Best Cabin Camping near Ames, IA

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Best Cabin Sites Near Ames, Iowa (25)

    1. Ledges State Park Campground

    40 Reviews
    Boone, IA
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (515) 432-1852

    $12 - $25 / night

    "One of my favorite locations to camp in Iowa as a Boy Scout growing up was Ledges State Park. Since I hadn't been back in years, I decided to check it out and spend a night camping there."

    "One of the more beautiful places to camp in Iowa. Awesome hiking trails and really well-shaded campsites."

    2. Jester County Park

    29 Reviews
    Granger, IA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (515) 323-5300

    $20 - $25 / night

    "Each site as a gravel drive and then open gravel area with a picnic table and fire pit with grill grate.  Plenty of room for camp chairs and other furniture you may want to set up. "

    "Fire rings, picnic tables, level gravel sites."

    3. Little Wall Lake County Park

    5 Reviews
    Story City, IA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (515) 832-9570

    "Small lake.  Some sites are reserveable online and some are first come first serve.  We had water and electric on site.  Showers were not open yet in April. "

    "Close to the interstate and easy to get to."

    4. Don Williams Park

    4 Reviews
    Ogden, IA
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (515) 353-4237

    $12 - $20 / night

    "Camped by tent, basic amenities on-site-fire ring, table, etc. Went kayaking on lake and then on Des Moines River (close by). Nice wildlife areas, hiking, fishing, etc. Pleasant staff."

    "Very quite and nice campground, we camped on top of the hill in tents it was awesome view and potable drinking water next to camp, bathrooms and shower facilities was clean and nice"

    5. Thomas Mitchell County Park

    11 Reviews
    Mitchellville, IA
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (515) 967-4889

    "Thomas Mitchell park is located outside of Altoona Iowa on 197 acres. There are electric and non electric sites available."

    "Came in late, even though there were several empty spaces turns out they were reserved. Very nice camp host told us we could have a non-electric site, none of them were reserved."

    6. Briggs Woods Park

    8 Reviews
    Webster City, IA
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (515) 832-9570

    "Nice park with standard tent and RV sites. Boone River , Briggs Woods Lake good for paddling with rentals available, fishing, beach, shower house, cabins."

    "Brigs Woods is close to Webster City, IA.  There are several campsites, cabins, golf course, access to canoeing or kayaking on the Boone River, along with hiking trails, swimming and fishing. "

    7. Timberline Campground

    13 Reviews
    West Des Moines, IA
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (515) 987-1714

    $35 - $80 / night

    "Playground was next to us but it was fun watching the kids play. Full sun in the morning but afternoon was shaded by trees. Restrooms and shower was clean and close walking distance."

    "We called ahead to see if they had sites available that night. Arrived just before the office closed at 7pm."

    8. Des Moines West KOA Holiday

    22 Reviews
    Earlham, IA
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (515) 834-2729

    "Not much privacy between sites nor shade. Bathhouses were clean and private. Laundry available. Off leash dog area available."

    "We stayed one night in a basic cabin. AC was on upon arrival- check in/out was quick and easy !Bathrooms were immaculate!"

    9. Spring Lake County Park

    9 Reviews
    Jefferson, IA
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (515) 738-5069

    $20 / night

    "Plenty of camping spaces, some right next to the lake. Swimming area, concession stand, boat rentals, and even a skating rink on the weekends. My favorite childhood camping spot."

    "We were lucky and got a spot right along the lake. This park is peaceful (only slight downfall is the trains you can hear a bit-not too loud though)."

    10. Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground

    8 Reviews
    Lehigh, IA
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (515) 359-2539

    $15 - $18 / night

    "Dolliver State Park was our maiden voyage in our travel trailer and it was obvious we were pitiful newbies!"

    "The RV parking area isn't really big, but all sites are great & feel private, especially the outer ones. We have never stayed in the cabins, but they look nice & well kept."

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Cabin Reviews near Ames, IA

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Guide to Ames

Cabin camping near Ames, Iowa offers a perfect blend of nature and comfort, allowing you to enjoy the great outdoors without sacrificing the conveniences of home.

Cabin campers appreciate these amenities

  • At Ledges State Park Campground, visitors can enjoy clean restrooms, showers, and picnic tables, making it a comfortable choice for families.
  • Little Wall Lake County Park features spacious sites with electric hookups and firewood availability, enhancing the cabin camping experience.
  • Don Williams Park offers well-maintained facilities, including a sanitary dump and potable water, ensuring a hassle-free stay.

Some prices for cabin camping range from $50 to $29

  • A cabin at Sportsman Park can be rented for just $50, providing an affordable option for those looking to escape the city.
  • Daisy Long Memorial County Park offers tent and RV sites starting at $8, making it a budget-friendly choice for campers.
  • For a unique experience, Timberline Campground has cabins available at competitive rates, perfect for families or groups.

Cabins are available at Ledges State Park and more

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular cabin campsite near Ames, IA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Ames, IA is Ledges State Park Campground with a 4.5-star rating from 40 reviews.

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