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Bison Bliss: Iowa Ranch & Retail Escape
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Malcom, IA
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Up to 40ft
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Pets Allowed
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4.92
Rating
118
Reviews
3
Years Hosting
Generators Allowed
This Host allows you to use your generator.
About
Embark on an unforgettable RV camping adventure in the heart of central Iowa, where the American prairie comes alive with the majestic presence of roaming bison. Just a stone's throw away from Interstate 80, this family-owned bison ranch invites you to a unique experience of rural tranquility and homegrown hospitality. Set amidst 40+ expansive acres, this ranch provides a serene backdrop for up to 50 bison living as nature intended. Here, the spirit of the prairie is tangible, offering RV campers a genuine taste of the bucolic lifestyle fused with the comforts of modern amenities. Visitors looking to savor the ranch's natural bounty can explore the on-site storefront packed with novelty gifts ideal for remembering your stay. Be sure to indulge in the ranch's specialtybison meatrenowned for its rich flavor and lean quality. Though it's a crowd favorite, stock is as free-ranging as the beasts themselves, so seize the opportunity to purchase when you can as it's known to sell out quickly. For those seeking a touch of seclusion, your RV camping haven awaits just down the road from the main property. Here, the wide-open spaces afford the luxury of solitude, and the allowance of generator use ensures your experience is as carefree as the bison grazing in the distance. Although devoid of the hustle and bustle, this dynamic ranch doubles as a working crop farm and the hub of an agriculture business, so you'll witness the picturesque dance of tractors tilling the heartland's fertile earth. Upon arrival, guests are greeted and checked in at the retail store, ensuring all needs are catered to before settling into this unspoiled slice of Iowan paradise. Whether you're cozying up in your RV or breathing in the farm-fresh air, this ranch offers an unparalleled gateway to nature, nourishment, and nurturing of the soul through the plains of the Midwest. Tucked away yet easily accessible, this is more than an RV camping tripits a journey into the living heritage of America's great plains, wrapped in the warmth of a family's passion for the land and the creatures that call it home.
Opening Hours
Monday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Suitability
Pets Allowed
Please keep pets on a leash. We do have dogs on our property. Please inform your host if you will be bringing a pet so we can put ours in their outdoor kennel.
Generators Allowed
Slideouts Allowed
Separate Tow Vehicle Parking
Amenities
Birding & Wildlife Viewing
Farm/Garden/Nature Tour
Gift Shop
Availability
Same Day Requests
No
Response Time
Typically responds within one day
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Parking & Arrival
Harvest Hosts guests will check in at our retail store, and then be parked at the next farmstead down the road. This will provide more seclusion and allow the use of generators without disturbing our guests at our cabin. The address for the parking is 1379 400th Ave. Malcom, IA. Guests will enter the driveway and go all the way up to the back of the property. There will be a gravel area to park with a picnic table and fire pit.
Max Rig Size:
Up to 40 ft
Parking Spaces:
1
Parking Surface:
Gravel
Parking Method:
Pull-Through
Check-In:
4:00 PM - 12:00 PM CT
Check-Out:
Before 11:00 AM CT
Check-In Method:
Host Greets You
House Rules
Please maintain distance from the bison herd.
Items to Purchase
At our bison ranch, you will find a retail store with bison meat products for purchase as well as spices and novelty gifts. We are a very small operation so our hours are by appointment only. Based on availability, we are happy to spend some time with our travelers to show them our herd of 35+ bison that are usually found grazing in the back 40 acres.
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