{"id":13324,"date":"2024-04-13T13:46:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-13T20:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/?p=13324"},"modified":"2025-04-28T17:07:05","modified_gmt":"2025-04-29T00:07:05","slug":"campgrounds-near-des-moines-iowa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/campgrounds-near-des-moines-iowa\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Campgrounds Near Des Moines, Iowa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Camping near Des Moines, Iowa? <\/em>Here, you’ll find just about any kind of campsite–from large RV sites to small-town campgrounds. Whether you’re RV camping with the whole family<\/a><\/strong> (including your pets) or setting off on a shorter solo excursion<\/a><\/strong> to enjoy some alone time surrounded by mature trees, Des Moines has what you’re looking for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We put together the top campgrounds near Des Moines to help you plan your next road trip. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Premier Campgrounds in the Des Moines Area<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you think about premier campgrounds near Des Moines, Griff’s Valley View RV Park & Campground is the first to come to mind. Located northeast of Des Moines in Altoona, Iowa, Griff’s Valley View provides clean, full-hookup RV sites year-round.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two other options for premier campgrounds in the area include Adventureland Resort<\/strong> and Cutty’s Des Moines Camping Club. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Courtesy of Cutty’s Des Moines (Pictured: Cutty’s Des Moines Camping Club<\/strong>)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Campground Name<\/strong><\/td>Cost Per Night<\/strong><\/td>RV-Friendly<\/strong><\/td>RV Size Restrictions<\/strong><\/td>Top Amenities<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Griff’s Valley View RV Park<\/a><\/td>$40 – $60<\/td>Yes<\/td>None<\/td>Full hookups, Wi-Fi, quiet hours, close to city<\/td><\/tr>
Adventureland Resort Campground<\/a><\/td>$35 – $100<\/td>Yes<\/td>Up to 70 feet<\/td>Full hookups, theme park access, pool, Wi-Fi<\/td><\/tr>
Cutty’s Des Moines Camping Club<\/a><\/td>$30 – $50<\/td>Yes<\/td>Up to 40 feet<\/td>Gated community, indoor\/outdoor pools, mini-golf, Wi-Fi<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Best Campgrounds Surrounded by Mature Hardwood Trees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Operating year-round<\/a>, River Oaks RV Park<\/strong> will satisfy your craving for tranquility.<\/em> Here, you can enjoy mature hardwood trees, traverse nearby hiking trails, hike up to the observation tower, and enjoy affordable accommodations <\/strong>(at low per-night rates). <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pilot Knob State Park<\/strong> and Ledges State Park<\/strong> also have mature hardwood trees to admire. If you want hiking trails, Pilot Knob has you covered. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campground Name<\/strong><\/td>Cost Per Night<\/strong><\/td>RV-Friendly<\/strong><\/td>RV Size Restrictions<\/strong><\/td>Top Amenities<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
River Oaks RV Park<\/a><\/td>$25 – $45<\/td>Yes<\/td>Up to 50 feet<\/td>Mature hardwood trees, tranquil environment, year-round operation<\/td><\/tr>
Pilot Knob State Park<\/a><\/td>$15 – $30<\/td>Yes<\/td>Up to 50 Feet <\/td>Hiking trails, observation tower<\/td><\/tr>
Ledges State Park<\/a><\/td>$11 – $22<\/td>Yes<\/td>Up to 40 feet<\/td>Hiking trails, Des Moines River access<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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