Best Cabin Camping near Badger, IA

Several state parks and county campgrounds near Badger, Iowa provide furnished cabin rentals with varying amenities. Dolliver Memorial State Park offers two clean cabins equipped with kitchens and fireplaces, making them suitable for cooler weather stays. Little Wall Lake County Park features three cabins in a lakeside setting with access to modern shower facilities. Briggs Woods Park includes cabin accommodations with proximity to the Boone River and golf course. According to one visitor, "The cabins look nice and well kept," with many properties maintaining clean bathroom facilities nearby for cabin guests.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Most cabins in the region are pet-friendly, allowing families to bring their dogs along for outdoor adventures. Reservation policies vary by park, with some locations like Briggs Woods accepting online bookings while others operate on a first-come, first-served basis. Seasonal availability differs significantly, with some parks like Dolliver Memorial operating from April through December, while others like Little Wall Lake County Park remain open year-round. One camper who stayed at Dolliver noted, "There's 2 cabins you can rent which I did a couple times years ago, they are clean with kitchen." Hagge County Park offers a single cabin rental at what reviewers describe as a reasonable price.

Most cabin rentals provide basic furniture but require visitors to bring their own bedding, pillows, and towels. Kitchen facilities vary widely between properties, with some offering full kitchens while others provide only basic cooking equipment. Firewood can typically be purchased at parks or nearby stores in Fort Dodge. Cell service is generally reliable throughout the region's cabin locations, though WiFi availability is limited. Visitors should check specific park websites for detailed packing lists, as amenities differ between the rustic forest cabins and more developed accommodations.

Best Cabin Sites Near Badger, Iowa (15)

    1. Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground

    9 Reviews
    Lehigh, IA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (515) 359-2539

    $15 - $50 / 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."

    2. Joe Sheldon County Park

    2 Reviews
    Humboldt, IA
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (515) 332-4087

    "This is a lovely and expanding park. Spacious, level pull through sites with full hookups. Decent Verizon coverage. Shower houses could use updates."

    "We spent several nights camping at South Joe Sheldon County Park. Beautiful pull through campsites some full hook ups others with electronic and water. I’ve included some pictures."

    3. Lizard Creek Ranch Camping

    1 Review
    Fort Dodge, IA
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (515) 890-3758

    $25 / night

    "Very nice park with a nice restaurant and many things to do in the area. Very pretty and taken care of."

    4. Briggs Woods Park

    8 Reviews
    Webster City, IA
    22 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. "

    6. Ledges State Park Campground

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

    $17 - $35 / 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."

    7. University 40

    7 Reviews
    Lanesboro, IA
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (712) 297-7131

    $25 / night

    "I can share with you information concerning the writing service that helped me with my academic trouble."

    " Enjoy drifting& driving awesome cars. Explore beautiful maps, find your favourite drift locations. Do experiments with car tuning."

    8. Don Williams Park

    6 Reviews
    Ogden, IA
    35 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"

    9. Spring Lake County Park

    9 Reviews
    Jefferson, IA
    39 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. Little Wall Lake County Park

    5 Reviews
    Story City, IA
    35 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."

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Cabin Reviews near Badger, IA

91 Reviews of 15 Badger Campgrounds


  • Rhonda P.
    Jun. 8, 2018

    McIntosh Woods State Park Campground

    beautiful spot near lake

    Beautiful shaded campground near the lake, not far from town if you forgot something. We stayed in one of the two yurts- bunk bed plus a futon and table/chairs inside. Picnic table and grill outside. Walk to small town/restaurants.Clean bathroom facilities in area. Short hikes. Fishing nearby.

  • L
    Nov. 5, 2021

    Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground

    Beautiful and tranquil

    Dolliver State Park was our maiden voyage in our travel trailer and it was obvious we were pitiful newbies! The park's beauty and tranquility did get disturbed a couple times when our dogs got loose (newbs!). The park staff were friendly and very helpful as were our fellow campers. The sites are mostly level with picnic tables and fire rings. Sites range from shady to sunny and the reservation website depicts the sites with a small photo and details about the amount of slope and shade. Cell service was good but no WiFi without a hotspot for us. We had fun, learned a lot and plan to camp here again!

  • James M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 1, 2021

    Briggs Woods Park

    Nice CG with lake, river, golf

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

  • Tom S.
    Sep. 30, 2016

    Ledges State Park Campground

    Don't fall off the ledge!

    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. It's close to how I remember it.

    The campground has a good picnic area, restrooms, and an excellent trail. It's also inexpensive.

    What I enjoy most about this park compared to others in Iowa are the sandstone ledges and the slopes on the trail. There are some excellent views, so make sure your phone has enough battery to take photos (unlike me). I also spent a lot of time off the trail. It isn't too hard to get around. I'm not one who enjoys staying at a park that is mostly flat, so this is definitely a good place in Iowa for me to camp.

    If you are looking for a cool place to camp within an hour of Des Moines, you should seriously consider this park.

  • Wendy P.
    Jul. 19, 2018

    Ledges State Park Campground

    Beautiful hikes. Prepare for coons.

    One of the more beautiful places to camp in Iowa. Awesome hiking trails and really well-shaded campsites. The hike in spots are great if you like privacy and being in the middle of the woods - but you don’t want to be THAT far from your car.

    Beware of the raccoons. They’re plentiful and crazy smart here. We had one open our cooler, steal an egg from the cartoon - without disturbing anything else. Honestly, I was impressed! But some of our friends had them rip through their tents to get at food - not as impressive.

  • James M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Feb. 24, 2021

    Don Williams Park

    Nice County Park

    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.

  • P
    Oct. 22, 2020

    Thorpe Park

    Really neat little park

    Gorgeous little park right on a series of small lakes. Camping is in grassy and forested area. You dive on grass and park next to a table and power outlet. Many of these spots are not level and seem better suited to tents than larger RVs but some spots could work for vans, class C or small class A RVs. I also saw one cabin for rent. This is all near the water and has bathrooms and a water faucet. I also noticed pretty good AT&T cell coverage here. This area has historically been bad for cell coverage so maybe that is improving.

  • Korey A.
    May. 8, 2017

    Spring Lake County Park

    Small place, lots to do

    This place is really family friendly. 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.

  • Lori N.
    Sep. 20, 2020

    Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground

    We Love this park!

    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. Bathrooms & showers are nice. We LOVE the hiking trails. Some can be a pretty good workout & steep for a 61 year old, but they are do-able & have resting benches a long the way. There are some beautiful old bridges if you get on the right trails😁 Wifi is virtually non-existent there, but it is nice to be "unplugged" We have a DVD player & watch old movies if its raining. We wish the park cut-up it's own firewood & offered it for sale (there are plenty downed trees available) It would be an extra income for them. As it is, you can't bring in any wood outside the area because of the Elm Tree Borer possibly being transported, so you will need to go to Ft Dodge to buy some (Menards & possibly some gas stations) have bundles you can buy. It would be so much easier right at the park, like some places we go in Minnesota. We live an hour away and come just to hike sometimes. Nice, quiet place


Guide to Badger

Cabin camping near Badger, Iowa offers a serene escape into nature, complete with cozy accommodations and a variety of outdoor activities.

Cabin campers appreciate these amenities

  • At Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground, you'll find well-maintained cabins with access to drinking water and electric hookups, making your stay comfortable.
  • Briggs Woods Park features cabins that are perfect for families, equipped with picnic tables and fire rings for evening gatherings.
  • Enjoy the spacious cabins at Joe Sheldon County Park, which offer full hookups and a peaceful environment for relaxation.

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Cabins are available at Joe Sheldon County Park

Frequently Asked Questions

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Badger, IA is Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground with a 4.7-star rating from 9 reviews.

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