Camping Near Des Moines, IA

30 campgrounds within 50 miles of Des Moines.

30 nearby12 National Park Campgrounds8 County/Municipal Parks4 Private Campgrounds
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Tent camping in a pine forest

Iowa State Fair Campground

Iowa · 3.4 mi

Private CampgroundModerate
Camper van adventure in nature

Griffs Valley View RV Park

Iowa · 6.9 mi

Private RV ParkBeginner Friendly
a herd of sheep standing on top of a lush green hillside

Cottonwood Recreation Area

Iowa · 7.1 mi

National Park CampgroundElectric OnlyModerate
An aerial view of a winding road in the mountains

Bob Shetler Picnic Area

Iowa · 7.6 mi

National Park CampgroundElectric OnlyModerate
Group around a campfire

Yellow Banks County Park

Iowa · 7.8 mi

County/Municipal ParkModerate
green tent on gray sand during night time

Bob Shetler Recreation Area

Iowa · 8.0 mi

National Park CampgroundElectric OnlyBeginner Friendly
State park green landscape

Walnut Woods State Park

Iowa · 8.1 mi

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
The gateway arch monument in st. louis, missouri.

Lake View Recreation Area (Saylorville)

Iowa · 8.9 mi

National Park CampgroundModerate
green tent on gray sand during night time

Cherry Glen Campground

Iowa · 9.8 mi

National Park CampgroundElectric OnlyBeginner Friendly
a blue tent sitting in the middle of a forest

Oak Grove Picnic Area

Iowa · 10.3 mi

National Park CampgroundModerate
a tent in the middle of a forest

Walnut Ridge Recreation Area

Iowa · 10.6 mi

National Park CampgroundModerate
cars parked on parking lot during daytime

Prairie Flower Recreation Area

Iowa · 11.0 mi

National Park CampgroundElectric OnlyBeginner Friendly
the sun is setting over a grassy field

Acorn Valley

Iowa · 11.2 mi

National Park CampgroundElectric OnlyBeginner Friendly
a park with a bench and a sign

Sandpiper Recreation Area

Iowa · 11.8 mi

National Park CampgroundModerate
Campfire with sparks at night

Thomas Mitchell County Park

Iowa · 12.3 mi

County/Municipal ParkModerate
Camping tent with mountain backdrop

Timberline Campground

Iowa · 13.8 mi

Private CampgroundModerate
Campervan at a national park

Webb RV Park

Iowa · 14.7 mi

Private RV ParkBeginner Friendly
Campfire on a beach

Lewis Jester County Park

Iowa · 15.6 mi

County/Municipal ParkModerate
Warm campfire glow

Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt (County)

Iowa · 16.1 mi

County/Municipal ParkModerate
Campfire under the stars

Adel Island City Park

Iowa · 21.0 mi

County/Municipal ParkModerate
Open state park landscape

Lake Ahquabi State Park

Iowa · 21.1 mi

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Campfire cooking outdoors

Ashton Wildwood County Park

Iowa · 22.3 mi

County/Municipal ParkModerate
green grass and brown trees

Swede Point Park

Iowa · 23.4 mi

National Park CampgroundModerate
Two tents in alpine meadow

Des Moines West K O A

Iowa · 24.7 mi

Private CampgroundModerate
Campfire and tent at night

Winterset City Park

Iowa · 27.5 mi

County/Municipal ParkModerate
Tree-lined state park road

Elk Rock State Park

Iowa · 30.1 mi

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Campfire under the stars

Hickory Grove County Park

Iowa · 30.1 mi

County/Municipal ParkModerate
Lush green trees cover rocky limestone mountains

Elk Rock Campground and Boat Ramp

Iowa · 30.3 mi

National Park CampgroundModerate
State park green landscape

Ledges State Park

Iowa · 30.4 mi

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Tent near a rushing stream

Newton/Des Moine East K O A

Iowa · 31.3 mi

Private CampgroundModerate

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I camp near Des Moines, IA?

There are 30 campgrounds within 50 miles of Des Moines. Popular site types include national park campground, county/municipal park, private campground.

What types of camping can I do near Des Moines?

Near Des Moines you'll find opportunities for tent camping, RV camping, car camping, and more. Many campgrounds offer beginner-friendly conditions with various hookup options.

Are there free campgrounds near Des Moines?

Yes! Some dispersed camping areas and BLM campgrounds near Des Moines are free to use. Some state parks and recreation areas may charge a camping or entrance fee.