Best Glamping near Marquette, IA

Boulder Creek Campground houses several well-appointed glamping accommodations near Marquette, Iowa. This family-friendly glamping destination features comfortable cabins with modern amenities, making it an ideal basecamp for Mississippi River adventures. The glamping cabins provide protection from the elements while maintaining a connection to the natural surroundings. One guest shared, "The cabins aren't half bad and the water attractions are great for the kiddos!" Each unit includes essential amenities like electricity, comfortable sleeping quarters, and convenient access to clean bathroom facilities with showers. Nelson Dewey State Park Campground, just across the Mississippi in Wisconsin, offers additional upscale outdoor accommodations with spectacular river views, modern bathroom facilities, and recently remodeled shower buildings for glamping guests seeking comfort in nature.

The luxury outdoor accommodations at these glamping destinations place visitors within minutes of premier Mississippi River recreation. Visitors enjoy access to swimming pools, playground areas, and organized activities specifically designed for families and children. A recent visitor mentioned, "There were wildflowers that smelled amazing. It was really cool to see the hawks flying below the overlook." Hiking trails wind through the surrounding bluffs, offering panoramic views of the Mississippi River valley and abundant wildlife viewing opportunities. Glamping sites remain open seasonally, typically operating from early May through mid-October. Reservations are recommended for these boutique camping experiences, particularly during summer weekends and holidays when the comfortable accommodations with amenities tend to book quickly. Most glamping locations provide firewood for purchase on-site, allowing for evening campfires without the hassle of finding supplies.

Best Glamping Sites Near Marquette, Iowa (18)

    1. Nelson Dewey State Park Campground

    20 Reviews
    Cassville, WI
    24 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!"

    2. Boulder Creek Campground

    3 Reviews
    Bagley, WI
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (608) 996-2201

    $32 - $260 / night

    3. Waukon City Park

    3 Reviews
    Waterville, IA
    20 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."

    4. Red Barn Resort and Campground

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

    $25 - $39 / night

    5. Grant River Recreation Area

    12 Reviews
    Dubuque, IA
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (563) 582-0881

    $14 - $26 / night

    "Nice view at the Mississippi River $20 per night with electrical hook up. "

    "We stayed right by the bathrooms. Showers have a push button so water pressure and temperature was not very great. The river was a great view and campground was big to walk around."

    6. Eagle Cave Resort LLC

    2 Reviews
    Boscobel, WI
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (608) 537-2988

    "The cabins are very nice two sets of bunk beds. The best sloppy Joes you’ve ever had!"

    7. Swiss Valley County Park

    9 Reviews
    Dubuque, IA
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (563) 556-6745

    "Campground is well maintained, restrooms, showers, recycling station, fire wood available, campground host onsite, resident park ranger, standard RV sites, some electric tent sites otherwise primitive"

    "This was a great stay other campers around us were very nice and super friendly as well. I think the only thing I would have a complaint about would be the bath house."

    8. Chimney Rock Canoe and Campground

    6 Reviews
    Cresco, IA
    45 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."

    9. Goeken Co Park

    1 Review
    West Union, IA
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (563) 425-3613

    10. Lake Meyer County Park Campground

    2 Reviews
    Calmar, IA
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (563) 534-7145

    "As someone who bicycle tours I appreciated fire wood being on site and close to where the tent area is. The bathrooms aren’t the best but they worked."

    "Lake Meyer sits atop a hill above the Lake. Beautiful trails with lots of wild life. Even an eagles nest. There are hook ups and water."

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  • Rene
    Aug. 21, 2020

    Nelson Dewey State Park Campground

    All around decent site

    I camped in 18 in early August. 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. As a hammock camper, this was not a good site. The trees were far from the cleared area making a hammock hard to set up. Facilities were great and the mosquitoes we're almost non-existent. Great location for a larger group or multiple tents.

    The only thing you need to be aware of: there is a train track very close. The train runs very regularly and can be loud. For me, it was the city noise I needed to fall asleep.

  • Melissa K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 3, 2017

    Boulder Creek Campground

    Pretty Disappointed

    This park fell short in so many ways. Having stayed in other Yogi Bear's we were expecting similar accommodations. I will say they had a lot of rain and it did affect most of the campground. We booked over the phone for two nights. It was nearly $90 for those two nights. This is pretty spendy for us but we were meeting friends there. We arrived at the campground and were given site 14. It as across from our friends cabin so it should have been good. However, we got to our site on a very poorly maintained road only to find the site did not have a fire pit or a picnic table. It was extremely tiny, barely big enough for our truck and definitely not enough room for our two tents. The site was covered in sticks and debris and there was trash bags in front of the cabin across the washed out road. We went down to voice our concern that this was just not going to work and they said to try site 13. Even worse then 14. It was a grass spot, mowed out, no place to park a vehicle, which I'm glad I left at the bottom of the hill, extremely narrow, washed out road going to site 13. There still was no picnic table but there was a fire pit. Stated this is just not going to work. We paid way too much for so little accommodations. They said they couldn't refund or move us to an electric site (we didn't need electric but the two previously mentioned sites were not going to work) without talking to their boss. After already spending 28 days in a tent, across the country, I was pretty upset that this yogi bear was so bad. They did end up moving me to site 17, which was one of the few that did not have a completely flooded fire ring. Which leads to the next things, almost all of the grounds were completely flooded. Fire rings couldn't even be seen they were so far under water. To walk to any part of the park involved getting your feet wet. The playground swings were above water making it difficult for the kids to reach them without getting really wet. There had been no attempts to move any water from the storms making it difficult to enjoy parts of the park. The pool was pretty cold but I suppose it is Wisconsin. The staff did have many events going on but if you were early, you wouldn't even know the events were going on. They showed up right on time and then had to set up. But they did do a variety of races and had a pirates and princess dance. They brought in actual hair dressers to do the little girls hair for them. That was something the girls in the group enjoyed. They also had cartoons playing in the evenings. The kids also enjoyed that. Overall, I would never return, there are so many really nice parks in Wisconsin for way less money. This was not worth it at all.

  • Rebecca B.
    Jul. 26, 2020

    Nelson Dewey State Park Campground

    Best bluff views

    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! Lots of picnic sites along the bluff.

  • B
    Jun. 12, 2022

    Lake Meyer County Park Campground

    Great spot, tents included

    This is a great little park if you need a place to stop for the night. It was very inexpensive for tents ($10 I think) and the tent camping area was very nice with 3 giant pine trees and some picnic tables and fire rings. As someone who bicycle tours I appreciated fire wood being on site and close to where the tent area is. The bathrooms aren’t the best but they worked. Overall its a safe, clean, welcoming campground for both tents and RV’s.

  • J
    May. 22, 2018

    Chimney Rock Canoe and Campground

    Best place to unplug with the family.

    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. They offer canoeing, kayaking, tubing, sand volleyball court, shower facilities, water and electrical hookups, cabins, picnic shelter, and firewood on site. Go to http://www.chimneyrocks.com for more information

  • James M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 5, 2021

    Swiss Valley County Park

    Great County park, preserve, campground

    Campground is well maintained, restrooms, showers, recycling station, fire wood available, campground host onsite, resident park ranger, standard RV sites, some electric tent sites otherwise primitive with fire rings and tables. Trout stream (Catfish Creek) runs through campground and park and is stocked by Iowa DNR, has Swiss Valley Nature center with trails.

  • Tonya B.
    May. 12, 2023

    Bluffton Resort

    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!

  • h
    Jun. 11, 2022

    Waukon City Park

    Great value free firewood

    $15 tents. 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.

  • Jay W.
    Jul. 26, 2018

    Nelson Dewey State Park Campground

    Small, Quiet, Spectacular Views

    Nelson Dewey State Park is located about 1 miles north of Cassville Wisconsin in the Southwestern corner of the state on the border of Wisconsin and Iowa. Across the street from the park is The Stonefield State Historic Site which is worth checking out if your visiting the park. This park is a quiet park and offers spectacular overlook views of the Mississippi River and wonderful hiking trails. When entering the park you will check in with the small but welcoming park office. This road will take you straight to the campgrounds! The group campground is on your right before just before the long climb up to the family campground and walk in sites. The group camp is primarily open camping with some trees but I would say these are some of the smaller group camps I have seen. There are pit toilets and multiple water stations on the grounds. As you climb up the hill and make it to the top, you will either take a left to the lookout areas or right toward the family campground. The family campground does have 4 walk-in sites also. I prefer to camp the 24-31 loop but I can't say this park offers the best campsites. The restroom were recently remodeled and are modern an welcoming especially the showers. The showers are in the same building and room as the restrooms but don't let that discourage you, there is still privacy. To sum this campsite up, it is smaller than its northern sister park, Wyalusing, but on a much smaller scale and much less to do. There is no boat launch or swimming and other than flush toilets and showers this campground offers the minimal. If you like small, quiet and camping this park is perfect. Just bring what you need as there is not much in the area for necessities.


Guide to Marquette

Cabins and yurt camping near Marquette, Iowa provide access to Mississippi River valley exploration from elevated Driftless Region terrain. The area features limestone bluffs rising up to 80 feet above the waterways, creating distinct microclimates and diverse hiking conditions. Winter temperatures typically range from 10-30°F while summer averages 65-85°F, affecting campground availability and comfort levels.

What to do

Explore the Upper Iowa River: Chimney Rock Canoe and Campground offers river adventures with shuttle service for kayaking and canoeing. "Easy access for kayaking and tubing on the Upper Iowa River," notes Jenny K., who appreciates the riverside location near Decorah. The campground sits alongside 80-foot limestone bluffs, providing dramatic scenery during water activities.

Cave exploration: Eagle Cave Resort presents a unique overnight experience sleeping in a natural cave. Charles M. advises, "Bring a tarp or tent to cover yourself. We went in March, so with all the runoff from the snow it was a very wet experience." Winter visits generally offer drier cave conditions than spring months when snowmelt increases moisture levels.

Fishing opportunities: Lake Meyer County Park features excellent fishing just 30 minutes from Marquette. A visitor observed, "Beautiful trails with lots of wild life. Even an eagles nest. There are hook ups and water." The park provides accessible shoreline fishing areas and trails circling the lake for multiple fishing locations.

What campers like

Riverside relaxation: Chimney Rock Canoe and Campground gets high marks for its location. "We stayed in the upper C campground, every spot is spread far apart for privacy," reports Laura P., who appreciates the campground layout. She adds, "The scenery and the clear water on the river and we went fishing and caught one after the other."

Budget-friendly amenities: Waukon City Park offers exceptional value with unexpected perks. Holly notes, "$15 tents. Includes electric and water and showers and firewood. Best value I have found yet." The park includes additional recreation facilities like a pool, tennis courts, and lake access within walking distance of campsites.

Bluff views: Grant River Recreation Area provides direct Mississippi River access with concrete pads. "Nice views of the Iowa and Wisconsin Mississippi River bluffs," according to Adam. Leslie P. adds, "Loved the view of the Mississippi River," though notes train noise can be a consideration for light sleepers.

What you should know

Seasonal operation: Most campgrounds in the Marquette area operate from May through mid-October. Boulder Creek Campground specifically runs from May 1 to mid-October, and Red Barn Resort and Campground operates from April 15 to October 15, limiting off-season options.

Train noise: Several campgrounds near the Mississippi River sit close to active rail lines. At Nelson Dewey State Park Campground, Steph P. warns, "When trains are blowing their horns miles away, the sound carries. When they go past the site, it's incredibly loud! Bring ear plugs, trains rolled through until just after midnight and started up around 5am."

Water conditions: Sharon B. notes about Boulder Creek Campground: "Can flood with a good downpour. Nice cabins. Close to railroad tracks so you will hear the trains go by." Sites near water features may experience flooding during heavy rain, especially in spring and early summer when rainfall is typically heaviest.

Tips for camping with families

Water attractions: Boulder Creek Campground offers dedicated children's activities. Amanda P. shares, "Great for kids! The water attractions are great for the kiddos and the cabins aren't half bad either!" The campground includes a swimming pool and playground area suitable for various age groups.

Tent camping with amenities: Lake Meyer County Park provides comfortable tent camping at reasonable rates. One visitor shared, "It was very inexpensive for tents ($10 I think) and the tent camping area was very nice with 3 giant pine trees and some picnic tables and fire rings." The park offers firewood on-site close to the tent camping area, minimizing hauling distance.

Yurt camping options: While traditional yurt camping near Marquette, Iowa remains limited, Nelson Dewey State Park provides accommodations with similar advantages. Ashley F. notes, "The facilities were well kept including the vault toilet houses. We stayed in a walk to site and the views were incredible." The park provides carts for hauling gear to walk-in sites, making the process manageable for families with children.

Tips from RVers

Site selection: Swiss Valley County Park offers well-maintained RV sites with key amenities. Tom R. reports, "Meticulously maintain with good size, level sites. We had a 50amp water site and the dump station was nearby." The park provides water and electric hookups with a dump station on-site.

Length restrictions: Many campgrounds in the area have limitations for larger RVs. Red Barn Resort and Campground accommodates medium-sized rigs, with Kurtis S. noting, "The sites are very spacious and easy getting into for RVs/campers. Price is very reasonably priced."

Utilities: Grant River Recreation Area offers concrete pads with electric hookups. Dave M. explains, "Cement pads and blacktop roads. Clean shower houses." The campground provides water hookups and sanitary dump facilities but lacks sewer connections at individual sites, requiring planning for longer stays.

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