Glamping near Ankeny with swimming

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96% (386 reviews)

United States
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Iowa
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Ankeny

96% (386 reviews)

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Public campgrounds near Ankeny

Springbrook Campground

111 sites · RVs, Tents In Springbrook State Park

Stories from the community

The Fantastic Geodesic tent during night with the lights on powered by a aolar battery.

Bethney

3 weeks ago

1 night at Nature Heaven

Unique setting and eclectic style. Very comfortable bed and the sunset was amazing! I recommend!

Tricia

March 2025

3 nights at Nature Heaven

We enjoyed our time so much! Anna was very helpful and responsive. The dome was cozy and the surrounding was beautiful! We would love to come back sometime.

Kim

January 2025

Weekend Trip to Nature Heaven

Quiet and peaceful! We will definitely be back to adventure in the area!

2 nights at Nature Heaven

I've stayed on Anna's land quite a few times. I've stayed on the hill, in the gully area, and last night I stayed in the dome and it was awesome! It's glamping at its finest in that it's still camping but with some really nice and comfortable amenities. This morning the wind chill was -16 and it only took about 30 minutes for the wood-burning stove to heat the place up. I very very much enjoyed my time on the land and in the dome! I will most certainly be back!!!! Thank you, Anna!! :)

2 top glamping sites near Ankeny with swimming

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Nature Heaven

8 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents40 acres · Knoxville, IA

Winter camping time now! This seclude, beautiful pet friendly 40 acres of fenced camping site is on top of hilly land and is rare in Iowa. It has close view of 3.5 private fishing ponds and far view of the Red Rock Lake. There are 10 acres nature timber area that keep you away from the other campers and rest of the world. Each site has a firepit, picnic table and a solar light . The drinking water is at the entrance, but no electricity on site. The RVs need to be self contained. There are tons of nature features, you may see deer, rabbits and other game birds by your campsite. Each camping sites have good distances to keep privacy from each other. A recently built a 20ft diameter geodesic dome tent is for those who want more climate controlled stay while still enjoying the magnificent nature's gifts. For surrounding areas, the close by White Breast Beach is open from May 23-September 3, 2024, boating, hunting and hiking activities in the lake red rock year around. For our campers safety, any hunting activities are not allowed within our camping ground. However, in case you come for hunting with Iowa hunting tags, a couple of public deer hunting grounds are near our camping ground. The recently built glamping geodesic Dome tent is located on a top of hill. You will have a fantastic sunset view of ponds and lake view while enjoy the great nature, and have a comfortable stay . The cell phone signals are good, you may use your cell phone hotspot work remotely at this astonishing Lake Red Rock Oasis ^_^. Hope you will find joy, peace and happiness in this wonderful piece of natural land and the Red Rock lake areas. A little history of this land: This 40 acres of land was a surface mining site. The reclamation works done during the 1970s. But over the years, the soil was seriously eroded. Anna and Peilin, who have Master's and PhD in soil and environment health background, bought this land several years ago and started to restore the vegetation. Now the site looks beautiful and ready for nature lovers and campers to enjoy the fantastic view of the lake, ponds and tall grass... The site is totally different from what the Google map shows now.

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Shadybrook Camping and RV Adventure

61 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents30 acres · Earlham, IA

This property has a year round running creek called Bear Creek. They also mined the stone off the property for the State Capital in Des Moines, Iowa. Abundant wildlife and mature beautiful trees. Hiking trails, playground equipment, dog park, shelterhouse, showerhouse/restrooms, community fire pit, all sites have fire pits and picnic tables, laundry area, rec room, and welcoming staff!

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Glamping near Ankeny with swimming guide

Overview

Camping in Ankeny, Iowa, near Hipcamp offers an amazing experience for those who love glamping and swimming. With over 264 available options for glamping and swimming in Ankeny, Iowa, you're sure to find something that fits your needs and budget. The average price per night is $65, with options as low as $15 per night. Some of the top-rated campsites include Windy Goat Acres (208 reviews), Come Enjoy the Beauty (160 reviews), and Folk School Farm Stay (135 reviews). Popular amenities include campfires, toilets, and trash facilities, while historic sites, snow sports, and whitewater paddling are some of the most popular activities to enjoy during your stay.