Best Glamping near Bloomfield, IA

Lake Darling State Park Campground, Waubonsie Trail Park, Indian Lake Park, and The Catfish Place Campground offer luxurious glamping accommodations near Bloomfield, Iowa. These locations feature upscale canvas tents and modern cabins with resort-style amenities including comfortable beds, electricity, private decks, and climate control systems. Most sites include picnic tables, fire rings, and access to clean shower facilities. The parks boast full hookup options and modern bathrooms, making them ideal for travelers seeking comfort without sacrificing natural surroundings. "My family stayed in our popup last September and it was great. Friendly staff, nice clean bathroom and showers," noted one visitor about The Catfish Place Campground. Indian Lake Park provides various accommodation options from basic to premium, with cabins for rent that appeal to glamping enthusiasts seeking more comfort than traditional camping offers.

These eco-friendly glamping destinations sit alongside beautiful water features, offering excellent opportunities for fishing, boating, kayaking, and swimming. Lake Darling State Park includes hiking trails surrounding the recently renovated lake, plus five-season cabins available for year-round stays. According to a camper, "The cabins are small but clean. Iowa has done a great job fixing up this area." Waubonsie Trail Park connects to walking paths leading to a covered bridge and the popular Dutchman's Store. Island View Campground at Lake Rathbun provides spectacular sunset views over the water with spacious, shaded sites. Many locations remain open throughout the year, though summer weekends tend to fill quickly. Visitors should make reservations in advance, especially for premium glamping accommodations during peak season, as these distinctive lodging options book rapidly.

Best Glamping Sites Near Bloomfield, Iowa (7)

    1. Waubonsie Trail Park

    3 Reviews
    Cantril, IA
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (319) 397-2295

    "Waubonsie trail behind park is a short hike to the covered bridge and Dutchman's Store. Perfect Way to stretch your legs after a long day on the road. Bathrooms and showers were exceptionally clean."

    "We hiked the equestrian trails one afternoon and the regular trails the next day. I camped in the equestrian campground and loved it with my popup. Outhouse type toilets are available there."

    2. Island View Campground — Lake Rathbun

    7 Reviews
    Moravia, IA
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (641) 647-2079

    $22 - $230 / night

    "Campground was very clean and staff was helpful and polite. A lot of spots have a nice view of the water. It tends to be very busy. My stay was a week past labor day and still over half full."

    "Campsites were spaced well apart with plenty of room on pad around campsites, cell service was four bars and air tv 30 channels"

    3. The Catfish Place Campground

    1 Review
    Luray, MO
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (660) 945-3917

    "Friendly staff, nice clean bathroom and showers. Spot on beautiful pond. It was great to be able to fish from our site. Close to geode hunting locations!! Quiet. There is also a restaurant on site."

    4. Indian Lake Park

    4 Reviews
    Farmington, IA
    35 miles
    Website

    $8 - $50 / night

    "it has full hookups, tent site swim beach, fishing, canoes,and f, playgrounds also cabins a stone lodge for family get togethers some sites just have electric and water on site and there are some full"

    "They have primitive tent sites, electric only, electric+water, and fhu. They also have cabins for rent. All very reasonably priced. Most of the sites are nice and shady and level."

    5. Lake Darling State Park Campground

    7 Reviews
    Brighton, IA
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (319) 694-2323

    $12 - $110 / night

    "Sites were fairly level and all pretty close to the showers/restrooms, and well spaced out between sites.   "

    "We stayed on the primative group side of the lake.  There is a small pond that we were able to let some of our scouts get started in kayaks and canoes before getting into the main lake. "

    6. Eveland Access

    3 Reviews
    Oskaloosa, IA
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (641) 673-9327

    $20 / night

    7. Keokuk County Belva Deer Park

    1 Review
    Sigourney, IA
    46 miles
    +1 (641) 622-3757

    "12 a night for primitive camping and you get nice warm showers by the main entrance and nice bathrooms by the main entrance."

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Glamping Reviews near Bloomfield, IA

26 Reviews of 7 Bloomfield Campgrounds


  • Amy W.
    Jul. 5, 2021

    The Catfish Place Campground

    Peaceful camping

    My family stayed in our popup last September and it was great. Friendly staff, nice clean bathroom and showers. Spot on beautiful pond. It was great to be able to fish from our site. Close to geode hunting locations!! Quiet. There is also a restaurant on site. We did not go but there were always lots of people there. Heard good things about food.

  • T
    Sep. 3, 2020

    Waubonsie Trail Park

    Iowa Gem!

    Cute little RV/tent campground. Very nice hosts. Only stayed 1 night. Definitely on the 'let's go back' list. Waubonsie trail behind park is a short hike to the covered bridge and Dutchman's Store. Perfect Way to stretch your legs after a long day on the road. Bathrooms and showers were exceptionally clean. Horseshoe pit, playground and campfire swing area were nice surprises. All for under $20 for electric RV site! Great campground for a small group event.

  • Mary F.
    Jul. 16, 2018

    Indian Lake Park

    very nice

    it has full hookups, tent site swim beach, fishing, canoes,and f, playgrounds also cabins a stone lodge for family get togethers some sites just have electric and water on site and there are some full hookups also a shower house and modern restrooms, fire wood for sale We go at least 3 times a year . So nice and quiet the lake is clean they also have a dump station

  • M
    Jun. 30, 2019

    Lake Darling State Park Campground

    Beautiful lake/Nice Campground

    Nice campground with some newer facilities, well kept up and clean.  There are 2 parts to the campground, both nice and fairly full-but not completely on the weekend we stayed. Sites were fairly level and all pretty close to the showers/restrooms, and well spaced out between sites.   There were several hiking trails-maps seemed to not quite fit the trails and lake to some degree.  Several ponds have been added to the lake and along the hiking trails that aren't on the map that could assist in knowing where you're at along the trails.  Trails were signed fairly well but still seemed somewhat off from the maps both online and on site.

  • M
    Sep. 25, 2018

    Island View Campground — Lake Rathbun

    Island View - H19

    Campground was very clean and staff was helpful and polite. A lot of spots have a nice view of the water. It tends to be very busy. My stay was a week past labor day and still over half full. Restrooms / showers were clean, nothing fancy. Did some fishing while there and caught enough crappie for a nice dinner with some left over for breakfast the next morning.

  • Dave N.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 14, 2020

    Indian Lake Park

    Beautiful

    This park has something for everyone. They have primitive tent sites, electric only, electric+water, and fhu. They also have cabins for rent. All very reasonably priced. Most of the sites are nice and shady and level. A bathhouse with showers. A stone lodge for large parties. There is a playground, a few nice hiking trails, and a lake with a nice sandy beach. Almost empty during the week, but very busy on summer weekends. Hiking,fishing, swimming, kayaking,bird watching. There are many things to keep you busy here.

  • R
    Nov. 5, 2019

    Lake Darling State Park Campground

    Beautiful getaway

    We stayed on the primative group side of the lake.  There is a small pond that we were able to let some of our scouts get started in kayaks and canoes before getting into the main lake.  Great fishing and walking paths.  Iowa has done a great job fixing up this area.  The cabins are small but clean.

  • Dani K.
    May. 31, 2017

    Lake Darling State Park Campground

    Favorite Childhood Site

    The Lake has been recently drained and refilled. The new trails around the lake are so wonderful. Electric and tent sites. Brand new five season cabins. Great all year round!

  • Matt S.
    Sep. 24, 2016

    Island View Campground — Lake Rathbun

    Island View has nice views of Rathbun Lake

    Rathbun Lake is a destination for boaters and campers in the State of Iowa. The Army Corps of Engineers operates and maintains several facilities around the lake. Island View campground has some really nice views of the lake.

    Island View campground is clean. The sites are pretty open, there are trees but there is also a lot of open space. The park has a nice play set for kids and there are baseball fields nearby.

    This is a great place to go if you like to boat. There are three different boat ramps in the park.


Guide to Bloomfield

Campgrounds near Bloomfield, Iowa offer varying seasonal experiences and accessibility options for outdoor enthusiasts. Most locations sit within 30-45 minutes of town, with several positioned along lakes or rivers providing water-based recreation opportunities. The region experiences humid summers with temperatures reaching into the 90s and cold winters that can limit primitive camping options from December through March.

What to do

Fishing from your campsite: At The Catfish Place Campground, sites are positioned along a fishing pond. "Spot on beautiful pond. It was great to be able to fish from our site. Close to geode hunting locations!!" notes camper Amy W.

Paddling and water activities: Lake Darling State Park Campground provides boat rentals for visitors without their own equipment. "There is a long concrete multi use path along the lake and into the cabin area," explains Douglas P. Tiffany adds, "There were several people out on the water in kayaks and paddle boats, very calm waters."

Hiking trail exploration: The trail system at Lake Darling offers interesting terrain, though navigation requires attention. "Several ponds have been added to the lake and along the hiking trails that aren't on the map that could assist in knowing where you're at along the trails. Trails were signed fairly well but still seemed somewhat off from the maps both online and on site," explains Molly L.

What campers like

Peaceful waterfront settings: Indian Lake Park provides a relaxing environment with multiple recreation options. Dave N. notes, "There is a playground, a few nice hiking trails, and a lake with a nice sandy beach. Almost empty during the week, but very busy on summer weekends. Hiking, fishing, swimming, kayaking, bird watching."

Affordable accommodation options: Most campgrounds in the area maintain reasonable pricing for various site types. Mary F. says about Indian Lake Park: "it has full hookups, tent site swim beach, fishing, canoes, playgrounds also cabins a stone lodge for family get togethers some sites just have electric and water on site and there are some full hookups."

Spacious, well-maintained sites: Island View Campground at Lake Rathbun offers generous spacing between campsites. "Campground was very clean and staff was helpful and polite. A lot of spots have a nice view of the water," reports Mitch C. Another camper, Steve W., confirms: "Very nice corp park. Campsites were spaced well apart with plenty of room on pad around campsites."

What you should know

Booking requirements: Cabins at glamping locations fill quickly, particularly during summer months. Robert F. mentions about Lake Darling: "The cabins are small but clean. Iowa has done a great job fixing up this area." Another camper adds, "They even have cabin rentals for the more glamping lifestyle. They do book up quick in advance, but there is usually walk up spots available the week of too."

Bathroom and shower facilities: Quality varies between campgrounds. Eveland Access recently upgraded their facilities. Tim notes, "Great camp grounds! New showers and toilets. Easy access. Not far from oskaloosa." At Waubonsie Trail Park, Tracy J. reports, "Bathrooms and showers were exceptionally clean."

Seasonal considerations: While some campgrounds operate year-round, services may be limited in winter. Lake Darling State Park offers "Brand new five season cabins. Great all year round!" according to Dani K., making it suitable for winter glamping near Bloomfield, Iowa.

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Multiple parks feature dedicated play areas for children. Tracy J. notes that Waubonsie Trail Park has "Horseshoe pit, playground and campfire swing area were nice surprises. All for under $20 for electric RV site!"

Swimming options: Several parks offer designated swimming areas with varying facilities. At Keokuk County Belva Deer Park, Keith B. reports, "$12 a night for primitive camping and you get nice warm showers by the main entrance and nice bathrooms by the main entrance."

Weekend planning: Many campgrounds experience significantly higher usage during weekends versus weekdays. Dave N. advises about Indian Lake Park: "Almost empty during the week, but very busy on summer weekends." For family glamping near Bloomfield, booking midweek visits may provide a more relaxed experience.

Tips from RVers

Site selection considerations: Some full-hookup sites have placement issues worth noting. Douglas P. shares about Lake Darling: "The full hookup sites have the neighbors waste tube close the campers picnic table. Sometimes getting a whiff of black water waste while trying eat dinner leaves a little to be desired. If a person camps in the regular electric only sites this is not a problem."

Cell service limitations: Connectivity varies by location. Douglas P. notes about Lake Darling: "Generally limited cell signal might be better that way eh?" This may affect campers who need to remain connected during their stay.

Dump station locations: Not all campgrounds provide on-site dump stations. Mary F. points out that Indian Lake Park does have a dump station, noting "they also have a dump station" among the park's amenities, which is convenient for longer RV stays.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Bloomfield, IA is Waubonsie Trail Park with a 4.7-star rating from 3 reviews.

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