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Raccoon River Retreat

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A gay owned and patronized B & B and campground on 100 acres. The facility is open from April until December. There is swimming in the river, hot tub and sauna, and nude sunbathing. The Retreat is just twenty minutes away from the gay bars of Des Moines. Several acres at dramatic bend of the Raccoon river. Lodge and cabin, or bring your own campers, tents. Reservation recommended: Yes

Best time
Dates open: mostly spring/summer/fall
Crowd
Almost exclusively gay men, lesbians are welcome. Reservation recommended:
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2678 - 324th Way, Des Moines (515) 996 2829 Wheelchair: Yes / There is partial handi-cap access, check when making…

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The guide

Where exactly

Interstate 80 to Exit 113 (Van Meter exit), go north for 1.6 miles, turn left on gravel road (324th Way) to the fork in the road. RRR is on the left. Stop at the roap, pay at the booth, drive in and put the roap back up.

When to go

Dates open: mostly spring/summer/fall

Etiquette

Nudity: Yes / Generally permitted everyway except some areas of the lodge and parking lot during the day.

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if the weather hold up on sunday we will try to make it for the day for some sun and fun

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Visitor

I plan to stop there tomorrow afternoon on my way to Des Moines. Will there be anyone who would like to join me?

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Was there for the first time today. Was very impressed. Met some very nice people. Will be better prepared next time I go. Cannot begin to say how nice it was to sunbath in peace and quiet.

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