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Timberline RV Campground

Waukee, Iowa

158 RV Sites, 10 Cabins, 7 Tent Sites

5.02 reviews
On the western outskirts of Waukee, Iowa—where the rapidly growing suburb that has become one of Iowa's fastest-expanding communities meets the open cornfield and woodland character of the Dallas County countryside—Timberline Campground delivers the appealing combination its owners call "country camping with city convenience": shaded sites in a natural setting just one and a half miles from I-80, minutes from West Des Moines's full metropolitan amenity set, and an on-site recreation package including a pool, jumping pillow, arcade, volleyball, pond fishing, dog park, and community fire pit that makes a Timberline stay genuinely enjoyable regardless of what Des Moines has on the agenda for the day. Despite the highway proximity, the campground's acoustic separation means the traffic stays out of the experience. Full hookup sites with 30 and 50-amp electric, water, and sewer accommodate big rigs in a shaded property with WiFi, laundry, clean bathrooms and showers, a playground, propane fills, and firewood. The jumping pillow—the inflatable trampoline surface that produces the highest kid satisfaction per square foot of any campground amenity—and the arcade combine to create a self-contained entertainment environment for younger guests. A pond provides fishing access and the wildlife-watching opportunity that any body of water on the Iowa prairie reliably generates, including the great blue herons, red-winged blackbirds, and the wood ducks that nest in the area's scattered woodland patches. The general store handles daily supply needs and the community fire pit creates the social gathering point for evenings when the day's metropolitan activities wrap up and the campfire conversation begins. Waukee sits in Dallas County in the Des Moines metropolitan area's western expansion zone, in the Iowa Corn Belt landscape where the prairie soils that produce some of the world's most productive agricultural yields underlie the suburban development that has transformed the I-80 corridor west of Des Moines over the past two decades. The surrounding terrain reflects Iowa's characteristic gently rolling topography—the glacially shaped landscape of prairie potholes, drainage ditches, and occasional woodland remnants that creates the habitat for the pheasants, white-tailed deer, and the migratory waterfowl that make Iowa a nationally significant destination for upland bird and duck hunting in the fall season. Des Moines, accessible in 20 minutes on I-235 from the campground, offers the Iowa State Capitol with its magnificent gold dome, the Des Moines Art Center's nationally significant permanent collection in a building designed by Eliel Saarinen with additions by I.M. Pei and Richard Meier, and the Pappajohn Sculpture Park's outdoor sculpture garden in the Western Gateway Park. The Iowa State Fairgrounds, hosting the Iowa State Fair each August in one of the largest and most celebrated state fair events in the country, is a Des Moines institution with year-round event programming beyond the fair itself. The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden and the Science Center of Iowa add additional family programming options within the metropolitan center. Timberline operates year-round in Iowa's four-season climate, providing access to Des Moines's full calendar of events from the Iowa State Fair in August through the holiday events that fill the downtown venues in December. The campground's summer is the peak period when the pool and jumping pillow are at maximum use, but fall pheasant season, the Iowa football culture centered on Iowa State in Ames and the University of Iowa in Iowa City, and the spring flooding of the Saylorville and Red Rock reservoirs' recreational areas create year-round reasons to use Des Moines as a camping destination. Reserve your shaded site at Timberline and let Waukee's convenient position deliver Des Moines from a campground that feels genuinely removed from the city it serves.

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5.0
Overall rating
2 reviews
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EdLincoln, Nebraska
August 2025
Friendly, clean and just a great place to stay. We will definitely be back in the future.
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GinaPicayune, Mississippi
March 2026
Amazing staff, awesome campground, easy access to many areas of Des Moines. We will definitely be back!!

Location

Timberline Campground, 31635 Ashworth Rd, Waukee, IA 50263, USA

Things to know

Check-in: 1:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Rules

Check-In Procedure - Check-in time: 1:00 PM. - Check-out time: 11:00 AM. - $5 per hour fee for early check-in. - $5 per hour fee for late checkout. - While each park attempts to accommodate your exact spot request, the on-site manager has the ultimate decision for spot placement. Camper Check-In and Site Rules - State law requires all campers to register before occupying a space. - Do not change your assigned space without the approval of the office. - One unit per site, additional equipment/tent additional charge ($25 per tent). Quiet Hours - Quiet Hours- 10 PM-7 AM. - Please be considerate of your neighbor. - If we receive complaints, we reserve the right to ask you to leave with no refund. Reservation Policy - Reservation deposit required. - One (1) night's fee. - All cancellations must be made via a phone call to the office. Visitor - Visitors must stop at the office and obtain a pass before going to the site. - Visitors using our facilities must pay a fee. - $5 per person, $5 per extra vehicle. Swimming - No lifeguard on duty. - Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. - No glass containers are allowed in the pool area. - The pool is for registered guests only. - No diving. - No pets are allowed in the pool area. Pet Policy - Pets are permitted on a leash (8' max) and are not to be left unattended. - Clean up after your pet. - Violators will be charged a clean-up fee. - Please keep pets out of buildings, playgrounds & the pool. - Management reserves the right to limit the size, breed, and quantity of dogs. - Dog park available. Campfire - Campfires in fire rings only. - Do not leave it unattended. - No Trash, wood only, must be native Iowa wood. - Please extinguish before retiring. - Cutting or breaking of trees or shrubs is prohibited. - Firewood is available at the office. Child Policy - Parents, you should know your children's whereabouts at all times. Laundry - Laundry cannot be hung out for drying. - A laundry facility is provided for this purpose. - No hand laundry or dishes washed in bathrooms. - Dog beds, comforters, or shoes cannot be done in the laundry facility. Illegal Dumping Warning - It is a violation of Iowa law to dump gray or black water on the ground. - Use the dump station. - Violators will be charged a clean-up fee of $200. Vehicle - No onsite washing of RV/vehicles. - Children on bicycles are not allowed to ride between 4 PM and 8 PM on Friday and Saturday nights. - Incoming traffic is too busy. - Motorcycles are to be used to and from the site only. Prohibited - Running generators, firearms, or fireworks are not permitted. Occupied Site Courtesy - Please, do not walk through occupied sites. Parking - Please do not park or drive through the grass. Smoking - No smoking in buildings. - Violators will be evicted. Sewer Connection Requirement - An airtight sewer boot is required. - These are available for sale in the office. Golf Cart - Golf carts, mopeds, mini-bikes, and go-carts are not permitted. Site Setup and Storage Guidelines - Screen rooms or awning rooms must be checked at the office before installation. - Outdoor/patio furniture only. - No Appliances. - RV storage is available. - Ask the office for details and availability. Trash Disposal Guidelines - Please deposit trash and cigarette butts in a dumpster. - All garbage must be in bags and tied up. Damage Fees and Replacement Charges Policy - Any damage found to RV/tent sites, the following charges will apply. - Fire Ring-$75/Picnic Table-$300/Water-Electric-Sewer pedestals-$500. - Any damage found or missing items in Cabins, charges up to $500 will apply. - Prices are subject to change. Patio Mats - Patio mats are allowed on dirt and gravel areas, not on grass, please. Wi-Fi - Timberline Wi-Fi is for guests only. - No illegal or inappropriate activity, bandwidth hogging or disruption of service allowed. - Violations will result in termination of Wi-Fi access. Campground Disclaimer - Areas designated on the map. - Do not leave on site. - Violators will be charged a clean-up fee. - This is private property. - Violation of these rules or generally antisocial behavior not covered herein may result in you being asked to leave the premises. - We reserve the right to enforce our rules and refuse to register undesirable guests. - If evicted, no refund.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Policy - No refund on Mother's/Father's day weekends, holiday weekends(Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day), special events, or state fair dates. - No refunds for early departures. - $20 cancellation fee for nightly RV/tent sites. - $50 cancellation fee for weekly RV/tent sites. - 7 days or less cancellation for RV/tent sites. - No refund. - $50 cancellation fee for Cabin Reservations. 14 days or less, no refund. - Monthly reservations require a $100 non-refundable deposit, no matter the time of cancellation. - We offer a cancellation fee credit towards future stays made during the current season. - Monthly reservations require a $100 non-refundable deposit, no matter the time of cancellation. Cancellation Modification - In general, if you cancel a reservation, the amount refunded to you is determined by the Campsite's cancellation policy that applies to your reservation. - Any additional service fee charged to you by the Campsite may be refunded pursuant to the cancellation policy presented in the applicable listing. - Both you and each Campsite are responsible for any modifications made to your reservation, and you agree to pay any applicable fees related to such reservation modification. Booking - The booking fee is fully refundable if you cancel your Campsite reservation within 24 hours of booking. - After 24 hours, the booking fee is refundable only if your Campsite reservation is also fully refundable at the time of cancellation. - Please note that the booking fee is not partially refundable. - All Spot2Nite reservations require payment in full at the time of booking. - Please contact Spot2Nite to cancel a reservation via email to [email protected] or call (877)778-2683, Option 1. - Spot2Nite convenience fees and credit card processing fees are non-refundable.