On the west side of the Des Moines metro in Adel, this KOA Holiday prohibits EV charging from the campsite pedestals. Our current electrical pedestals were originally designed for non-continuous loads typical of today's RV usage, and therefore simply cannot support EV charging. Plugging your EV into a traditional 50-30 amp campground pedestal could permanently damage your vehicle as well as the campground's electrical system. The good news is that there is DC fast charging right in Adel from public DC fast charging. Waukee is also nearby, about 7 miles away, with Electrify America stations. Dallas County farmland stretches in every direction, but the Des Moines suburbs and their chargers are just down the road.
Our current electrical pedestals were originally designed for non-continuous loads typical of today's RV usage, and therefore simply cannot support EV charging. Plugging your EV into a traditional 50-30 amp campground pedestal could permanently damage your vehicle as well as the campground's electrical system.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No. Des Moines West KOA Holiday does not allow EV charging on the property, so you'll need to arrive with enough range or charge nearby. The good news: there's DC fast charging right in Adel from public DC fast charging, so you won't have to go far. Dallas County farmland stretches in every direction, but the Des Moines suburbs and their chargers are just down the road.
Des Moines West KOA Holiday does not offer EV charging of any kind on the property. Your nearest options are public charging stations in the area. There is DC fast charging right in Adel from public DC fast charging. Beyond that, Waukee is about 7 miles away with Electrify America.
Since Des Moines West KOA Holiday doesn't allow EV charging, you'll want to know your nearest options. There is DC fast charging right in Adel from public DC fast charging. Beyond that, Waukee is about 7 miles away with Electrify America. Have your next charging stop figured out before you arrive. The peace of mind is worth the two minutes of planning.
No. Des Moines West KOA Holiday does not allow EV charging, so it's not what you'd call EV-friendly. That doesn't mean you can't stay there with an EV. It just means you need to arrive charged and have a plan for your next charging stop. Fortunately, there's fast charging right in Adel, so you're not stranded. Dallas County farmland stretches in every direction, but the Des Moines suburbs and their chargers are just down the road.
Since Des Moines West KOA Holiday doesn't permit EV charging, you'll need to charge before you arrive or find a nearby station. There is DC fast charging right in Adel from public DC fast charging. Beyond that, Waukee is about 7 miles away with Electrify America. Dallas County farmland stretches in every direction, but the Des Moines suburbs and their chargers are just down the road.
Des Moines West KOA Holiday hasn't published a specific reason for their no-charging policy. Most campgrounds that restrict EV charging do so because of electrical infrastructure limitations. An EV drawing 40+ amps for hours can strain a system designed for RVs cycling through air conditioning and appliances. On the west side of the Des Moines metro in Adel, this KOA Holiday prohibits EV charging from the campsite pedestals.