Top Glamping near Coralville Lake

Looking for the best campgrounds near Coralville Lake, IA? Coralville Lake is filled with the activities, sights, and experiences to make everyone in your crew a happy camper. You're sure to find the perfect spot for your Iowa camping adventure.

Best Glamping Sites Near Coralville Lake, IA (15)

    Camper-submitted photo from Palisades-Kepler State Park

    1. Palisades-Kepler State Park

    8 Reviews
    1 Photo
    78 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    Camper-submitted photo from Cedar River Campground
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    2. Cedar River Campground

    8 Reviews
    17 Photos
    32 Saves

    We are a seasonal campground open April 15 thru October 15. We have seasonal, monthly, weekly, and overnight rates. We have planned activities as well as many amenities. River frontage, canoe/ tube rental, mini golf, pool and so much more.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents

    $35 - $50 / night

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    3. Pinicon Ridge Park

    9 Reviews
    27 Photos
    31 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
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    4. Morgan Creek County Park

    3 Reviews
    1 Photo
    18 Saves

    A wide variety of natural and recreational features can be found at the 352-acre Morgan Creek County Park. The arboretum and butterfly park is plentiful with over 250 species of native and exotic trees and shrubs, which is located on the northside of the park at 7439 Worcester Rd, Palo.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $23 - $40 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area

    5. Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area

    5 Reviews
    3 Photos
    50 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $11 - $16 / night

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    7. Sleepy Hollow

    2 Reviews
    1 Photo
    6 Saves

    Welcome to BEYONDER Getaway at Sleepy Hollow, a family-friendly RV park and campground in Oxford, Iowa. Just off Interstate 80, we're just minutes away from Iowa City.

    We offer pull-through and back-in RV sites, private cabins, primitive tent sites, and golf cart rentals. Some sites are located by our relaxing catch-and-release fishing lake. Other sites are terraced sites, nestled on a beautiful tree-covered hill. And we're close to Eastern Iowa's most popular destinations, including Lake MacBride, Coralville Reservoir, Kalona Amish Community, and the Amana Colonies.

    At BEYONDER Getaway at Sleepy Hollow, we go out of our way to offer our guests a comfortable, relaxing camping experience. Choose from pull-through and back-in RV sites with full hook-ups (30 amps or 50 amps) and back-in water-and-electric-only sites. We also have private cabins, perfect for families or couples. And, for folks that want to rough it, we have a number of primitive tent sites available.

    When you stay at BEYONDER Getaway at Sleepy Hollow, you can have a great time without ever leaving the property. Enjoy our playgrounds, pool, fishing pond, beachfront, and more. For your convenience, we also have shower and laundry facilities and a stocked camp store. We even have soft-serve ice cream!

    Need to bring your family pet? Pets are welcome as long as they are accompanied by a responsible pet owner. (Note that pets are not allowed at our tent sites.)

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $22 - $85 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Central Park
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    8. Central Park

    5 Reviews
    27 Photos
    12 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Iowa County Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Iowa County Park
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    9. Lake Iowa County Park

    6 Reviews
    14 Photos
    23 Saves

    Lake Iowa Park offers a quiet, safe and beautifully-maintained campground that includes 120 rocked pads with electricity, shower houses and a dump station. There are water hydrants with rural water spread throughout the campground to fill your camper tanks. There are two non-electric areas suitable for tents which are within a short walk to the shower house. Currently there are no reservations for camping, it is all first come first served.

    2 cabins are available for rent. Each cabin has a full kitchen and ADA compliant bathroom and will sleep 8 people.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Darling State Park Campground
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    10. Lake Darling State Park Campground

    7 Reviews
    15 Photos
    35 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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Recent Glamping Reviews In Coralville Lake

62 Reviews of 15 Coralville Lake Campgrounds


  • Camper-submitted photo from Lake Iowa County Park
    September 23, 2024

    Lake Iowa County Park

    very nice and clean. Lots of sites but well spaced

    Not too far off the highway.  Very clean and quiet.  The campground is above the lake but a short trail will take you to the lake.  Couldn't see the lake from where we camped, but nice woody area behind our campsite.  Nice little visitor area.  Lots of trails to walk with the dog including a nice trail along the lake.

    Great place to spend one night.  If I had more time, I would have gone paddle boarding or fishing on the lake.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Lake Iowa County Park
    August 9, 2024

    Lake Iowa County Park

    Great spot for a great price

    Very well kept campground! Bathrooms and entire area was really in perfect shape. One of the cleanest showers and bathrooms I have seen. $10 for tent, $16 for electric - how can you go wrong?

    Only issue is that the spots are pretty close together. Around 2:30am there was so much smoke in our van from nearby campfires that I woke up sick and my dog threw up all over the bed. At 3am we decided we needed to move to an electric site because it was too much to have the windows open. I felt really bad for anyone in a tent. I coughed all the next day.

    The campground was not that busy so there is no way I would stay here on a busy holiday weekend due to the spots being too close. If a few people make a fire you better shut down all your windows. No sleeping in the cool, night air here.

    But this is an issue at other places too. Just never experienced anything on this level before. Esp considering no one in our section even had a fire going.

    I wish campgrounds would start banning these fires. But that’s a topic for a later date.

    Other than that it was a great spot.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Keokuk County Belva Deer Park
    May 31, 2024

    Keokuk County Belva Deer Park

    Clean park warm showers

    $12 a night for primitive camping and you get nice warm showers by the main entrance and nice bathrooms by the main entrance. Stand-alone bathrooms throughout the park have the deep composting toilets that smell bad but whatever the ones up front are nice. Would recommend 10/10

  • Camper-submitted photo from Cedar River Campground
    April 27, 2024

    Cedar River Campground

    Cedar river campground

    Camped there for years. Never again. Last 2 years under current owners\ management, I would not spend another dime there. They are nothing but drama. Behind office towards owners home looks like a salvage yard. They have removed families who have camped there for years. Only ones left are scared, no place to move to, or suck up to them for special privileges. Last two years were horrible. Will only return if sold to again new owners who care about campers vs money.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Bailey Ford Delaware County Park
    March 16, 2024

    Bailey Ford Delaware County Park

    Great park and campground

    Bailey's Ford has everything you need for a night or a week. It's clean and beautiful. Trout stream, trails, river access, showers and a playground. I recommend!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Camp Liberty
    March 1, 2024

    Camp Liberty

    Wonderful camp with many amenities

    Camp offers site for all tastes: primitive and modern cabins and lodges, tents for small or large groups and couples. Hard roads, fire pits, tables, water, showers, supplies. Surrounded by nature with forest, prairie, and lake.Trails, and even guided activities.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Delaware County Coffins Grove Park
    July 5, 2023

    Delaware County Coffins Grove Park

    Quiet, peaceful family campground

    Nice, smaller campground! No designated spots, so great for groups to circle up and camp together (we camp here every year for our family reunion). Newer playground that my kids love, sand so that’s an extra play optional. Small creek runs through the park (on the edge of the campground) and a fun place for kids to explore and play in.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Sleepy Hollow
    October 5, 2022

    Sleepy Hollow

    No Pets?

    Was looking forward to camping there until I found out they do not allow pets at tent sites. Apparently they don’t feel responsible pet owners use tents. Not happy will never stay there

  • Camper-submitted photo from Central Park
    September 21, 2022

    Central Park

    Very well maintained County Park with lake

    This park is well maintained with full service and primitive sites. Trails, nature center, shelters, restrooms/showers, and lake access for beach, paddling, fishing, etc. Prairie plantings mixed in the wooded areas.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Palisades-Kepler State Park
    September 20, 2022

    Palisades-Kepler State Park

    First time, one night

    Super chill and plenty of space, especially for tents on site 39. Bathrooms are very nice and modern and clean, maintenance was very nice to let me shower before he could clean it. It was our only night there and we heard a lot of movements by the woods that it creeped us out but we were hearing haunted stories before arriving so the Halloween vibes was definitely there. Loads of shade and quiet nice neighbors.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Pinicon Ridge Park
    September 1, 2022

    Pinicon Ridge Park

    Nice clean and generally spacious

    Stayed in The Plains area. Water and electric hookups, dump station near by. Clean shower house with storm shelter. Mixed sun and shade with generous grassy sites, fire pit and picnic table.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Lake Iowa County Park
    July 10, 2022

    Lake Iowa County Park

    Good, but.

    The good: The area around the lake and near by pond, is not overly developed. There are wild raspberries and mulberries, lots of wildlife. We had a blue jay that visited us regularly at our campsite, along with deer walking through. The bad: very few sites have a view of the lake. To walk to the lake or near by pond you must go down hill, which could be a problem for any one with mobility issues. Once down to the water trail are easy to walk. I would say if you can try and get sites, 67-70. They have beautiful views.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Cedar River Campground
    July 3, 2022

    Cedar River Campground

    Perfect getaway!

    Recently under new ownership, you can tell they’ve been working hard getting the place going again. Yes, you hear traffic, but it didn’t bother us. They had a great fireworks display for the fourth. Spots are tighter than what we prefer, but will be back again.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Pinicon Ridge Park
    July 1, 2022

    Pinicon Ridge Park

    Pinicon Ridge Linn County

    This park is beautiful and there is tons to do. The playground is fantastic and keep the kids entertained all day. The water is great for fishing, swimming and boating. Central City also has everything you need within minutes of your site. There is boat rentals and the new showers are amazing.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Cedar River Campground
    April 3, 2022

    Cedar River Campground

    Private cg along Cedar River

    Seasonal cg along the Cedar River with camp store, ice, wood, propane, showers/restrooms. Has playground, pool, mini golf, Cedar River access too.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Sleepy Hollow
    December 8, 2021

    Sleepy Hollow

    Under new ownership

    This campground has many amenities for the whole family. From tent sites, to Airbnb cabins for 9 people they have a site for everyone. They have laundry, showers, horseshoes, volleyball, basketball, fishing and a swimming beach.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Lake Darling State Park Campground
    September 28, 2021

    Lake Darling State Park Campground

    Nice little lake & ammenities

    We went out for a fishing day, boat launch was very nice and entire lake was very clean. There were several people out on the water in kayaks and paddle boats, very calm waters. Beautiful little lake with out a ton of traffic, perfect!!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Pinicon Ridge Park
    August 23, 2021

    Pinicon Ridge Park

    Quiet weekend on the flying squirrel loop

    Great place to kick back and relax. The trail through the campground takes you across the river where you can find canoe and paddle boat rentals, and our favorite an off leash do area.  We all took the trail into town and found a BIT Brewery where we enjoy woodfired pizza and brought some beer home in a growler for around the fire that night.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Pinicon Ridge Park
    July 19, 2021

    Pinicon Ridge Park

    Perfect County Campground

    We stayed at this campground for 7 nights with W/E hook ups.  Dump available on entrance/exit.  The site was a level rock pad witch was very spacious with a fire ring and picnic table.  Nearest grocery store was within 5 miles.  The bathrooms and shower were very clean with lots of hot water.  There is hiking in the park and very little road noise.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Cedar River Campground
    July 1, 2021

    Cedar River Campground

    Friendly, green scenery, a bit noisy

    We stopped over for the night, and it was a good respite. They have mini-golf, a nice pool and a creative rugged play area for the kids. Unfortunately, the pool was closed for the evening cleaning, so we didn't get to use it. There was a beautiful wetland just down from the campground. It is right off the highway, so it was loud when we were outside, but we couldn't hear it at all when we were in our Tab 400. The manager, son of the owner, was really nice and helpful. His mom has owned the RV park for 27 years and ready to retire. There are some friendly seasonal and long-term residents who are in a separate section, but you see them driving through on their golf carts and are super fun and gregarious.



Guide to Coralville Lake

Camping near Coralville Lake, Iowa, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're pitching a tent or parking your RV, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from, each with its own unique vibe.

What to do:

  • Hiking and Trails: Explore the scenic trails around the lake. One camper mentioned, “The park offers hiking, swimming, kayaking, and plenty of trails with overlooks” at F. W. Kent Park.
  • Fishing and Boating: Enjoy fishing or take your boat out on the water. A review for Iowa Dam Complex West Overlook Campground noted, “Coralville Lake is huge and there's a launch space for boats.”
  • Family Activities: Many campgrounds have activities for kids. One reviewer at Sugar Bottom Campground said, “The beach was a plus for the kids as well.”

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A visitor at Lake Macbride State Park Campground shared, “Had a bathroom with showers and multiple water wells spread out.”
  • Spacious Sites: Many enjoy the roomy campsites. A review for Pinicon Ridge Park mentioned, “Clean shower house with storm shelter. Mixed sun and shade with generous grassy sites.”
  • Quiet Atmosphere: Campers often seek peace and quiet. One reviewer at West Overlook Campground said, “Sites are decently spaced out & there is ample natural shade.”

What you should know:

  • Reservations: Some campgrounds require reservations, especially during peak seasons. A camper at F. W. Kent Park noted, “Easy to get to, very well maintained.”
  • Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds have stores or markets nearby. A visitor at Sugar Bottom Campground mentioned, “There’s no place to buy firewood nearby, so come prepared.”
  • Site Conditions: Some sites may not be level. A camper at Pinicon Ridge Park pointed out, “The tent area is on a small mound, not a very level area.”

Tips for camping with families:

  • Bring Activities: Pack games and outdoor toys. A family at Cedar River Campground said, “So many things to do for adults and kids!!”
  • Check for Kid-Friendly Amenities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds or swimming areas. One reviewer at Little Bear Campground mentioned, “There was a kid’s playground with swingset and teeter-totters.”
  • Plan for Meals: Some campgrounds have fire pits and picnic tables, making it easy to cook outdoors. A camper at Amana RV Park & Event Center noted, “The sites are wide open and generally level.”

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Size: Make sure your RV fits the site. A visitor at Lake Macbride State Park Campground mentioned, “The entry on this app says big rig friendly, but it might be hard to fit a big rig on the electrical only sites.”
  • Use Leveling Blocks: Many sites may require leveling. A camper at Beyonder Getaway at Sleepy Hollow advised, “Bring a lot of leveling blocks. Most sites are slanted in both planes.”
  • Connectivity: Check for cell service if you need to stay connected. A reviewer at Sugar Bottom Campground mentioned, “Verizon service was not great in the area but could still stay connected for the most part.”

Camping near Coralville Lake, Iowa, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

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  • Which is the most popular glamping campsite near Coralville Lake?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Coralville Lake is Palisades-Kepler State Park with a 4.3-star rating from 8 reviews.

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