Family-friendly activities dominate this KOA campground in Adel, where children can bounce on the water pillow, try gem mining, and compete on the pedal car racetrack. The facility operates from April through October and accommodates RVs up to 70 feet with full hookups including electric, water, and sewer connections.
The campground sits away from major highways and rail lines, earning praise from visitors for its quiet atmosphere. "QUIETEST KOA IN AMERICA. no hiway no traintracks or airport," notes Charity T.. Sites are graveled and may require leveling, with limited privacy between spaces. The buddy site configuration allows groups to camp together but reduces spacing further.
Recreation centers around the swimming pool, fishing pond, and off-leash dog area. The facility includes basketball courts, horseshoes, ladder golf, and a jumping pillow. Staff organize activities like water balloon wars and movie nights during peak season. A small store sells Hunt Brothers pizza and basic supplies, while bulk propane tanks serve winter visitors. Clean bathhouses provide hot showers without access codes, though some campers note the distance from certain sites to facilities.
The campground office stays open until 7 PM for late arrivals. Verizon cell service works well throughout the property. Sites accommodate both RVs and tent campers, though tent spaces are limited. The facility allows pets and offers reservations. Campers use this location as a base for visiting John Wayne's birthplace and the covered bridges of Madison County. For additional camping options in the region, visitors can explore camping spots around Earlham.
This KOA suits families with young children seeking organized activities and RV travelers needing full hookups in a quieter setting.
Description
We are very excited to provide you and your family a memorable Iowa camping experience at the best rated Des Moines RV Park & Campground. If it's been years since you've camped at Des Moines West KOA, make it a point to stop back in to see all the new and exciting improvements, including 2 Dog Parks, Huge Jumping Pillow, Jump Shot (Trampoline Basketball), Water Wars, Paddle Boats, Organized Weekend Activities, Ladder Ball, Horseshoes, & Hunt Brother's Pizza & Wings. We promise you'll be pleasantly surprised. The park is nestled 1.5 miles north of I-80, off exit 106, amongst beautiful Iowa farm fields, in a peaceful rural setting, where the only thing you'll hear are the songbirds singing!
Fee Info
Adults 18+, Kids 6-17, Free 0-5
Reservation Info
RV Sites, Tent Sites
Check-in: 1:00 pm, Check-out: 11:00 am
Accommodations
Check-in: 3:00 pm, Check-out: 11:00 am
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
RV ParkDes Moines West KOA Holiday is located in Iowa
Directions
18 miles west of I-35/I-80 interchange on I-80 Exit 106. North 1.5 miles on paved CR P-58 (L Avenue).
Address
34308 L Ave
Adel, IA 50003
Coordinates
41.54172748 N
94.07983318 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 4/3/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 4/3/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/3/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 4/3/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 4/3/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/3/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 22 min from Des Moines, IA
- 48 min from Ames, IA
- 1 hr 36 min from Omaha, NE
- 2 hrs 10 min from Waterloo, IA























