Explore Central Iowa

A great base for the things you came to see.

Conveniently located right along I-80, we’re an easy base for race weekends, small-town shops, prairie reserves, and a capital city — here’s what’s nearby.

Iowa Speedway
5 minutes

Iowa Speedway

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

Downtown Newton
10 minutes

Downtown Newton

Local coffee, restaurants, and the historic Jasper County courthouse 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 National Wildlife Refuge
25 minutes

Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge

Prairie boardwalks, bison herds, and quiet hikes through restored tallgrass.

Jasper County Museum
10 minutes

Jasper County Museum

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

Golden sunset over the campground at Alta Campground

Plan Your Stay

Make Alta your basecamp.

See the area by day, come home to quiet evenings on the property.

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