Best Glamping near New London, IA

Lake Darling State Park Campground features upscale glamping options in picturesque Brighton, Iowa, approximately 30 miles from New London. The park's glamping accommodations provide modern comforts including climate control and furnished interiors, set against the backdrop of a serene lake environment perfect for nature immersion. The cabins offer premium amenities with full hookups, running water, and electricity, elevating the camping experience while maintaining natural surroundings. One guest shared, "They have cabin rentals for the more glamping lifestyle. They do book up quick in advance, but there is usually walk up spots available the week of too." Additional glamping options can be found at Indian Lake Park in Farmington, where deluxe accommodations balance outdoor experience with indoor comfort.

Visitors staying at these glamping retreats enjoy exceptional water recreation with kayaking, canoeing, and fishing directly accessible from many sites. Lake Darling features boat rentals, a concrete multi-use path along the shoreline, and excellent fishing opportunities. At Indian Lake Park, glamping accommodations are situated near a lake with a sandy beach area, hiking trails, and recreational facilities. According to a camper, "This park has something for everyone. They have cabins for rent. Almost empty during the week, but very busy on summer weekends. Hiking, fishing, swimming, kayaking, bird watching." Spring Lake Park in Illinois, within driving distance of New London, provides additional eco-friendly glamping options with spectacular lake views and rentals for water exploration. Most properties recommend booking well in advance during peak summer seasons, as premium accommodations fill quickly.

Best Glamping Sites Near New London, Iowa (8)

    1. Indian Lake Park

    4 Reviews
    Farmington, IA
    27 miles
    Website

    $8 - $50 / night

    "it has full hookups, tent site swim beach, fishing, canoes,and f, playgrounds also cabins a stone lodge for family get togethers some sites just have electric and water on site and there are some full"

    "They have primitive tent sites, electric only, electric+water, and fhu. They also have cabins for rent. All very reasonably priced. Most of the sites are nice and shady and level."

    2. Lake Darling State Park Campground

    7 Reviews
    Brighton, IA
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (319) 694-2323

    $12 - $110 / night

    "Sites were fairly level and all pretty close to the showers/restrooms, and well spaced out between sites.   "

    "We stayed on the primative group side of the lake.  There is a small pond that we were able to let some of our scouts get started in kayaks and canoes before getting into the main lake. "

    3. Spring Lake Park - Macomb

    8 Reviews
    Macomb, IL
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (309) 833-2052

    "Friendly staff. Kayak and Pontoon to rent. Trails go all over the entire park! Clean showering facilities. Our furnished cabin faced the lake it was an incredible view. "

    "Miles of trails. Staff and caretakers keep the trails extremely clean. Excellent views of the large lake the trails go around."

    4. Waubonsie Trail Park

    3 Reviews
    Cantril, IA
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (319) 397-2295

    "Waubonsie trail behind park is a short hike to the covered bridge and Dutchman's Store. Perfect Way to stretch your legs after a long day on the road. Bathrooms and showers were exceptionally clean."

    "We hiked the equestrian trails one afternoon and the regular trails the next day. I camped in the equestrian campground and loved it with my popup. Outhouse type toilets are available there."

    5. Haven Hills Campground and Resort

    1 Review
    Keithsburg, IL
    38 miles
    Website

    $61 - $250 / night

    "We forgot our grill but thankfully their fire pits have a built in grill which saved us so much! It’s gorgeous and you can rent golf carts for the day!!!"

    6. Windmill Ridge Campground

    1 Review
    Kalona, IA
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (319) 656-4488

    "Family and pet friendly, clean, well kept property, amenities on site,completive priced sites for camping and to gather together and enjoy life for a moment or two."

    7. The Catfish Place Campground

    1 Review
    Luray, MO
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (660) 945-3917

    "Friendly staff, nice clean bathroom and showers. Spot on beautiful pond. It was great to be able to fish from our site. Close to geode hunting locations!! Quiet. There is also a restaurant on site."

    8. Keokuk County Belva Deer Park

    1 Review
    Sigourney, IA
    50 miles
    +1 (641) 622-3757

    "12 a night for primitive camping and you get nice warm showers by the main entrance and nice bathrooms by the main entrance."

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Glamping Reviews near New London, IA

26 Reviews of 8 New London Campgrounds


  • Rayn C.
    Jun. 17, 2024

    Spring Lake Park - Macomb

    Just lovely so spacious and clean. Gorgeous view of lake from cabins.

    Friendly staff. Kayak and Pontoon to rent. Trails go all over the entire park! Clean showering facilities. Our furnished cabin faced the lake it was an incredible view.  We had fun fishing and sitting by the campfire in the evenings. Overall definitely worth the 5 stars!!!! Thanks Ryan and all of the staff out there! We will revisit soon.

  • c
    Apr. 26, 2025

    Haven Hills Campground and Resort

    First time!

    We loved the helpful service from the owner as he helped us get settled in. It was our first time there and it was a great visit. The showers at the main lodge were AMAZING. We forgot our grill but thankfully their fire pits have a built in grill which saved us so much! It’s gorgeous and you can rent golf carts for the day!!! Had such a great time and got to visit Aledo and see the charm of this small town!

  • Amy W.
    Jul. 5, 2021

    The Catfish Place Campground

    Peaceful camping

    My family stayed in our popup last September and it was great. Friendly staff, nice clean bathroom and showers. Spot on beautiful pond. It was great to be able to fish from our site. Close to geode hunting locations!! Quiet. There is also a restaurant on site. We did not go but there were always lots of people there. Heard good things about food.

  • Kim F.
    Aug. 10, 2024

    Windmill Ridge Campground

    Hidden little gem

    Clean, quiet and well set campsite for all camping styles. Set well off the main road, the gravel road is well maintained, graded well for easy driveable whee truck, rvs or trailers. Family and pet friendly, clean, well kept property, amenities on site,completive priced sites for camping and to gather together and enjoy life for a moment or two. Check it out, don't believe you will regret it. Peace fellow travelers.

  • T
    Sep. 3, 2020

    Waubonsie Trail Park

    Iowa Gem!

    Cute little RV/tent campground. Very nice hosts. Only stayed 1 night. Definitely on the 'let's go back' list. Waubonsie trail behind park is a short hike to the covered bridge and Dutchman's Store. Perfect Way to stretch your legs after a long day on the road. Bathrooms and showers were exceptionally clean. Horseshoe pit, playground and campfire swing area were nice surprises. All for under $20 for electric RV site! Great campground for a small group event.

  • Mary F.
    Jul. 16, 2018

    Indian Lake Park

    very nice

    it has full hookups, tent site swim beach, fishing, canoes,and f, playgrounds also cabins a stone lodge for family get togethers some sites just have electric and water on site and there are some full hookups also a shower house and modern restrooms, fire wood for sale We go at least 3 times a year . So nice and quiet the lake is clean they also have a dump station

  • M
    Jun. 30, 2019

    Lake Darling State Park Campground

    Beautiful lake/Nice Campground

    Nice campground with some newer facilities, well kept up and clean.  There are 2 parts to the campground, both nice and fairly full-but not completely on the weekend we stayed. Sites were fairly level and all pretty close to the showers/restrooms, and well spaced out between sites.   There were several hiking trails-maps seemed to not quite fit the trails and lake to some degree.  Several ponds have been added to the lake and along the hiking trails that aren't on the map that could assist in knowing where you're at along the trails.  Trails were signed fairly well but still seemed somewhat off from the maps both online and on site.

  • Dave N.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 14, 2020

    Indian Lake Park

    Beautiful

    This park has something for everyone. They have primitive tent sites, electric only, electric+water, and fhu. They also have cabins for rent. All very reasonably priced. Most of the sites are nice and shady and level. A bathhouse with showers. A stone lodge for large parties. There is a playground, a few nice hiking trails, and a lake with a nice sandy beach. Almost empty during the week, but very busy on summer weekends. Hiking,fishing, swimming, kayaking,bird watching. There are many things to keep you busy here.

  • R
    Nov. 5, 2019

    Lake Darling State Park Campground

    Beautiful getaway

    We stayed on the primative group side of the lake.  There is a small pond that we were able to let some of our scouts get started in kayaks and canoes before getting into the main lake.  Great fishing and walking paths.  Iowa has done a great job fixing up this area.  The cabins are small but clean.


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