Best Glamping near Ruthven, IA

Jackson KOA Holiday campground near Ruthven features elevated glamping experiences with cabin accommodations that blend outdoor adventure with modern comforts. Located at 2035 Highway 71 North in Jackson, Minnesota, this glamping destination provides comfortable beds, electricity, and private accommodations set in a scenic environment. Guests can enjoy resort-style amenities including clean showers, water hookups, and well-maintained facilities that create a true glamping experience rather than traditional camping. The property also features market access, picnic tables, and trash service, eliminating common camping inconveniences. One guest highlighted, "First time camper here and we will definitely be back! Well maintained. Clean. And the owners are very helpful and friendly! Best camping experience yet!"

Seasonal operations from April 15 to October 13 make this an ideal warm-weather glamping destination, with the property receiving consistently high ratings averaging 4.7 stars. The resort's location provides easy access to regional attractions while maintaining a peaceful setting where guests can enjoy fires at their sites. Safari-style accommodations feature electricity and water connections for added comfort. Nearby bike trails encircle and go through Jackson, offering recreational opportunities directly from camp. According to a recent visitor, "Great KOA, owners were very friendly and welcoming. They invited us to their 'end of season' party and came and talked to us the next morning." The campground's thoughtful amenities include a covered dining area with gas grill by the pool, enhancing the upscale glamping experience.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Ruthven, Iowa (9)

1. memoirs park
6 Reviews
Whittemore, MN
21 miles
Website
$15 - $25 / night
"We went on a weekday so we were the only ones around. We had site C14. Bathrooms were decent. Playground is kind of small and old."

"The sites are huge and offer water and electric. The shower house/bathrooms were decent - a little outdated, but not too bad. There was also a portable toilet near our site. "
2. The Grotto of the Redemption RV Park
3 Reviews
Whittemore, IA
25 miles
Website
+1 (515) 887-2371
"One is very close to a train line, which runs infrequently. Sites are grass, level, and reasonably well maintained. All sites are pull through. Only electrical hookups are available at the sites."

"Quiet, empty and very clean bathrooms!! Fires allowed, picnic benches and just a short walk to the grotto of redemption."

3. Robertson Park
10 Reviews
Spirit Lake, MN
29 miles
Website
+1 (507) 847-2525
4. Jackson KOA
9 Reviews
Jackson, MN
36 miles
Website
+1 (507) 847-3825
"Arrived after office was closed. Still greeted by the owner very welcomingly. Test site is flat, dry and grassy. Could’ve ask for a better site. Mosquitoes where not an issue at this site."

"Great KOA, owners were very friendly and welcoming. They invited us to their “end of season” party and came and talked to us the next morning."

5. Everett Park
8 Reviews
Fairmont, MN
39 miles
Website
+1 (507) 230-0152
$15 - $20 / night
"Right by a lake. The staff is attentive, kind and welcoming. Have not been able to have a greater look of the surroundings because just staying for a night and leaving early morning."

"Friendly and helpful staff, very accommodating. Beautiful spot, close to the lake. Water fill station, 30A power, washroom & shower if needed. Great price $25 per night (20 if tenting)."
6. Bright Lake Co Park
1 Review
Dolliver, MN
33 miles
Website
+1 (507) 236-4693
"Really nice spot almost overlooking the lake (Through the trees), had fire ring, picnic tables and room for quite a lot of tents! For me and my family it was perfect!"

7. Martin Area County Park
1 Review
Sutherland, IA
35 miles
Website
+1 (712) 225-6709
8. Flying Goose Campground & Resort
6 Reviews
Fairmont, MN
45 miles
Website
+1 (507) 235-3458
"Lake to swim in - no lifeguard offered. Large sites with water/electric hook up - some full hook sites and big rig friendly."

"Set along the shores of Lake Imogene, which comes out of nowhere surrounded by farm land, and you can’t even see it from the road."

9. Featherstone County Park
2 Reviews
Rockwell City, IA
46 miles
Website
+1 (712) 297-7131

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Richard &.
Guide
Jun. 22, 2023
The Grotto of the Redemption RV Park
Nice place to stop while visiting the Grotto
We stayed at the Grotto of the Redemption RV park for two nights. We were in our class C while slowly making our way across the country. We had no problems getting a spot here. There are two areas. One is very close to a train line, which runs infrequently. Sites are grass, level, and reasonably well maintained. All sites are pull through. Only electrical hookups are available at the sites. This is in good condition. There is fresh water and a dump station available. Each site has a nice grassy area and there are plenty of large trees. Staff was very friendly and helpful. There was a park nearby with a playground.

The RV park is near the Grotto. The Grotto is a fascinating achievement worth a look if you are in the area.

We had 2 bar LTE with Verizon. Our hotspot was usable and performed very well. Campground wifi was not available.

We enjoyed our brief stay at this campground. We will stay again when traveling this way.
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Tracy B.
Guide
Sep. 5, 2024
Flying Goose Campground & Resort
Nice campground on nice lake
Large campground with a play park and other sporting area. Lake to swim in - no lifeguard offered. Large sites with water/electric hook up - some full hook sites and big rig friendly. The site we were put in was not set up well for the connections however it was a large site. Very muddy site but they offered to let us use a rug so we didn’t get ours all Muddy.
Chris S.
Traveler
May. 13, 2021
Flying Goose Campground & Resort
Really nice set up for a quick stay over off of I-90
We found this place by accident, and were very happy we did. It’s a small family run campground with mostly seasonal campers. Set along the shores of Lake Imogene, which comes out of nowhere surrounded by farm land, and you can’t even see it from the road. Mature shade trees everywhere, Impeccably clean bathrooms, showers, etc. playground, small homemade mini golf course, volleyball, basketball, the works to keep the kids happy and entertained while you relax in a quiet clean setting. We stayed in a bull through site with two other campers, were nice and spaced out and didn’t hear them at all, but we’re told on weekends because of an on-site wedding venue, there are more people and the campsites are full. Mid-week night stats are tops though, and we would absolutely stay here again. The pull through sites have electric, water and sewage at every site.

Everyone we met (owners, staff, other campers) were extremely nice. Good people, great stay.
Levi L.
Scout
Aug. 2, 2019
Everett Park
Typical small town campground.
Decent little dock and shelter house. Dump station. Campfire rings and picnic tables. Bathrooms were decent. Electrical hookup only. Kids screaming and people partying super late.
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Amy K.
Guide
Jul. 7, 2020
memoirs park
Beautiful grounds
The grounds are beautiful. We went on a weekday so we were the only ones around. We had site C14. Bathrooms were decent. Playground is kind of small and old. However we had a great time and will probably be back next year when sibley farm is open again. The electric hook ups are really far from the pad so bring an extension. Frisbee golf course within walking distance. Bugs were bad I guess, maybe a tad worse than elsewhere we have camped but not bad enough to keep us from sitting outside in the evening.
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linnea
Traveler
Aug. 17, 2022
Everett Park
Beautiful surroundings
Right by a lake. The staff is attentive, kind and welcoming. Have not been able to have a greater look of the surroundings because just staying for a night and leaving early morning.
Daniel L.
Scout
Jul. 12, 2021
Jackson KOA
Clean and inviting
Arrived after office was closed. Still greeted by the owner very welcomingly. Test site is flat, dry and grassy. Could’ve ask for a better site. Mosquitoes where not an issue at this site. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Xiomara M.
Scout
Jul. 13, 2025
Robertson Park
Do not recommend
Never again, because since we arrived, people have complained about my family without us doing anything. They even watched us go to the bathroom. They called the police, claiming we were littering in the street and making unnecessary noises and speeding in the park. To top it all off, they're friends of the manager. It's three spaces against one. I don't recommend anyone staying here, because they recorded everyone who passed by and took pictures of their cars. When we went to tell them we wanted a refund quickly, they told them to call the manager.
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hanaa
Guide
Aug. 11, 2021
Flying Goose Campground & Resort
Pristine and peaceful
What a gem! We were there for a one night mid-week stay, and it was so quiet and calm because ~70% of the spots are taken by seasonal guests who are primarily at the campgrounds on the weekends. Right on Lake Imogene, there is a boat dock and a sandy swimming beach (which we had entirely to ourselves!). The grounds are well-maintained and very clean. There are three playgrounds (one at the swimming beach), a mini golf course, and an actual phone booth. The owners live on site and are very kind and accommodating. We got a late checkout for an additional $10, allowing us to really take advantage of this amazing spot. Highly recommended.