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Des Moines is the capital and most populous city in the state of Iowa, which also makes it the area’s primary cultural and economic center (it’s considered the insurance company capital of America). The city is located five and a half hours from Chicago and two hours from Cedar Rapids, Iowa’s second largest city. Thus it’s a fantastic place to explore for a few days if you’re making a road trip through the Midwest, but can also be a great stand-alone destination when you rent an RV.

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Exploring the City of Des Moines

As the largest city in Iowa, Des Moines has a number of great attractions for you to explore with your RV rental. The Science Center of Iowa is a massive museum focused on educating visitors of all ages about how the world works. It features hands-on exhibits, a planetarium, and even an IMAX theater. Another great museum is the World Food Prize Hall of Laureates. It’s dedicated to Nobel Peace Prize winner Dr. Norman Borlaug and educates visitors on global food and agriculture issues.

Getting Outside Near Des Moines

With several great parks nearby, spending time in nature is easy with your Des Moines motorhome rental. The 1,500-acre Water Works Park is conveniently located near the city center and has tons of space for picnicking, cycling, walking, running, and even fishing. A couple miles to the west is Raccoon River Park, which has over 600 acres of parkland in addition to a 500-foot sandy beachfront on Blue Heron Lake. There are soccer and softball fields, a playground, and a fishing pier, so you’ll have no excuse for not spending some time outside with your Des Moines rental camper.

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Popular nearby hiking trails and campgrounds

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  • Trestle to Trestle Trail, IADes Moines, IA
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  • Kruidenier Trail around Gray's Lake, IADes Moines, IA
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  • Great Western Trail, IACumming, IA
  • Wymore Trail, IADes Moines, IA
  • J11 Mountain Bike Trail, IADes Moines, IA
  • Squirrel's Nest Mountain Bike Trail, IADes Moines, IA
  • Fort Des Moines Park Nature Trail, IADes Moines, IA

Recent RV rental reviews in Des Moines

Brady B.

October, 2025

We had an awesome RV rental experience with Monica. Communication was great - she was flexible with pickup and drop off. Camper worked great!
2022 Jayco Jay Flight SLX
2022 Jayco Jay Flight SLX
Susan H.

September, 2025

I loved the van. It road well and was very comfortable. The host delivered it and explained everything to me before I loaded it up. I had a great weekend camping trip!
2024 Entegra Ethos 20T RV – Your Ideal Travel Companion!
2024 Entegra Ethos 20T RV – Your Ideal Travel Companion!
Andrew S.

September, 2025

RV as described and wonderful communication with host coordinating difficult delivery location and narrow timeframe.
Apex Coachman family camper fully stocked and ready to camp! separate bedro
Apex Coachman family camper fully stocked and ready to camp! separate bedro

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