Top Glamping near Mount Vernon, IA

Whether you're an RVer or tent camper, Mount Vernon, IA is a great place to post up for the weekend—or longer. Mount Vernon is filled with the activities, sights, and experiences to make everyone in your crew a happy camper. You're sure to find the perfect spot for your Iowa camping adventure.

Best Glamping Sites Near Mount Vernon, IA (15)

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Recent Glamping Reviews In Mount Vernon

63 Reviews of 15 Mount Vernon Campgrounds


  • Camper-submitted photo from Bailey Ford Delaware County Park
    March 16, 2024

    Bailey Ford Delaware County Park

    Great park and campground

    Bailey's Ford has everything you need for a night or a week. It's clean and beautiful. Trout stream, trails, river access, showers and a playground. I recommend!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Camp Liberty
    March 1, 2024

    Camp Liberty

    Wonderful camp with many amenities

    Camp offers site for all tastes: primitive and modern cabins and lodges, tents for small or large groups and couples. Hard roads, fire pits, tables, water, showers, supplies. Surrounded by nature with forest, prairie, and lake.Trails, and even guided activities.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Scott County Park
    August 24, 2023

    Scott County Park

    Large campsite with the modern ameneties

    This park is pretty huge so make sure you know which campground you’re going to. The sites here are all shaded (at least in the Pine Grove section I was in). I was next to a large shower house that had plenty of hot water and everything was super clean. The park staff were very friendly and helped me get to the campsite I needed. Beware that if you come after 10pm, there is no way to pay for your spot so you’d have to choose a random spot and come back the next morning to pay.

    The sites themselves are HUGE and some of them would accommodate the largest camping rigs you could imagine. Everything in Pine Grove is 50 amp. There are playgrounds for your kids to play in. Cell service was excellent for Verizon and AT&T. Not sure about T Mobile. 60mbps down and 16 up for AT&T.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Delaware County Coffins Grove Park
    July 5, 2023

    Delaware County Coffins Grove Park

    Quiet, peaceful family campground

    Nice, smaller campground! No designated spots, so great for groups to circle up and camp together (we camp here every year for our family reunion). Newer playground that my kids love, sand so that’s an extra play optional. Small creek runs through the park (on the edge of the campground) and a fun place for kids to explore and play in.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Scott County Park
    April 9, 2023

    Scott County Park

    Well kept campground + peaceful/quiet

    Beautiful, spacious and quiet campground. Park rangers and staff are so kind and respectful of keeping the areas cleaned up and cared for! Lots of tree shade for picnicking, hiking trails, and even a pool! Bathrooms were always stocked and cleaned, plus they have HOT SHOWERS! Woohoo! Such a wonderful time at Scott County Park! Can’t beat it! :D

  • Camper-submitted photo from Wilderness Campground, Scott County Park
    January 17, 2023

    Wilderness Campground, Scott County Park

    Wooded primitive CG

    Closed for winter-CG offers plenty of secluded sites with seasonal host, firewood, playground, RR/showers, trails. Park offers pool, golf with concessions, Pride Lake for fishing/paddling, historical Pioneer Village.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Sleepy Hollow
    October 5, 2022

    Sleepy Hollow

    No Pets?

    Was looking forward to camping there until I found out they do not allow pets at tent sites. Apparently they don’t feel responsible pet owners use tents. Not happy will never stay there

  • Camper-submitted photo from Central Park
    September 21, 2022

    Central Park

    Very well maintained County Park with lake

    This park is well maintained with full service and primitive sites. Trails, nature center, shelters, restrooms/showers, and lake access for beach, paddling, fishing, etc. Prairie plantings mixed in the wooded areas.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Palisades-Kepler State Park
    September 20, 2022

    Palisades-Kepler State Park

    First time, one night

    Super chill and plenty of space, especially for tents on site 39. Bathrooms are very nice and modern and clean, maintenance was very nice to let me shower before he could clean it. It was our only night there and we heard a lot of movements by the woods that it creeped us out but we were hearing haunted stories before arriving so the Halloween vibes was definitely there. Loads of shade and quiet nice neighbors.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Pinicon Ridge Park
    September 1, 2022

    Pinicon Ridge Park

    Nice clean and generally spacious

    Stayed in The Plains area. Water and electric hookups, dump station near by. Clean shower house with storm shelter. Mixed sun and shade with generous grassy sites, fire pit and picnic table.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Scott County Park
    July 21, 2022

    Scott County Park

    Just a quiet one night stay

    We needed to stay in Davenport area for the night (traveling from South Dakota to Maryland) and the reviews were high so we stopped here. Did not disappoint- very quiet, huge lot, clean and manicured, large bathhouse. Next time, we will hopefully stay for longer so we can try out the amenities!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Pinicon Ridge Park
    July 1, 2022

    Pinicon Ridge Park

    Pinicon Ridge Linn County

    This park is beautiful and there is tons to do. The playground is fantastic and keep the kids entertained all day. The water is great for fishing, swimming and boating. Central City also has everything you need within minutes of your site. There is boat rentals and the new showers are amazing.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Swiss Valley County Park
    February 20, 2022

    Swiss Valley County Park

    Stacked on top of each other

    My wife and I checked it out and it’s just not for us we like to be a lil secluded from others no offense just like to listen to Mother Nature to relax but if you have a rv it might be for you. The park was closed but we like to check it out before we go with the whole crew of 6

  • Camper-submitted photo from Sleepy Hollow
    December 8, 2021

    Sleepy Hollow

    Under new ownership

    This campground has many amenities for the whole family. From tent sites, to Airbnb cabins for 9 people they have a site for everyone. They have laundry, showers, horseshoes, volleyball, basketball, fishing and a swimming beach.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Swiss Valley County Park
    September 20, 2021

    Swiss Valley County Park

    Not far from Dubuque and Maquoketa

    We stayed there during the week and it seemed pretty quiet. The shower facilities weren't bad but they have sulfites in the water so it stinks a little. Fishing seemed popular in catfish creek about 50 feet away from our sight. There is a sign that states firewood is for sale at 6pm but the ranger was about 45 min late bc he tends to two other parks.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Pinicon Ridge Park
    August 23, 2021

    Pinicon Ridge Park

    Quiet weekend on the flying squirrel loop

    Great place to kick back and relax. The trail through the campground takes you across the river where you can find canoe and paddle boat rentals, and our favorite an off leash do area.  We all took the trail into town and found a BIT Brewery where we enjoy woodfired pizza and brought some beer home in a growler for around the fire that night.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Scott County Park
    August 10, 2021

    Scott County Park

    West Lake Park- Great Place to Park!

    Enjoyed almost 2 weeks at West Lake Park, part of the Scott County, IA park system. Helpful staff, park rangers make daily patrols, nice spots, many with shade trees & decent room. There are numerous walking trails & is minutes away from the heart of downtown. Overall, a great RV parking experience & would return back again!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Scott County Park
    August 6, 2021

    Scott County Park

    Beautiful Scenery, Well Maintained, A Lot To Do!!!

    We stayed in the Pine Grove Campground, Lot #15 from Sunday, July 25, 2021 - Wednesday, August 4, 2021. This campground is electric hookup only. On our site we were able to just fit our camper and truck with not a whole lot of extra room but other sites had a longer driveways able to accommodate a larger rig. We have a 25' camper for reference. We absolutely loved camping here!

    The campgrounds are well maintained. Cleaning Day is Monday... they come around to clean the bathrooms and refill products, empty the dumpsters, and clean out the fire pits. 

    We did not get any pictures of the bathrooms but they are very clean, 4 toilet stalls and 3 showers. The only issue I had with the shower was it was just a stall... not much room to put your clothes and towel, but they did provide a shower caddy to put your soaps and such on. I ended up using a bag I could hang on the hook provided on the door to keep my stuff dry while showering. 

    The campground was pretty quiet and sparse until Friday rolled around and it filled up fast! All but one site was full! Everyone was very friendly and there were a ton of kids that were playing and riding around on their bikes. It was fun to watch everyone having a good time! 

    The park is very well patrolled by the Park Rangers, you see them driving around all the time to check and make sure everything is in order. 

    We rode around on our electric bikes, strolling through the campgrounds, stopping at the lake to take in the view, stopping at the memorial to check it out. The roads are slightly narrow, just enough for 2 cars to pass each other so make sure you are looking out while riding your bike. We also did one of the hiking trails. It was a nice trail just big enough for one person (or person on a bike) to walk through so you have to walk in a single file line. We also stopped at the Pioneer Village to check it out. They do expect you to leave a $2 donation per adult and $1 donation per child, but this is based on the honor system. You put your money in a little lock box. It was very cool to see how things were done back then! We would definitely recommend stopping by, and definitely stop in the ice-cream shop and get a cone!

    The pool was open while we were there but we did not partake. It was really hot out so the pool was packed! It looks really nice from the road, it has 2 water slides and a small child area fashioned similar to a splash park.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Swiss Valley County Park
    August 5, 2021

    Swiss Valley County Park

    Great little park

    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. The toilets can use alittle cleaning but the showers stunk so bad I wasn't sure I wanted to shower in them.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Swiss Valley County Park
    August 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.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Pinicon Ridge Park
    July 19, 2021

    Pinicon Ridge Park

    Perfect County Campground

    We stayed at this campground for 7 nights with W/E hook ups.  Dump available on entrance/exit.  The site was a level rock pad witch was very spacious with a fire ring and picnic table.  Nearest grocery store was within 5 miles.  The bathrooms and shower were very clean with lots of hot water.  There is hiking in the park and very little road noise.



Guide to Mount Vernon

Camping near Mount Vernon, Iowa, offers a variety of beautiful spots for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventurous getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Explore the caves: At Maquoketa Caves State Park Campground, you can hike through unique caves. One visitor said, "The caves make this a unique place to visit but the hiking is rigorous."
  • Hiking trails: Backbone State Park has stunning trails. A camper mentioned, "Tons of trails, specifically the spot we camped at was right by the trail so we had easy access."
  • Fishing and swimming: At Lake Macbride State Park Campground, you can enjoy fishing and swimming. One review noted, "The park offers lake fishing, paddling, swimming beach, trails, education center."

What campers like:

  • Clean facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the restrooms. A visitor at Sugar Bottom Campground said, "Bathrooms were clean. Easy in and out of the campground."
  • Quiet atmosphere: Many enjoy the peacefulness of the campgrounds. One reviewer at F. W. Kent Park shared, "A nice out of the way campground. Very quiet."
  • Friendly staff: Campers often mention the helpfulness of the campground hosts. A guest at Rustic Barn Campground RV Park said, "Staff was very friendly and helpful."

What you should know:

  • Seasonal availability: Some campgrounds, like Shady Creek, are only open from May to October. A camper noted, "This is a seasonal campground."
  • Limited amenities: Not all campgrounds have full amenities. For example, Fishermans Corner - Mississippi River lacks showers, as one visitor pointed out, "Showers available with warm water, bearable."
  • Train noise: Some campgrounds are near train tracks, which can be noisy. A reviewer at Nelson Dewey State Park Campground mentioned, "When trains are blowing their horns miles away, the sound carries."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose family-friendly campgrounds: Look for places with activities for kids. At Backbone State Park, one reviewer said, "There was a naturalist station with several activities that would be good for families."
  • Pack insect repellent: Bugs can be a nuisance, especially near water. A camper at Lake Macbride State Park Campground noted, "Bugs (actually had a hornets nest in my electrical plug-in compartment)."
  • Bring games for downtime: Having outdoor games can keep kids entertained. A visitor at Rustic Barn Campground RV Park mentioned, "There’s a cute little area with outside games like corn hole and yard checkers."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check site sizes: Some sites may be tight for larger RVs. A reviewer at Sugar Bottom Campground said, "The biggest downside: hard to tell until you see your site if you have water pump close enough!"
  • Look for full hookups: Campgrounds like Camelot Campground Quad Cities USA offer full hookups, which many RVers appreciate. One camper noted, "Loads of sites with what appears to be FHU’s."
  • Plan for limited cell service: Some areas may have spotty reception. A visitor at Fishermans Corner - Mississippi River mentioned, "Excellent AT&T service, remote worked from my site for four hours today."

Camping near Mount Vernon, IA, has something for everyone, whether you're a family looking for fun or an RVer seeking a peaceful spot.

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    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Mount Vernon, IA is Palisades-Kepler State Park with a 4.3-star rating from 8 reviews.

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