Friends walking toward a vintage camper under string lights at dusk at Alta Campground in Newton, Iowa
Newton, Iowa

Your place to unwind in Central Iowa.

Wooded sites, cozy cabins, and quiet evenings just off I-80 and minutes from Iowa Speedway. Settle in and stay awhile.

Family Owned & Operated
Big Rig Friendly
Spotless Facilities
Pool, Pond & Jump Pad
Just Off I-80
Easy Online Booking
Experience Alta

Warm afternoons by the pool. Long evenings around the fire.

Alta isn’t a list of amenities — it’s a daily rhythm. Saturdays start with pancakes off the griddle. Afternoons drift toward the pool, the pond, or the jump pad. Evenings end where they always seem to, around the warm flicker of the fire.

Sprawling sites tucked into nature
A Bird's-Eye ViewSprawling sites tucked into nature
Sun-drenched afternoons
PoolsideSun-drenched afternoons
The stocked pond at golden hour
Catch & ReleaseThe stocked pond at golden hour
S'mores and stories under the stars
Campfire NightsS'mores and stories under the stars
Kids can't get enough
Jump PadKids can't get enough
Safe play for the little ones
Shady PlaygroundSafe play for the little ones
Great for groups and families
The CabinsGreat for groups and families
Camp in style at Silver Sisters
GlampingCamp in style at Silver Sisters
Campground map of Alta Campground showing site locations, cabins, pond, pool, and facilities
Find Your Spot

Walk the grounds before you arrive.

From pull-through RV sites to the cabins and vintage campers tucked into the trees, take a peek at the map to see where the pool, pond, and playgrounds sit — and plan where you’ll land.

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Explore Central Iowa

A great base for the things you came to see.

Iowa Speedway
5 minutes

Iowa Speedway

Race weekends, concerts, and event nights at our doorstep.

Downtown Newton
10 minutes

Downtown Newton

Local coffee, restaurants, and the historic Jasper County square.

Pella
30 minutes

Pella

Dutch heritage, tulip gardens, and one of Iowa's best bakeries.

Des Moines
35 minutes

Des Moines

Restaurants, the East Village, the Art Center, and the Capitol.

Neal Smith Wildlife Refuge
25 minutes

Neal Smith Wildlife Refuge

Prairie boardwalks, bison herds, and quiet hikes.

Jasper County Museum
10 minutes

Jasper County Museum

Newton's Maytag and agricultural heritage in a charming local museum.

Guest Stories

In the words of the people who stayed.

Spotless, quiet, and gorgeous at sunset. We came for a race weekend and came back for two more.

Sarah M.

The cabin was exactly what we needed. Felt closer to a boutique hotel than a campground.

James & Whitney

Easy off the interstate, and the friendliest staff we've met traveling all summer.

The Patel Family

The Campground, in Pictures

A look around Alta.

Golden sunset over the campground at Alta Campground
Saturday pancake breakfast on the griddle
Rose vintage camper interior
Motorhomes on grassy RV sites
Deluxe cabin kitchenette

Booking

On Property

Golden sunset over the campground at Alta Campground

Plan Your Stay

Stay awhile.

Find your dates and a spot that feels like yours. Reservations take just a couple of minutes.

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