Will be in Iowa in August during state fair. What is best place to camp (travel trailer - need electric) during the Fair. Concerned the fair grounds campground may be too crazy for us (3 kids ages 1...
Dont plan on fairgound camping at this point, these fill up fast a year in advance I have heard. We stay at Timberline CG in Waukee, IA, a western suburb of Des Moines. It is about a 10 min drive to the fairground exit on I235, but beyond that traffic can be slow. Go early to beat some of it! Timberline is a fantastic family owned CG, closer in than the KOA mentioned above.
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