Top Glamping near Guthrie Center, IA

Whether you're a tent camper, an RVer, or just passing through, Guthrie Center, IA has a lot to offer. Guthrie Center is filled with the activities, sights, and experiences to make everyone in your crew a happy camper. Find the best campgrounds near Guthrie Center, IA. Read helpful reviews and tips to find the perfect camping option for you and your crew.

Best Glamping Sites Near Guthrie Center, IA (15)

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    1. Lake Anita State Park

    24 Reviews
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    103 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    2. Des Moines West KOA

    22 Reviews
    33 Photos
    44 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    3. Ledges State Park

    39 Reviews
    57 Photos
    207 Saves

    Millions of years before the plains of Iowa were inhabited by the Sauk, Fox and Sioux peoples, much of the American Midwest was covered by a shallow inland sea. It was at this time that the area’s sandstone deposits began forming. Fast-forward to just 13,000 years ago, with the inland sea now long gone, Ice Age glacial meltwater raced across the dry plains, carving and scouring channels and canyons into the sandstone terrain. One of these canyons can be found in Iowa’s Ledges State Park. This 1,000-acre nature preserve and recreation area is located on a wide bend on the Des Moines River, and is just 40 miles north of the city of Des Moines. The park is subject to frequent flooding when the river breaches its banks, but is otherwise a popular year-round outdoor recreation destination. Visitors to Ledges can enjoy a variety of hiking, fishing and paddling opportunities, as well as explore a prehistoric river canyon that showcases nature’s ability to sculpt the landscape. The campground at Ledges State Park features 94 tent and RV sites situated among deciduous woods not far from the Des Moines River. Campers can choose from full-hookup, partial-hookup, or primitive tent sites. Most sites are back-in; only a few are pull-through for larger vehicles. Tent sites are located in both in the main camp area, and in a secluded walk-in area. There is also a youth group site. All sites are equipped with picnic tables, fire pits and cooking grills, and all have access to water faucets, flush restrooms, showers, and trash receptacles; a dump station is located near the campground entrance. The campground also features a kids’ playground, outdoor amphitheater, and is within walking distance of trails and picnic areas. Some roads and/or facilities may not be open or available in the winter. Reservations are accepted, however the park saves about half of the sites for first-come, first-served campers; sites are $11–$19/night.

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    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $12 - $18 / night

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    4. Jester County Park

    27 Reviews
    45 Photos
    100 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $20 - $25 / night

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    5. Spring Lake County Park

    9 Reviews
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    31 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    6. Casey City Park

    4 Reviews
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    14 Saves
    • Pets
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    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $10 / night

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    7. Timberline Campground

    12 Reviews
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    43 Saves
    • Pets
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    • Electric Hookups
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    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $40 - $80 / night

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    8. Winterset City Park

    12 Reviews
    28 Photos
    46 Saves
    • Pets
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    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $15 - $22 / night

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    9. Pammel County Park

    12 Reviews
    52 Photos
    44 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $15 - $20 / night

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    10. Swede Point Park

    12 Reviews
    26 Photos
    56 Saves

    This recreation area is part of Saylorville Lake

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Recent Glamping Reviews In Guthrie Center

187 Reviews of 15 Guthrie Center Campgrounds


  • Pat F.The Dyrt PRO User
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    Oct. 14, 2024

    Don Williams Park

    Quite and nice

    Very quite and nice campground, we camped on top of the hill in tents it was awesome view and potable drinking water next to camp, bathrooms and shower facilities was clean and nice

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    Sep. 19, 2024

    Lake Anita State Park

    Nice

    We only stayed here for the night but everything was perfectly fine. A little off I80 but not too far. Nice lake and incredible harvest moon the night we were there

  • Deb M.
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    Aug. 31, 2024

    Winterset City Park

    Great city park on a cute town

    Nice city park campground close to lots of covered bridges and other things to see. The sites are pretty well spaced with lots of grass and some trees in between. It was a good value for full hookup sites. The bathroom was decent, and phone service was adequate. We just spent one night here on our way home from Colorado, but will be returning in the fall to explore more and see some colors.

  • Amanda W.
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    Apr. 13, 2024

    Jester County Park

    camping

    we love it here people are great price is Right Showers are hot every time it a WOnderfull place •to be .

  • Pat F.The Dyrt PRO User
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    Apr. 8, 2024

    Swede Point Park

    Great little gem

    Great little hideaway of a campground, very reasonably priced and clean , fresh drinking water with dump stations and hot water showers and modern toilet facilities,

  • Cire C.
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    Mar. 2, 2024

    Pottawattamie County Fairgrounds

    Overnight or Long Term

    We have been coming to this campground every year. They have recently open during the winter which is great because not many campground are open during this time. Steve is such a great guy who is always looking out for you.

  • RN P.
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    Oct. 21, 2023

    Swan Lake State Park

    Perfect

    Tented camped in late October, the weekend before closing.  I was only tent camper in the electric only sites.  If there was a tent only location, I didn't see it.  Those in campers that need water and electricity are regulated to gravel 'parking lot' sites.

    Beautiful park with playgrounds, swim beach, fisbee golf, paved trail, many fishing bars, and more.  

    Electric only sites are small and spaced out well.  Most have level drive perfect for sm camper or suv camping. Grass has slope, but I think you can find a good enough place for tent, I did.  Bathroom clean enough, I didn't use showers. I enjoyed the privacy of lake-front site J.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
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    Oct. 1, 2023

    Swede Point Park

    Nice Quiet place to spend the weekend

    Great place to stay. Just a few minutes drive to High Trestle Bridge and right off the river. People were accommodating and friendly. Right between Madrid and Woodward with small town conveniences…

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    Sep. 6, 2023

    Pottawattamie County Fairgrounds

    Super easy I80 stop

    We made a one night stop as we traversed I80. Clean with shaded park like area. Electric, water and sewer available. Bathroom and shower were clean. But old style, so small and well worn.

  • Pat F.The Dyrt PRO User
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    Aug. 5, 2023

    Swede Point Park

    Quite and friendly

    It’s very quite here and the few guests that are here are friendly, has a water full hydrant to refill water jugs and bathroom is full and functioning with hot showers and electricity very clean and very nice

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    Jul. 27, 2023

    Des Moines West KOA

    One of our favorites !

    Have stayed here several times, one of our grandkids favorite KOA's. Staff is one of the nicest and most helpful we've ever encountered.

  • R
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    Jul. 24, 2023

    Lake Anita State Park

    Great Campsite and Location

    Great location, good facilities (shower, spigot with drinking water, restroom with flush toilets). Plenty of space in tent area - shade and soft grass. A bit noisy when I stayed (people playing loud music into the evening). Overall a good place to stay

  • Les W.
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    Jul. 18, 2023

    Des Moines West KOA

    Unbelievable !

    Stayed here for five nights attending a family reunion. First time staying at a koa and it was awesome. From the site service firewood and food delivery, to the location and people who stopped here in their travels. I will definitely stay at a KOA again!

  • Pat F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Swede Point Park
    Jul. 17, 2023

    Swede Point Park

    Nice and quiet

    Very quiet and nice neighbors camping next store , fresh water well on pump next to our campsite number #1 electric and non electric site’s ,electric sites run $18 a night non electric $11 a night , has very clean bath house with toilets and hot water for showering

  • Charity T.The Dyrt PRO User
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    Jul. 4, 2023

    Des Moines West KOA

    Very laid back

    QUIETEST KOA IN AMERICA. no hiway no traintracks or airport! Well kept.. bathrooms are a little scarce and WET.. but very nice little campground and VERY friendly staff.

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    Jun. 21, 2023

    Winterset City Park

    Beautiful setting and quiet

    Wonderful setting and quiet place to stay. Beautiful views with quick access to Bridges of Madison County. Great hook ups and utilities!

  • j
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    Jun. 7, 2023

    Timberline Campground

    Wish we could’ve stayed longer

    Marta and crew were so friendly and helpful! Clean bathrooms, beautiful property. Close to hwy but far enough away. We called ahead to arrive after hours and had to get back on the road in the morning. Wish we could’ve stayed longer!

  • Tammie C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Pammel County Park
    Jun. 4, 2023

    Pammel County Park

    I'll be back

    This is a beautiful park with lots to do and miles of woods to explore. AT&T cell service was excellent throughout. And camping fees are extremely reasonable. I didn't stay the night but will be back.

  • Jeannie D.
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    May. 25, 2023

    Spring Lake County Park

    Family Tradition

    We love to return here every year! 

    Recently updated two-way fresh-fill/santiary dump station. There is Ice Cube Consessions and the skating rink from Memorial Day through Labor Day every year. Great long-term hosts really make this park feel like going home.

  • Jeannie D.
    Camper-submitted photo from Ledges State Park
    May. 25, 2023

    Ledges State Park

    It's okay

    Great vibes. Camp's pretty far from the bones of the park, but the hike's relatively plesant. Cell coverage is terrible out here, and there is no WIFI to help keep people connected.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Des Moines West KOA
    Nov. 19, 2022

    Des Moines West KOA

    Great Setting, Nice Campground

    Very courteous staff and clean campground. Pizza on site is excellent snd you can order it ahead for your arrival.

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    Oct. 29, 2022

    Lake Anita State Park

    Control FREAKS

    Campground literally empty and our 2nd car could not sit at the camper??? Get a life!!! I swear they always find something to bother us about, we are done camping here!!! No room for a fire unless you want it 2 foot from your camper. Go to Little field or Hancock.

  • Lisa H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cherry Glen Campground
    Oct. 4, 2022

    Cherry Glen Campground

    Spacious sites

    This campground is big and clean. It’s pretty peaceful & quiet. I have been here before. I did forget site 13 has a tree that seems to drop things on my roof and internet isn’t very strong. 1-2 bars on Verizon

  • GThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Timberline Campground
    Sep. 26, 2022

    Timberline Campground

    Beautiful forested overnight stay

    We called ahead to see if they had sites available that night. Arrived just before the office closed at 7pm. They were ready for us and escorted us to our pull-through full-hookups site near the front of the campground. This is a huge property but laid out in different sections that each have their own flavor. The pull-throughs near the front are level, gravel pads with grass all around. Other areas are forested and some are hilly. Full-hookups worked fine. We stayed in site 121, which faces an open grassy area backed by a little forest that echoed with beautiful wildlife sounds in the evening. There are no campground lights except at the restrooms, so it’s great for stargazing! The restrooms were good.



Guide to Guthrie Center

Camping near Guthrie Center, Iowa, offers a variety of beautiful spots for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a fun family adventure, there are plenty of campgrounds to explore.

What to do:

  • Hiking Trails: Ledges State Park Campground has scenic hiking trails that are popular among locals. One visitor noted, "The campground is well kept but busy in the summer months with it being a popular hiking destination for Des Moines locals."
  • Fishing and Boating: Lake Anita State Park Campground is a great spot for fishing and boating. A camper shared, "We loved staying there over the weekend... A lot of timid wildlife."
  • Playgrounds and Activities: Jester County Park offers a playground and various activities. One family mentioned, "We love it here; people are great, and the price is right."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the clean restrooms and shower facilities. A review from Prairie Flower Recreation Area stated, "Clean shower house and restrooms. Would we go back? That's a definitely yes."
  • Spacious Sites: Many campgrounds, like Yellow Banks County Park, have large, spacious sites. One camper remarked, "Large spacious sites with a fire ring and picnic table."
  • Friendly Hosts: Campers often mention the helpful staff. At Des Moines West KOA Holiday, a visitor said, "Staff is one of the nicest and most helpful we've ever encountered."

What you should know:

  • Limited Cell Service: Some campgrounds, like Ledges State Park, have poor cell coverage. A camper noted, "Cell coverage is terrible out here, and there is no WIFI to help keep people connected."
  • Busy During Peak Season: Expect larger crowds during summer months, especially at popular spots like Ledges State Park. One reviewer mentioned, "The campground was large but busy when we did."
  • No Water Hookups: Some campgrounds, such as Bob Shelter Recreation Area, do not have water hookups. A visitor pointed out, "There were electrical hookups, but no water."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Campgrounds with Play Areas: Look for campgrounds that have playgrounds and family-friendly activities. Jester County Park is a great option, as one family said, "The campgrounds are great; the facilities are amazing."
  • Plan for Noise: Some campgrounds can get noisy, especially on weekends. A camper at Lake Anita State Park mentioned, "A bit noisy when I stayed (people playing loud music into the evening)."
  • Bring Outdoor Games: Having games on hand can keep kids entertained. A visitor at Prairie Flower Recreation Area suggested, "There is something for everyone here and a great campground for families."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure to check the size of the sites before booking. A review from Walnut Woods State Park noted, "The pad was a little small but fit our camper fine."
  • Look for Full Hookups: If you need full hookups, confirm availability. A camper at Des Moines West KOA Holiday mentioned, "Sites to accommodate all sizes of rigs and also tent campers."
  • Be Prepared for Tight Spaces: Some campgrounds have narrow roads and close sites. A visitor at Walnut Woods State Park said, "The road around the campground is paved, but very narrow."

Camping near Guthrie Center, Iowa, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. With a mix of beautiful nature and friendly communities, it’s a great place to unwind and enjoy the outdoors.

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  • Which is the most popular glamping campsite near Guthrie Center, IA?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Guthrie Center, IA is Lake Anita State Park with a 4-star rating from 24 reviews.

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