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Glamping near Fayette, IA
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Chimney Rock Canoe and Campground houses upscale glamping accommodations near Fayette, Iowa, with luxury canvas tents featuring comfortable beds, electricity, and private decks overlooking the Turkey River valley. Lake Meyer County Park Campground, Nelson Dewey State Park, and Pinicon Ridge Park also offer glamping options with amenities like picnic tables, electric hookups, and fire rings, while providing a premium outdoor experience without sacrificing comfort. The glamping sites include climate-controlled units with quality mattresses, fresh linens, and stylish furnishings that elevate the traditional camping experience. A recent visitor mentioned, "Beautiful scenery with lots of wildlife. Even an eagles nest. The glamping accommodations provide a perfect balance of luxury and nature."
Hiking trails surrounding the glamping sites showcase scenic river valley views and abundant wildlife viewing opportunities, with several locations offering direct water access for kayaking, canoeing, and fishing. Pinicon Ridge Park features premium safari-style tents with private bathrooms and kitchenettes, positioned near Flying Squirrel Trail for convenient nature exploration. Many glamping accommodations remain open from April through October, with Airport Lake Park's yurt rentals available throughout the summer season near its swimming beach. Most locations require advance reservations, particularly during peak summer weekends. One guest shared, "We enjoyed the beautiful views of the Turkey River valley from our canvas tent. The combination of comfortable beds and wilderness access made for a perfect weekend getaway."
Best Glamping Campgrounds near Fayette (16)
1. Goeken Co Park
2. Lake Meyer County Park Campground
"As someone who bicycle tours I appreciated fire wood being on site and close to where the tent area is. The bathrooms aren’t the best but they worked."
"Lake Meyer sits atop a hill above the Lake. Beautiful trails with lots of wild life. Even an eagles nest. There are hook ups and water."
3. Nelson Dewey State Park Campground
"The site itself was sloped away from the road making it feel tucked into the trees. The downside was that the only flat space for the tent was very close to the fire pit."
"Had a hike on site on the bluff. Stunning views and very secluded. Carts available for hauling in your gear. Hiking trails, fire wood for sale on site. Bathrooms very nice, showers like new!"
from $20 - $110 / night
Check Availability4. George Wyth State Park Campground
"** Iowa state parks are a bargain! This one is $11 for a non-electric site, $16 for an electric site. (Rates go down to $6 and $11 from 10/1-4/30.)"
"Nice campground with some non-electric sites on bank of Cedar River, clean shower house and flush toilets."
from $16 - $24 / night
Check Availability5. Delaware County Coffins Grove Park
"Electric and water only. Nice playground for young kids. Limited activities."
"Small creek runs through the park (on the edge of the campground) and a fun place for kids to explore and play in."
6. Airport Lake Park Campground
"Water electric at each site. Dump station on site. Nice swimming beach and many fishing jetties."
"Bathrooms were clean. Good cell phone signal. Small lake for fishing and swimming working walking distance"
7. Waukon City Park
"Includes electric and water and showers and firewood. Best value I have found yet. They have a bunch o pavilions and facilities. Pool, tennis, lake."
"Free firewood, free wifi, water and electric at each campsite. Found a nice shady site for tent camping."
8. Pinicon Ridge Park
"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."
"Iowa knows how to do County campgrounds. Firefly campground has full hookups and reservations. The other campgrounds have water and electric and are first come first serve."
9. Chimney Rock Canoe and Campground
"Excellent staff. One of the best kept campgrounds I've been to. Between the campground and the nearby towns, there is easily two weeks of activities to do. More depending on the time of year you go."
"Every time I visit I have a wonderful time enjoying the scenic Upper Iowa River. This part of Iowa is a treasure. Deb and her crew are always helpful and accommodating."
10. Bailey Ford Delaware County Park
"from trout steam,river access for boats or kayaks, to the beautiful trails with educational signs along it. this park is perfect"
"Trout stream, trails, river access, showers and a playground. I recommend!"
Drive Time
- 54 min from Waterloo, IA
- 1 hr 16 min from Cedar Rapids, IA
- 1 hr 18 min from Dubuque, IA
- 1 hr 44 min from La Crosse, WI
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81 Reviews of 16 Fayette Campgrounds
Mary S.
LegendGeorge Wyth State Park Campground
Another bargain at an Iowa State Park
Why Should You Camp Here?
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Iowa state parks are a bargain! This one is $11 for a non-electric site, $16 for an electric site. (Rates go down to $6 and $11 from 10/1-4/30.) There is no separate park entry fee (unlike some states).
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You can rent kayaks, canoes or pedal boats near the campground at Wyth Lake. And there are 3 other nearby lakes.
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There's a small beach at Wyth Lake.
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The Cedar River is on the edge of the campground.
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You're so close to Cedar Falls and Waterloo which means there are craft breweries!
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We were only there for a night but I saw this on reserveamerica.com: "The Lake-to-State Park Bike Route is a 50 mile route connecting Pine Lake and George Wyth State Park. The route primarily utilizes county highways and established bike routes and paths once inside Cedar Falls/Waterloo."
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We didn't do everything we could do there, because we were just passing through. Check this out: https://iowastateparks.reserveamerica.com/camping/george-wyth-state-park/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=IA&parkId=610125
Amenities
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The usual fire ring and picnic table
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Dump station and potable water
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Flush toilets and running water in bathrooms along with push button showers. Ok, push button showers are not ideal. Just keep pushing that button and hopefully you'll be okay with the temperature that you can't control!
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Rene
ScoutNelson Dewey State Park Campground
All around decent site
I camped in 18 in early August. The site itself was sloped away from the road making it feel tucked into the trees. The downside was that the only flat space for the tent was very close to the fire pit. As a hammock camper, this was not a good site. The trees were far from the cleared area making a hammock hard to set up. Facilities were great and the mosquitoes we're almost non-existent. Great location for a larger group or multiple tents.
The only thing you need to be aware of: there is a train track very close. The train runs very regularly and can be loud. For me, it was the city noise I needed to fall asleep.
Melissa K.LegendBoulder Creek Campground
Pretty Disappointed
This park fell short in so many ways. Having stayed in other Yogi Bear's we were expecting similar accommodations. I will say they had a lot of rain and it did affect most of the campground. We booked over the phone for two nights. It was nearly $90 for those two nights. This is pretty spendy for us but we were meeting friends there. We arrived at the campground and were given site 14. It as across from our friends cabin so it should have been good. However, we got to our site on a very poorly maintained road only to find the site did not have a fire pit or a picnic table. It was extremely tiny, barely big enough for our truck and definitely not enough room for our two tents. The site was covered in sticks and debris and there was trash bags in front of the cabin across the washed out road. We went down to voice our concern that this was just not going to work and they said to try site 13. Even worse then 14. It was a grass spot, mowed out, no place to park a vehicle, which I'm glad I left at the bottom of the hill, extremely narrow, washed out road going to site 13. There still was no picnic table but there was a fire pit. Stated this is just not going to work. We paid way too much for so little accommodations. They said they couldn't refund or move us to an electric site (we didn't need electric but the two previously mentioned sites were not going to work) without talking to their boss. After already spending 28 days in a tent, across the country, I was pretty upset that this yogi bear was so bad. They did end up moving me to site 17, which was one of the few that did not have a completely flooded fire ring. Which leads to the next things, almost all of the grounds were completely flooded. Fire rings couldn't even be seen they were so far under water. To walk to any part of the park involved getting your feet wet. The playground swings were above water making it difficult for the kids to reach them without getting really wet. There had been no attempts to move any water from the storms making it difficult to enjoy parts of the park. The pool was pretty cold but I suppose it is Wisconsin. The staff did have many events going on but if you were early, you wouldn't even know the events were going on. They showed up right on time and then had to set up. But they did do a variety of races and had a pirates and princess dance. They brought in actual hair dressers to do the little girls hair for them. That was something the girls in the group enjoyed. They also had cartoons playing in the evenings. The kids also enjoyed that. Overall, I would never return, there are so many really nice parks in Wisconsin for way less money. This was not worth it at all.
Rebecca B.
RangerNelson Dewey State Park Campground
Best bluff views
Had a hike on site on the bluff. Stunning views and very secluded. Carts available for hauling in your gear. Hiking trails, fire wood for sale on site. Bathrooms very nice, showers like new! Lots of picnic sites along the bluff.
- David S.Scout
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.
- BB B.Scout
Lake Meyer County Park Campground
Great spot, tents included
This is a great little park if you need a place to stop for the night. It was very inexpensive for tents ($10 I think) and the tent camping area was very nice with 3 giant pine trees and some picnic tables and fire rings. As someone who bicycle tours I appreciated fire wood being on site and close to where the tent area is. The bathrooms aren’t the best but they worked. Overall its a safe, clean, welcoming campground for both tents and RV’s.
- JJeremy L.
TravelerChimney Rock Canoe and Campground
Best place to unplug with the family.
Excellent staff. One of the best kept campgrounds I've been to. Between the campground and the nearby towns, there is easily two weeks of activities to do. More depending on the time of year you go. They offer canoeing, kayaking, tubing, sand volleyball court, shower facilities, water and electrical hookups, cabins, picnic shelter, and firewood on site. Go to http://www.chimneyrocks.com for more information
- KKris E.Traveler
Airport Lake Park Campground
Beautiful spot
Exceptionally clean. New basthroom/ shoer house. Water electric at each site. Dump station on site. Nice swimming beach and many fishing jetties.
Guide to Fayette
Fayette, Iowa camping options span across limestone bluffs and river valleys that shape the Driftless Area, where campgrounds sit at elevations between 850-1,200 feet. The region's network of rivers, including the Turkey River, creates multiple water-based recreation opportunities with seasonal camping typically running April through October when temperatures average 65-80°F during summer days. Tent sites, RV spots, and yurt camping near Fayette, Iowa provide visitors with varied options for overnight stays.
What to do
Fishing at multiple locations: Delaware County's Bailey Ford Park provides access to trout streams and river fishing areas. "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," reports a camper.
Biking on paved trails: George Wyth State Park Campground connects to an extensive trail network. "If you are a biker there is a wonderful bike path. It will take you all the way through Cedar Falls and Waterloo you could bike all day long. Nice little cozy places to enjoy lunch along the bike trail," notes one reviewer.
Canoeing and kayaking: The Upper Iowa River provides paddling opportunities with rental services available. "Easy access for kayaking and tubing on the Upper Iowa River," mentions a visitor to Chimney Rock Canoe and Campground. Rentals typically cost $35-45 per day with shuttle services included.
Hiking local trails: Several parks feature educational hiking paths. At Bailey Ford Park, trails include "educational signs along it," making them both recreational and informative for day hikers.
What campers like
Free amenities: Waukon City Park offers uncommon perks. "Free firewood, free wifi, water and electric at each campsite. Found a nice shady site for tent camping," reports a camper. The $15 tent site fee includes these extras, making it budget-friendly.
Playground facilities: Pinicon Ridge Park receives praise for family-friendly features. "Our kids had more fun at this campground than any other so far. They have the most amazing playgrounds (yes, two of them!) That we've ever seen...they used a rubber composite on the ground at the playground so when kiddos fall, they aren't injured," notes a family.
Shower facilities: Clean bathrooms matter to campers. Pinicon Ridge Park campers appreciate that "the new showers are amazing" and another mentions "the bathrooms and shower were very clean with lots of hot water."
Walk-in sites with views: Nelson Dewey State Park across the Mississippi in Wisconsin offers premium sites. "The walk-in, non-electric campsites are gorgeous!! Campsite C and D are my favorite. Putting the view of the Mississippi River in rare form," shares a camper who recommends booking these sites months in advance.
What you should know
Train noise considerations: Some campsites near railways experience noise disruption. At Nelson Dewey State Park Campground, one camper advises: "When trains are blowing their horns miles away, the sound carries. When they go past the site, it's incredibly loud! Bring ear plugs, trains rolled through until just after midnight and started up around 5am."
Seasonal flooding risks: River proximity means occasional closures. "Because it is so close to river anytime it rains heavily there is flooding in several areas of the park. And almost every year (usually late summer, early fall) it rains enough to flood a good portion of the park," warns a George Wyth State Park visitor.
Reservation requirements: Many sites fill quickly, particularly during summer weekends. Walk-in sites at Nelson Dewey book months ahead, with one visitor noting they reserved "a Mon-Wed in October which I booked in APRIL."
Yurt availability: For yurt camping in Fayette, Iowa area, Airport Lake Park offers yurts during summer months near their swimming beach. Reservations should be made 2-3 months in advance for weekend stays.
Tips for camping with families
Playgrounds for different ages: Airport Lake Park Campground offers a group circle site that families appreciate. "The circle group site has a nice big area for the kids to play. The playground and lake was also fun for the kids too," reports a family camper.
Water activities for kids: Delaware County's Coffins Grove Park provides creek access perfect for younger explorers. "Small creek runs through the park (on the edge of the campground) and a fun place for kids to explore and play in," says a family reunion camper.
Site selection for groups: Consider campgrounds with non-designated spots for family gatherings. At Coffins Grove Park, "no designated spots, so great for groups to circle up and camp together (we camp here every year for our family reunion)."
Tent camping comfort: Lake Meyer County Park Campground offers a pleasant tent area. "The tent camping area was very nice with 3 giant pine trees and some picnic tables and fire rings. As someone who bicycle tours I appreciated fire wood being on site and close to where the tent area is."
Tips from RVers
Level site information: At Lake Meyer County Park Campground, RVers note the campground is "a great little park if you need a place to stop for the night. It was very inexpensive for tents ($10 I think) and the tent camping area was very nice."
RV hookup details: Pinicon Ridge Park offers practical amenities. "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 which was very spacious with a fire ring and picnic table," reports an RVer who spent a week at the location.
Site spacing and privacy: When selecting an RV site, consider the layout. At Pinicon Ridge, sites feature "mixed sun and shade with generous grassy sites, fire pit and picnic table," which provides adequate separation between camping units.
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