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Up to 6 people.
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Tent camping at it's best! No gravel or rock sites here - just beautiful areas of green grass to pitch your tent. High-speed WiFi, firepits, and picnic tables are on-site. No Car Camping!
Up to 6 people.
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Pitch your tent in the green grass while you "plug-in" right at your site. Enjoy your site's own fire ring and picnic table. Electrical hook-ups, high-speed WiFi, and water available at your site. No Car Camping!
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Experience the simple pleasures of camping under Iowa's wide open skies at Des Moines West KOA Holiday. Conveniently located in Adel, just minutes from Winterset and a short drive from downtown Des Moines, our seasonal Tent Sites offer the perfect place to relax, reconnect with nature, and enjoy everything central Iowa has to offer.
Choose the camping experience that's right for you. Our Primitive Tent Sites provide a traditional camping atmosphere in a natural setting and are conveniently located near the campground bathhouse. For campers looking for a few extra conveniences, our Water & Electric Tent Sites feature water and electric hookups with a dedicated gravel tent pad designed specifically for tent camping. Please note that these sites are intended for tents only and are not designed for camper vans, conversion vans, or other vehicles to park on the gravel pad.
During the camping season, tent campers enjoy access to all of the campground's family-friendly amenities, including the heated swimming pool, stocked fishing pond, paddle boats, mini golf, Water Wars, Kamp K9 dog parks, Hunt Brothers Pizza & Wings, and seasonal activities throughout the campground. Clean bathhouses with hot showers, a 24-hour laundry room, and a well-stocked Kampstore help make every camping trip more comfortable.
Whether you're introducing your family to camping for the first time or continuing a favorite outdoor tradition, Des Moines West KOA Holiday offers a welcoming tent camping experience near Des Moines that's perfect for making lifelong memories.
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Make checkout easy by booking all your reservations at once. Add your sites from different campgrounds into your shopping cart* and then choose checkout.