Top Glamping near Lansing, IA

Lansing is an ideal place for camping adventures of all kinds. Lansing is filled with the activities, sights, and experiences to make everyone in your crew a happy camper. Find the best campgrounds near Lansing, plus reviews and photos from other campers like you.

Best Glamping Sites Near Lansing, IA (22)

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    1. Great River Bluffs State Park

    25 Reviews
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    137 Saves
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    • Electric Hookups
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    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    2. Waukon City Park

    3 Reviews
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    2 Saves
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    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    • Tents
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    3. Wildcat Mountain State Park

    19 Reviews
    45 Photos
    149 Saves
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    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    4. Red Barn Resort and Campground

    1 Review
    1 Photo
    20 Saves
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    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    5. Nelson Dewey State Park

    20 Reviews
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    46 Saves
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    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $33 / night

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    6. Esofea/Rentz Memorial Park

    3 Reviews
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    72 Saves

    Esofea/Rentz Memorial Park is Vernon County’s oldest and most historic park. Situated on 148 acres in the Town of Jefferson, Esofea Park has 16 rustic sites, 2 electric and water sites, and 10 full hookup RV sites - advance reservations require a two night minimum. Esofea has more than 3 miles of hiking trail, a picnic shelter, a spring trout pond, large open areas for softball or kickball or volleyball, and an incredible section of the North Fork Bad Axe River running through the property. Esofea Park has something for everyone! Just down the road on the adjacent property is the Bad Axe River Country Club, featuring a nine-hole golf course, mini-golf, and disk golf.

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    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $20 - $40 / night

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    7. Sidie Hollow County Main Campground

    2 Reviews
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    23 Saves
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    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
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    8. Eagle Cliff Campground and Lodging

    16 Reviews
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    93 Saves

    Located just three miles east of Lanesboro, Minnesota, Eagle Cliff Campground & Lodging offers something for everyone. Accommodations include riverfront tent sites, electric-only sites, water-electric sites and full hookup sites and a five-room motel on site. Eagle Cliff offers group camping, a picnic area, private canoe launch and wonderfully-clean central restrooms.

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    $30 - $46 / night

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    9. Chimney Rock Canoe and Campground

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    Chimney Rock campground has medium service private campground with cabin rentals, canoe, and kayak rentals. Primitive and electric sites and livery service. Located along the gorgeous upper iowa river. Chimney rock campground 5 small (six person) cabins and 2 Large (12 person) cabins. All have heat and air conditioning. All include: stove, refrigerator, microwave, coffee pot, toaster, pots and pans as well as complete table service. You do need to bring your own bedding. There are full sized bunk beds in the lower level and queen beds in the loft. There is also a water storage container and sink for washing dishes. For bathing we have a community bath and shower house. There are porta potties located very near the cabins as well.

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    10. Neshonoc Lakeside

    9 Reviews
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    44 Saves

    Neshonoc Lakeside Camping Resort is one of the premier Wisconsin camping destinations! Stay with us for your family vacation, or maybe for just one or two nights to escape the stresses of everyday life. Neshonoc Lakeside offers activities for everyone, whether it's a relaxing day at the beach, fun in the sun by the pool, a spirited game of horseshoes, volleyball, boating or a relaxing day of fishing on the lake. So Stay a day, week, month or the entire season. Book your RV site, tent site or cabin today! Whether you're planning a retreat for the whole family, a group of friends or a getaway for two, there's no shortage of unique activities to explore at Neshonoc Lakeside Camping Resort. Plan activities upon arrival or visit this page before your departure to plan ahead. Looking for more? Our friendly staff can fill you in on all of the great ways to make your stay a memorable experience.

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Recent Glamping Reviews In Lansing

132 Reviews of 22 Lansing Campgrounds


  • Ashley F.The Dyrt PRO User
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    Sep. 24, 2024

    Nelson Dewey State Park

    Great place for a short trip

    I’ll begin by saying this is by far the cleanest campground I have stayed at. The facilities were well kept including the vault toilet houses. We stayed in a walk to site and the views were incredible. Our tent pad was quite rocky so I would recommend sleeping pads or you will be very uncomfortable. Our site was also extremely dusty which wasn’t a problem at all just be prepared to be a little dirty. The campground was quiet except for the occasional train that rolled through those are quite loud due to how close they are to the campground. I would definitely come back to Nelson Dewey and stay again. There was not a ton to do in the area so a short weekend stay was perfect. A highlight is that the park provided cart to use to haul all your stuff to the walk to sites. There is 1 designated parking spot per walk to site as well. The walk to sites are small and only accommodated our one (6 person) tent which was not a problem for us as we knew this ahead of time.

  • Jarrett G.
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    Aug. 7, 2024

    Great River Bluffs State Park

    One of my favorites!

    Beautiful area with very nice trails. 20-30 mins to Winona, 20 mins to La Crosse. Not a huge site selection, but very nice sites. My wife and I try to go there as much as we can!

  • Eugene O.
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    May. 20, 2024

    Eagle Cliff Campground and Lodging

    Good campground, rude and unprofessional management

    If you want to experience very rude and unfair treatment where you will be mistreated and ripped off by the staff and ow era you must come to Eagle Cliff campground. Was double charged for the room without any options and negotiations and knees delivered to us after we already left the campground. Staff is very rude and unwilling to be reasonable, professional and understanding. Campground looks good but rules are ridiculous and staff and owners are very shady and make non sense decisions. Stay away if you want nice peaceful stay and don’t want to be ripped off.

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    May. 20, 2024

    Eagle Cliff Campground and Lodging

    Management is beyond horrible. Very unprofessional.

    If you want to experience very rude and unfair treatment where you will be mistreated and ripped off by the staff and ow era you must come to Eagle Cliff campground. Was double charged for the room without any options and negotiations and knees delivered to us after we already left the campground. Staff is very rude and unwilling to be reasonable, professional and understanding. Campground looks good but rules are ridiculous and staff and owners are very shady and make non sense decisions. Stay away if you want nice peaceful stay and don’t want to be ripped off.

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    May. 14, 2024

    Great River Bluffs State Park

    Nice Weekend Get Away

    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. They have 4-5 wheelbarrows to use as carts to get your stuff to the site. Each site could comfortably hold 3 to 4 tents. They are on a path for an out and back hike so expect some passers by. Cart in 1 and 2 are fairly close to the parking area and are less secluded from each other. 3 and 4 are more secluded. Site 3 offers more shade and 4 looks to have recently had some trees cut down and is fairly open air. Overall the trails are well maintained and accessible from the cart in area. They provide some nice views of the river and you can easily hike the area in a day. It’s by no means a secluded area if you’re looking to get away from road noise or other people. All in all it makes for a nice weekend getaway.

  • Brian M.
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    Sep. 9, 2023

    Waukon City Park

    Great campground

    Free firewood, free wifi, water and electric at each campsite. Found a nice shady site for tent camping.

  • Rose L.
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    Aug. 26, 2023

    Randys Bluffton Store and Campground

    LOVE THE BLUFFS & UPPER IOWA RIVER CAMPING!

    Dre, the campground manager, is a stellar guy to talk to. Excellent customer service! Gorgeous bluffs and river to camp right next to! Can’t wait to go back!

  • Andrew D.The Dyrt PRO User
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    Aug. 16, 2023

    Great River Bluffs State Park

    Nice quite park

    Stayed here one night on way to YNP.  Very nice and quite.  Clean flush toilets.  There are no hook ups.

    The road in is long gravel road, but smooth.  The sites are short and tree branches low.  We have 10 foot high 19 foot travel trailer and it was fine for us.  I think for any unit more than 30 feet will have trouble.

    We liked it as overnight stop.

  • Randall K.The Dyrt PRO User
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    Aug. 8, 2023

    Westfork Sports Club

    Stunning views and so peaceful!

    We loved it here! What a gem! The views go on and on!

    Huge open sites. Not a lot of trees for privacy but the sites are huge so it’s all good! Hot water and flush toilets and hot showers (need quarters). $40 for a yearly membership (covers your camping fee and then any time you return in the year the camping is only $20).

    Feel like you can write your long overdue novel here. Perfect setting and very relaxing. We would stay again for sure. Lots of bugs at night to be expected being that close to the driftless. We awoke to such views - hard to beat!

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    Jul. 27, 2023

    Wildcat Mountain State Park

    Beautiful area and great Kickapoo access

    This is a smaller campground but makes up for it with all the access around it. Ice Cave trail was a neat, quick walk. The trails around have gorgeous views of the driftless area and Kickapoo river. I stayed at site 1. While it is right next to the campground road and a trail, trees block the views from people looking in and there was not that much traffic. It is a tent only site and can fit one tent. Was a good site for just me and would stay at this site again as most of the other sites are very explored.

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    Jul. 21, 2023

    Sidie Hollow County Main Campground

    Beautiful sites next to a small creek.

    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. Showers are not great but they work. Nice 2 mile trail around the lake. Close to the cute town of Viroqua and 20 min. Drive to the Mississippi River. Beautiful country.

  • Kristi D.The Dyrt PRO User
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    Jul. 5, 2023

    Wildcat Mountain State Park

    Lovely quiet park

    Nice campground, quiet would come back! It was our first time to WI so the scenery to the park was just beautiful.

    Our campsite was nice. Spaced out enough from neighbors that we were comfortable. Do not like the nickel and diming of WI state parks. Charge the site fee which is reasonable enough but then a $8 reservation fee that gets you to $40 and then another $11 to NR's for the vehicle pass. You can get an annual pass for $38 but when you are just passing through it's not worth it. Brought us to $51 for the stay and it was worth it since we needed a place to camp, but I've stayed in better places for less. This park was much better than Rocky Arbor.

    Bathrooms were super clean for a campground. Good shower with directions on wall, which was a nice touch. The cement in shower is stained so it looks dirty but it's really pretty clean. Enjoyed my hot shower here.

    Hiked the Old Settlers Trail. It was nice, some elevation changes that get you attention. It was muggy and hot as I hiked right after the rain, so temperature was miserable at times, but it is July! The entire trail was about 3 miles round trip from the campground. Definitely check out observation point! Beautiful view!!!

  • Patty M.
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    May. 30, 2023

    Eagle Cliff Campground and Lodging

    Beautiful full service campground on the Root River

    Great spot in the Root River Valley. They offer lots of extras including tube rental and transport, bike rentals, bingo and live music. Our site was right long the river where we saw turtles, bald eagles and lots of other wildlife.  Facilities were clean and well-maintained. Not a lot of trees between sites but still far enough apart for privacy.

  • Paul B.The Dyrt PRO User
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    May. 19, 2023

    Eagle Cliff Campground and Lodging

    The grass is greener

    This huge campground had the best lush looking grass I ever saw. There is every kind of camping to be found here, including seasonal camping. Close to Lanesboro. If I needed bathroom or showers, I would have been disappointed at the port a pots and showers far away from my site.

  • Tonya B.
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    May. 12, 2023

    Randys Bluffton Store and Campground

    Decent place to camp

    The campground had quite a few geese when we went so lots of honking and goose poop which dont work out if you want peace and quiet and clean shoes. The camping sites also have large tall trees where a camper should be parked which causes you to park way to close to the fire pit. Luckily we were camping in a group and could hang out at another campsite with better placement. On the plus side, the view is beautiful and the bar is nice!

  • Chelsie W.
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    Feb. 12, 2023

    Nelson Dewey State Park

    Delightful Dewey

    There are 4 walk-in campsites that overlook the Mississippi River (A, B, C, & D). We stayed at campsite D, which had the most incredible view! The trails were enchanting and abundant in life. It flash stormed around sunset, which is not uncommon for summer in the Midwest. The sunset seemed to last for hours as the light danced in the storm clouds. It was one of those, “wow I am grateful to be alive” experiences. Couldn’t have asked for a better bedtime show than a powerful and beautiful display of nature, it was such an unexpected delight. As the storm dissipated, the pitter-patter of the raindrops was the perfect audio to fall asleep to. Despite the humidity, we managed to get a fire going pre-storm and cooked some nice grub. There is a shed with firewood on the way into the campsite, you can pick some up for a small fee. Be prepared for humidity and bugs, it’s right by the river so it’s kind of inevitable during the summer. Insect repelling incense and spray kept us comfortable. There’s a train track right next to the river, which you may hear toot it’s horn occasionally, but it didn’t really bother us. The lovely small town of Cassville is close by may you need any creature comforts. Overall, an amazing place to camp and I can’t wait to go back!

  • Brian O.
    Camper-submitted photo from Wildcat Mountain State Park
    Jan. 13, 2023

    Wildcat Mountain State Park

    the best river for canoeing / kayaking in Wisconsin

    This was our second visit to this park. On both occasions we wanted to canoe the scenic Kickapoo river. Our first trip was five years ago and we got portage service for our canoe from Titanic Rentals in Ontario. We went from there (bridge 1) to bridge 12 Which took nearly all day, but we were able to have lunch at the park's Wildcat landing, the only real and equipped picnic site along the river. NOTE; Google maps makes it look like the campground and landing are near each other. They are not. It's three miles of very steep roads, so don't think you're going to fetch anything you left behind.
     The campground is on top of the ridge, which means in the morning you will look out over a fog shrouded valley through the trees. The views from the overlooks, which are a short hike, are worth checking out. Campsite 15 is the only one with a clear view.
    There are walk in sites and the paths are wide and clear. The park provides large carts for your stuff so you can really pack stuff in and get away from it all. But the family tent and RV sites generally well spaced, check the map as some are more private than others.
     Our second trip was in August, 2023 and we canoed from bridge 12 to LaFarge (bridge 21). It was later in the season than our previous trip, and in the slightly less scenic stretch of the river. As a result, we didn't see any other boaters.
    Campsites have basic fire ring, and there are pit toilets as well as one Full facility with running water and hot showers. Firewood is available at the Ranger station.
    There's also Equestrian camping elsewhere in the park and lots of trails for both hikers and horses.
     The town of Ontario has a good general store and a couple bars, but this is pretty much wilderness and small farms. Two unique places however are Wild Things Furrier near bridge twelve. Want a coonskin cap or some smoked trout? This is the place.
     More unique than that if you want to treat yourselves, go 34 miles south to the St. Frances Hermitage restaurant. It's run by a small order of French Monks and Nuns who raise their own animals and grow the vegetables they serve. Their bakery is also delicious. This is not fast food, this is a gastronomic experience.

  • Steph P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Nelson Dewey State Park
    Oct. 9, 2022

    Nelson Dewey State Park

    Walk-in sites or bust!

    We stayed in walk-in site C, which the furthest site from the parking lot. Arrive before dark!! The wheelbarrows provided are a lifesaver, the trail to the site is manageable until the last 50 feet, which is steep and rocky.

    It is a smaller site and mostly slanted so we had to use our backpacking tent (90"x70") on the small patch that's sort of level, as our car camping tent (10'x14') was entirely too huge.

    The views are stunning. There was a pair of bald eagles in a nest down by the river - bring binoculars!

    HUGE caveat - this site sits on a ridge above a county highway and freight train tracks. There are also train tracks on the other side of the river. When trains are blowing their horns miles away, the sound carries. When they go past the site, it's incredibly loud! I was amazed at the racket - we live in Chicago on a busy street, a block from the L and the Metra tracks. 

    Bring ear plugs, trains rolled through until just after midnight and started up around 5am (that I noticed anyway).

    While Site C is incredibly difficult to reserve (best dates I could find were a Mon-Wed in October which I booked in APRIL), it's worth the views and the privacy.

    Site D is the first of the four walk-ins, huge, level, has a wide view, and  a bend in it's trail so isn't exposed. A great choice if C is booked.

    Site A is next, least amount of privacy, medium sized, looked level. Sites B was occupied our entire time there so wasn't able to check it out, but it's a bit more private.

    Pit toilet by the walk-in sites was as nice as pit toilet gets, it even has a urinal. Water is conveniently located near the parking.

    Shower house with flush toilets was really nice, 2-3 shower stalls and 4 toilets. No pay, just have to push the button over and over since the water only stays on for 10 seconds.

    The electric and non-electric sites are well spaced and on the larger side. A nice campground overall.

    For supplies and firewood, I recommend the Okey Market. It's convenient and has everything you need, huge beer cave too. If you want some local flavor, stop into the Silver Spigot Saloon, cheap beer, tasty fries, and they have a dog-friendly patio.

  • Nancy D.
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    Sep. 11, 2022

    Great River Bluffs State Park

    Unhappy

    They have gravel on all there campsites with tents horrible on the tent put a hole inn the bottom of the tent with sharp gravel. I would bring a padded floor with next time.

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    Sep. 3, 2022

    Great River Bluffs State Park

    Pretty but Beware of Mosquitoes

    Got here late. Woke up with 30 bites on my legs and arms. Sites were extremely pretty but I come from dry areas so I wasn’t expecting it but 10/10 would do it again.

  • Lyla W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Nelson Dewey State Park
    Aug. 4, 2022

    Nelson Dewey State Park

    Neat overlook!

    Passing though the area and this park was on my list to check out. Drove though and found a pretty amazing overlook view. There were wildflowers that smelled amazing. It was really cool to see the hawks flying below the overlook. Driving through the campsites they do look pretty nice and larger than normal. Some do look like the have a “mound” on them, which was interesting. I did get great cell service, LTE with us cellular. Overall, I would visit again!

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    Jul. 27, 2022

    Wildcat Mountain State Park

    Great area for canoeing and kayaking

    Pretty cool state park. Campground is located on the top of the hill. Wish there were more hiking trails. You can also hike on the horse trails if you want. Would highly recommend canoeing or kayaking the Kickapoo River if you are spending a weekend there.

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    Jul. 24, 2022

    Nelson Dewey State Park

    Beautiful sippi

    This was our 2nd time camping here and it did not disappoint. It’s a lovely state park with some beautiful lil trails. Campsite Ds views were unbeatable. A storm rolled in over the Mississippi as we were heading to bed; it was a magical experience

  • Susan & Kevin W.
    Camper-submitted photo from Neshonoc Lakeside
    Jul. 10, 2022

    Neshonoc Lakeside

    Old school camping fun

    This is a huge campground. It feels like a true old-school “campground” not an rv resort or even an RV park. The kind of campground you loved as a kid. It is hilly with mature trees, although not every site has shade. It is very family friendly. There are RV sites, cabins, tent sites and park models. A lot of long term people live here. The sites are grassy or gravel and are very roomy and level. Lots of activities for the kids…basketball, horseshoes, volleyball, sizeable pool, and playground. This place is older but very clean. Very friendly staff. The lake is absolutely stunning. Snag a spot with a lake view if you can! (See map pic). 1-2 bars on AT+T.



Guide to Lansing

Camping near Lansing, Iowa, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are several campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the trails at Wyalusing State Park Campground. One camper mentioned, "Great hiking trails, overall a great place to stay," highlighting the park's scenic routes.
  • Kayaking: The backwaters of the Mississippi are perfect for kayaking. A visitor at Perrot State Park Campground said, "This park has become one of my favorite parks in the area," thanks to its water access.
  • Fishing: If you enjoy fishing, Backbone State Park is known for its trout streams. One reviewer noted, "There are some nice spots away from the trout stream for wading and a little swimming."

What campers like:

  • Scenic Views: Campers rave about the stunning views at Pikes Peak State Park Campground. A visitor shared, "Absolutely BEAUTIFUL overlooks above the great Mississippi River!"
  • Privacy: Many appreciate the spacious sites at Governor Dodge State Park. One camper said, "The campsites are big and fairly private," making it a great spot for families.
  • Clean Facilities: Clean bathrooms and showers are a big plus. A reviewer at Twin Valley Campground mentioned, "Bathrooms and showers seemed clean enough," which is always a relief when camping.

What you should know:

  • Train Noise: Some campgrounds, like Nelson Dewey State Park Campground, are near train tracks. A camper warned, "When trains are blowing their horns miles away, the sound carries," so be prepared for some noise.
  • Bug Spray is Essential: Due to the proximity to water, bugs can be a nuisance. A visitor at Wildcat Mountain State Park Campground advised, "Insect repelling incense and spray kept us comfortable."
  • Limited Cell Service: Many campgrounds in the area have poor cell reception. A camper at Beaver Creek Valley State Park Campground noted, "There is no cell phone service," so plan accordingly.

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for campgrounds with amenities like playgrounds. A reviewer at Cox Hollow Campground mentioned, "The campsites are deep with lots of greenery," which is great for kids to explore.
  • Plan Activities: Make sure to have a list of activities. One camper at Great River Bluffs State Park Campground said, "The trails are well maintained and accessible," perfect for family hikes.
  • Pack Snacks: Keep everyone energized with snacks. A visitor at Six Pines Campground suggested, "The scenery on the hiking trail was amazing," so having snacks on hand can make the experience even better.

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A camper at Pikes Peak State Park Campground mentioned, "Some sites have the fire ring very close to the parking area," which can be tricky for larger rigs.
  • Use Electric Hookups: Many campgrounds offer electric hookups. A reviewer at Cox Hollow Campground noted, "The sites are well spaced and have electric hookups," making it easier for RVers.
  • Plan for Dump Stations: Know where the nearest dump station is located. A visitor at Backbone State Park mentioned, "Very easy to use dump station," which is helpful for RV maintenance.

Camping near Lansing, Iowa, has something for everyone, from stunning views to family-friendly activities. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

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    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Lansing, IA is Great River Bluffs State Park with a 4-star rating from 25 reviews.

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