Comfortable Camping near Des Moines

95%

· Carlisle, Warren, Iowa · 3 acres

Hosted by Leanne D.

2 RV sites

Best in Iowa: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

Once a piece of farmland, now this is home to a historic church rectory and a whole lot of chickens (real and fake ones to be clear.) Learn more about this land: BEFORE BOOKING - if you are traveling with a dog be sure to message us BEFORE booking to make sure that we can accommodate you. IMMEDIATELY AFTER BOOKING please send a message introducing yourself and confirming how many are in your group and how large your camping set up is. We live on just over 3 acres of land. Some of it is a flat grass area, some is hilly, and some has taller brush. From any of these camping areas you can see our home but not much else besides fields, brush, and grass - and the sky! A train goes by a few times a day/night. We are located on a paved rural road, so while you will hear cars go by, there is no flow of constant traffic. We are located an easy two miles from a gas station and an easy 17-30 minute drive to Des Moines if you're looking to go into the city. The land is former farm land but the house is a historical church rectory that was moved to this location several years ago.BEFORE BOOKING - if you are traveling with a dog be sure to message us BEFORE booking to make sure that we can accommodate you. IMMEDIATELY AFTER BOOKING please send a message introducing yourself and confirming how many are in your group and how large your camping set up is. We live on just over 3 acres of land. Some of it is a flat grass area, some is hilly, and some has taller brush. From any of these camping areas you can see our home but not much else besides fields, brush, and grass - and the sky! A train goes by a few times a day/night. We are located on a paved rural road, so while you will hear cars go by, there is no flow of constant traffic. We are located an easy two miles from a gas station and an easy 17-30 minute drive to Des Moines if you're looking to go into the city. The land is former farm land but the house is a historical church rectory that was moved to this location several years ago. There is NO BATHROOM facility for guests. The gas station is 2 miles away. You are welcome to go #1 in the woods if you desire. Guests are expected to clean up after themselves and their pets.

RV details

Travel trailers, Fifth wheels, Toy haulers, Pop-up campers, Class A RVs, Class B RVs, Class C RVs, Campervans, and Cars allowed

Vehicles under 9 meters allowed

Pull-in site

Accommodates slideouts

Surface type: Grass or field

We can only accommodate RVs that are able to maneuver to the large grassy area - which means we can not accommodate very large RVs (probably not more than 25 feet in length) and only if you are able to drive it through a narrow space between a shed and bush.

Surface levelness: Requires leveling

Electrical hookup available

50 amps. we have one basic outlet. You will need to provide your own extension cord of at least 100 feet.

Water hookup available

On-property hookup

Generators allowed

If parking on the far end of the property

No sewage hookup

No TV hookup

What to expect

Vehicle site

Camping area selected or assigned upon arrival.

7 guests max per site

Campfires allowed

Private. There is a "burn barrel" that guests could use ONLY when it is not windy and there is no burn ban. Otherwise, there is no safe place to burn. Firewood is not provided. Fires may not be started in any other location.

Pets allowed

On leash. POTENTIALLY able to host pets. You will need to request this prior to booking. We have two NON-DOG friendly dogs as well as chickens that can free range at times. We would have to agree upon a location to prevent any issues IF that's possible.

No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets

Potable water available

Spigot. You'll need to bring your own potable water hose and/or jugs. Spigot is located in front of the house which is a short distance from where you are able to set up camp

Bins available

Compost bin, recycling bin, trash bin. Please ask in advance and we will move a trash can out of the garage for you to use

No showers

Guests can gather water from the spigot if they would like to. Please remain clothed at all times as to not attract attention or negative relations with neighbors and other people in our home.

Cooking equipment absent

Picnic table absent

No wifi

Hot Tub absent

No playground

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 2:00 PM

Check out: Before 12:00 PM

On arrival: Head straight to site

Cancellation policy: Strict

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 3 months out

Park at listing

No wheelchair access

Max 1 vehicle

2WD accessible

During your trip

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Reviews

95% Recommend39 ratings · 31 reviews

Leanne's campsite offers a peaceful and straightforward experience for those passing through the Des Moines area. The site is praised for its quiet and convenient location, with guests appreciating the easy access to electricity and the charming presence of farm animals. While the proximity to the road and occasional train noise are noted, the overwhelming sentiment is positive, emphasizing the site's practicality and Leanne's warm hospitality. Guests feel safe and enjoy small perks like fresh eggs, making it a favored stopover for road trippers.

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Samuel S.

2 reviews

Recommends

· August 2024

21 ft Class B

We loved staying the one night over Leanne’s site . Nice setup

Stuart O.

4 reviews

Recommends

· November 2023

Good spot.

21 ft travel trailer · With pets

Good spot for an overnight touch-and-go. Electrical plug ins are on the garage of the house, so I was glad I had a 50-ft extension cord, which provided more latitude for parking on the property. There are considerations if you’re traveling with dogs, which Leanne is open about on the HipCamp website, and she worked things out so it wasn’t a problem.

Lauren H.

7 reviews

Recommends

· July 2023

Perfect Cross-country Pitstop

16 ft car

Leanne was a lovely host who answered all of my questions and gave us a spot to sleep on our cross country roadtrip. My husband and I camped out in our tent and got some much needed rest. The site is right outside of Des Moines which is perfect for highway travelers. Our camp site was separated from the house by a line of bushes for privacy. If you book make sure to say hi to her three sweet chickens!

Kerry W.

4 reviews

Recommends

· July 2023

28 ft Class C · With pets

Nice quiet spot in the country. Easy access to power.

Piers A.

8 reviews

Recommends

· March 2023

Carlisle

22 ft pop-up camper

This is a quiet, easy to find and nice to use spot. Description snd directions were accurate. The host was an excellent communicator. I appreciated the experience.

Janessa D.

2 years on Hipcamp

Recommends

· September 2022

It is what it says

30 ft Class C

We camped and we were comfortable! Thank you for the farm fresh eggs, Leanne! They were delicious. Note: it says it in the listing, but be sure to either bring an extra long hose attachment for your water, or be prepared to dry camp. We toted water back and forth in a gallon jug and it worked fine for us. 💧 There is electricity and we were able to get fairly good cell reception with T-Mobile and Verizon.

Location

Carlisle, Warren, Iowa, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Báxoje Máyaⁿ (Ioway), oθaakiiwaki‧hina‧ki (Sauk) & Meškwahki·aša·hina (Fox), Jíwere–Ñút’achi Máyaⁿ (Otoe-Missouria), and Očhéthi Šakówiŋ First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking