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The Waypoint

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· Earlham, Dallas, Iowa
18 acres hosted by Emma W.
5 RV sites
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A vanlife destination located at the confluence of I80 and I35. 18 acres of land featuring a limestone quarry pond, perfect trees for hanging hammocks, flat ground for parking vans and so much space for community. If you’re interested, we are happy to coordinate introducing you to our small herd of alpacas and Great Pyrenees dogs.The Waypoint is a wanderer’s respite in central Iowa, 18 acres of land celebrating Iowa’s natural and agricultural beauty. Wide open spaces, a peaceful quarry pond — a perfect place to recharge before you continue on your journey. The Waypoint is located just five minutes off the interstate but is perfectly peaceful. Head to the town of Earlham to fuel up, grab some provisions and enjoy local coffee.
Activities
Fishing
Hiking
Swimming
Wildlife watching
Natural features
Forest
Lake
Field
Farm
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25 ratings · 21 reviews
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Derek J.recommends
August 17, 2024
The Waypoint
Highly Recommend
Peaceful, remote but easy to access, good views. I plan to return.
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Mackenzie W.recommends
August 12, 2024
The Waypoint
Nice get away near Des Moines
This was a great one night camping spot just east of Des Moines. Perfect distance for us to take a quick break from the city to get away for an evening. The stars were beautiful!
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Roberto C.recommends
August 10, 2024
The Waypoint
Nice spot close to I80 but woodsy and quiet. Pretty small quarry pond you can paddle around and you can arrange to see alpacas.
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Scott P.recommends
July 14, 2024
The Waypoint
A quick stay at the Waypoint
We loved our stay at Waypoint Camp. The property is vast, beautiful, and a true hidden gem of Iowa. The pond is unbelievably magical. Emma, the host, is super friendly and warm. She gave us a thorough tour of the farm and animals. We recommend arriving in daylight. It’s challenging to find the right spot to camp in the dark. We’ll be back one day!
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Milton I.recommends
July 8, 2024
The Waypoint
LOVED the Waypoint!
We had such an amazing time at the Waypoint. Jason and Emma are EXCELLENT hosts and being able to see all the animals was extra special. We enjoyed riding our mountain bikes around the property and the sites were excellent. Thank you for having us. Milton and Michelle
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Laura L.recommends
June 30, 2024
The Waypoint
Emma was an excellent hostess! The land was beautiful and an easy 5 minutes off the highway (yet still serene). She gave us great information about her animals and gave us a very fun tour!
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Earlham, Dallas, Iowa, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Báxoje Máyaⁿ (Ioway), Jíwere–Ñút’achi Máyaⁿ (Otoe-Missouria), and Očhéthi Šakówiŋ First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Emma W.

Joined in May 2022
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