Best Glamping near Quimby, IA

Little Sioux Park Campground, Martin Area County Park, and Camp Crescent Park offer glamping accommodations near Quimby, Iowa with modern amenities and scenic surroundings. These county parks feature glamping options set near lakes and natural areas, with amenities including electric hookups, drinking water, showers, and restroom facilities. The glamping sites typically include picnic tables and fire pits, with reservable options at most locations. Safari-style and canvas accommodations are available seasonally from spring through fall, particularly at Little Sioux Park which operates from May 1 to October 31. "We enjoyed this campground. We had a great view of river and lights of city," noted one guest about the Scenic Park glamping experience.

Visitors at these glamping resorts can enjoy water recreation activities with several parks situated near lakes or rivers. Little Sioux Park includes a swimming beach area and two playgrounds, while Martin Area County Park and Crawford Creek Recreation Area provide opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and wildlife viewing. Scenic Park offers glamping with views of the Missouri River and the Sioux City skyline, plus access to nearby walking and biking paths. The canvas tent accommodations at these locations are complemented by nearby attractions and natural features. According to a camper, "Multiple play areas for kids. Water good for fishing, kayaking and swimming. Nice cabins for rent." Most locations require reservations, with peak season running from April through October, though some sites like Black Hawk State Park offer year-round glamping opportunities.

Best Glamping Sites Near Quimby, Iowa (11)

    1. Little Sioux Park Campground

    4 Reviews
    Correctionville, IA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (712) 372-4984

    2. Martin Area County Park

    1 Review
    Sutherland, IA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (712) 225-6709

    3. Crawford Creek County Rec Area

    3 Reviews
    Ida Grove, IA
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (712) 364-3300

    "Nice bath houses. Clean area. Good for the family."

    4. Scenic Park

    17 Reviews
    Sioux City, IA
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (402) 494-7531

    $18 - $30 / night

    "Scenic park is across the Missouri river from Sioux City,  Iowa.  It is easy to get to. Very friendly staff.  Restrooms are kept clean. "

    "We stayed in a pull through that was very spacious with picnic table and fire pit. Spectated by trees so your not on top of your neighbor. Bathrooms and showers were very clean!"

    5. Lewis and Clark State Park Campground

    22 Reviews
    Onawa, IA
    48 miles
    Website
    +1 (712) 423-2829

    $15 - $50 / night

    "Well kept & family friendly camping in Iowa!"

    "Access to water close by. Large playground for kids. Campground host had firewood. Picnic table & firepit with grill rack in good condition. Nearby boat ramp to load kayak onto Blue Lake."

    6. Sioux City North KOA

    5 Reviews
    North Sioux City, SD
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (605) 232-4519

    "A tent site was $40 with no electricity so it’s more pricy then other sites but they have a ton of things to do. Checkers, chess, swings, play set, mini golf, inflatable bouncy blog, pool, and more."

    "Arrived late and left so early we didn’t even see any of the staff. Campground and bath houses were clean. However, campsites are very close together. Great for quick overnight stop.!!!"

    7. Thirty Acres Campground — Black Hawk State Park

    2 Reviews
    Lake View, IA
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (712) 657-8712

    $15 - $33 / night

    "Park is right next to the lake. Beautiful lake. Pretty busy with lots of campers. Nice walking path around the lake."

    "Beautiful view of the lake! Multiple options of camping sites. Clean RR and showers. Nice area!"

    8. On-Ur-Wa RV Park

    5 Reviews
    Onawa, IA
    48 miles
    Website
    +1 (712) 423-1387

    "It’s right by a small truck stop, but the noise was not bothersome at all. There is a small dog park for the pups. Bathrooms and showers are clean."

    "Great location. Very nice campground. Large spacious pull thru sites. Extremely clean bathrooms and showers. We stayed twice, westbound and eastbound. Very friendly, nice people."

    9. Camp Crescent Park — Black Hawk State Park

    1 Review
    Lake View, IA
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (712) 657-2189

    $16 - $50 / night

    "Utility location did require us to use a longer hose and extension cord to reach from our site.   Nice town and trails for biking nearby. "

    10. Onawa-Blue Lake KOA

    7 Reviews
    Onawa, IA
    48 miles
    Website
    +1 (712) 423-1633

    "Conveniently located approximately 2.5 miles West of I29 and on the Eastern edge of Lewis and Clark state park which makes this KOA very quiet."

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Glamping Reviews near Quimby, IA

69 Reviews of 11 Quimby Campgrounds


  • N K.
    Oct. 11, 2020

    Lewis and Clark State Park Campground

    Clean & kid friendly

    Well kept & family friendly camping in Iowa! We were able to reserve an electric unit (#30) right off the lake and across the road from the large playground (~5 setups for different age groups). We could watch the kids play while getting food ready or preparing a line to throw in the water. Short walk to the very clean restrooms with flush toilets & showers. Will come back!

  • Kris H.
    Jul. 24, 2019

    Scenic Park

    very friendly

    Scenic park is across the Missouri river from Sioux City,  Iowa.  It is easy to get to. Very friendly staff.  Restrooms are kept clean.  It is a large campground with several different restrooms with showers.  There is a number of permanent campsites, there is also some that can be reserved.  Some are also pull thru's. Ice and firewood are available on site.  There  is a separate area available for tents. With it being  on the edge of South Sioux City, Ne and across the river from Sioux City, Ia. there is lots of shopping options close by.  It can also be reserved for groups, with a shelter available for use.  There are some sunny spots and also spots with lots of shade.  I really like this campground!

  • Emily C.
    Jun. 19, 2020

    Sioux City North KOA

    Very fun

    A tent site was $40 with no electricity so it’s more pricy then other sites but they have a ton of things to do. Checkers, chess, swings, play set, mini golf, inflatable bouncy blog, pool, and more. They had a gift shop with anything you needed to buy. The bathrooms were very nice and clean but did smell a bit. They had electricity/ wall outlets in the bathrooms. The highway is very close so you do hear cars. Privacy fences around the site to block out the neighborhood. Very nice staff!

  • Stephanie S.
    Sep. 5, 2021

    Scenic Park

    Nice quiet park

    Host was very friendly and helpful. They had some spots on the river. We stayed in a pull through that was very spacious with picnic table and fire pit. Spectated by trees so your not on top of your neighbor. Bathrooms and showers were very clean! Although no hand soap so bring your own. Showers were free and they had bikes you could check out to ride around. Park is super close to huge park with Tennis courts and other activities.

  • Chris S.
    Jul. 8, 2019

    Scenic Park

    Nice Stopover Spot

    We stayed with our class A RV on our way to and from a further destination. First spot was one right along the river. All the spots are spacious...neighbors are not on top of you. This spot had a nice concrete pad with a picnic table (not so nice with peeling paint). Views of the river and city were nice. Full hook-ups with sewer, water, electric, cable, and wi-if. Second spot was not on the river but equally spacious. No concrete pad with this one. Bathhouses were a mixed bag. One was large with numerous stalls and showers and very clean. The other quite small (2 stalls and one shower) and not so clean. Had to step around empty shampoo and conditioner bottles on floor and a used razor on the soap dish.....there in the early evening and still there around 9 the next morning. Many of the sites seemed to be extended stay and not all trailers were well kept.....plastic covering windows, haphazard decks, etc. All-in-all though an Ok stopover in a longer trip.

  • Chris S.
    Jul. 28, 2019

    Scenic Park

    Nice Stopover Spot

    We stayed with our class A RV on our way to and from a further destination in early July. First spot was one right along the river. All the spots are spacious...neighbors are not on top of you. This spot had a nice concrete slab with a picnic table (not so nice with peeling paint). Views of the river and city were nice. Full hook-ups with sewer, water, electric and (spotty) WiFi. Second spot was not on the river but equally spacious. No concrete patio with this one. Bathhouse’s were a mixed bag. One was large with numerous stalls and showers and very clean. The other quite small (2 stalls and one shower) and not so clean. Had to step around empty shampoo and conditioner bottles on the floor and a used razor on the soap dish...there in the early evening and still around 9 the next morning. Many sites seemed to be extended stay and not all were well kept...plastic covering windows, haphazard decks, etc. All-in-all though an OK one night stopover spot if you’re traveling through.

  • Douglas A.
    Aug. 16, 2020

    Scenic Park

    Ok stop for a night

    No real complaints. Clean campground, friendly hosts. Prefer more nature, but not a bad stop on a long drive. Right on river, but huge park with lots of campers, and tucked in between soccer fields. Safe and convenient though, and had a camp fire. Wifi not very good, but electric and water hookups were fine.

  • Pat V.
    Oct. 4, 2024

    Scenic Park

    Great spot close to everything

    We found the Scenic Park RV Campground when we were looking for a spot to stay close to Sioux City, IA for a sports event for our sons. We were extremely happy with this city run campground.

    The pads are in great shape. They offer full hookups. We did not have a full hookup site, but still had water, electric, and free cable tv. The view from our camper of the Missouri River and the Sioux City skyline was pretty great.

    The staff is friendly and welcoming. The location is quiet and everyone staying there seemed very nice as well. Will definitely be back when we’re up that way again next year.

  • Benjamin K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 21, 2021

    Sioux City North KOA

    One night stay

    We stayed her for one night on our way to the Badlands. Arrived late and left so early we didn’t even see any of the staff. Campground and bath houses were clean. However, campsites are very close together. Great for quick overnight stop.!!!


Guide to Quimby

Glamping close to Quimby, Iowa offers options for year-round stays, with most sites open from spring through fall. Located in western Iowa's rolling hills near the Little Sioux River, the area experiences warm summers and cold winters with seasonal temperature ranges from 10°F to 85°F. The region's glacial terrain creates small lakes and river valleys that support diverse wildlife and water recreation opportunities.

What to do

Lake activities: Fishing, swimming, kayaking. Little Sioux Park Campground provides water-based recreation with fishing areas and a swimming beach. According to Benjamin P., this park is "plenty to do for everyone. Very well kept park. Can't be beat." The park operates from May through October and has two playgrounds near the water area.

Historical exploration: Lewis and Clark exhibits. Lewis and Clark State Park Campground features exhibits on the famous expedition. "They have a replica of the Boat that Lewis and Clark traveled on many years ago. They will also occasionally take it out and give rides. They also have a history museum to accompany the boat," shares Katie S. The park offers a unique educational experience alongside its camping options.

Trail access: Walking paths near water. Scenic Park provides riverside paths with views. Pat V. notes, "The view from our camper of the Missouri River and the Sioux City skyline was pretty great." The paved walkways follow the river and connect to wider trail systems suitable for biking or walking.

What campers like

Spacious sites: Room between campsites. Campers appreciate the layout at Scenic Park where, according to Lynn A., "The sites closer to the river tend to be quieter. This is a city-run park and offers plenty to do. Sites are not crammed together and the staff is always helpful." This provides a more relaxed atmosphere than more crowded options.

Clean facilities: Well-maintained bathrooms. Crawford Creek County Rec Area receives high marks for cleanliness. Shana L. mentions, "Nice bath houses. Clean area. Good for the family." The site offers full bathroom facilities with showers that are regularly maintained.

Water views: Lakeside and riverside settings. Camp Crescent Park offers water-adjacent sites. Bruce P. describes it as a "Nice level campground right on the water and in town. Many types of sites available from full hook to dry camping." The water views create a peaceful setting while still being accessible to town amenities.

What you should know

Seasonal limitations: Most parks closed in winter. With the exception of a few year-round options like Black Hawk State Park, most glamping sites close between October and April. The Lewis and Clark campground has extended availability but with limited services in colder months.

Reservation requirements: Book early for summer. Most sites require reservations, especially for weekend stays from May through September. Expect limited availability for last-minute bookings during peak season at the most popular locations.

Site differences: Varied amenities between parks. Thirty Acres Campground — Black Hawk State Park offers different experiences depending on location. Lynz N. mentions, "Beautiful view of the lake! Multiple options of camping sites. Clean RR and showers. Nice area!" Sites range from basic to full hookup with significant differences in privacy and shade.

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Multiple play areas. Little Sioux Park offers supervised play areas near camping sites. Deb W. says the campground has "lots of campsites to choose from, they have lots of buddy system sites!" This allows families to camp near each other while maintaining easy access to play areas.

Swimming options: Beach areas for kids. Black Hawk State Park provides lake swimming opportunities. Kim K. shares, "We went in June 2019. Park is right next to the lake. Beautiful lake. Pretty busy with lots of campers. Nice walking path around the lake." The designated swimming areas have gradual entry points suitable for younger children.

Cabin alternatives: Non-tent options. Martin Area County Park offers both primitive camping and cabin rentals. Gary E. found that "Primitive camping was awesome" while the park also offers more comfortable accommodations with heating and cooling for families with young children or during unpredictable weather.

Tips from RVers

Hookup locations: Plan for cord length. Bruce P. from Camp Crescent Park advises, "Utility location did require us to use a longer hose and extension cord to reach from our site." Bringing extension cords and extra-length water hoses helps accommodate varied hookup placements.

Navigation challenges: Limited signage. Some campgrounds like On-Ur-Wa RV Park can be difficult to locate. Andrew notes, "There's almost no signage for this KOA until you're practically on top of it—very difficult to find without GPS." Using GPS coordinates rather than addresses provides more reliable directions.

Space considerations: Site width variations. RV sites vary considerably in width between parks. John R. at Scenic Park observed, "Spacious site well cared for grounds. Close to everything in the city." Request specific site dimensions when booking to ensure your rig fits comfortably with slide-outs extended.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Quimby, IA is Little Sioux Park Campground with a 4.5-star rating from 4 reviews.

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