Best Cabin Camping near Cantril, IA

Lacey Keosauqua State Park and Waubonsie Trail Park offer cabin accommodations within a short drive of Cantril, Iowa. The cabins at Lacey Keosauqua feature electric hookups, picnic tables, and are pet-friendly with reservable sites. Indian Lake Park provides cabins with access to drinking water, electric hookups, and shower facilities. Lake Darling State Park includes cabin rentals with modern amenities including electric, water, and sewer hookups. Wilson Lake Park and Lee County Pollmiller Park also maintain cabin options with various utility connections. "The cabins seem nice, though we have never been in them or stayed in them. Book early they are usually booked up I am told," according to one visitor.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Lake Wapello State Park Campground offers cabin rentals from April 1 to December 31, while Indian Lake Park's cabins remain available year-round. Most cabins require advance reservations, especially during summer months when availability becomes limited. A camper wrote, "The cabins are small but clean," referring to Lake Darling's accommodations. Pet policies vary by location, with most parks including Lacey Keosauqua and Indian Lake allowing pets in their cabin facilities.

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Cooking facilities vary between locations, with some offering more equipped kitchens while others provide only basic amenities. Firewood is available for purchase at several parks including Lacey Keosauqua and Indian Lake Park. The Catfish Place Campground offers cabin rentals with market access for supplies, though fires are not permitted at this location. Visitors staying at cabins near Cantril should check specific amenity listings before arrival as furnishing levels differ significantly between parks.

Best Cabin Sites Near Cantril, Iowa (15)

    1. Lacey Keosauqua State Park Campground

    8 Reviews
    Keosauqua, IA
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (319) 293-3502

    $15 - $33 / night

    "Lacey-Keosaqua State Park is a gem located in Southeast Iowa in Van Buren County. It is off the beaten path but it is one of oldest Iowa State Parks."

    "Nice drive in gorgeous country. 23$ site without water 28 w/ water 35 full hookups. Decent showers nice playground for kids lakeside spots as well. The host sells firewood and 2 sizes of ice."

    2. Waubonsie Trail Park

    3 Reviews
    Cantril, IA
    0 miles
    Website
    +1 (319) 397-2295

    "We hiked the equestrian trails one afternoon and the regular trails the next day. I camped in the equestrian campground and loved it with my popup. Outhouse type toilets are available there."

    "Waubonsie trail behind park is a short hike to the covered bridge and Dutchman's Store. Perfect Way to stretch your legs after a long day on the road. Bathrooms and showers were exceptionally clean."

    3. Indian Lake Park

    4 Reviews
    Farmington, IA
    17 miles
    Website

    $8 - $50 / night

    "This park has something for everyone. They have primitive tent sites, electric only, electric+water, and fhu. They also have cabins for rent. All very reasonably priced."

    "it has full hookups, tent site swim beach, fishing, canoes,and f, playgrounds also cabins a stone lodge for family get togethers some sites just have electric and water on site and there are some full"

    4. The Catfish Place Campground

    1 Review
    Luray, MO
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (660) 945-3917

    "Friendly staff, nice clean bathroom and showers. Spot on beautiful pond. It was great to be able to fish from our site. Close to geode hunting locations!! Quiet. There is also a restaurant on site."

    6. Lake Wapello State Park Campground

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

    $15 - $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. "

    7. Wilson Lake Park

    4 Reviews
    Donnellson, IA
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (319) 463-7673

    $15 - $26 / night

    "The campground is nice with cement pads as well as primitive campsites and cabins."

    "Clean rest rooms and coin op showers. There were a lot of ticks, but the camp was quiet. I saw many people fishing."

    9. Lake Darling State Park Campground

    7 Reviews
    Brighton, IA
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (319) 694-2323

    $15 - $110 / night

    "I absolutely loved this state park. There is so many options for fishing and camping. They even have cabin rentals for the more glamping lifestyle."

    "Our family has been camping at Lake Darling for the past couple of years. We very much like the campground and the lake area."

    10. Lee County Pollmiller Park

    3 Reviews
    West Point, IA
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (319) 463-7673

    "Campground had all amenities you would expect with a beach, cabins, all on a small lake. Close to town for any camping needs."

    "The park is clean and family friendly. The beach is a great addition for some family fun."

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  • Desiree R.
    Apr. 15, 2019

    Lake Darling State Park Campground

    Amazing lake

    I absolutely loved this state park. There is so many options for fishing and camping. They even have cabin rentals for the more glamping lifestyle. They do book up quick in advance, but there is usually walk up spots available the week of too. Definitely reccomend.

  • Douglas P.
    Mar. 12, 2020

    Lake Darling State Park Campground

    Lake Darling Campground

    Our family has been camping at Lake Darling for the past couple of years. We very much like the campground and the lake area. Opportunities for improvement would be that the full hookup sites have the neighbors waste tube close the campers picnic table. Sometimes getting a whiff of black water waste while trying eat dinner leaves a little to be desired. Eh? If a person camps in the regular electric only sites this is not a problem. However, this requires ( for most campers) the use of the shower house. The bathroom facilities are clean and well kept but the showers could use some updating and better cleaning maintenance. The lake area offers great fishing and there are boat rentals available. Paddle boats, canoes, and other options. There is a long concrete multi use path along the lake and into the cabin area. The cabins seem nice, though we have never been in them or stayed in them. Book early they are usually booked up I am told. All in all a great weekend get away place. And generally limited cell signal might be better that way eh?

  • Dave N.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 14, 2020

    Indian Lake Park

    Beautiful

    This park has something for everyone. They have primitive tent sites, electric only, electric+water, and fhu. They also have cabins for rent. All very reasonably priced. Most of the sites are nice and shady and level. A bathhouse with showers. A stone lodge for large parties. There is a playground, a few nice hiking trails, and a lake with a nice sandy beach. Almost empty during the week, but very busy on summer weekends. Hiking,fishing, swimming, kayaking,bird watching. There are many things to keep you busy here.

  • Travis R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 18, 2024

    Big Hollow Recreation Area

    Full Featured Camping

    This site has a large number of mostly cement camper spots, including pull through. There is a large playground and shower house. Primitive camping for single or group spots. Campgrounds also include a shooting range, beach, equestrian trails, canoe rentals, and launch, and I saw a sign for primitive cabins, though I didn't have time to check those out. This is the .most full service camp site that I have seen in Iowa so far.

  • Joyce M.
    Oct. 11, 2020

    Waubonsie Trail Park

    Very pretty scenery

    I was only able to stay one night but i loved it. We hiked the equestrian trails one afternoon and the regular trails the next day. I camped in the equestrian campground and loved it with my popup. Outhouse type toilets are available there. I only drove past the RV campground and the campsites were close together. The equestrian area is the way to go in my opinion but i love the quiet. Picnic tables and fire rings are at each campsite.

  • 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.

  • D
    Jun. 10, 2022

    Camp Nauvoo

    Great value, nice campground

    Camp Nauvoo is a nice, church operated, park only 5 minutes from downtown Nauvoo. We stayed one night on our way to Minnesota. The sites are sunny and all are pull-through.but some have shade. The park streets are gravel with concrete pull-through sites. The park is very quiet. Great value for $32. Full hookups. 

    Stayed in campsite#10 which has no shade. It was a concrete pull-through with more than enough parking for my TT and truck and grass on either side. The site included: picnic table. Utilities were located in different spots. 20A/30A/50A electric in the middle, water near the rear, and sewer near the front. Site was level. No neighbor on passenger/awning side. 

    AT&T had 3 bars of LTE and Verizon 1 bar of LTE service. AT&T Speedtest: 56.8 Mbps down, 9.3 Mbps up. Free WiFi available, but I had trouble connecting. 

    If you are southbound on Illinois Hwy 96, the left turn off the highway is very sharp and steep. Might be easier to continue about a mile south and use the scenic turnout to turnaround. It is a pull-through turnout. Then, turn off the highway on the right.

    Would stay here again. We camped at Camp Nauvoo in a Travel Trailer.

  • Mary F.
    Jul. 16, 2018

    Indian Lake Park

    very nice

    it has full hookups, tent site swim beach, fishing, canoes,and f, playgrounds also cabins a stone lodge for family get togethers some sites just have electric and water on site and there are some full hookups also a shower house and modern restrooms, fire wood for sale We go at least 3 times a year . So nice and quiet the lake is clean they also have a dump station

  • Jason C.
    Sep. 20, 2018

    Thousand Hills State Park Campground

    Great state park.

    Nice calm lake great for swimming, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and small motored boats. There are several trails, picnic areas, and play areas for kids. Campground 2 is small and quite with clean shower/bathrooms. Camground 2 Site 58 is a joined drive with no tent space, however you get an isolated area, and has an uneven pad for camper. It has a large patio and picnic table. Campground 1 is much larger with several great sites.


Guide to Cantril

Cabin camping near Cantril, Iowa offers a perfect blend of nature and comfort, making it an ideal getaway for families and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

Enjoy Fishing and Water Activities

Cabin Campers Appreciate These Amenities

  • Indian Lake Park provides modern facilities, including clean restrooms and showers, making it a comfortable choice for cabin campers.
  • At Lacey-Keosauqua State Park, guests can enjoy spacious cabins with access to picnic tables and firewood for cozy evenings by the fire.
  • Waubonsie Trail Park features well-maintained cabins and amenities like electric hookups, ensuring a comfortable stay in nature.

Cabins Are Available at Lake Wapello State Park

  • Lake Wapello State Park Campground offers cabin rentals that are perfect for those looking to enjoy a glamping experience while still being close to nature.
  • Camp Nauvoo features cabins that provide a peaceful retreat just minutes from local attractions, making it a great base for exploring the area.
  • The Catfish Place Campground includes cabin options that allow guests to enjoy fishing right from their site, combining comfort with outdoor adventure.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Cantril, IA is Lacey Keosauqua State Park Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 8 reviews.

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