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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
- Hiking TrailLocation
- Trestle to Trestle Trail, IADes Moines, IA
- Sycamore Trail, IADes Moines, IA
- Kruidenier Trail around Gray's Lake, IADes Moines, IA
- Bill Riley Trail, IADes Moines, IA
- Walnut Creek Trail, IADes Moines, IA
- 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
- CampgroundsLocation
- Rock Creek Campground, IAJasper County, IA
- Walnut Woods Campground, IAPolk County, IA
- Bob Shetler Recreation Area, IAPolk County, IA
- Cherry Glen Campground, IAPolk County, IA
- Prairie Flower Recreation Area, IAPolk County, IA
- Acorn Valley Campground, IAPolk County, IA
- Timberline Campground, IADallas County, IA
- Lake Ahquabi Campground, IAWarren County, IA
- Des Moines West KOA, IADallas County, IA
- Elk Rock Campground and Boat Ramp, IAMarion County, IA
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Recent RV rental reviews in Des Moines
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!
Shaun M.
September, 2025
Everything was perfect. All worked as expected and a very comfortable stay. I recommend this unit for anyone looking. Definitely will rent again. Great communication throughout the whole process. You won’t be disappointed.
Tonya S.
September, 2025
Isa is very professional and works easily with your needs. I rented this RV for a road trip for my sister who is terminally ill. We had all the comforts of home and in a compact yet spacious RV van. Isa was great with communication and available to answer any questions we had.
Isa thank you for your part in helping to bring my Sister so much joy and comfort.
This Ethos Entegra has all the comforts you need. Among the many that I found most satisfying
Blue tooth connection on the TV. With a freezer that kept popsicles frozen the entire time. And what else? Running water in the kitchen, as well as in the restroom. Making it nice to avoid cross-contamination. Easy to work shades and awning. Beautiful interior and lighting. Looks like the inside of a personal jet. Large windows give great views. Easy to run generator for power at any time.
The onboard back up battery power start and starlink satellite system gave me great relief knowing all the bases were covered (in case of an emergency). Extra outlets and charging ports were great as well. Driving security with a wide view camera that can be switched from mirror to camera easily with a switch. Drowsy driver alerts are one of the many safety features the RV has. Very easy to drive. Drove well through the mountains and high elevation.
Great vehicle and wonderful management.
I recommend this RV van with the strongest recommendation.
I would rent from Isa again.
The best practical thing about this RV is that you can park it almost anywhere! As you can see from our photos. We got a front row seat to everything!
Isa thank you for your part in helping to bring my Sister so much joy and comfort.
This Ethos Entegra has all the comforts you need. Among the many that I found most satisfying
Blue tooth connection on the TV. With a freezer that kept popsicles frozen the entire time. And what else? Running water in the kitchen, as well as in the restroom. Making it nice to avoid cross-contamination. Easy to work shades and awning. Beautiful interior and lighting. Looks like the inside of a personal jet. Large windows give great views. Easy to run generator for power at any time.
The onboard back up battery power start and starlink satellite system gave me great relief knowing all the bases were covered (in case of an emergency). Extra outlets and charging ports were great as well. Driving security with a wide view camera that can be switched from mirror to camera easily with a switch. Drowsy driver alerts are one of the many safety features the RV has. Very easy to drive. Drove well through the mountains and high elevation.
Great vehicle and wonderful management.
I recommend this RV van with the strongest recommendation.
I would rent from Isa again.
The best practical thing about this RV is that you can park it almost anywhere! As you can see from our photos. We got a front row seat to everything!
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