will be deducted from the refund amount. Cancel or change reservations through recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. Late cancellations are subject to additional fees.

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    • Picnic Table

    $50 / night