$4.5★ (829 reviews)Campground (primitive + modern)
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Good For
Familiesbudget-conscious campersfirst-timers
Amenities
River access for fishingwell-maintained hiking trailsclose to Des Moinesboth primitive and modern camping options
Nearby Activities
FishingHiking
N&C Verdict
A genuinely beautiful budget park just outside Des Moines, with real riverside camping and well-maintained trails. Staff go out of their way to help — one reviewer specifically noted a host checking on them personally during a power outage.
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