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Waubonsie State Park Campground in Hamburg, Iowa houses luxury glamping accommodations nestled in the scenic Loess Hills. The park's glamping options feature comfortable beds, climate control, and modern amenities while offering stunning views of the Missouri River valley. Visitors staying in these upscale canvas accommodations appreciate the balance between outdoor immersion and comfort, with private fire rings and picnic tables at each site. The glamping units include electrical hookups, allowing guests to enjoy the comforts of climate control while surrounded by nature. Safari tents and yurt rentals provide a spacious retreat with furnished interiors that keep campers comfortable in all seasons. One visitor noted, "The campsite was very nice. Not too expensive. The showers and bathrooms were nice and had decent room."
Hiking trails throughout Waubonsie State Park create perfect day activities for glamping guests, with multiple scenic overlooks offering spectacular views across the Missouri River valley. The park's trail system includes varying difficulty levels, making it suitable for casual strolls or more challenging hikes through the unique Loess Hills landscape. Glamping guests have easy access to Nebraska City attractions just across the river, combining remote natural beauty with nearby conveniences. The park maintains clean, modern restrooms and shower facilities exclusively for overnight guests. During summer months, advanced reservations are strongly recommended as the limited number of premium glamping accommodations book quickly. According to a camper, "This is a great weekend spot with nice trails. The lookout was pretty cool as well. We hiked over the top of some of those beautiful Loess Hills."
"It appears not many people camp in Iowa in February. We had the campground to ourselves. We missed the crazy cold and snow by a day but it was 20 degree with the wind when I hiked the prairie."
"Not many amenities but the bathrooms are clean and the trails are fantastic. The view is great from the side bluff train. Close to Nebraska city. Tent sites are not too close together."
from $15 - $110 / night
Check Availability"This park is a beautiful lake. We saw white pelicans and blue herons on this visit but it is not uncommon to see hawks, owls, and eagles in the area."
"There is room to keep up social distancing."
from $27 / night
Check Availability"Tents, cabins and RV camping. Toilets, showers, fire rings. There is a small lake with paddle boats and kayaks for rent. They have a pool and dining hall for rent."
"New appliances, new furniture, fixtures, new bunk beds, etc. The cabin was very clean and organized upon arrival. They supply most everything thing you need i.e. dishes, cookware, etc."
from $35 - $340 / night
Check Availability"Very friendly and helpful staff. The bathrooms & laundry room are clean,a little outdated. The pull through sites seem to be all gravel/stone."
"Not only was it paved, but also had a huge patio with a table and Adirondack chairs, and a fire pit with additional seating."
"A few vault toilets are scattered around the park, but there are no shower facilities. Nearby is a small lake along with a nature center. Park is within a valley with lots of shade trees."
"Large lake , walking trail . Seems that some site are “ reserved “ by placing the picnic table on the concrete pad. We were able to find 1 open space."
from $7 - $15 / night
Check Availability"Small park.sites are right next to each other. Picnic tables and fire pits are on site gravel. All roads are narrow one way with the dumpstation at the back end of park with trash dumpsters there."
"We arrived around 8 pm and even though the office was getting ready to close, the woman behind the counter was very kind and helpful. She helped us with finding our spot and with getting firewood."
from $15 - $90 / night
Check Availability"Well,, it was alright, loud because of the toll bridge next to park, sites were close together, level, fire pits, picnic tables, electric, water and a dump station, stayed 3 days to visit family,, $20"
"Currently flooded, but should be ready for 2019"
LegendTents, cabins and RV camping. Toilets, showers, fire rings. There is a small lake with paddle boats and kayaks for rent. They have a pool and dining hall for rent. Tons od trails and many of them a taylored to mountain biking. There are 2 types of cabins, basic that has a bed amd refrigerator. Then there are luxury glamping cabins.
GuideSmall park.sites are right next to each other. Picnic tables and fire pits are on site gravel. All roads are narrow one way with the dumpstation at the back end of park with trash dumpsters there. So on a sunday you will get stuck in the dumpstation line to drop off your trash even if you don't need to dump. Bathrooms are clean and well maintained. Sites are pretty level. Great playground area for the kids.
GuideVery friendly and helpful staff. The bathrooms & laundry room are clean,a little outdated. The pull through sites seem to be all gravel/stone. Our back in site had a patio, fire pit and nice patio furniture. Looked like a lot to do for the kids. The camp store is well stocked with RV supplies and parts. After driving all day, then doing laundry it was nice to get a pizza and relax.
GuideMy husband and I tent camped one night at this park. We arrived around 8 pm and even though the office was getting ready to close, the woman behind the counter was very kind and helpful. She helped us with finding our spot and with getting firewood. Our basic tent site was lakeside and had a fire pit and picnic table. The site was so well maintained it was hard to find small sticks for kindling.
The grounds have private bathrooms with toilets and showers. There are two nice playgrounds and a swimming pool. Most campers were enjoying fishing in the small lake. Kayaks were available to rent for a small fee. Kids enjoyed riding bikes around the flat roads.
This is a great spot off I-29 to set up camp and have a rest. It's also a good spot to take young kids fishing.
GuideWe stayed here overnight on our way out west, so we didn't have big expectations. We are fairly new to pulling a 5th wheel, so we wanted an easy pull-through site plus we wanted it to be paved. Well there are 2 premium sites - we stayed in site# 89. It was HEAVEN! Not only was it paved, but also had a huge patio with a table and Adirondack chairs, and a fire pit with additional seating. The site was situated such that our "good side" was facing the trees, away from the rest of the campground. We have a 43' 5th Wheel plus our truck, and there was plenty of space. That is the best setup we've had so far. We didn't have time to use any of the amenities, and are not traveling with kids, so I can't speak for how good it was in that regard.
LegendIt appears not many people camp in Iowa in February. We had the campground to ourselves. We missed the crazy cold and snow by a day but it was 20 degree with the wind when I hiked the prairie. Lovely little state park, clean and the trail system was pretty neat. Wasn't perfectly flat and had some overlooks. Very much enjoyed!
RangerWe stayed in the recently renovated Owen #4. The renovations really updated it and they need to update the pictures they have on the web, with what it looks like now. New appliances, new furniture, fixtures, new bunk beds, etc. The cabin was very clean and organized upon arrival. They supply most everything thing you need i.e. dishes, cookware, etc. The one thing it does need is a corkscrew! We forgot ours and went without the wine we brought for dinner. With that bombshell though, it was beyond worth the getaway. The winter hiking was fantastic and it was quiet except for the wildlife, but that is why we went out there!
RangerWe needed an overnight stop on our way to Kansas and this KOA was perfect. We pulled in just after dark and there was a note on the door stating staff was limited due to Covid. We pulled into a very large pull through on the west side of the campground (site 16). The KOA was pretty full but everyone was respectful and we didn’t hear much noise. We had full hookups & the site we were in was spacious with a picnic table and fire ring with grate. It had rained quite a bit before we arrived so we didn’t sit outside, due to mud close by our site, but we had a nice view. The next morning, we paid at the office before we left & the Manager only charged us half price (we intended to pay the full price) because he felt bad for not being able to be on site when we arrived (the schedule on the KOA app said staffed until 7pm & we were there just after 6pm).
Scout•Turned of my water off in the winter time while it was in the negatives outside which froze my water and busted my water heater.
•quiet time is after 9 but we’re trying to make guests leave before 6
•their water line busted and they refused to reimburse multiple people for the 5 days we all went without water
•You can’t sit your trash out AT ALL, not even in the bed of your truck cause the dozens of stray cats will rip it apart and scatter it everywhere. They will also tear up your camper underneath looking for warmth
•owner saw me taking the trash out one day and offered to take it then turned around and told me I was to lazy to take it
•had 2 friends and their 3 kids come join us for a cookout and the owners pulled up in their golf cart, freaking out about how loud our “party” was and that the our new neighbors complained. Went to go apologize the next day and the neighbors said they didn’t even hear us.
•kept trying to up charge me on rent and electricity, one month my electric was $53 and the next month it was over $300 (the same month I wasn’t even there for 2 weeks)
•multiple blue collar workers left because the owners were treating them the same way
•they have a nice pool. If you want to invite anybody make sure you got extra money cause they’ll charge you whatever they feel like charging you that day. Went from $3 a person to $5 a person in just 2 days
•claim they’re Christians but refuse to you help in any way and will try to get as much money from you as they can
•••••••CHECK YOUR METER••••••••• when I left they tried saying my electric bill was higher than my deposit of $300 but when I told them I took a picture of the meter and how their price didn’t match the amount of kilowatts I had used (15 cents per kw) they sent me my deposit back
All this coming from someone who stayed here for 6 months and finally had enough
Waubonsie State Park offers year-round camping in the distinctive Loess Hills region, a unique landform of wind-deposited silt that reaches 200-300 feet above the Missouri River valley. The park spans 1,990 acres and maintains trails ranging from family-friendly paths to more challenging routes through oak-hickory forest. The camping area features 24 sites with electrical hookups and 16 non-electric spots, with summer temperatures typically ranging from 65-85°F.
Sunset viewpoints: West-facing overlooks at Waubonsie State Park provide panoramic views across the Missouri River valley. A visitor noted, "If you go make sure you hike over to the sunset viewpoint that looks out to the West."
Trail running: The hilly terrain creates excellent opportunities for trail running workouts throughout the Loess Hills. At Platte River State Park, just under an hour from Hamburg, one camper mentioned, "Great hills for trail running."
Fishing: Pony Creek Lake near Hamburg offers fishing opportunities without traveling far from camp. Though the camping area is modest, a visitor noted, "Been coming to this lake for years. It's a beautiful setting, right in the middle Loess Hills in sw Iowa. The fishing has always been good here."
Paddle sports: Both kayaking and canoeing are options on nearby waters. Duck Creek Recreation Area features "Excellent playgrounds for kids, swimming and beach area, bathrooms, and depending where you park, a beautiful view of the lake."
Privacy options: Some campers prefer Waubonsie's tent sites for their spacing. According to one reviewer, "Tent sites are not too close together. Can get pretty busy on weekends in the summer."
Mixed-terrain trails: Duck Creek Recreation Area provides both paved and natural surface paths. A visitor mentioned, "The picnic tables, vault toilets, paved walking trails, playground equipment are all new and well laid out."
Wildlife viewing: The Missouri River corridor supports diverse bird populations. One camper at Duck Creek observed, "We saw white pelicans and blue herons on this visit but it is not uncommon to see hawks, owls, and eagles in the area."
Clean facilities: Modern restrooms with showers are maintained during peak season. At Big Lake State Park, about an hour south of Hamburg, visitors appreciate that "Bathrooms and showers are nice and clean."
Seasonal closures: Check facility status when planning a trip. At Brownville Riverside Park, a camper observed, "The park in general is beautiful. Not as crowded as neighboring Mahoney State Park but very similar activities."
Wildlife encounters: Raccoons are particularly bold in some areas. One visitor warned, "We had a raccoon at our campsite trying to steal our food while we were there, like the raccoon was less than 10 feet from humans during mid-day."
Reservation requirements: During summer months, advanced booking is essential. A recent visitor noted, "If you are wanting a site here it would be best to reserve one there were not a lot to choose from when we got there just about every spot was reserved."
Seasonal flooding: Low-lying areas may experience closure due to high water. As one camper observed at a nearby park, "This is a park that was previously a State Recreation Area that was given over to the Village of Brownville prior to the flooding in 2011. A majority of the silt and debris has been cleared."
Kid-friendly trails: Choose appropriately rated paths for younger hikers. At Waubonsie, one camper reported, "This was a perfect place to take my 12-year-old daughter hiking, and we will be back!"
Playground access: Multiple parks offer play equipment for children. West Omaha KOA Holiday visitors note, "This site is great for any size family. The range of different camping options and amenities is incredible."
Water recreation: Several nearby locations offer swimming opportunities. A visitor to Big Lake State Park shared, "Kayak rental is available but if fishing isn't your thing this might not be the park for you. Lots of flat roads for biking though!"
Budget-friendly options: Tent sites typically range from $15-20 per night. One camper noted about their experience, "The campsite was very nice. Not too expensive. The showers and bathrooms were nice and had decent room."
Hookup availability: Weeping Water Campground offers electrical sites but limited water access. A visitor advised, "Has electric hookups but no water hookups so bring your own water or make sure you fill your hold tank at the one water hydrant."
Campsite spacing: Some RV areas have sites positioned close together. One camper observed, "The campsites just are too close for me as a tent camper. They could almost use some of the day use picnic area as primitive sites."
Dump station access: Plan ahead for sanitation needs. At Weeping Water, a visitor noted, "$20 for dumping, or camping and dumping, seven dollars for tent campers."
Seasonal road construction: Check local highway departments for updates. A traveler mentioned about a nearby area, "The entrance/exit is difficult and it looks like it's not their fault as they have been trying to get permits to fix it."
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