Best Glamping near Storm Lake, IA

Swan Lake State Park Campground and Camp Crescent Park offer upscale glamping accommodations near Storm Lake, Iowa. These destinations feature climate-controlled canvas structures with comfortable bedding, electricity, and private outdoor spaces. Swan Lake's glamping units provide lakefront views with easy access to the 3-mile paved trail circling the water. Camp Crescent Park's luxury tents include picnic tables and fire rings while maintaining proximity to modern bathroom facilities with hot showers. "Beautiful park with playgrounds, swim beach, frisbee golf, paved trail, many fishing bars, and more," noted one visitor about Swan Lake's glamping experience.

The Grotto of the Redemption RV Park houses distinctive glamping options on lush grass sites with views of the historic grotto, a fascinating religious shrine worth exploring during your stay. Crawford Creek County Recreation Area provides glamping units with access to multiple play areas for children, plus water activities including kayaking, fishing, and swimming. Little Sioux Park's glamping accommodations include access to a small beach area and two playgrounds, with sites nestled among wildflower fields. According to a camper, "We stayed at the Grotto of the Redemption RV park for two nights. Sites are grass, level, and reasonably well maintained. Each site has a nice grassy area and there are plenty of large trees."

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Glamping Reviews near Storm Lake, IA

23 Reviews of 9 Storm Lake Campgrounds


  • R
    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.

  • Deborah C.
    Sep. 22, 2018

    Swan Lake State Park Campground

    Not very tent friendly

    This state park camp site close to Carroll, Iowa was nice, but we were the only tent campers there, it seemed more like a permanent RV home site. The bathrooms while nice had no working showers, they had showers but no way to turn on the water. There was a cute frisbee golf on property, a beautiful lake, and a nice paved walking path.

  • T
    Jun. 27, 2021

    Little Sioux Park Campground

    Above average county park

    If half of a star was an option, I’d probably lean towards 3.5 stars.

    I’d classify this as an above average county run park/campground. All sites are first come first serve. We arrived on a Saturday evening around 5:30pm and found a site no problem. There are two loops. One has electric only sites and the second has electric/water sites. One concrete pad ADA site.

    Small beach area for swimming. Two playgrounds. Very nice field of wild comb flowers blooming near the shower house.

    The shower house was less than than stellar. IMO it’s cleanliness kept this review from being considered near 4 stars. Usable bathrooms and shower stalls…yes, but definitely lacked attention.

  • RN P.
    Oct. 21, 2023

    Swan Lake State Park Campground

    Perfect

    Tented camped in late October, the weekend before closing.  I was only tent camper in the electric only sites.  If there was a tent only location, I didn't see it.  Those in campers that need water and electricity are regulated to gravel 'parking lot' sites.

    Beautiful park with playgrounds, swim beach, fisbee golf, paved trail, many fishing bars, and more.  

    Electric only sites are small and spaced out well.  Most have level drive perfect for sm camper or suv camping. Grass has slope, but I think you can find a good enough place for tent, I did.  Bathroom clean enough, I didn't use showers. I enjoyed the privacy of lake-front site J.

  • Bruce P.
    Apr. 16, 2018

    Camp Crescent Park — Black Hawk State Park

    Nice campground

    Nice level campground right on the water and in town.   Many types of sites available from full hook to dry camping.   Some paved but most are gravel sites.  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.  Gets busy on the holidays and some areas are pretty tight if your pulling a large unit. The camp staff was fantastic at managing the holiday traffic and keeping the bathrooms clean.

  • KThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 22, 2021

    The Grotto of the Redemption RV Park

    Nice place to camp for the night

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

  • Shane T.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 9, 2025

    Swan Lake State Park Campground

    Great park!

    We stayed one night, beautiful park! Great trail all the way around the lake, we took a bike ride around it was about 3 ish miles. Camp host was a gem. Bathrooms were very clean! Great view of the lake. Was not very crowded but was mid week.


Guide to Storm Lake

Glamping accommodations near Storm Lake, Iowa feature spacious sites on level terrain with electrical hookups. Many sites provide shade from mature trees during summer months when temperatures typically range from 75-85°F. Most glamping locations in the area remain open from mid-April through October, with several county parks offering first-come, first-served sites alongside reservation options.

What to do

Water activities on Swan Lake: The 3-mile paved trail surrounding Swan Lake offers multiple fishing access points with designated bars extending into the water. "We took a bike ride around it was about 3 ish miles. Great view of the lake," notes one visitor to Swan Lake State Park Campground.

Disc golf course: Several parks in the area maintain disc golf courses suitable for various skill levels. The course at Swan Lake State Park features a mix of open and wooded holes with concrete tee pads. According to a camper, "There was a cute frisbee golf on property, a beautiful lake, and a nice paved walking path."

Explore the historic Grotto: The Grotto of the Redemption RV Park provides convenient access to this unique religious shrine. "The Grotto is interesting and inspiring. Admission is free," explains one visitor. The site features elaborate stone and mineral structures that can be explored on foot.

What campers like

Spacious, level sites: Campers consistently mention the quality of site preparation at glamping facilities near Storm Lake. At Little Sioux Park Campground, "There are two loops. One has electric only sites and the second has electric/water sites. One concrete pad ADA site," reports a camper.

Clean facilities: Many glamping locations maintain well-serviced bathroom facilities. At Crawford Creek County Rec Area, visitors note "Nice bath houses. Clean area. Good for the family." Another review states, "We camped here over the weekend, sites are pretty spacious and friendly camp hosts!"

Grass camping surfaces: Unlike gravel pads common at some RV parks, several glamping sites near Storm Lake feature grass sites. According to one visitor to The Grotto of the Redemption, "Thirty amp sites are on lush grass and include a view of the grotto, a pond and surrounding residences."

What you should know

Site selection varies by accommodation type: Electric-only tent sites often have different layouts than RV sites with full hookups. A visitor to Swan Lake notes, "Those in campers that need water and electricity are regulated to gravel 'parking lot' sites. Electric only sites are small and spaced out well."

Seasonal operation: Most glamping facilities close for winter. Featherstone County Park and similar locations typically operate from April through October. "Snug if you have slide outs, must watch to see you don't hit neighbor's trailer as you extend," cautions one camper about site spacing.

Train noise at select locations: Some glamping sites may experience occasional train noise. At The Grotto of the Redemption, "The 50 amp area offers more privacy, gravel pull through parking and more convenient shower and rest room access but a lightly used rail line runs by."

Tips for camping with families

Multiple playground options: Family-friendly glamping sites feature dedicated play areas. At Crawford Creek, reviews highlight "Multiple play areas for kids. Water good for fishing, kayaking and swimming." Many sites have both traditional playgrounds and water access points.

Swimming beaches with no lifeguards: Several parks maintain designated swimming areas, though supervision is not provided. "Small beach area for swimming," notes a visitor to Little Sioux Park, where water quality can vary seasonally.

Buddy campsites available: For families camping together, Camp Crescent Park and other locations offer adjacent sites designed for groups. "They have lots of buddy system sites!" mentions one Little Sioux Park visitor, making coordinated reservations beneficial for multi-family trips.

Tips from RVers

Utility placement considerations: Some glamping sites require planning for connections. A Camp Crescent visitor notes, "Utility location did require us to use a longer hose and extension cord to reach from our site."

Limited full-hookup availability: Most locations offer electric and water but fewer provide sewer connections at individual sites. Many have dump stations instead. "Only electrical hookups are available at the sites... There is fresh water and a dump station available," explains a visitor to The Grotto of the Redemption.

Cellular connectivity varies: Mobile reception depends on specific location and carrier. "We had 2 bar LTE with Verizon. Our hotspot was usable and performed very well," reports one RVer at The Grotto of the Redemption, while coverage may differ at other glamping sites near Storm Lake.

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