Best Cabin Camping near Carter Lake, IA

Looking for the best campgrounds near Carter Lake, IA? There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in, as well as sights to see and explore. You're sure to find the perfect campground for your Carter Lake camping trip.

Best Cabin Sites Near Carter Lake, Iowa (20)

    1. Hitchcock County Nature Center

    29 Reviews
    Honey Creek, IA
    9 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."

    2. West Omaha / NE Lincoln KOA Holiday

    29 Reviews
    Gretna, NE
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (402) 332-3010

    "The campground itself was fine and very convenient in location to vIsIt famIly."

    "Not only was it paved, but also had a huge patio with a table and Adirondack chairs, and a fire pit with additional seating."

    3. Arrowhead Park Campground

    18 Reviews
    Honey Creek, IA
    19 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."

    4. Eugene T. Mahoney State Park Campground

    46 Reviews
    Ashland, NE
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (402) 944-2523

    $25 - $333 / night

    "Picked up our pull-behind and drove straight here on a recommendation from the dealer. Great location, pretty grounds."

    "Mahoney State Park. There are challenging trails overlooking the Platte River and railroad line. Bring your camera."

    5. Platte River State Park Campground

    31 Reviews
    South Bend, NE
    26 miles
    Website

    $10 - $165 / night

    "Tents, cabins and RV camping. Toilets, showers, fire rings. There is a small lake with paddle boats and kayaks for rent. They have a pool and dining hall for rent."

    "Love Platte River State park. Lots to do, especially fun for kids. Cute cabins. Camp sites are decent and bathrooms are clean."

    6. Two Rivers State Recreation Area

    16 Reviews
    Waterloo, NE
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (402) 359-5165

    $15 - $80 / night

    "At the park entrance there is a park office to purchase park permits for either day use or for the season. A yearly in-state park permit is $31 and a daily is $6 per day. "

    "It’s flat and easy for young kids to bike around all the different lakes(ponds). Plus the Platte river is right there too that adds a great ambient sound. Lots of cottonwood trees for shade."

    7. Pony Creek Co Park

    4 Reviews
    Glenwood, IA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (712) 527-9685

    8. Goldenrod Campground

    4 Reviews
    Waterloo, NE
    23 miles
    +1 (402) 359-5165

    $30 / night

    "Goldenrod is one of 6 campgrounds at Twin Rivers State Park. Half of this campground has electric and half has none. It is right next to lake 4 with some beach access."

    "Very nice camp sites and playgrounds for children nice clean fishing lakes and river access."

    9. Cottonwood — Two Rivers SRA

    4 Reviews
    Waterloo, NE
    23 miles
    +1 (402) 359-5165

    $30 / night

    "The state Rec Park is by both the Elkhorn and Platte rivers, thus it’s name, Two Rivers."

    "State park with many amenities! River and small lake fishing as well. No wifi, good T-Mobile cell service"

    10. Fawn Meadows — Two Rivers SRA

    4 Reviews
    Waterloo, NE
    23 miles
    +1 (402) 359-5165

    $35 / night

    "This is a small campground a little ways before you get to lakeside campground. These spots are electric with fire pits and picnic tables. It is near the road and the dump station is in view."

    "Great spot but no wifi"

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Guide to Carter Lake

Cabin camping near Carter Lake, Iowa, offers a fantastic way to immerse yourself in nature while enjoying the comforts of home. With a variety of campgrounds featuring cabins, you can find the perfect spot for a relaxing getaway.

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Some prices for cabin camping range from $10 to $20

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular cabin campsite near Carter Lake, IA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Carter Lake, IA is Hitchcock County Nature Center with a 4.7-star rating from 29 reviews.

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