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Weekend Activities Every Week
Starts: 05/23/2025 - Ends: 09/01/2025
Hello Campers! You know how we like to keep you entertained and we deliver this upcoming Camping Season!
Stop by the Kampstore to participate in all the fun!
- Tie Dye $
- Crafts
- Pottery Painting $
- Movie Nights with Complimentary Popcorn
- Tote Painting $
- Gaga Ball
- Build A Buddy $
- Horseshoes
- Fun Bike/Paddle Boat Rentals $
- Basketball
- Gem Mining $
- Jumping Pillow
- Mini Golf $
- Playground
- Water Wars $
- Ladder Ball
- Fishing Pond with Fishing Tournaments - free entry & winners get a prize!
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Memorial Day Weekend
Starts: 05/23/2025 - Ends: 05/26/2025
Kick off your summer at our campground this Memorial Day weekend! Our pool opens this weekend, and we're bringing back our fun-filled, family-friendly activities for all ages. It's the perfect time to relax, reconnect, and make lasting memories in nature. This is also a special time to remember and honor those who have served and made the ultimate sacrifice.Whether you're lounging by the pool, exploring the campground, listening to our first weekend of the season of Live Music, or gathering around the campfire, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Spots fill up quickly every weekend, so don't miss out on the fun! Book Your Stay Today and start your summer with an unforgettable Memorial Day celebration.
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Live Music
Starts: 04/18/2025 - Ends: 10/25/2025
This Spring, Summer, and early Fall, we're hosting live music performances at the campground. This will include:
- Memorial Day Weekend 5/24/2025
- Independence Day 7/4/2025
- Labor Day Weekend 8/30/2025
- Our Last Halloween Weekend10/25/2025
Join us to enjoy the tunes and unwind in the great outdoors.Events Subject to Change.
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Movie Nights Every Friday & Saturday Night
Starts: 04/04/2025 - Ends: 08/30/2025
During our camping season, we play movies every Friday and Saturday night. We're excited to announce that we've added a concession stand at the RAC, where you can enjoy complimentary popcorn as well as purchase soda and candy. We look forward to providing you with a memorable movie-viewing experience!
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Easter Weekend
Starts: 04/18/2025 - Ends: 04/20/2025
Join us this Easter for an unforgettable weekend celebration. Our family-friendly festivities offer activities for all ages, from returning guests to first-time visitors. Spend quality time together and create lasting memories during this special season. We are also bringing back our popular Pancake Breakfast and this will be the first of the season! Book your stay now to secure your place at our egg-citing event!
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Labor Day Weekend
Starts: 08/29/2025 - Ends: 09/01/2025
Escape the daily grind this Labor Day weekend and join us for an unforgettable outdoor adventure. Spend quality time with loved ones as you indulge in campfire cooking, s'mores, games, and stargazing. From thrilling outdoor activities to moments of peaceful relaxation, there's something for everyone to enjoy. We will also have Live Music this Saturday. Book your stay today and make this Labor Day weekend a celebration to remember.
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Father's Day Weekend
Starts: 06/13/2025 - Ends: 06/15/2025
This Father's Day, treat Dad to a weekend of quality time and outdoor adventure with the perfect camping getaway. Immerse yourselves in nature, bond around the campfire, and create lasting memories as a family. From exploring the great outdoors to simply stargazing, this camping trip is all about making Dad feel truly special. We will be hosting a BBQ Contest on Saturday, 6/14/2025 and a free Pancake Breakfast for Dad on Sunday, 6/15/2025. Book your stay today and give him a Father's Day he'll never forget.
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Iowa State Fair
Starts: 08/07/2025 - Ends: 08/17/2025
We're excited to host you at the upcoming Iowa State Fair, which we believe is the BEST! While we may be a bit partial, we're confident you'll agree once you experience it for yourself. We're conveniently located just 30 minutes from the fairgrounds, with ample parking in the surrounding neighborhoods. Be sure to check out our blog for the latest updates on this can't-miss event. We look forward to welcoming you!
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Mother's Day/Care Camps Big Weekend
Starts: 05/09/2025 - Ends: 05/11/2025
Mother's Day/Care Camps Big Weekend is special to us All.
We not only express our love and appreciation for the important women in our lives but also admire those who can camp with the same skills as any other child in America. We are providing a FREE Pancake Breakfast to Mom on Sunday 5/11/2025.
Valid May 09, 2025 - May 10, 2025 When: May 9 – 10, 2025 What: Stay at a participating KOA campground on May 9 & 10, 2025, and 50%* of the cost of the site on the second night will be donated to Care Camps! Why: Your stay will make a difference in the lives of children with cancer, by helping raise funds for medically supervised pediatric oncology camps. These camps help children who have cancer enjoy care-free time focusing on fun, friends, and activities instead of on their illness. Funds raised from Saturday, May 10, will be donated to the Care Camps Foundation, which distributes $2 million annually to support 100+ pediatric oncology camps across the U.S. and Canada. Learn more at koacarecamps.org. * Only valid at participating KOA locations. Applies to one site, for two consecutive nights at the same KOA. Sites may be limited. Only KOA Rewards discounts apply. For more information please call 1-800-562-2181 and reference Hot Deal code: BWCC.
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Independence Day Weekend
Starts: 07/04/2025 - Ends: 07/06/2025
Celebrate the Fourth of July with a fun-filled, memory-making weekend at the Des Moines West KOA. Gather your loved ones and enjoy classic summer activities like roasting marshmallows for glorious s'mores, savoring delicious BBQ, and spending quality time together under the Iowa sun. As always, our neighbor to the west of the Campground will put on a spectacular Fireworks show for us and we will have Live Music! Book your stay today and create an unforgettable Fourth of July experience.
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KOA Rewards Appreciation Weekend
Starts: 09/05/2025 - Ends: 09/07/2025
KOA Rewards campers: Enjoy a free camping weekend - on us! On September 5-6, 2025, KOA Rewards holders who stay as paying guests on Friday, September 5 at our KOA will receive Saturday, September 6 for free*. This special offer is our way of showing appreciation for your loyalty and for entrusting your camping adventures to us. Join us for a late-summer celebration of friends, family, and the great outdoors we all love. *Free Saturday night stay applies to one site per KOA Rewards account, for two consecutive nights at the same KOA. Offer valid only at participating locations and cannot be combined with other discounts. Sites may be limited.
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Pancake Breakfast Every Saturday
Starts: 04/19/2025 - Ends: 10/25/2025
Join us every Saturday morning beginning April 19, 2025 to October 25, 2025 for our Pancake Breakfast! It is only $3 per plate and you receive the following:
- 2 Pancakes
- Syrup
- Choice of 2 Meats (Bacon and/or Sausage link)
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Food Competitions 2025 (May, June, July, & September)
Starts: 05/03/2025 - Ends: 09/20/2025
This Spring, Summer, and early Fall, we're hosting Food Competitions at the campground. This will include:
- Smoker Contest 5/3/2025
- BBQ Contest 6/14/2025
- Bake-Off Contest 7/26/2025
- Chili Cook-Off Contest 9/20/2025
Join us for a fun-filled camping adventure with delicious food, quality time with loved ones, and plenty of excitement! Let us know if you plan to enter your bounty into our campground competition(s).Events Subject to Change.
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Bake-Off Contest 2025
Starts: 07/26/2025 - Ends: 07/26/2025
Join us for a fun-filled camping adventure with delicious food, quality time with loved ones, and plenty of excitement! Let us know if you plan to enter your bounty into our campground Bake-Off contest!
Events Subject to Change.
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Pool Opens!
Starts: 05/23/2025 - Ends: 09/01/2025
The wait is over! Our pool is set to open on May 23, 2025, and we couldn't be more thrilled. We share your excitement - it's time to break out the swimsuits and sunscreen. The fun is about to begin!
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Smoker Contest 2025
Starts: 05/03/2025 - Ends: 05/03/2025
Join us for a fun-filled camping adventure with delicious food, quality time with loved ones, and plenty of excitement! Let us know if you plan to enter your bounty into our campground smoker contest!
Events Subject to Change.
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Cinco de Mayo Weekend
Starts: 05/02/2025 - Ends: 05/04/2025
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with us this weekend! Iowa is excited to honor the rich culture and history behind Mexico's triumph over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. And don't forget to enter our Smoker Contest happening at the same time - the winner(s) will receive fabulous prizes, so sign up for free today!
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Chili-Cook-Off Contest 2025
Starts: 09/20/2025 - Ends: 09/20/2025
Join us for a fun-filled camping adventure with delicious food, quality time with loved ones, and plenty of excitement! Let us know if you plan to enter your bounty into our campground Chili Cook-Off contest!
Events Subject to Change.
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BBQ Contest 2025
Starts: 06/14/2025 - Ends: 06/14/2025
Join us for a fun-filled camping adventure with delicious food, quality time with loved ones, and plenty of excitement! Let us know if you plan to enter your bounty into our campground BBQ contest!
Events Subject to Change.
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RAGBRAI LII
Starts: 01/25/2025 - Ends: 07/26/2025
Attention cyclists! Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, you're invited to join in on the local fun. Check out the RAGBRAI (Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa) website to see if you can add this event to your camping plans. We'll be sharing more details as they're announced.The RAGBRAI Route Reveal Party is set for Saturday, January 25, 2025 at the Vibrant Music Hall in Waukee. The Schmidt Brothers from Vinton, IA will be there to perform.So grab your bike and get ready for an exciting local cycling event! We can't wait to see you there.
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Campground Opens!
Starts: 04/01/2025 - Ends: 10/25/2025
Welcome back, Camping Family! We're thrilled to have you return as our guests.
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Oktoberfest 2025
Starts: 09/26/2025 - Ends: 09/28/2025
Oktoberfest is the perfect opportunity to make new friends and reconnect with old ones. Join us as we celebrate this cherished tradition that began in Munich in 1810. On October 12th that year, the future King Ludwig married Princess Therese von Sachen-Hildburghausen, and they invited the entire city to attend the lively celebration, which featured a grand feast and exciting horse races. Come be a part of this fun and historic tradition! Book your stay here to make sure you have the opportunity to enjoy the fistivities!
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Sweet Corn Festival
Starts: 08/08/2025 - Ends: 08/09/2025
Get ready for the BEST State Fair in the nation! The 46th Annual Sweet Corn Festival kicks off on Friday for a day of shucking and fun, then go back on Saturday for a full day of excitement and festivities.
Facebook page for up to date information: https://www.facebook.com/adelsweetcornfestival/
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Halloween Weekend #4
Starts: 10/24/2025 - Ends: 10/26/2025
Join us for our Spooktacular Halloween weekends! We're pulling out all the stops to make this our best Halloween yet - packed with fall fun and spooky adventures. Get ready for thrilling train rides, tie-dye activities, pumpkin decorating, a fishing tournament, live music, trick-or-treating, and a site decorating contest. Book your stay here, so you don't miss out on all the spine-tingling fun!
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Halloween Weekend #3
Starts: 10/17/2025 - Ends: 10/19/2025
Join us for our Spooktacular Halloween weekends! We're pulling out all the stops to make this our best Halloween yet - packed with fall fun and spooky adventures. Get ready for thrilling train rides, tie-dye activities, pumpkin decorating, a fishing tournament, haunted cabins, trick-or-treating, and a site decorating contest. Book your stay here, so you don't miss out on all the spine-tingling fun!
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Halloween Weekend #2
Starts: 10/10/2025 - Ends: 10/12/2025
Join us for our Spooktacular Halloween weekends! We're pulling out all the stops to make this our best Halloween yet - packed with fall fun and spooky adventures. Get ready for thrilling train rides, tie-dye activities, pumpkin decorating, a fishing tournament, haunted cabins, trick-or-treating, and a site decorating contest. Book your stay here, so you don't miss out on all the spine-tingling fun!
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Halloween Weekend #1
Starts: 10/03/2025 - Ends: 10/05/2025
Join us for our Spooktacular Halloween weekends! We're pulling out all the stops to make this our best Halloween yet - packed with fall fun and spooky adventures. Get ready for thrilling train rides, tie-dye activities, pumpkin decorating, a fishing tournament, haunted cabins, trick-or-treating, and a site decorating contest. Book your stay here, so you don't miss out on all the spine-tingling fun!
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Christmas in July 2025
Starts: 07/25/2025 - Ends: 07/27/2025
Tis the season...in July! Get ready to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year at our Annual Christmas in July Event. Dress in your holiday finest and join us as we create cherished memories together. Book your stay now to be a part of the festivities!
