Best Glamping near Sioux Center, IA

Recent Glamping Reviews in Sioux Center

179 Reviews of 11 Sioux Center Campgrounds

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  Pat V.

  Ranger

  

  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.

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  Ken G.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 25, 2024

  Palisades State Park Campground

  beautiful area, clean campsite

  This was a wonderful spot.  Lots of really nice short hikes down by the water which was really beautiful with the cliffs on the water.  Sites were very nice and clean.  We were able to get a site on a Friday night last minute by calling ahead.

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  Corey S.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 12, 2024

  Blue Mounds State Park Campground

  Terrific Campground

  Peaceful and serene, great site.  Was able to walk around before the sun went down and listen to the Bison, wasn't able to see them but we could hear them.  Sites were great and amenities were clean and spacious.

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  Lumpie C.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 3, 2024

  Palisades State Park Campground

  New King section open in Palisades

  Totally new entrance with easy access to new section that will handle larger RVs with toads. Open area with no shade but easy placement for satellite reception on RV or ground. New hard surface roads with gravel sites.

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  Eric P.

  Ranger

  

  Jul. 30, 2024

  Tower Campground

  Clean Rv park

  Went to visit friends in SD. Park is clean and well kept. Right off the highway.

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  Nathan L.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 18, 2024

  Big Sioux Recreation Area — Big Sioux

  Nice little nook with lots of cover!

  This campsite was great! We had a tent site, number 24, and it was tucked into the woods but still close to the parking lot!

  The neighboring sites are far enough away where you still have privacy but if you had two next to each other with a large group it could still function as one. Beautiful hiking trails, play grounds, disc golf, volleyball net, and so much more. Also, the lady at the front was cute as a button!

  Highly recommend!

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  Jessie C.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 16, 2024

  Big Sioux Recreation Area — Big Sioux

  Fun and relaxing

  We booked this site last minute as we needed a place to stop for the night. The website was pretty easy to use to book the site. The ranger at the station was super friendly and helpful. Our camp site is beautiful and there is plenty of room. There are lots of trails here, so I got a good run in. My husband biked over to Brandon to get a good ride. There is a sweet disc golf course too! I’m mad I didn’t bring my discs!

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  Barb N.

  Ranger

  

  Jul. 10, 2024

  Big Sioux Recreation Area — Big Sioux

  Wilderness abound

  Level spots with electric. Has a nice bike bath and is very peaceful.

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  Elizabeth D.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 16, 2024

  Scenic Park

  Close to river.

  Great place very dog friendly. Spots are spacious and on pavement. Close to the river for your fishing needs.

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  John R.

  Legend

  

  Jun. 13, 2024

  Scenic Park

  Beautiful city life in a park.

  Spacious site well cared for grounds. Close to everything in the city.

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  Marci S.

  Guide

  

  May. 13, 2024

  Clay County Park — Clay County

  Nice trail system, near river, well-kept

  Electric, water, and dump station available here. In the trees, shaded, and a short walk along a pleasant trail to the Missouri River. The trail system, which is accessible from campground, is great. We were in site 18, which is near the playground. In busier months, that part of the campground could get loud.

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  Fabian S.

  Guide

  

  Dec. 30, 2023

  Scenic Park

  Central Campground

  Very centrally located, well-kept complex, friendly and helpful staff, the restrooms and shower are very simple but clean.

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  Jason S.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 20, 2023

  Blue Mounds State Park Campground

  Couldn’t have asked for better weather!

  What an amazing time! We stayed at site 54E which was pretty secluded our first night there. We got there a little late in the afternoon to do anything but get set up after which we got our grill going and enjoyed a delicious steak dinner. The next morning we went on a couple trails and just enjoyed the beautiful fall colors and we lucked out because the buffalo were close to the ranger station. It was quiet our entire stay and the weather cooperated except for some wind and a little rain. Definitely will be coming back!

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  N M.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 28, 2023

  Palisades State Park Campground

  Quiet and quick

  We stopped here for one night, site 29E. Really nice area except there was a bunch of wasps invading our space as there is some sort of fruit tree above. Nice space, so clean, lots of amenities. Park rangers stopped by to say hi. There is a train you can hear during the night. Almost all the sites were full, mostly RVs.

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  Liz

  Guide

  

  Sep. 13, 2023

  Big Sioux Recreation Area — Big Sioux

  Great choice

  We are on a e/w road trip. We knew absolutely nothing about this state park but it was on our route so took a chance. An excellent choice! Sites are big and roomy. We have two big dogs and were able to put them both on 30 foot leads. Lots of trails. Bathrooms exceptionally clean. Showers great. Park staff friendly and helpful. We liked it so much we stayed a second night. Definitely would return.

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  G B.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 3, 2023

  Blue Mounds State Park Campground

  Site 13

  Stayed at Blue Mounds on one of the hottest weekends this summer! We booked site 12 initially based off of reviews from the Dyrt suggesting riverside sites. Site 11 and 12 were NOT good. There's a dumpster in the middle of the two sites, absolutely no privacy, and no shade. Thankfully, there is good cell service (and free wifi!), and we looked up what other sites were open. 13 was open! And boy did we luck out with this. Even though it's just adjacent, 13 had a nice little secluded area for our tent, and a *private* riverside walk out to the cliffs overlooking the river! No direct river access- it's about a 15 foot drop to the river. The moonrise from this site was gorgeous. Had a spooky visit from the Starlink satellites. We drove in the morning to the bison area and saw about 12 of them roaming near the fence.  Bathrooms were decent. Close by to Luverne for any last minute needs while camping.

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  Carla B.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 25, 2023

  Tower Campground

  Great place to stay

  We spent one night here. Parking lot is paved. Clean showers and laundry room. We stayed on the west side. It’s literally in town but very easy on and off interstate. The airport is close by which made it neat to watch.

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  Mallory M.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 22, 2023

  Blue Mounds State Park Campground

  First tent camping experience, great place to start!

  We stayed at Blue Mounds at the very end of July and it was a great first tent camping experience! We stayed in site 73E which was a little secluded from the rest of the campground but was across from the parking lot.  We stayed on a Sunday night so being at the entrance of the park/across from the parking lot wasn't really an issue at all but I could see if it was a Friday/Saturday it might be.  We only stayed one night so didn't use the showers but the bathrooms were very nice and clean. We weren't able to hike as much as I would have liked but my kids 5/9 still made it about 3 miles on one of the loops and we found our hiking club password. We didn't have any issues with bugs. Luverne is super close and we hit up Tasty's Drive In for supper and it was great!

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  Art S.

  Legend

  

  Jul. 18, 2023

  Magnolia City Campground

  Small town park

  This is a nice campground in a small farm town. The sites are lined up next to each other. One is not and is nestled in some trees. The rest have the sun into the evening. There’s a restroom with showers by the picnic pavilion. The playground was nice for the kids. I think it’s connected to the school. We walked the length of town and it was about a mile round trip. For $15 this is a great place to stop while driving I90.

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  Magdalena

  Guide

  

  Jul. 14, 2023

  Clay County Park — Clay County

  Surprising

  Was unsure because of a couple bad reviews. But the place was clean and peaceful, close to the beautiful Missouri River with opportunities for hiking and fishing. The stuff was pretty unfriendly but we didn’t had to deal much with them.

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  Cari E.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 15, 2023

  Big Sioux Recreation Area — Big Sioux

  Absolutely lovely

  One of my favorite state parks I’ve been to in any state. Sites are spacious and the showers/bathrooms are clean and well kept. It offers the most lovely paved path for walking/running/cycling that meanders by the river and through the woods, in addition to more dirt hiking/cycling paths. The disc golf course really took this park to the next level, though be warned—the narrow fairways and dense OB make it challenging (I lost one of my discs on 10). Site 35E was ideal as it’s angle par to the tree line for additional privacy and it’s just a 3 minute stroll to the showers. Tip: the best spots are those that back up to the river as you can cut through the tree line to pop out on the walking path. Con: there is a race track nearby that was very loud Sunday night when I arrived until nearly 11PM, but that was the only real downside.

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  Tom

  Ranger

  

  May. 22, 2023

  Blue Mounds State Park Campground

  Beautiful Prairie

  Very well maintained park! Good easy hiking trails. Bison tour was super, was brought up close to the bison and educated about them and the prairie. Quarry was neat to view from on top and from inside the quarry. Many great views looking over the prairie.

  Campsites are spaced apart fairly well, all open between sites. Many nice trees in the campground for shade.

  Bathrooms are SUPER CLEAN and there are two different bathroom and shower buildings. The older building Mens showers we prefer because the water temperature isn’t scalding hot. The newer bathroom showers are well designed like at the other newer MN State parks and have nice handicap bathrooms and showers.

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  Charlie B.

  Traveler

  

  May. 20, 2023

  Palisades State Park Campground

  Great spot close to Sioux Falls

  We enjoyed our stay in site 10. It was a large site, though on a busy weekend the proximity of 7, 8 and 9 would be bothersome. They have RV/Camper sites, tent only and adorable camper cabins. We were very happy to stay somewhere without a fire ban. The park is also close to Split Rock Park and Devils Gulch. There is plenty of hiking and it is only about 30 min from Sioux Falls. Overall, after looking around, I think 20 would have been the best tent site.

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  Tony K.

  Traveler

  

  Apr. 6, 2023

  Clay County Park — Clay County

  Same great park with some recent changes!

  Clay County Park underwent some staffing and management changes at the beginning of last year. The whole area was thoroughly cleaned, trees trimmed, trails groomed, restrooms spiffed, etc.  Guest feedback on these changes was overwhelmingly positive and we expect further growth this season. 

  We've begun working closely with SD Game, Fish and Parks and they are a great partner. This season, we will be adopting their reservation platform for guests to register. We expect to continue making incremental improvements and are looking forward to the 2023 camping season.

  For additional information, please visit our Facebook Page (Clay County Park). We will be open for campers beginning Saturday April 15, 2023. Reservations can be made online at campsd.com or through the call center at 1-800-710-2267 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Follow the link and select "Make a reservation" tab. Reservations are accepted up to 90 days in advance of your arrival at the park.   **Camping reservations must be made before setting up on a campsite. 

  Clay County Park features 40 electric campsites, 8 tent sites, 1 cabin, a multi-use trail, picnic shelters, and a boat ramp. We look forward to seeing you at the park soon! Thank you.

  Park staff and volunteers did a great end of season cleanup and are now fine-tuning details for Summer 2023.

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  Kelly

  Guide

  

  Dec. 31, 2022

  Sioux Falls KOA

  Very noisy

  Lots of noise since it’s off the highway. Has running water and bathrooms at least.

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  Devora D.

  Guide

  

  Dec. 13, 2022

  Blue Mounds State Park Campground

  Blue mounds

  The sites were nice and clean. Ok size. We weren't on top of anyone but would have been nicer if they were just a tad larger. We loved the fire ring! Not to large or deep that we couldn't see our campfire in the evening.

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  Rozene

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 24, 2022

  Blue Mounds State Park Campground

  MN state parks don’t miss!

  Well maintained even, grassy trail circling the campground + huge ample restrooms