Best Glamping near Lansing, IA

Red Barn Resort and Campground near Lansing houses upscale glamping accommodations along the Mississippi River, combining rustic charm with modern comforts. The glamping sites feature comfortable beds, electricity, and private fire pits, allowing visitors to experience nature without sacrificing amenities. Chimney Rock Canoe and Campground also offers boutique camping options with canvas structures that include plush bedding and climate control systems. Both locations provide access to picturesque river views and hiking trails while maintaining proximity to modern facilities like showers, toilets, and drinking water. One guest shared, "Overall great experience! Located on the Root River. Cliff View has very clean bath houses. Lots of sites to choose from."

The Mississippi River valley provides a stunning backdrop for glamping experiences, with safari tents and canvas accommodations positioned to maximize scenic views. Visitors can enjoy canoeing, kayaking, and tubing directly from the campgrounds, with Chimney Rock offering equipment rentals and shuttle services. The area's unique driftless topography creates exceptional opportunities for wildlife viewing, photography, and stargazing from private decks attached to glamping units. During peak season from April through October, these boutique camping options fill quickly, especially those with premium amenities like kitchenettes and en-suite bathrooms. According to a camper, "This is a great place to unplug with the family. Between the campground and the nearby towns, there is easily two weeks of activities to do."

Best Glamping Sites Near Lansing, Iowa (22)

    1. Red Barn Resort and Campground

    2 Reviews
    Lansing, IA
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (563) 538-4956

    $25 - $39 / night

    2. Waukon City Park

    3 Reviews
    Waterville, IA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (563) 568-0081

    "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."

    3. Sidie Hollow County Main Campground

    2 Reviews
    Viroqua, WI
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (608) 637-7335

    "Nice grassy sites next to a cool creek. Electric but no water hook up. There is an RV fill up and a dump. Stayed in site #34 which has shade all afternoon. Also very level."

    "There are around 20/30 or so site. You can put a tent or small camper on any and be pleased. Nothing to do but connect with nature or take long country drives."

    4. Esofea/Rentz Memorial Park

    3 Reviews
    Newton, WI
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (608) 637-5485

    $20 - $40 / night

    "Clean bathrooms with hot water. Shed with dry wood for purchase. Electricity, potable water connections, sewer."

    "Esofea campground has a shelter, several ponds and streams, and some nice hiking trails.

    The camping options range from full hookups to tent camping."

    5. Great River Bluffs State Park Campground

    27 Reviews
    Dakota, MN
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (507) 643-6849

    "The cart in sites all have a fire pit with a grill, picnic table, and are a short walk from the primitive toilets. There is a water spigot in the parking area."

    "I enjoy camping away from the hub bub of the family campground and opting for the backpack or cart in sites. Luckily, Great River Bluffs has some of the nicest cart ins I have encountered."

    6. Wildcat Mountain State Park Campground

    20 Reviews
    Ontario, WI
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (608) 337-4775

    "NOTE; Google maps makes it look like the campground and landing are near each other. They are not."

    "Very cool secluded walk in sites, pet friendly, awesome trails."

    7. Westfork Sports Club & Campground

    2 Reviews
    Westby, WI
    28 miles
    Website

    $20 - $30 / night

    "A beautiful location in the Driftless Area of Wisconsin. Near hiking, biking, fishing attractions.  The campground is well groomed with lots of camping spots available."

    "Lots of bugs at night to be expected being that close to the driftless. We awoke to such views - hard to beat!"

    8. Nelson Dewey State Park Campground

    20 Reviews
    Cassville, WI
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (608) 725-5374

    $33 / night

    "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!"

    9. Eagle Cliff Campground and Lodging

    16 Reviews
    Lanesboro, MN
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (507) 467-2598

    $30 - $46 / night

    "Located on the Root River. Cliff View has very clean bath houses. Lots of sites to choose from. 50 amp service, sewer hook up and of course water. If your close enough to the office wifi available."

    "Situated right along the Root River next to the bike trail. They offer kayak, canoe and tube rentals and shuttles. They also have bike rentals.

    This facility is clean and very well kept."

    10. Chimney Rock Canoe and Campground

    6 Reviews
    Cresco, IA
    36 miles
    Website

    "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."

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