Sunset Hills Is A Covered Wagon Campground In Iowa And It’s A Unique Overnight Adventure

Sunset Hills Bison Ranch in Iowa offers a unique glamping experience in 1883-style covered wagons.

Sunset Hills Bison Ranch in Malcolm, Iowa is one of rural central Iowa's most unique businesses - an out-of-the-way bison ranch that sells meat products of the large, grazing mammal that is becoming increasingly popular to raise. However, this working ranch has now opened to a new opportunity - it's the site of the biggest covered wagon campground in Iowa! The ranch always had the vibe of an old-west adventure, but never like this - you can now sleep under the stars in a classic 1883-style covered wagon, but equipped with modern amenities. It's one of the most unique glamping experiences in Iowa, and it's also a perfect opportunity to explore the ranch and have the adventure of a lifetime.

Sunset Hills Bison Ranch is a unique destination to visit in rural Iowa - but now it's so much more.

This working bison ranch is worth a trip to see the herds grazing - but what if you want to be immersed in this world more deeply?

Sunset Hills is now home to one of the most unique Air BNB rentals in all of Iowa - a unique covered wagon campground!

With two covered wagons on site, you can stay in an 1883-style wagon equipped with two beds that can sleep as many as four.

You'll wake up to a stunning view of the rustic ranch outside your window

But don't worry about roughing it - while the wagon might not have a bathroom, each rental comes with access to a private restroom on-site.

During the summer months, you'll have access to the "cowboy pool" a safe, clean, and rustic way to cool off from the heat!

Perfect for cookouts - maybe with something you buy from the Sunset Hills store - it's the best glamping experience in all of Iowa.

Have you stayed at Sunset Hills Bison Ranch in Malcolm? Let us know about your visit to this unique covered wagon campground in Iowa in the comments section! You can visit the Sunset Hills website to learn more about their product line, but booking the covered wagon campground is done through the AirBNB listing. Sunset Hills is kind of in the middle of nowhere - and that's part of the charm - but if you're ready for a short day trip after your stay, head to nearby Grinnell for this unique animal park and restaurant.

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