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The Waypoint

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· Earlham, Dallas, Iowa

18 acres hosted by Emma W.

5 RV sites

Nomadic camping

Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.

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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.

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17 ratings · 15 reviews

Emily M.recommends

June 28, 2024

The Waypoint

Comfortable and quiet roadtrip stop

Great spot to stop on my cross country Road trip! Emma is very accommodating with me coming in late. The campsites were clean and spaced apart. Would recommend and will be stopping here on my next trip!

Julia F.recommends

June 25, 2024

The Waypoint

This was a cute, easy stay on our roadtrip across the country! Great arrival instructions and such a pretty drive to the campsite. We’d be happy to stay here again!

Cricket P.recommends

June 22, 2024

The Waypoint

The Waypoint is super convenient to I-80 travelers, literally 5 minutes off the highway, but offers a total shift from the energy and static of highway traveling. The property is wooded, shaded and quiet. The individual campsites are private and well spaced. The pond area is beautiful. Emma kindly introduced us to her collective herd of alpacas, fainting goats and dogs. An I-80 oasis that we highly recommend. And the next exit east has a great little coffee shop named Beans and Beignets.

Mary V.recommends

June 8, 2024

The Waypoint

Great One Night Getaway

The host communicated well regarding access. The spots are private and surrounded by trees. A very serene and relaxing spot for a campfire.

Janella M D.recommends

June 7, 2024

The Waypoint

Kinda magical.

Fireflies, bats, deer & turkeys were just a part of the magic! We’d definitely stay here again!

Sarah O.recommends

June 2, 2024

The Waypoint

Fantastic place to camp. It was very serene, highly recommend.

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

Hosted by Emma W.Joined in May 2022

Response rate: 100%Response time: Within 2 hours

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