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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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Emma is a Star Host
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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.
RV details
Travel trailers, Pop-up campers, Class B RVs, Class C RVs, and Campervans allowed
Vehicles under 30 feet allowed
Pull-in site
Accommodates slideouts
Surface type: Grass or field
Surface levelness: Flat
No Fifth wheels, Toy haulers, Class A RVs, and Cars
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
No sewage hookup
No TV hookup
Generators not allowed
What to expect
Vehicle site
Camping area selected or assigned upon arrival.
5 guests max per site
Campfires allowed
Firepit. There are a few tractor wheels that you are welcome to roll to your camp spot and use as a fire pit. Please bring your own wood.
Toilet available
Portable toilet. We have a porta potty available for your use located to the East of the blue pole barn.
Pets allowed
You are welcome to bring your pets with you! If they are good off leash and will not interfere with other guests, they are welcome to be off leash. Please do not allow your pets to go near our house/yard. We have an invisible fence that keeps our dogs away from the pond and camping areas.
No potable water
No showers
Pack it out
Cooking equipment absent
Picnic table absent
No wifi
Laundry absent
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: Flexible
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 6 months out
Park at listing
No wheelchair access
Max 2 vehicles
2WD accessible
During your trip
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Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.
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37 ratings · 30 reviews
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Jordan J.
9 months on Hipcamp
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· February 2025
16 ft campervan
Perfect spot to get us tucked up, and out of the wind. Beautiful spread! 10/10 will be back
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Chris H.
2 reviews
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· November 2024
20 ft campervan
Nice and quiet place, great hosts! Was my second time there and will be going back
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Jessyca M.
5 months on Hipcamp
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· October 2024
16 ft pop-up camper
A nice tucked away spot, good for a road trip over night.
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Dave R.
4 months on Hipcamp
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· October 2024
Autumn camper
18 ft travel trailer
We recently camped at Waypoint and had a wonderful relaxing weekend. Perfect place for a really chill time not too far from the highway, but far enough to feel like you're nowhere. The hosts are warm and kind and care about your stay and that you truly do enjoy your time. I pulled a camper to a spot that overlooked a valley to the west. The autumn sunset along with the fall leaves makes for some wonderful campfire sit and sips. Emma's written directions are easy to interpret. I will definitely stay again, maybe to do some fishing in their beautiful pond. Thanks guys!
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Chris H.
2 reviews
Recommends
· October 2024
Perfect place!
15 ft campervan
It was great! Ended up leaving early cause of a friends medical emergency but it is definitely a hidden gem
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Tracy S.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2024
18 ft campervan
Emma’s place was easy to locate, Quiet and a short distance off the interstate. We were travelling and just stopped for the evening. The washroom was very clean and stocked. Thanks
Location
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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