Top Glamping near Oxford, IA

Oxford is an ideal place for camping adventures of all kinds. Aside from great camping spots, you'll find hiking and many more outdoor experiences. Thinking of traveling with kids? You're in luck—Oxford is surrounded by family-friendly activities. Find the best campgrounds near Oxford, plus reviews and photos from other campers like you.

Best Glamping Sites Near Oxford, IA (14)

    Camper-submitted photo from Palisades-Kepler State Park

    1. Palisades-Kepler State Park

    8 Reviews
    1 Photo
    78 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Iowa County Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Iowa County Park
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    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Iowa County Park

    2. Lake Iowa County Park

    6 Reviews
    14 Photos
    23 Saves

    Lake Iowa Park offers a quiet, safe and beautifully-maintained campground that includes 120 rocked pads with electricity, shower houses and a dump station. There are water hydrants with rural water spread throughout the campground to fill your camper tanks. There are two non-electric areas suitable for tents which are within a short walk to the shower house. Currently there are no reservations for camping, it is all first come first served.

    2 cabins are available for rent. Each cabin has a full kitchen and ADA compliant bathroom and will sleep 8 people.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    Camper-submitted photo from Morgan Creek County Park

    3. Morgan Creek County Park

    3 Reviews
    1 Photo
    18 Saves

    A wide variety of natural and recreational features can be found at the 352-acre Morgan Creek County Park. The arboretum and butterfly park is plentiful with over 250 species of native and exotic trees and shrubs, which is located on the northside of the park at 7439 Worcester Rd, Palo.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $23 - $40 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area

    4. Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area

    5 Reviews
    3 Photos
    50 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $11 - $16 / night

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    5. Sleepy Hollow

    2 Reviews
    1 Photo
    6 Saves

    Welcome to BEYONDER Getaway at Sleepy Hollow, a family-friendly RV park and campground in Oxford, Iowa. Just off Interstate 80, we're just minutes away from Iowa City.

    We offer pull-through and back-in RV sites, private cabins, primitive tent sites, and golf cart rentals. Some sites are located by our relaxing catch-and-release fishing lake. Other sites are terraced sites, nestled on a beautiful tree-covered hill. And we're close to Eastern Iowa's most popular destinations, including Lake MacBride, Coralville Reservoir, Kalona Amish Community, and the Amana Colonies.

    At BEYONDER Getaway at Sleepy Hollow, we go out of our way to offer our guests a comfortable, relaxing camping experience. Choose from pull-through and back-in RV sites with full hook-ups (30 amps or 50 amps) and back-in water-and-electric-only sites. We also have private cabins, perfect for families or couples. And, for folks that want to rough it, we have a number of primitive tent sites available.

    When you stay at BEYONDER Getaway at Sleepy Hollow, you can have a great time without ever leaving the property. Enjoy our playgrounds, pool, fishing pond, beachfront, and more. For your convenience, we also have shower and laundry facilities and a stocked camp store. We even have soft-serve ice cream!

    Need to bring your family pet? Pets are welcome as long as they are accompanied by a responsible pet owner. (Note that pets are not allowed at our tent sites.)

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $22 - $85 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Pinicon Ridge Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Pinicon Ridge Park
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    Camper-submitted photo from Pinicon Ridge Park

    6. Pinicon Ridge Park

    9 Reviews
    27 Photos
    31 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    Camper-submitted photo from Cedar River Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Cedar River Campground
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    7. Cedar River Campground

    8 Reviews
    17 Photos
    32 Saves

    We are a seasonal campground open April 15 thru October 15. We have seasonal, monthly, weekly, and overnight rates. We have planned activities as well as many amenities. River frontage, canoe/ tube rental, mini golf, pool and so much more.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents

    $35 - $50 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Darling State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Darling State Park Campground
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    8. Lake Darling State Park Campground

    7 Reviews
    15 Photos
    35 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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      10. Keokuk County Belva Deer Park

      1 Review
      3 Saves
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • RVs
      • Tents
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    Recent Glamping Reviews In Oxford

    62 Reviews of 14 Oxford Campgrounds


    • Camper-submitted photo from Outback Campground & Resort
      October 7, 2024

      Outback Campground & Resort

      Wallaby Cabin Review

      This review is for the Wallaby cabin. This cabin supposedly has a bathroom with a shower, 3 beds and a kitchenette. The bathroom has a shower so small it is difficult not to rinse one's hair while applying shampoo. There is no sink in this room for brushing teeth, washing hands or face, etc. There is no mirror either, or hooks for towels or washcloths or clothes. There is also no heater. The cabin has no closet or any place to hang any clothes. There were several bugs crawling on the ceiling. The wall A/C could not help but spew dust, as it was coated with that on the filter and cover. The trash can had a clean bag, which occupants are required to leave in dumpster at checkout. When removing the bag, the stuck-on mess under it was appalling. The bed in each loft area had obviously been used and not changed, as the covers were in disarray and the bottom sheets not clean. The main bed has a zipped on plastic cover which the loose fitting fitted sheet will not stay on, causing occupants to end up sleeping on plastic. We purchased a blanket to go over it for the next night. We would not have stayed more than one night but, as we had reserved 3, it is not refundable. The tv is to the side of the immovable chairs, so that one must have head turned completely to one side to watch. The cabin has such a slant that a ball will roll by itself to the entrance side. All this for more than$350 for 3 night stay.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Lake Iowa County Park
      September 23, 2024

      Lake Iowa County Park

      very nice and clean. Lots of sites but well spaced

      Not too far off the highway.  Very clean and quiet.  The campground is above the lake but a short trail will take you to the lake.  Couldn't see the lake from where we camped, but nice woody area behind our campsite.  Nice little visitor area.  Lots of trails to walk with the dog including a nice trail along the lake.

      Great place to spend one night.  If I had more time, I would have gone paddle boarding or fishing on the lake.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Lake Iowa County Park
      August 9, 2024

      Lake Iowa County Park

      Great spot for a great price

      Very well kept campground! Bathrooms and entire area was really in perfect shape. One of the cleanest showers and bathrooms I have seen. $10 for tent, $16 for electric - how can you go wrong?

      Only issue is that the spots are pretty close together. Around 2:30am there was so much smoke in our van from nearby campfires that I woke up sick and my dog threw up all over the bed. At 3am we decided we needed to move to an electric site because it was too much to have the windows open. I felt really bad for anyone in a tent. I coughed all the next day.

      The campground was not that busy so there is no way I would stay here on a busy holiday weekend due to the spots being too close. If a few people make a fire you better shut down all your windows. No sleeping in the cool, night air here.

      But this is an issue at other places too. Just never experienced anything on this level before. Esp considering no one in our section even had a fire going.

      I wish campgrounds would start banning these fires. But that’s a topic for a later date.

      Other than that it was a great spot.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Keokuk County Belva Deer Park
      May 31, 2024

      Keokuk County Belva Deer Park

      Clean park warm showers

      $12 a night for primitive camping and you get nice warm showers by the main entrance and nice bathrooms by the main entrance. Stand-alone bathrooms throughout the park have the deep composting toilets that smell bad but whatever the ones up front are nice. Would recommend 10/10

    • Camper-submitted photo from Cedar River Campground
      April 27, 2024

      Cedar River Campground

      Cedar river campground

      Camped there for years. Never again. Last 2 years under current owners\ management, I would not spend another dime there. They are nothing but drama. Behind office towards owners home looks like a salvage yard. They have removed families who have camped there for years. Only ones left are scared, no place to move to, or suck up to them for special privileges. Last two years were horrible. Will only return if sold to again new owners who care about campers vs money.

    • 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 Lake Iowa County Park
      July 10, 2022

      Lake Iowa County Park

      Good, but.

      The good: The area around the lake and near by pond, is not overly developed. There are wild raspberries and mulberries, lots of wildlife. We had a blue jay that visited us regularly at our campsite, along with deer walking through. The bad: very few sites have a view of the lake. To walk to the lake or near by pond you must go down hill, which could be a problem for any one with mobility issues. Once down to the water trail are easy to walk. I would say if you can try and get sites, 67-70. They have beautiful views.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Cedar River Campground
      July 3, 2022

      Cedar River Campground

      Perfect getaway!

      Recently under new ownership, you can tell they’ve been working hard getting the place going again. Yes, you hear traffic, but it didn’t bother us. They had a great fireworks display for the fourth. Spots are tighter than what we prefer, but will be back again.

    • 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 Cedar River Campground
      April 3, 2022

      Cedar River Campground

      Private cg along Cedar River

      Seasonal cg along the Cedar River with camp store, ice, wood, propane, showers/restrooms. Has playground, pool, mini golf, Cedar River access too.

    • 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 Lake Darling State Park Campground
      September 28, 2021

      Lake Darling State Park Campground

      Nice little lake & ammenities

      We went out for a fishing day, boat launch was very nice and entire lake was very clean. There were several people out on the water in kayaks and paddle boats, very calm waters. Beautiful little lake with out a ton of traffic, perfect!!

    • 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 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.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Cedar River Campground
      July 1, 2021

      Cedar River Campground

      Friendly, green scenery, a bit noisy

      We stopped over for the night, and it was a good respite. They have mini-golf, a nice pool and a creative rugged play area for the kids. Unfortunately, the pool was closed for the evening cleaning, so we didn't get to use it. There was a beautiful wetland just down from the campground. It is right off the highway, so it was loud when we were outside, but we couldn't hear it at all when we were in our Tab 400. The manager, son of the owner, was really nice and helpful. His mom has owned the RV park for 27 years and ready to retire. There are some friendly seasonal and long-term residents who are in a separate section, but you see them driving through on their golf carts and are super fun and gregarious.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Cedar River Campground
      June 26, 2021

      Cedar River Campground

      Lots of highway noise but convenient

      Very standard rv spots feet from the highway. Hosts are very amicable. Perfect for what we needed, a quick stop on our drive across country. Appears to be lots of activities for kids/families during the day.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Central Park
      June 15, 2021

      Central Park

      Great County Park!

      Beautiful little lake. Nice beach area. Camping sites pretty level. Park has free WiFi.



    Guide to Oxford

    Camping near Oxford, Iowa, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventurous getaway, there are several campgrounds in the area that cater to different needs.

    What to do

    What campers like

    • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the restrooms and showers. A visitor at Lake Macbride State Park Campground said, "Clean bathrooms and good showers."
    • Quiet Atmosphere: Many enjoy the peaceful environment. One camper at Sugar Bottom Campground shared, "Quiet at night, convenient bath houses."
    • Friendly Staff: Campers often mention the helpfulness of the staff. A review for Kellogg RV Park stated, "Great communication. Late check-in easy."

    What you should know

    Tips for camping with families

    • Activities for Kids: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and swimming areas. One camper at Waterloo - Lost Island Waterpark KOA said, "Kids had fun at the swimming pond."
    • Plan for Meals: Bring food or check for nearby stores. A visitor at F. W. Kent Park mentioned, "Easy to get to amenities and grocery stores."
    • Nature Exploration: Encourage kids to explore nature. A review for Maquoketa Caves State Park Campground highlighted, "The park is beautiful and perfect for an adventurous hike."

    Tips from RVers

    • Check Site Size: Make sure your RV fits the site. A camper at Lake Macbride State Park Campground noted, "It might be hard to fit a big rig on the electrical only sites."
    • Use Electric Hookups: Many campgrounds offer electric hookups. A visitor at Sugar Bottom Campground mentioned, "We had a full hook-up site that was nice and backed up to a tree line."
    • Stay Connected: Check cell service availability. A camper at Kellogg RV Park said, "Verizon service was not great in the area but could still stay connected for the most part."

    Camping around Oxford, Iowa, provides a great mix of outdoor fun and relaxation. Whether you're in an RV or tent, there's something for everyone to enjoy!

    Frequently Asked Questions

    • Which is the most popular glamping campsite near Oxford, IA?

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

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