Reviews (5)
What Guests Are Saying
Cutty's Des Moines Camping Club is a vibrant community where families can relax and enjoy various activities, including mini golf, splash pads, and pools. Many guests appreciate the friendly staff and the sense of camaraderie fostered over years of camping. However, some concerns were raised about maintenance issues, outdated cabins, and the pool's chlorine levels, suggesting room for improvement in guest experience.
What Guests Are Saying
Cutty's Des Moines Camping Club is a vibrant community where families can relax and enjoy various activities, including mini golf, splash pads, and pools. Many guests appreciate the friendly staff and the sense of camaraderie fostered over years of camping. However, some concerns were raised about maintenance issues, outdated cabins, and the pool's chlorine levels, suggesting room for improvement in guest experience.
Review Summary
Jeff Elsberry
December 18, 2025
Cutty's isn't just a place to camp it is a community of great people camping and enjoying life. A maintenance crew that fixes your camper while camping, activities for the kids, way to many things to list. Where else can you get off from a hard day at work and hang out with all your friends driving around our golf carts and living life.
Dub Nelson
October 23, 2025
We’ve been camping here for 38 years. It is a wonderful place for families and relaxing. The staff is amazing. A breathe of fresh air in a hectic world!
Angelli Betancourt
June 28, 2025
As a paying member, I was truly disappointed with our recent stay. We did not receive a full hook-up site, which I believe should be a standard amenity for all guests—especially those who are not staying for free. The campground appears to need some maintenance and updates in several areas.
One major concern was the pool, which had an excessive amount of chlorine. It was so strong that it caused discomfort and eye irritation for myself and my family.
As a Hispanic-American, U.S. citizen, and Army veteran, I expect to be treated with the same respect and provided with the same quality experience as any other guest. Sadly, our stay left us feeling like second-class members, and that is not acceptable.
We’ve always enjoyed being part of the camping community, but based on this experience, we won’t be reserving here again. I sincerely hope management takes these comments into consideration to improve the experience for all guests in the future.
Jamie Collins
June 14, 2025
Cutty's is a great place, the kids love it! There is lots for them to do from mini golf, playground , splash pad, 2 outside pools , 1 inside pool. They usually have activities for kids every weekend. The only down side is they never update their cabins, pretty sure the couch & chair in the grey ones have been around for 25+ years. So giving them 4 stars! ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️
ashley spencer
October 7, 2024
I grew up out here and it's always a place I love to visit! A lot of land to explore and paddle boating is one of my favorite things to do besides swim. I think they could add a better play area for kids but love the original wood playhouse that's been there for many years!
Location Cutty's Des Moines Camping Club
Address:
2500 Southwest 37th Street
Grimes, IA, 50111
United States
Latitude & Longitude: 41.6566 / -93.765
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Last updated: June 17, 2026