Private Members Resort · Member-Owned
Iowa’s best kept
camping secret.
Three pristine pools, a hot tub & lake kayaking
Tennis, basketball & pickleball courts with live weekend entertainment
A private, gated, and secure community · Iowa
Private Members Resort
Kids bored with “do-nothing”
campgrounds?
Cutty's offers disc golf, mini golf, two outdoor pools, an indoor pool, a fishing lake, and
much more. Activities run May through October — live bands, fireworks, carnivals, and
entertainment every Saturday night. Plus bingo, pancake breakfasts, and cookouts that bring the
whole resort together.
Our Story
A members-owned retreat under the Iowa sky.
Cutty's is a private campground for members and their guests — a quiet, relaxing get-away or a fun mini-family vacation, depending on the weekend.
From the Campfire Café to the fishing lake, it's a place members come back to season after season.
The park is owned by its members through a 1/3000 undivided interest and run as a non-profit — every dollar spent here goes back into the resort.
Season-long activities
The season awaits.
From morning fishing on the dock to bonfire nights, live bands, and
holiday weekends — every season at Cutty's is an invitation to slow
down and gather.
Indoor & Outdoor Pools
Dive into premium resort comfort with your choice of crystal-clear swimming environments. Featuring refreshing open-air pools and a beautifully sheltered indoor facility, your family can unwind, splash, and play all season long.
Basketball, Tennis & Pickleball
Bring your competitive energy to our beautifully maintained resort athletic courts. Grab a racket or a ball for high-energy matches of tennis, fast-paced pickleball tournaments, or casual pickup basketball games with neighbors.
Scenic Lake Kayaking
Experience tranquility directly on the water. Glide along the glassy surface of our signature resort lake for a peaceful morning paddle or a scenic afternoon exploration with friends and family.
Modern Playgrounds
Let the little ones burn off energy at our modern playground structures. Designed with safe, state-of-the-art equipment, it provides a dedicated environment for kids to crawl, climb, and stay active.
Resort Splash Pad
Keep cool at the high-energy outdoor splash pad. It's the ultimate water-play oasis designed specifically for kids and toddlers seeking safe, interactive, zero-depth water refreshment.
Classic Hayrack Ride
Gather the family for a traditional guided wagon tour across the scenic perimeter of our private campgrounds. A true Cutty's staple that creates memories to look back on for generations.
Family Bingo Nights
Bring your lucky charms to our highly anticipated, high-energy group bingo challenges! Hosted directly inside our main activity clubhouse hall with fantastic, family-friendly prizes up for grabs every week.
Breakfasts & Cookouts
Join the community for delicious freshly prepared morning breakfasts and outdoor resort cookouts. It is the perfect venue to connect with fellow members and share hearty meals out in the open air.
From our Facebook community
Voices from the lake.
Michelle Gooch
8 months ago on GoogleVery family oriented and plenty of fun activities during open season. Food is great, people are friendly they even have firewood for sale and bring your fishingpoles for fishing of catch and release. Summer holidays they have carnivals with ton of activities to fireworks with parades and pinecar derby on Sundays.
Jamie Collins
11 months ago on GoogleCutty'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!
Jeff Elsberry
5 months ago on GoogleCutty'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.
Ashley Spencer
a year ago on GoogleI 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!
Kara Thomsen
9 months ago on GoogleWhat a great place to go. All kinds of activities for everyone. It is a hidden gem in the middle of the city.
Dub Nelson
6 months ago on GoogleWe’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!
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A Hidden Gem in the Middle of Iowa
Nestled across 80+ pristine, timber-filled acres in Grimes, Iowa, Cutty's Camping Resort provides a tranquil escape from the hectic everyday pace. Enjoy exclusive access to over 500 spacious sites, active community programming, and modern amenities designed to create lasting memories for your family.
Resort Address
2500 SE 37th St, Grimes, IA 50111
Conveniently Connected
Located just 15–25 minutes outside of the greater Des Moines metro area.