Best Cabin Camping near Atlantic, IA

Several campgrounds within 50 miles of Atlantic offer cabin accommodations for visitors seeking a more sheltered overnight experience. Prairie Rose State Park Campground in Harlan provides cabins with electrical hookups and picnic tables. Hitchcock County Nature Center features both primitive and modern cabin options, with Lake Icaria Co Park and Arrowhead Park also offering cabin rentals. Cabins typically include fire rings, electricity, and basic furnishings. "Nice spot, fire pits have nice swinging grates on them. There was a picnic table at our spot as well," notes one visitor about the Green Valley State Park facilities.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Des Moines West KOA Holiday, located in Adel, offers traditional KOA-style cabins with more amenities than state park options. Viking Lake State Park Campground provides cabin rentals with electrical hookups, while Middle River Point offers basic cabin accommodations. Most require advance reservations, especially during summer months. A camper at Arrowhead Park mentioned, "We hope to return in winter to check out the camping cabins," suggesting year-round availability at some locations.

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities vary significantly between locations, with some offering only outdoor fire rings for cooking while others may include small refrigerators or microwaves. Several campgrounds have on-site camp stores for basic provisions. Des Moines West KOA Holiday features a small store with Hunt Brothers pizza available for order. Water access is available at most cabin locations, though drinking water may not be provided at all sites. Bathhouse facilities with showers are typically located near cabin areas, offering additional comfort for overnight guests.

Best Cabin Sites Near Atlantic, Iowa (19)

    1. Prairie Rose State Park Campground

    17 Reviews
    Harlan, IA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (712) 773-2701

    $15 - $50 / night

    "Reserved electric unit 090 for the weekend, which had a scenic corn field for a backdrop - this is Iowa!"

    "This park surrounds the whole lake and you can explore everything thing by trail or water. Lots of fishing and swimming, we went looking for wildflowers along the lake trails."

    2. Arrowhead Park Campground

    20 Reviews
    Honey Creek, IA
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (712) 485-2295

    "Our family and another family shared a primitive tent site near the back of the park. We were first and foremost impressed with the freedom we had in choosing our site."

    "Sites were gravel, with a picnic table, fire ring, and electrical hookup.  Our site was well shaded with trees."

    3. Lake Icaria Co Park

    9 Reviews
    Corning, IA
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (641) 322-4793

    "Easy to get into, plenty of space, fire pit, picnic table, friendly & helpful park officers, lots of activities (hiking, boating, boat rentals, beach, bait shop, close to a race track in Corning, etc"

    "I will first off stay I have not been to a lot of Iowa parks. But I will say the ones I have been to, that this is the nicest or one of them."

    4. Viking Lake State Park Campground

    10 Reviews
    Stanton, IA
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (712) 829-2235

    $15 - $46 / night

    "Great campground with restaurant, beach and boat rentals."

    "Has a water park you can rent golf carts and cabins lots todo very family friendly"

    5. Hitchcock County Nature Center

    30 Reviews
    Honey Creek, IA
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (712) 328-5833

    $10 - $50 / night

    "The tent campsites are close together in the campground all of them have fire rings with grates. There is a vault toliet just up from the site."

    "Hitchcock Nature Center is north of Crescent, IA and just let outside Omaha, NE. A short drive from the city and you are in the Loess Hills that were explored by Lewis and Clark on their trek west."

    6. Middle River Point

    2 Reviews
    Stuart, IA
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (515) 231-8904

    $15 - $32 / night

    "Only downside was there were no bathrooms."

    7. Lake View Campground

    2 Reviews
    Corning, IA
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (641) 322-4793

    "Always seems to be a lot of kids running around and riding bikes. Individual shower rooms. Clean bathrooms. Friendly staff."

    8. Des Moines West KOA Holiday

    23 Reviews
    Earlham, IA
    50 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. Green Valley State Park Campground

    9 Reviews
    Creston, IA
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (641) 782-5131

    $15 - $92 / night

    "We didn't have a reservation but was able to get one of the last tent sites available. Nice spot, fire pits have nice swinging grates on them. There was a picnic table at our spot as well."

    "Very nice place, close to the lake. Beach at walking distance through the trail. Fishing area, two kid playgrounds and at around 15 minutes to any grocery stores and gas stations."

    10. Springbrook State Park Campground

    9 Reviews
    Guthrie Center, IA
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (641) 747-3591

    $12 - $200 / night

    "Pros:

    -Not a far drive from Des Moines, but still quite remote

    -Lots of nice hiking trails

    -Easy access to large, mostly clean modern bathrooms

    -The lake is a peaceful spot to spend the early mornings"

    "You’ll love this little park if you want to really disconnect and get away from things as there was absolutely 0 cell reception where we were at."

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Cabin Reviews near Atlantic, IA

148 Reviews of 19 Atlantic Campgrounds


  • Sarah H.
    Aug. 7, 2016

    Arrowhead Park Campground

    Easy Family Camping Near Omaha

    Our family and another family shared a primitive tent site near the back of the park. We were first and foremost impressed with the freedom we had in choosing our site. Tent camping here is non-reservable, but once you enter the park, you may choose from any spots containing a fire pit outside of RV loops. Tent sites range from lake-front, to playground side, to more private sites on the outer rim of the park. We chose a large, private site at the back of the park. This site was well maintained and had enough space to easily accommodate two families of four. We even had a picnic shelter all to ourselves. Our site was lined by woods and farmland and had a good view of a small pond. The night was full of exciting animal noises from both the nearby farm and pond. Vault toilets were a short walk away with clean shower facilities just a few loops away. The kids enjoyed riding bikes up and down gravel roads, looking for frogs, and playing on the playground. Canoe and paddle boat rental is extremely reasonable. Hiking trails near the park entrance are rugged. The staff was incredibly kind and easy-going, yet attentive. Just a short drive from neighboring towns, this is a good starter campground for families with younger kids. We hope to return in winter to check out the camping cabins.

  • Mike S.
    Jun. 3, 2019

    Lake Icaria Co Park

    Great place that wasn’t crowded

    Very nice place. Full hook up spots were very nice. Easy to get into, plenty of space, fire pit, picnic table, friendly & helpful park officers, lots of activities (hiking, boating, boat rentals, beach, bait shop, close to a race track in Corning, etc). We went the weekend after Memorial Day & there were plenty of spots. Quiet & family friendly. Even have food trucks that serve over by the beach!

  • Tarrah C.
    Apr. 5, 2023

    Hitchcock County Nature Center

    Beautiful Area

    The tent campsites are close together in the campground all of them have fire rings with grates. There is a vault toliet just up from the site. There are also a lot of hike in sites that are equiped with a fire ring, no bathrooms though. Tons of hiking trails ranging from hard to easy. Plenty of RV spots and they have cabins

  • Pat V.
    Sep. 14, 2019

    Hitchcock County Nature Center

    Great outdoors close to the city!

    Hitchcock Nature Center is north of Crescent, IA and just let outside Omaha, NE. A short drive from the city and you are in the Loess Hills that were explored by Lewis and Clark on their trek west. The is a $3 day use pass or a $20 yearly pass available.

    This place has a lot to offer anyone. They have Nature education events, archery range, a handicapped accessible boardwalk trail, hiking trails, camping, etc. There are miles of trail available with backcountry camping available for $10 per night. RV camping is also available for $15 per night with electric, showers/bathrooms, picnic tables, fire rings, etc. They also offer a couple cabins for rent.

    The hiking is fantastic and offers something for every skill level. There are absolutely gorgeous views of the Missouri River valley below. All trails are marked and the a multiple different trailheads, many which start around the visitors center/tower Overlook. During the winter they even over snowshoeing events. It is really a nice place to get outdoors anytime of the year.

  • Kandace F.
    Aug. 30, 2021

    Springbrook State Park Campground

    Small town camping

    Electric sites, no reservations required I don't think. Nice bathrooms, 3 showers for the women's room with a family size shower. Nice playground, volleyball net, basketball court. Picnic tables and fire rings. No cell service down at the campground. You could call that a pro or a con! Really nice campground employees.

  • E
    Aug. 22, 2020

    Arrowhead Park Campground

    Quiet Campground

    Overall nice, quiet campground.  We reserved a site via the website, and were given our pick of sites once we arrived.  Sites were gravel, with a picnic table, fire ring, and electrical hookup.  Our site was well shaded with trees.

  • N K.
    Oct. 11, 2020

    Prairie Rose State Park Campground

    Peace & quiet

    Reserved electric unit 090 for the weekend, which had a scenic corn field for a backdrop - this is Iowa! Paved roads, level gravel sites, wide & mowed trails, clean pit toilets and a layout that isn’t too cramped. The pond has multiple shoreline fishing spots with picnic tables and a cleaning station. Basic playground in front of the beach which is a short drive or a ~1 mile trail walk away.

  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 5, 2021

    Hitchcock County Nature Center

    Nice and peaceful

    Great spot for an overnight! Restroom is clean w/ pit toilet and tp. Wifi is only accessible in the upper area of the grounds. Site number 13 is the most cozy as there’s no one next to your rig. Firewood is at the right of the entrance. Potable water available!

  • Jim H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 8, 2018

    Green Valley State Park Campground

    Nice, clean campground

    Campsite was pretty packed on a Saturday night in late September. We didn't have a reservation but was able to get one of the last tent sites available. Nice spot, fire pits have nice swinging grates on them. There was a picnic table at our spot as well. Great view of the lake from here. We were in Campsite 092. Only drawback is that there must be a cow farm somewhere to the south as you will hear cows mooing all night at this campground.


Guide to Atlantic

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

Some prices for cabin camping range from $8 to $20

  • At Viking Lake State Park Campground, you can find cabin options starting at just $8 for primitive sites, making it an affordable getaway.
  • Lake Icaria Co Park offers cabins with electric hookups for around $18, perfect for those looking for a bit more comfort.
  • For a unique experience, Middle River Point provides cabin camping at a reasonable price, ensuring a memorable stay.

Explore the beautiful trails nearby

Fishing and boating opportunities abound

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Atlantic, IA is Prairie Rose State Park Campground with a 4.2-star rating from 17 reviews.

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