Iowa State Fair Campgrounds

Category: Campground

Address: Des Moines, IA 50317, USA

Phone: +15152623111

Reviews

Douglas Peterson

Jun 10, 2022

I would camp here again. I spent two days there, large campground, it’s not luxury but fine for me.

Mark Kelly

May 29, 2022

We're here now for two nights...very nice camp hosts! Don't follow Google maps to find the campgrounds. Come south on 30th street about 4 lights..then left on Dean. Go about 8/10ths of a mile .past gate 5 to the fairgrounds..then left up a hill to the checkin station. It's $32 a night for full hookups. There are hundreds of sites here...many water and electric only..very few are level so be prepared to figure that out. Once you pay...you drive to find and claim your site.. No need to register further. At this time..Memorial day weekend..only o e bath house is open and it was likely last updated maybe in the 70s Bottom line...it's quiet..some train horns..and appears safe. We'd return but know more about it now.

Fraz White

Sep 17, 2021

I was not there I just looked at the website. However based on Governor Kim Reynolds's statements stating " I'm loving it" and " people are so happy to be here". Sounds like it was fun for people to get out in the community by walking around, eating, people watching, games, rides etc.

Becky C

Apr 23, 2021

Happy that it was open. Good place to stay for the night and our way through Iowa. Call for directions because Google Maps sent us through the fairgrounds and ended up at a locked gate.

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Questions & Answers

Is there a weekly or Monthly rate? What is daily, weekly, monthly rate?

Shannon Starshinesis Edwards | Oct 7, 2021
jaime olson | Oct 8, 2021

How much weekly in a tent?

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What time do they start letting campers come in through the gate

Brenda Wolfe | Jun 5, 2019
Joslyn Giesemann | Jun 6, 2019

Do you have a camping spot already? This weekend is setup weekend, spots are all reserved and the only way you can come in without a spot is if one opens up after set up days.. I believe they monitor the gates 24/7 so you can come and go whenever.. not completely positive on that though

?Month Cost, weekly cost, daily cost, Any other rate offere

chad hart | Jun 5, 2019
me man | Jun 6, 2019

Don't think you can stay more than 2 weeks. Mid-range price about $25. Nice bathhouse. Rolling hills covered with RVs when we were there for Swine Festival

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Can you tent camp now (October 2021) at the State Fair Campgrounds?

Kathy Elliott | Nov 6, 2021
Tim Davison | Nov 7, 2021

Not sure but they answer very quickly.

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What time does the campground close?

Megan Wood | Jun 5, 2019
Steven Rusk | Jun 6, 2019

The Iowa State Fair Camp Grounds have there own hours. You need to contact them directly as campers and guests hour are different.

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Want to camp Oct 1. Can we just show up and pay?

Mary Lou Bellingham | Jun 5, 2019
me man | Jun 6, 2019

Campground open, we called the same day on our way in to check for available spaces. Not Fair week, nice set up

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Do they have fire pits?

Amber Boyd | Jun 5, 2019
Joslyn Giesemann | Jun 6, 2019

Fire pits are not provided, must be a closed unit (not open flame like normal)

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Are they open right now!

Kimberly Mustang (Kimmie) | Jun 5, 2018
Wendy (The Flame) | Jun 6, 2018

The gates are always open when the fair isn't on

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