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Greenhouse Camping

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· Ankeny, Polk, Iowa
5 acres hosted by Robin V.
2 RV sites
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We love this beautiful land that has been in our family since 1917, and think you will too! We are located 1/2 mile off I-35 at the north border of the City of Ankeny. Here you'll find the best of both worlds just fifteen minutes away from your quiet campsite - Boating, skiing, jet-skiing, fishing at Saylorville Lake. Canoe, kayak and paddleboat rental at Big Creek State Park. Swimming & waterplay for all ages at the Ankeny Aquatic Center. Upscale shopping and dining at the District. Or venture out a bit further to concert venues in Ames & Des Moines, local farmers markets, Des Moines' beautiful riverwalk and exciting nightlife, or the Iowa State Fair. It's the best of country and suburban living! End your day with a quiet stroll along the mowed walking path that overlooks one of the most beautiful areas of Four Mile Creek in Iowa, which circles right back to your cozy campfire. Learn more about this land: You'll love this relaxing space to camp and enjoy the Iowa outdoors!  Very easy access,  we are just 1/2 mile off of Interstate-35.  Our farm is bordered by nature on three sides and the city of Ankeny on the south.  This is a single campsite, private and quiet. Your campsite has an adjoining mowed private walking trail overlooking Four Mile Creek, and is also within walking distance of Ankeny sidewalks for biking, walking, jogging.  It’s the best of both worlds - town and country!  We're a 15 minute drive from Big Creek and Ledges State Parks, Jester Park and Saylorville Lake where you can enjoy fishing, skiing, boating, horseback riding, hiking, biking, and the beach life.  You'll find unique shopping experiences, delicious dining, a good movie, a thriving live music scene just 15 minutes away in downtown Des Moines, downtown and campus town Ames, and  at The District in Ankeny.   Upon your arrival you'll find the greenhouse mini-fridge is stocked with 4 complimentary bottles of water and everything you'll need for making S'mores.  
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Biking
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Fishing
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River, stream, or creek
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Farm
97%
119 ratings · 106 reviews
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Brad A.recommends
October 25, 2024
Greenhouse Camping
Nice Overnight Place!
Close to interstate, but surprisingly quiet, Easy to find. Very nice!
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Patrick S.recommends
October 24, 2024
Greenhouse Camping
Nice spot with flexible parking options for different vehicles, right off the interstate & easy to find, Robin had just turned the lights on for us & said a quick hello as we were arriving after dark - great experience overall when we needed an overnight stay.
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Deborah S.doesn't recommend
October 22, 2024
Sunset View Camping
Really great space. Hosts were very accommodating, left the lights on for our late arrival. Easy in, easy out! Would definitely recommend!
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High F.recommends
October 21, 2024
Greenhouse Camping
Great location! Very close to Ames and Des Moines. The camp site was very comfortable, and the amenities were fantastic, to have a place to store stuff if the weather got bad and a fridge was great. We tent camped, the ground was level and well groomed. The site is close to the road, and it was maybe a little busier than we would have liked, but it was quiet all night. Unfortunate that the area next door was a construction site, but we were there on a weekend and it was no bother. Thank you Robin for being a great host.
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Catherine B.recommends
October 18, 2024
Sunset View Camping
We recently had the pleasure of camping at this incredible location, and even though we could only stay for one night, it left a lasting impression on us. The site was spacious, easy to find, and we were able to refill our water upon arrival, which was really convenient. One of the highlights was the nearby beach, just a 6-minute walk away, which was perfect for those of us traveling with pets. We didn’t have time to explore much more, but from what we experienced, we can say that this place is truly a hidden gem. We absolutely recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful and well-located camping spot. We hope to come back and spend more time enjoying everything this place has to offer!
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Jessi N.recommends
October 14, 2024
Greenhouse Camping
Recommend
It was great and fit my needs. Close to the city, peaceful, it was nice having a camp spot with a fridge and also lights I didn’t have to pack.
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Ankeny, Polk, 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 To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Joined in May 2021
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