Top Glamping near Riverside, IA

Whether you're an RVer or tent camper, Riverside, IA is a great place to post up for the weekend—or longer. Enjoy the scenic camping, fun activities, and sights and sounds of Riverside. Get the dirt on all the best camping near Riverside. Browse campgrounds by amenities, site types, and more.

Best Glamping Sites Near Riverside, IA (14)

    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Macbride Campground
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    1. Lake Macbride Campground

    25 Reviews
    86 Photos
    83 Saves

    From the website: UPDATE 10/5/2020: The north and south campgrounds, and day-use lodge will remain closed the remainder of the recreation season due to the August 10 severe weather event. Visitors are discouraged from using trails at this time due to hazard trees, with exception of the North Shore Trail and Beach to Dam Trail. The remainder of the park is now open. This recreation area is part of Coralville Lake

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

    $9 - $19 / night

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    2. 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

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    3. Lake Darling State Park

    7 Reviews
    15 Photos
    35 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    4. Palisades Kepler State Park

    8 Reviews
    1 Photo
    78 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    5. Lake Iowa County Park

    6 Reviews
    14 Photos
    23 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    • Tents
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    6. 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

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    7. Rock Island-Quad Cities KOA

    16 Reviews
    60 Photos
    42 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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      9. Morgan Creek County Park

      3 Reviews
      1 Photo
      18 Saves
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Reservable
      • RVs
      • Tents

      $23 - $40 / night

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      10. Pleasant Creek State Park

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

      $11 - $16 / night

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    Recent Glamping Reviews In Riverside

    64 Reviews of 14 Riverside Campgrounds


    • Ken G.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Lake Iowa County Park
      Sep. 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.

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      Sep. 5, 2024

      Rock Island-Quad Cities KOA

      Perfect!

      Very nice, affordable and peaceful campsite. Stayed one night for tent camping, campsite was clean and accommodating with fire pit, picnic table, lights, Wi-Fi, and power plug. Bathrooms and showers were clean. Perfect camping site.

    • Randall K.The Dyrt PRO User
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      Aug. 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.

    • K
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      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

    • Big D.
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      Apr. 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.

    • James M.The Dyrt PRO User
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      Mar. 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.

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      Oct. 25, 2022

      Rock Island-Quad Cities KOA

      Great for an overnight

      Gravel pad for one night. Didn’t use facilities, pool was closed for the season. Very nice walk around the lake, dog park was not large, but clean with enough room to run. There were much nicer spots, but we had all we needed for one night.

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      Oct. 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

    • James M.The Dyrt PRO User
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      Sep. 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.

    • James and Susan K.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Rock Island-Quad Cities KOA
      Sep. 21, 2022

      Rock Island-Quad Cities KOA

      Large KOA across the Mississippi River in Rock Island, Ill

      Loads of sites with what appears to be FHU’s. On the upper short term sites, they are concrete pads and on the remainder of sites they are gravel. Short term sites are close packed with small patios between the rigs. As a KOA, this is well kept. Bathrooms and showers are quite acceptable. They have cabins as well that are in a separate area distant from the RV sites. There is a small putt-putt, a pool, child water area and swing and bounce attraction.

    • Khenia F.
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      Sep. 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.

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      Camper-submitted photo from Lake Iowa County Park
      Jul. 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.

    • J
      Camper-submitted photo from Cedar River Campground
      Jul. 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.

    • James M.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Cedar River Campground
      Apr. 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.

    • lThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Rock Island-Quad Cities KOA
      Mar. 24, 2022

      Rock Island-Quad Cities KOA

      Beautiful spot convenient to freeway

      Nice overnight stay during winter. Showers are spacious, with personal locking door and hot hot water. Beautiful walk with trees and lakes, even in the rain. There may be some full timers, but not in our area. Check in was easy and the on-site staff are very friendly.

    • Iris A.
      Camper-submitted photo from Sleepy Hollow
      Dec. 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.

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      Camper-submitted photo from Lake Darling State Park
      Sep. 28, 2021

      Lake Darling State Park

      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!!

    • Dan B.
      Camper-submitted photo from Rock Island-Quad Cities KOA
      Sep. 1, 2021

      Rock Island-Quad Cities KOA

      Great spot to unwind and plenty for the kids to do!

      Fantastic campground.
      Facilities were well maintained and the staff was great!

      Traveling with 3 younger kids and they enjoyed all the activities.

      We'll be back here again, for sure.



    Guide to Riverside

    Camping near Riverside, Iowa, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking to hike, fish, or just relax by the water, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

    What to do:

    • Explore 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."
    • Enjoy the lake: Lake Macbride State Park Campground is perfect for swimming and fishing. A camper mentioned, "Beautiful lake. Will stay here again when come back to visit her."
    • Go boating: Sugar Bottom Campground has a boat launch for easy access to Coralville Lake. One review noted, "Great access to the river!"

    What campers like:

    • Clean facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. One visitor at Lake Macbride State Park Campground said, "Clean bathrooms and multiple water wells spread out."
    • Spacious sites: Many campgrounds offer roomy spots for tents and RVs. A reviewer at Scott County Park mentioned, "The sites themselves are HUGE and some of them would accommodate the largest camping rigs you could imagine."
    • Friendly staff: Campers often highlight the helpfulness of campground hosts. At Fishermans Corner - Mississippi River, one guest said, "The hosts were absolutely the best! They walk through the camp each night checking sites."

    What you should know:

    • Limited amenities: Some campgrounds, like Sugar Bottom Campground, do not have showers. A camper noted, "NO showers, but there are toilets."
    • Seasonal camping: Many campgrounds are only open during certain months. For example, Shady Creek operates from May 2 to October 26.
    • Wildlife: Expect to see various animals, especially near the water. One visitor at F. W. Kent Park mentioned, "The park offers: lake fishing, paddling, swimming beach, trails."

    Tips for camping with families:

    • Look for activities: Choose campgrounds with playgrounds and trails. At Scott County Park, a reviewer said, "There are playgrounds for your kids to play in."
    • Plan for meals: Bring food or check for nearby stores. One camper at Lake Macbride State Park Campground appreciated the "store to buy things we forget to get."
    • Stay safe: Keep an eye on kids near water. A visitor at Fishermans Corner - Mississippi River noted, "The bathrooms were quite clean."

    Tips from RVers:

    • Check site sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Lake Macbride State Park Campground mentioned, "The biggest downside: hard to tell until you see your site if you have water pump close enough!"
    • Book in advance: Some campgrounds fill up quickly, especially on weekends. One camper at Sugar Bottom Campground said, "The CG wasn’t full during the week but filled up on the weekend while we were there."
    • Bring leveling blocks: Some sites may not be perfectly level. A visitor at Fishermans Corner - Mississippi River noted, "We did have to put blocks under the passenger-side tires."

    Camping near Riverside, IA, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. Enjoy the great outdoors!

    Frequently Asked Questions

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

      According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Riverside, IA is Lake Macbride Campground with a 4.2-star rating from 25 reviews.

    • What is the best site to find glamping camping near Riverside, IA?

      TheDyrt.com has all 14 glamping camping locations near Riverside, IA, with real photos and reviews from campers.