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Best Cabin Camping near Allerton, IA

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Several cabin options can be found near Allerton, Iowa at campgrounds featuring both rustic and furnished accommodations. Nine Eagles State Park Campground offers cabin rentals with electric hookups, picnic tables, and fire rings. Little River Recreation Area provides three rental cabins near a lake setting with access to showers and flush toilets. Both locations provide basic amenities while maintaining a natural outdoor experience. A visitor commented, "Nice park, a little run down, but there's a new park ranger in town who is trying to fix it up. New rental cabin almost finished, clean beach, boat ramp and fishing."

Cabin styles at area campgrounds range from basic structures to more comfortable accommodations with varying amenities. Lake Wapello State Park Campground cabins include electric hookups, water access, and sewer connections, making them suitable for longer stays. Honey Creek State Park Campground maintains cabins with similar amenities, open year-round. Most cabins require reservations, especially during summer months from April through October. Eveland Access offers more unique accommodations including glamping-style cabins with electric and water hookups. One camper noted, "We had a great time out camping. Excellent area."

Most cabins provide beds and basic furniture but require visitors to bring their own linens, pillows, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities vary by location, with some cabins offering only outdoor fire rings for cooking while others may include indoor amenities. Firewood is available at Little River Recreation Area and Eveland Access, but Nine Eagles State Park requires campers to bring their own supplies. Bathroom facilities at most cabin locations include showers and flush toilets within walking distance of the cabin areas. The town of Leon provides nearby access to stores for food and camping supplies.

Best Cabin Sites Near Allerton, Iowa (10)

    1. Nine Eagles State Park Campground

    7 Reviews
    Davis City, IA
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (641) 442-2855

    $75 / night

    "Nine Eagles is near Lamoni, Iowa near the Iowa-Missouri border right off of Interstate 35. I camped here with my son and his Boy Scout troop in the youth group part of the campground."

    "After a short debate we opted to pay the extra money for an electric site - based solely on the fact that the water wasn't turned on in the basic site loop (we later discovered it was also off at the swimming"

    2. Island View Campground — Lake Rathbun

    7 Reviews
    Moravia, IA
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (641) 647-2079

    $22 - $230 / night

    "Very nice corp park. Campsites were spaced well apart with plenty of room on pad around campsites, cell service was four bars and air tv 30 channels"

    "Pretty nice campground with showers/restrooms/dump stations spread throughout the campground. Tons a room between spots and lots of sites with a good view of the lake."

    3. Little River Recreation Area

    2 Reviews
    Leon, IA
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (641) 446-7307

    "Nice little campground 4.5 miles of the freeway...9 minutes away from a small town with stores that stay open till 9. A bait shop onsite, closes early."

    "General: This small county park (16 electric, 14 tent sites plus three cabins) is not reservable which might be an issue on summer weekends but on a Sunday in April, was no problem."

    4. Honey Creek State Park Campground

    4 Reviews
    Moravia, IA
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (641) 724-3739

    $50 / night

    "Campground Review: Honey Creek State Park is on Rathbun Lake, a very popular place to boat, fish and camp in Southern Iowa. We camped in the Group Campground with out Boy Scout Troop."

    "Honey Creek State Park is located on the north side of Rathbun Lake in southern Iowa. Boat ramp at the park is large (6 lanes) with several docks to assist loading and unloading."

    5. Lake Wapello State Park Campground

    6 Reviews
    Drakesville, IA
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (641) 722-3371

    $100 / night

    "excellent way to spend a day with family. boat rentals were a blast and added bonus."

    "Some campsites are close to the lake.  Several hiking paths-Lakeshore Trail goes around the whole lake, so be sure to reserve 2-3 hours to conquer this path-more if you like to take in the scenery. "

    6. Singing Mesa Ranch

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    Lucas, IA
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (641) 919-3671

    $15 - $75 / night

    7. Eveland Access

    3 Reviews
    Oskaloosa, IA
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (641) 673-9327

    $20 / night

    "New showers and toilets. Easy access. Not far from oskaloosa."

    8. Crow's Nest RV Resort

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    Indianola, IA
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (515) 961-4324

    9. Double E LLC Camping

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    Knoxville, IA
    46 miles
    +1 (641) 891-9967

    $50 / night

    10. Horns Ferry Hideaway

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    Lake Red Rock, IA
    50 miles
    Website
    +1 (641) 780-9440
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29 Reviews of 10 Allerton Campgrounds

  • Eugene B.
    Sep. 11, 2021

    Little River Recreation Area

    Rv/tent sites on a big lake... Fish, fish, fish

    Nice little campground 4.5 miles of the freeway...9 minutes away from a small town with stores that stay open till 9. A bait shop onsite, closes early. Most rv sites with power, walk in tent sites w/o. Rates are great $12/15. Showers and flush toilets onsite as well as cabin rentals, canoe rental and fire wood available. Downside is a lot of flying bugs...not really biting just annoying. The lake has a lot of fish in it I hear... Family friendly.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 28, 2022

    Little River Recreation Area

    Off the beaten path and very quiet

    General: This small county park (16 electric, 14 tent sites plus three cabins) is not reservable which might be an issue on summer weekends but on a Sunday in April, was no problem. Including us, only three sites were occupied. The rates are very reasonable -$15 for electric, and $12 for tent sites. 

    Site Quality/Facilities: Each site has a generous-sized picnic table and fire ring. Some sites are better than others, however. Sites 2 and 3 (both electric) are sloped down and the driveway is a bit overgrown. No physical separation between sites which when we were there was not an issue but might be when more crowded. Some of the sites have a direct water view but again, some are more sloped than others. 

    Bathhouse: A short hike uphill from all sites but it was very clean when we were there. The showers also looked clean, but I did not use them so cannot comment on how well they worked. 

    Activities/Amenities: Fishing! We saw a few boats on the water when we were there and there were two docks, one of them handicapped accessible. Swimming is not allowed but there is a nice day-use area not far down the road with a nice beach and picnic area. There are also horseshoe pits and a small but very nice playground. No hiking trails that I could discern. There was also a small little free library. 

    When we were there, we appreciated the quiet, out-of-the-way setting. It is close to the town of Leon but we circumvented it on the way in and out so I don’t know what services might be available.

  • Lauri C.
    Jun. 30, 2019

    Nine Eagles State Park Campground

    Overall nice park

    Nice park, a little run down, but there's a new park ranger in town who is trying to fix it up. New rental cabin almost finished, clean beach, boat ramp and fishing. Clean spacious bathrooms, nice playground for the kids and a really cool equestrian section. No store, no wood so get what you need before you get here.

  • Matt S.
    Sep. 24, 2016

    Honey Creek State Park Campground

    Ranger Review: Goal Zero Light House 250 at Honey Creek State Park

    Campground Review: Honey Creek State Park is on Rathbun Lake, a very popular place to boat, fish and camp in Southern Iowa. We camped in the Group Campground with out Boy Scout Troop. We pulled into camp after dark and between the headlights of our vehicles and our lanterns (My Goal Zero Light House 250) we set up camp in the dark.

    We explored the campground, there were some nice trails and nice spots to camp. The bathrooms were clean but they were a little bit of a walk from the Group Site. The weather was great and the bugs weren't bad. I would recommend Honey Creek State Park.

    Ranger Review: The Goal Zero Light House 250 is a nice lantern. I give it 4 out of 5 stars. The light settings are perfect. You can use half of the lantern or the full lamp power. You can adjust the lighting power by turning the knob on the front. It can be charged with a wall charger, a solar panel, or the green hand crank on top of the lantern.

    We used it when setting our tent up in the dark and it did a good job. At 250 lumens it is just the right amount of light to let you see what you need with out blinding you in the dark. We did not start a campfire that night, instead we placed the Goal Zero Light House 250 on the ground and we surrounded the lantern with our camp chairs as if it was a camp fire. We were up for three hours talking and never did the lantern light weaken.

    I like this light. It is too heavy and bulky for backpacking but it is great for car camping. There is a smaller model but I don't know if it will work for backpacking.

  • Matt S.
    Aug. 14, 2016

    Nine Eagles State Park Campground

    Nine Eagles - Youth Campground

    Nine Eagles is near Lamoni, Iowa near the Iowa-Missouri border right off of Interstate 35. I camped here with my son and his Boy Scout troop in the youth group part of the campground. I can't speak for the rest of the park's camping facilities, but the youth group site is a large open space surrounded by tall trees. The grass is well maintained and the campsite is clean and beautiful. There are not any bathroom facilities at the campsite which is why I give it four instead of five stars, but the park is beautiful and a peaceful place to camp. I wish I would have had my camera with me to take some pictures to share.

  • M
    Jul. 3, 2018

    Honey Creek State Park Campground

    Site 95 - South Loop

    Honey Creek State Park is located on the north side of Rathbun Lake in southern Iowa. Boat ramp at the park is large (6 lanes) with several docks to assist loading and unloading. Location is about 10 minute drive from Honey Creek Resort which provides a nice 18 hole golf course, water park, and restaurant.

    Shower house / bathroom was very clean. Camping site contained a few trees so we were able to string up a tarp to provide shade and protect firewood and furniture from rain. We were there the week before the 4th of July and during the week, there were only about 6 other campers there. The weekend was a bit busier but still sites to be had. Be careful driving around the park as I don't think there was a day we didn't see at least 8 deer wandering around the campsite or near roads.

    Nice park - would definitely stay there again.

  • Teresa T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 14, 2025

    Nine Eagles State Park Campground

    Big park. Lots of trails

    This park is huge with a lot of trails most of which are not on a map and a map isnt provided out on them either so one just kind of has to make guesses on where to go. The electric campground is completely exposed to the sun. Nice right now but has to be brutal in the summer and the sites are right on top of one another as well. It is also a long ways from the beach as is the primitive campground. Horse campground is adorable but there are only primitive sites there which I always find so surprising. They have multiple trails leaving from there though which is cool. Firewood is sold in the small town a mile away and there is a very old cemetery right outside of the park which is cool to meander through. Bathrooms were closed but the water and electric were on and the price is very reasonable.

  • Matt S.
    Sep. 24, 2016

    Island View Campground — Lake Rathbun

    Island View has nice views of Rathbun Lake

    Rathbun Lake is a destination for boaters and campers in the State of Iowa. The Army Corps of Engineers operates and maintains several facilities around the lake. Island View campground has some really nice views of the lake.

    Island View campground is clean. The sites are pretty open, there are trees but there is also a lot of open space. The park has a nice play set for kids and there are baseball fields nearby.

    This is a great place to go if you like to boat. There are three different boat ramps in the park.

Guide to Allerton

Campgrounds near Allerton, Iowa provide diverse outdoor experiences throughout the year. The region features rolling hills dotted with small lakes and forest patches, with elevations ranging from 900 to 1,100 feet above sea level. Summer temperatures typically reach 85°F while spring and fall offer milder 60-75°F conditions ideal for outdoor activities.

What to do

Water recreation at Nine Eagles State Park: Visitors can fish from shore or boat on the 67-acre lake, which contains bass, bluegill, and catfish. "Nice lake to swim and fish. Absolutely beautiful park and really nice trails," notes Tina T. from Nine Eagles State Park Campground.

Horseback riding opportunities: Several parks in the region accommodate equestrians with designated trails. "Wonderful area for horses. Great trials," writes Dorothy H. about her experience at Nine Eagles State Park Campground.

Hiking local trails: The area offers varied terrain for hikers of all skill levels. At Lake Wapello, "Several hiking paths-Lakeshore Trail goes around the whole lake, so be sure to reserve 2-3 hours to conquer this path-more if you like to take in the scenery," advises Molly L. from Lake Wapello State Park Campground.

What campers like

Peaceful atmosphere: Many campgrounds provide quiet retreats away from crowds. "A nice, quiet place to spend a weekend away with Amish country store a close distance by," comments Uhura G. about Nine Eagles State Park.

Wildlife viewing opportunities: The natural setting supports diverse animal populations. At Lake Wapello, campers report seeing "muskrat, beaver, swans, geese could be found on the water. Also seen: deer, bald eagles, frogs, toads, turtles," according to Molly L.

Fishing access: Local waters support various fish species. "The lake has a lot of fish in it I hear," notes Eugene B. about Little River Recreation Area, which offers shoreline and boat fishing opportunities.

What you should know

Seasonal facilities: Water availability varies throughout the camping season. "We later discovered it [water] was also off at the swimming beach," reports Uhura G. about Nine Eagles State Park in early season.

Limited supplies: Some parks have minimal onsite amenities. "No store, no wood so get what you need before you get here," advises Lauri C. about Nine Eagles State Park.

Campsite variations: Site quality can differ significantly within the same park. At Honey Creek State Park Campground, "I would not recommend any spot in the center second of the loop. It was more like parking than camping," warns Sarah K.

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Several campgrounds feature play areas for children. Little River Recreation Area offers "a small but very nice playground," according to Lee D.

Beach options: Swimming areas provide summer recreation. At Lake Wapello, families appreciate the "nice beach" that complements other activities like fishing and kayaking.

Youth group facilities: Specialized areas accommodate larger youth groups. "The youth group site is a large open space surrounded by tall trees. The grass is well maintained and the campsite is clean and beautiful," describes Matt S. about Eveland Access, though noting it lacks "bathroom facilities at the campsite."

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