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Best Glamping near Lucas, IA

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Lake Ahquabi State Park Campground and Winterset City Park provide upscale outdoor accommodations within driving distance of Lucas, Iowa. Both parks feature glamping options with electricity, picnic tables, and fire rings, creating comfortable spaces for visitors seeking nature without sacrificing amenities. The glamping sites at Winterset City Park include elevated accommodations with real beds, climate control, and proximity to covered bridges and historic attractions. "This is a great place if you like peace and quiet and local hiking trails," one visitor noted about the region's camping options. Pammel County Park's yurts offer another distinctive glamping experience nearby, with convenient access to electric hookups and shower facilities that elevate the traditional outdoor stay.

Visitors to these glamping destinations can enjoy water activities on Lake Ahquabi, hiking trails surrounding the accommodations, and easy access to historic sites. Pammel Park features a unique limestone tunnel cut through a hillside and scenic Middle River views that provide excellent photography opportunities from glamping doorsteps. According to a camper, "The lake is beautiful and the path around it is in great shape!" Seasonal considerations include Winterset City Park's operating season from April through mid-November and Lake Ahquabi's availability from early April through December. Most glamping sites in the region require reservations, particularly during summer months when the comfortable canvas accommodations and yurts become popular with families seeking outdoor experiences with modern comforts.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Lucas, Iowa (16)

    1. Lake Ahquabi State Park Campground

    13 Reviews
    Indianola, IA
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (515) 961-7101

    $25 - $35 / night

    "We entered the park looking for a walk-up spot and landed on Site 67 which was not reserved. The site was spacious with a big tree with good shade and cover if needed."

    "They have a beautiful lake and a beach. The water has minimal seaweed and great temperature! They have rentals for paddle boards, kayaks, canoes, etc, for a decent price!"

    2. Hickory Hills Park

    5 Reviews
    Woodburn, IA
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (515) 961-6169

    $5 / night

    "Big, clean fire pits with grills and a picnic table. Plenty of space to feel comfortable."

    "Arrived late and just filled out the registration form. They have fire pits and picnic tables. They also have two clean pit toilets. You can stay 14 days free I think."

    3. Lakeside Casino RV Park

    4 Reviews
    Woodburn, IA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (877) 477-5253

    $35 - $45 / night

    "There is full hook up for water, electric and sewer. All spaces are paved. There are picnic tables scattered throughout the park. If you are here to gamble, you will love it."

    "It was a close walk to Pilot for supplies."

    4. Otter Creek Park

    2 Reviews
    Indianola, IA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (515) 961-6169

    5. Yellow Banks County Park

    15 Reviews
    Pleasant Hill, IA
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (515) 266-1563

    "camped here in 2021 and I enjoyed it but the first night I was there I ran my vehicle down the second night I was there I took a tour on the campgrounds and got verbally accosted but another camper for walking"

    "It’s got access to trails and to the Des Moines river. It’s a great little escape. There is a fishing pond that’s got plenty of bluegill and largemouth bass."

    6. Winterset City Park

    12 Reviews
    Winterset, IA
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (515) 462-3258

    $15 - $22 / night

    "The campground is well maintained and has a camp host on site.  The Shower/restrooms were clean and stocked.  Firewood is available for 8$ a bundle.  Sites are gravel base and  fairly level. "

    "It is part of a city park on the outskirts of Winterset. There is a dog park and one of the Bridges of Madison County is located within walking distance of the campground."

    7. Island View Campground — Lake Rathbun

    7 Reviews
    Moravia, IA
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (641) 647-2079

    $22 - $230 / night

    "Campground was very clean and staff was helpful and polite. A lot of spots have a nice view of the water. It tends to be very busy. My stay was a week past labor day and still over half full."

    "Campsites were spaced well apart with plenty of room on pad around campsites, cell service was four bars and air tv 30 channels"

    8. Marion County Park

    2 Reviews
    Knoxville, IA
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (641) 828-2213

    "Plus, it’s on the outskirts of town so restaurants and grocery stores are nearby."

    "Marion County is often overlooked by people in favor of the various Red Rock campgrounds that are nearby, but in my opinion, unless you have a boat, there is nothing that puts Red Rock above Marion County"

    9. Pammel County Park

    12 Reviews
    Winterset, IA
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (515) 462-3536

    $15 - $20 / night

    "We drive by the campground on our way down to the family farm on the regular, but staying in the grounds overnight was a whole different experience!"

    "The campground hosts were welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable of the park and the area.  I would give the park 5 stars, but feel the restroom/shower facilities were small for that many campsites."

    10. Des Moines West KOA Holiday

    23 Reviews
    Earlham, IA
    48 miles
    Website
    +1 (515) 834-2729

    "Bathhouses were clean and private. Laundry available. Off leash dog area available. Convenient to John Wayne’s birthplace and covered bridges of Madison County."

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

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  • B
    Sep. 1, 2016

    Lake Ahquabi State Park Campground

    Lake Ahquabi During Balloon Classic

    We entered the park looking for a walk-up spot and landed on Site 67 which was not reserved. The site was spacious with a big tree with good shade and cover if needed. Also, it had a great fire pit with grill grate that could be moved. It was the perfect overnight location and cheap accommodations during the National Balloon Classic. We spent the night before at the Balloon Glow, came back and had a nice camp fire, then an early morning rise for a balloon flight made for close proximity. There were nearby bathroom facilities that were available. The truth is that the one closest was not lit well and a little messier, perhaps less maintained. The other facility was well lit and not too far a walk. During day light you could see the lake in the distance from this site, and the clearing around the site gave great visibility of stars with very low light pollution. The only downside was this site was near the main entry and exit road on the lower loop, which meant traffic in and out could prove to be a downside. Not for us on our stay at night because of late arrival and early departure, but it is good to know. All in all it was a good stay, the only challenging part was knowing which sites were available and the camp hosts weren't too helpful in knowing or seeking which were still open. But we were lucky to find one!

  • Renee H.
    May. 23, 2024

    Des Moines West KOA Holiday

    Nice modern KOA

    Large modern KOA with sites to accommodate all sizes of rigs and also tent campers. Gravel sites require some leveling. Not much privacy between sites nor shade. Bathhouses were clean and private. Laundry available. Off leash dog area available. Convenient to John Wayne’s birthplace and covered bridges of Madison County. Bulk propane tanks were on site for winter campers. Camper cabins available. Small store with Hunt Brothers pizza to order. Gathering room on site and pedal car racetrack. Verizon cell signal was good. Garbage dumpster and dump station on site.

  • Carrie C.
    Oct. 9, 2021

    Hickory Hills Park

    Osceola ,IA

    Pulled in late so didn’t get a good look, but from what I can seen this is a pretty nice campground. Looks to be about 10 sites, nicely spread apart. Big, clean fire pits with grills and a picnic table. Plenty of space to feel comfortable.

  • b
    Nov. 19, 2022

    Des Moines West KOA Holiday

    Great Setting, Nice Campground

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

  • Rick D.
    May. 16, 2021

    Winterset City Park

    A good place to relax and recharge

    We enjoyed a long weekend here reconnecting with friends.  The campground is well maintained and has a camp host on site.  The Shower/restrooms were clean and stocked.  Firewood is available for 8$ a bundle.  Sites are gravel base and  fairly level.  The city park has a edge maze that is unique.  The John Wayne museum and downtown are a 20 minute walk away. This is our second visit there and I would go back again.

  • Aliyah B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 6, 2018

    Hickory Hills Park

    Great Quiet Free Campground

    We stayed two night at this campground. Arrived late and just filled out the registration form. They have fire pits and picnic tables. They also have two clean pit toilets. You can stay 14 days free I think. Quiet and had the place to ourselves. Maintained and they had patrol checking through at night. Highly recommend it.

  • L
    Jun. 10, 2020

    Des Moines West KOA Holiday

    Peaceful and clean!

    We stayed one night in a basic cabin. AC was on upon arrival- check in/out was quick and easy !Bathrooms were immaculate! Pizza & Chicken ordered on site was a delicious dinner when we were just to tired to fuss with our own gear. Nice store too!!

  • Whitney S.
    Apr. 9, 2022

    Yellow Banks County Park

    Ever changing

    I camped here in 2021 and I enjoyed it but the first night I was there I ran my vehicle down the second night I was there I took a tour on the campgrounds and got verbally accosted but another camper for walking near their campground and then I mistakenly left some food out and my dog and I were woken up by wild dogs.
    In 2022 I came out again and it was a much better adventure the campgrounds are beautiful they have two different electric sights and they have a newly furnished tent site.

  • Renee H.
    Oct. 31, 2023

    Lakeside Casino RV Park

    Decent place to spend the night

    RV park is relatively quiet and easy to get into. The concrete in our site was in poor condition, it had crumbled leaving a dip in the pad. The cable didn’t work, but electric and water had no issues. Easy on and off to the interstate. There is only one garbage dumpster near the entrance and we didn’t see a camp host on site or anybody to check in with. We stayed just one night on our way through the area and were comfortable.

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