Best Glamping near Little Sioux, IA

Onawa-Blue Lake KOA and Lewis and Clark State Park house upscale glamping accommodations around Little Sioux, Iowa. The KOA features yurts with climate control, comfortable beds with linens provided, and electricity for a luxury camping experience. Lewis and Clark State Park offers well-appointed glamping units with picturesque lake views and modern conveniences that elevate the outdoor experience beyond traditional camping. Both locations provide clean shower facilities, flush toilets, and picnic tables for dining al fresco. Missouri Valley City Park and On-Ur-Wa RV Park have additional glamping options with varying levels of amenities and comforts. One guest shared, "This small campground is right off the interstate, easy to get to. Bathrooms and showers are clean. One of our party is in a wheelchair and had no problem accessing the showers or bathroom."

Safari tents and glamping units at these locations allow visitors to enjoy Blue Lake's swimming areas and water recreation opportunities without sacrificing comfort. The Lewis and Clark State Park area features a playground with setups for different age groups, hiking trails through natural areas, and access to boating activities on the lake. Lake Cunningham Campground in nearby Omaha offers yurt accommodations with water views and modern amenities. Most glamping sites in the region maintain seasonal operations, typically from April through October, with some locations hosting special events like outdoor movies during summer months. According to a camper, "The campground was very clean and quiet. They have full service hook ups. It has a playground for the kids, nice updated bathroom facilities with showers. They also have a beach and boat dock."

Best Glamping Sites Near Little Sioux, Iowa (15)

    1. Lewis and Clark State Park Campground

    22 Reviews
    Onawa, IA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (712) 423-2829

    $15 - $50 / night

    "Well kept & family friendly camping in Iowa!"

    "Access to water close by. Large playground for kids. Campground host had firewood. Picnic table & firepit with grill rack in good condition. Nearby boat ramp to load kayak onto Blue Lake."

    2. On-Ur-Wa RV Park

    5 Reviews
    Onawa, IA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (712) 423-1387

    "It’s right by a small truck stop, but the noise was not bothersome at all. There is a small dog park for the pups. Bathrooms and showers are clean."

    "Great location. Very nice campground. Large spacious pull thru sites. Extremely clean bathrooms and showers. We stayed twice, westbound and eastbound. Very friendly, nice people."

    3. Tekamah Memorial Park

    2 Reviews
    Tekamah, NE
    10 miles
    Website

    "Close to town, stores, food. $15. Night in 2025. Fair. Good place for quiet, inexpensive nights. Quite a good deal.👍"

    4. Hitchcock County Nature Center

    30 Reviews
    Honey Creek, IA
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (712) 328-5833

    $10 - $50 / night

    "Bathroom was clean, lit, and stocked - even had hand sanitizer! RV loops had flush toilets and showers, but we didn’t stay long enough to make the trek worth it."

    "Best campground shower I've ever had in my life, both in water pressure, heat and cleanliness of facilities. Be aware that it's first come first served."

    5. Onawa-Blue Lake KOA

    7 Reviews
    Onawa, IA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (712) 423-1633

    "Conveniently located approximately 2.5 miles West of I29 and on the Eastern edge of Lewis and Clark state park which makes this KOA very quiet."

    6. Missouri Valley City Park

    4 Reviews
    Missouri Valley, IA
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (712) 642-2857

    "It is right next to a busy railroad, but we cranked up our fans and barely noticed the trains and their horns."

    "Besides the traffic noise because it's close to the hwy, the train passed at night like 4 or 5 times, so have that in mind if you light sleep."

    7. Nelson Park Crawford County Park

    2 Reviews
    Dunlap, IA
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (712) 643-5426

    "I wanted a weekend away from the craziness so chose to go "home" for my first solo trip in quite awhile."

    "Has a descent size lake good for kayaking and fishing."

    8. Lake Cunningham Campground

    10 Reviews
    Omaha, NE
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (531) 201-5754

    $15 - $40 / night

    "The entire park is well maintained, has a large lake stocked with fish, tent sites are close together, but tolerable.  Occupancy depends on the time of year. "

    "On a beautiful lake with many recreational possibilities - kayaking, sailing non power boating - some for rent. 10 miles of paved bike trails and ALL paved campsites level and clean!"

    9. Hooper Memorial Park

    2 Reviews
    Scribner, NE
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (402) 654-3649

    10. Pottawattamie County Fairgrounds

    7 Reviews
    Harlan, IA
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (712) 981-7072

    "Just a few mins off I-80 but no noise or signs of heavytraffic. Cute, quaint little town. All pull through spots and all sites are level."

    "Electric, water and sewer available. Bathroom and shower were clean. But old style, so small and well worn."

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Glamping Reviews near Little Sioux, IA

120 Reviews of 15 Little Sioux Campgrounds


  • N K.
    Oct. 11, 2020

    Lewis and Clark State Park Campground

    Clean & kid friendly

    Well kept & family friendly camping in Iowa! We were able to reserve an electric unit (#30) right off the lake and across the road from the large playground (~5 setups for different age groups). We could watch the kids play while getting food ready or preparing a line to throw in the water. Short walk to the very clean restrooms with flush toilets & showers. Will come back!

  • Bill S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 20, 2018

    Haworth City Park

    It’s out of town, near toll bridge, kinda loud

    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 a night

  • Isabel M.
    Apr. 28, 2023

    Hitchcock County Nature Center

    Nice

    We tent camped in the modern loop. Bathroom was clean, lit, and stocked - even had hand sanitizer! RV loops had flush toilets and showers, but we didn’t stay long enough to make the trek worth it. The walk down to the tent sites was annoying at worst, but plenty doable. Campsites were level enough, and there were a few sites with pads. Lots of ticks to look out for. There’s an airfield nearby so plane noise was regular but not frequent. Wifi didn’t quite reach the tent campsites; nor did Verizon service, but T-Mobile was good. All around a fine campground.

  • C
    Jul. 10, 2019

    Lake Wanahoo State Recreation Area

    Decent for Short Trips or Fishing

    We primary stop by this site for fishing as the lake is regularly stocked. It's great for kayaking or small boats. There is very little shade available at this campground as it is a man-made area so bring the sunscreen. Fires are allowed and pets must be on leash. RV sites and tent camping site are available.

  • Laura N.
    Jul. 9, 2025

    Onawa-Blue Lake KOA

    Rude Manager, Unsafe Site, and Terrible Customer Service

    We travel full-time with a 40′ fifth wheel and have stayed at many KOAs— but this was by far the worst experience we’ve had. Upon arrival, we were placed in Site 29, which was muddy on both sides, narrow, and clearly not suitable for a rig of our size. We asked for another option and were moved to Site 27, which wasn’t much better. The sites here are shockingly narrow— barely enough width to safely open your slides, let alone enjoy the space. When my husband asked why no gravel had been put down, the staff responded that it had been raining a lot. He said,“Don’t make excuses for someone else. That pisses me off.” He didn’t yell, threaten, or use foul language— just expressed his frustration after a long day on the road. The employee left without issue. Minutes later, the manager came to our site angry, accused my husband of cursing at her staff, and demanded we pack up and leave immediately, despite us having already set up. When I tried to clarify what had actually been said, she refused to listen and insisted she believed her employee. She even told us she“couldn’t help that people didn’t know how to drive,” which I guess was her explanation for the mud— an inappropriate and dismissive response. Meanwhile, we took photos of visible cracks in the soil— clearly it hadn’t been as wet as claimed. To make things worse:• There’s almost no signage for this KOA until you’re practically on top of it— very difficult to find without GPS.• Another campground nearby welcomed us without issue and told us we weren’t the first to show up after leaving this KOA due to similar poor treatment. We’ll be sharing this experience on our blog and social media platforms— and we’ve heard this manager has a habit of calling guests liars when she receives bad reviews. So let me be clear: we stayed there, we have the photos, the receipt, and the conversation details. This was an unacceptable experience, and we strongly recommend avoiding this KOA.

  • T
    Jun. 27, 2021

    Little Sioux Park Campground

    Above average county park

    If half of a star was an option, I’d probably lean towards 3.5 stars.

    I’d classify this as an above average county run park/campground. All sites are first come first serve. We arrived on a Saturday evening around 5:30pm and found a site no problem. There are two loops. One has electric only sites and the second has electric/water sites. One concrete pad ADA site.

    Small beach area for swimming. Two playgrounds. Very nice field of wild comb flowers blooming near the shower house.

    The shower house was less than than stellar. IMO it’s cleanliness kept this review from being considered near 4 stars. Usable bathrooms and shower stalls…yes, but definitely lacked attention.

  • Jessica
    Jun. 14, 2021

    Hitchcock County Nature Center

    Hidden Gem

    Great campground! Best campground shower I've ever had in my life, both in water pressure, heat and cleanliness of facilities. Be aware that it's first come first served. Sadly did not make it to the interactive nature center, but heard that its super cool. Lower RV spots are on a hill, be prepared to level out farther than usual. Staff was amazing and very helpful. We def camped next to a butterfly/moth garden. They were everywhere!

  • S
    Sep. 19, 2021

    Lewis and Clark State Park Campground

    Short weekend getaway

    Nice campground. Very few tent only - mostly RVs/trailers. Washrooms basic but clean. Large site under trees with mix of sun & shade. Grassy area for tent. Access to water close by. Large playground for kids. Campground host had firewood. Picnic table & firepit with grill rack in good condition. Nearby boat ramp to load kayak onto Blue Lake. Many water lilies but sheltered at one end so good for kayak. Everyone seemed friendly though some folk stayed up pretty late on Friday!

  • Neil T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 31, 2021

    Lewis and Clark State Park Campground

    Nice evening swim after a hot day

    Vibe: Relaxed summer lake fun. 

    Cleanliness: Average 

    Facilities: Slightly dated but adequate 

    General spots: Good size, good spacing, not private. Large cottonwood trees offer good shade on lake side spots. 

    Our site: 10. Close to the swimming area. Not far from bathrooms. 

    Noise: Friendly chatter. Mostly quiet. Some music from the summer camp across the lake(see below). 

    Cell signal: Good (Verizon)

    Other: The lake isn’t huge, but the water was not murky and you could wade out pretty far and still be shallow enough to stand. A summer camp is across the lake and they played some evening music and morning music starts at 7:30.


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