Best Cabin Camping near Cascade, IA

Cabins near Cascade, Iowa provide shelter options at several established campgrounds. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park in Monticello offers cabin accommodations with electric hookups, picnic tables, and fire rings. Eden Valley Refuge in Baldwin provides year-round cabin rentals alongside other camping options, with clean bathroom facilities and showers available. Pinicon Ridge Park features cabins with water and electric connections, located along the Wapsipinicon River with modern amenities. "The new showers are amazing. This place is seriously a top notch County park and campground," noted one visitor about Pinicon Ridge.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Most cabins require advance reservations, particularly during summer months when families frequently book weekend getaways. Backbone State Park offers cabin camping year-round, while Jellystone Park operates seasonally from April to October. Pet policies vary by campground, with most allowing pets in designated cabins. One camper remarked about Eden Valley, "It's a little hike in for the dispersed sites, but worth it to be in a secluded woodsy site. Was peaceful and relaxing."

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities range from basic campfire cooking areas with picnic tables to more equipped options with water hookups. Firewood is available for purchase at most campgrounds, including Eden Valley and Pinicon Ridge. Several locations offer on-site camp stores for basic provisions. Grocery options can be found within a short drive of most cabin locations, with Central City providing supplies near Pinicon Ridge Park and Monticello serving Jellystone guests.

Best Cabin Sites Near Cascade, Iowa (25)

    1. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Monticello

    2 Reviews
    Monticello, IA
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (319) 465-4665

    $35 - $105 / night

    2. Eden Valley Refuge

    6 Reviews
    Baldwin, IA
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (563) 847-7202

    "It's a little hike in for the dispersed sites, but worth it to be in a secluded woodsy site. Was peaceful and relaxing."

    "We stayed in the RV/Camper side of the campground which is on the other side of the road from the refuge and trails. We stayed in spot #10 with was nice and roomy."

    3. Six Pines Campground — Backbone State Park

    29 Reviews
    Dundee, IA
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (563) 924-2527

    $12 - $25 / night

    "This has been one of my favorite state parks in Iowa to camp thus far. I've tent camped in April and cabin camped in October."

    "This place has tent, rv and cabin camping, you can choose modern or non modern camping."

    4. Pinicon Ridge Park

    9 Reviews
    Central City, IA
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (319) 438-6616

    "Dump available on entrance/exit.  The site was a level rock pad witch was very spacious with a fire ring and picnic table.  Nearest grocery store was within 5 miles. "

    "Water and electric hookups, dump station near by. Clean shower house with storm shelter. Mixed sun and shade with generous grassy sites, fire pit and picnic table."

    5. Matsell Bridge Natural Area

    3 Reviews
    Anamosa, IA
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (319) 892-6450

    "Nice quiet little primitive campground next to the Wapsipinicon River. Unfortunately, when I was there the last weekend of May, the gnats were bad, and the mosquitoes were just starting to gear up."

    6. Rolin Wapsi Campground

    1 Review
    Wyoming, IA
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (319) 721-8854

    $15 - $25 / night

    "They offer a few cabins for rentals. They have a dump station also."

    7. Palace Campground

    8 Reviews
    Galena, IL
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (815) 777-2466

    "This campground is tucked into a little area next to a Walmart, Culvers, and Mini golf course. It sits between east Dubuque and Galena. When we stayed they had a dirt bike rally."

    "The sites are VERY close together but we were next to very nice people, if you like space you won't like this. The bathrooms are nice , clean we showered in our trailer but the showers looked decent."

    8. Pikes Peak State Park Campground

    29 Reviews
    McGregor, IA
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (563) 873-2341

    $20 / night

    "Very nice trails! Some trails are long with a lot of up and down through valley and ravines, so be prepared for the hike."

    "Some sites have the fire ring very close to the parking area and some spots have limited shade (compared to the majority of the campground that is in the trees)."

    9. Blanding Landing

    5 Reviews
    Bellevue, IA
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (563) 582-0881

    $14 - $25 / night

    "Hosts are friendly and I saw rangers driving through multiple times. Each site includes picnic table and fire pit. Most have electric. "

    "Quiet, relaxing small campground with super clean hot showers and flush toilets in shower house. Boat ramp, dock fishing, tall trees all over. Shady sites, water pump faucets, dump station."

    10. Whitetail Bluff Campground LLC

    1 Review
    Cassville, WI
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (608) 725-5577
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Cabin Reviews near Cascade, IA

155 Reviews of 25 Cascade Campgrounds


  • Jessica H.
    May. 9, 2018

    Six Pines Campground — Backbone State Park

    Backbone State Park

    This has been one of my favorite state parks in Iowa to camp thus far. I've tent camped in April and cabin camped in October. The cabin camping was the better of the two experiences, mainly due to the unusually chilly overnight temperatures in April. During the warmer months you can rent canoes from the concession stand. Climbing/rappelling is also allowed in the park via registration at the park office.

    We stayed in a family cabin that sleeps up to 4 people. You have to reserve cabins and there is a 2 night minimum stay, but the price is extremely reasonable. These cabins also offer heat and A/C. Our cabin had a common area with a kitchenette.The bathroom included a toilet and shower. The small, but cozy bedroom included a mattress - you're responsible for bringing your own linens - along with a sink. Additional amenities included stove, frig, microwave, pots and pans, and even a small coffee maker. And, the couch in the common area pulled out into a futon, providing extra sleeping space. Outdoor amenities included a fire pit and picnic bench. Bonus: The back of our cabin area looked out onto Backbone Lake.

    We purchased firewood in Strawberry Point, a small town just a short drive from the park. Iowa requires that firewood be obtained within the county you're staying in due to the Emerald Ash Borer epidemic.

    We fished for trout and hiked along several trails in the park. The Devil's Backbone was our favorite mainly because of the scenery along the bluff. It was the perfect way to view the changing leaves and watch the Maquoketa River flow by.

    While we did have neighbors on either side of us, the noise level was minimal, and everyone was respectful of parking spaces as there is a common parking area in front of the cabins.

    This is a beautiful spot to visit especially in autumn.

  • Stuart K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 7, 2025

    Bald Eagle Campground and Cabins

    Barren RV-Riddled Campground Outpost

    One of the 6 campgrounds that you will have to choose from here at Scott County Park, Bald Eagle CG & Cabins is one that is more geared for the RV driving and trailer toting tribes as each site has FHUs with electric, water & sewage, fire rings and picnic tables; however, if you wanted to pitch a tent here, you could, although I would recommend nearby Incahias as an alternative. Unlike some of the other campgrounds here, Bald Eagle kind of lives up to its name as there’s not much in the way of tree cover or brush, so the land is somewhat BALD. The land is incredibly flat, back-in slots are spacious, hard and very level grounds are incredibly well-organized and the bathroom / shower facilities with great HOT running water and are about as impeccably clean as can be.

    Near by Bald Eagle is Pride Lake, which makes this pet-friendly CG your top pick if you’re an angler or looking to get some decent oaring with your kayak or canoe. Sitting in front of Pride Lake are 2 very large shelters – Whispering Pines and Hickory Hills – as well as a playground for the kiddos and a restroom facility that is also spartan-clean. Surrounding Bald Eagle is also no shortage of hiking / biking / horse trails. We found the CG itself to be fairly quiet, although lacking in privacy without the benefit of any real brush or trees to blot out our next-door neighbors, but that said, everyone was incredibly friendly with full displays of Midwestern hospitality that this area is known for. There is also a single large cabin available for rent that has capacity for 10 people.

    We loved Scott County Park so much because there is a lot that this gem offers up, from fresh water catch & release lakes, a combination of topographies (from woodlands, wetlands and prairie grasslands), a beautiful 18-hole championship golf course, outdoor exercise areas, club house and concessions, stand-alone cabins for rent, designated dump stations and trash receptacles, numerous picnic areas, a massive heated swimming pool complete with a snake-like water slide, volleyball court, ranger stations, seasonal on-site hosts, firewood available for purchase at entry stations, Walnut Grove Pioneer Village and St. Anne’s church at the park’s NW perimeter, 7 community shelters, designated picnic areas, a memorial park, equestrian area and an incredibly well-paved network of roads that allows you to easily access just about every corner of this park.

    Happy Camping!

  • James M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 2, 2023

    Wapsi River Environmental Ed. Ctr.

    Nice Family cabin in quite park

    Park is a nature preserve with only 1 cabin for rent (Kestrel Cabin) sleeping six. Cabin offers modern amenities: stove, oven,micro, dishwasher, refrigerator, coffee pot, toaster, ADA access, shower. AC/heat, covered porch, firewood, picnic table, Charcoal grill, trails. Park is also site of nature center with live animals, an observatory, access to Wapsipinicon River.

  • James M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 28, 2024

    Bald Eagle Campground and Cabins

    Nice modern cabin in County campground

    Cabin sits at end of campground lane with covered porch, parking for 3 cars, ADA accessible. Cabin has 2 sleeping rooms, sleeping loft, and sofa. Capacity is 10, with all kitchen amenities. Has fire pit, wood available in campground, tables, and gas grill with rental. Playground nearby, park has seasonal pool, garden of course, trails, Pride Lake for fishing and paddling.

  • James M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 30, 2025

    Wapsi River Environmental Ed. Ctr.

    Very nice, quite, cabin surrounded by forest

    Cabin has all amenities for six. Charcoal grill, fire ring with wood supplied, picnic table, covered porch, trail head right next to cabin. After hours offers quite park, dark skies, and trails with wildlife. Wapsipinicon River access just down River Trail.

  • C
    Jun. 6, 2018

    Matsell Bridge Natural Area

    Nice little inexpensive primitive site... spaces almost always available

    Nice quiet little primitive campground next to the Wapsipinicon River. Unfortunately, when I was there the last weekend of May, the gnats were bad, and the mosquitoes were just starting to gear up. HOWEVER, take bug spray and enjoy the rustic peacefulness of this "best kept secret" for primitive and inexpensive camping sites. Beautiful location, ranger close by, wood for sale just across the bridge, fire pits and picnic tables at every site. Good for RV, trailer or tent camping… level ground and lots of shade. Primitive bathrooms, no showers or running water.

  • Ashley D.
    Aug. 23, 2018

    Six Pines Campground — Backbone State Park

    Fun for the whole family

    This campground has many things to do. This place has tent, rv and cabin camping, you can choose modern or non modern camping. Fun activities include fishing, swimming in a lake and also ground fed springs, boat rentals on the lake, hiking also horse trails, rock climbing, caves, playgrounds shelters for events and parties. I am sure there are even more things to do that I didnt have the time for.

  • James M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 7, 2022

    Wapsi River Environmental Ed. Ctr.

    Great County park with cabin along Wapsipinicon River

    Cabin sleeps 6, full modern kitchen, ADA accessible, fire ring, grill, wood at no cost, picnic table, hard surface parking for 2 cars, bird feeder for viewing, River Trailhead right outside Kestrel Cabin! No city like that so night sky shines with stars. Trails wind and through forests and prairie areas. Outdoor/ environmental programs offered. Wapsi River access for fishing, paddling, etc.

  • Clint  G.
    Jul. 19, 2021

    Pinicon Ridge Park

    Perfect County Campground

    We stayed at this campground for 7 nights with W/E hook ups.  Dump available on entrance/exit.  The site was a level rock pad witch was very spacious with a fire ring and picnic table.  Nearest grocery store was within 5 miles.  The bathrooms and shower were very clean with lots of hot water.  There is hiking in the park and very little road noise.


Guide to Cascade

Camping cabins near Cascade, Iowa sit at approximately 900 feet above sea level in the rolling hills of eastern Iowa's Driftless Area. Winter temperatures typically drop to 10°F, while summer averages reach 85°F with moderate humidity. Most cabin sites remain open year-round, though amenities and accessibility vary significantly between seasons.

What to do

Fishing access points: Several campgrounds offer direct river access for anglers. Matsell Bridge Natural Area provides primitive camping along the Wapsipinicon River, with one camper noting "Nice quiet little primitive campground next to the Wapsipinicon River. Beautiful location, ranger close by, wood for sale just across the bridge."

Hiking trail networks: Backbone State Park features extensive hiking options through wooded terrain. A visitor shared, "We loved waking up in the morning and going for a walk along the many trails, seeing deer on the trail, and the lake." Many trails connect directly to cabin areas, allowing for easy morning nature walks.

Water recreation options: Tubing and kayaking are popular near riverside cabin sites. Rolin Wapsi Campground offers "Tubes, Kayaks, Canoes and a Shuttle service to float on the Wapsi River," according to a recent review. Most equipment rentals cost between $20-40 per day.

What campers like

Clean, modern facilities: Recent upgrades at several campgrounds have improved the cabin camping experience. At Pinicon Ridge Park, one visitor appreciated that "The bathrooms on loop B are dirty and dated. I suggest going up to the Plains loop and use its facilities. Very clean and new bathrooms and showers."

Playground accessibility: Family-friendly amenities make cabin stays more enjoyable for parents. A Pinicon Ridge visitor mentioned, "They have the most amazing playgrounds (yes, two of them!) That we've ever seen. There were activities for kids of all ages, and they used a rubber composite on the ground at the playground so when kiddos fall, they aren't injured."

Winter cabin availability: Unlike seasonal campgrounds, some cabins remain open year-round. At Eden Valley Refuge, cabins can be reserved during colder months. A visitor noted, "These sites must be reserved online and are $13 a night. Firewood is available for purchase at the main campground from the campground host."

What you should know

Site-specific amenities: Cabin facilities vary significantly between locations. A reviewer at Eden Valley explained, "There is water and an outdoor shower at the regular campsite across from where you park. There are pit toilets near the dispersed sites. Fire pit and picnic table at each site."

Reservation requirements: Most cabins require advance booking, especially during peak seasons. At Pikes Peak State Park Campground, "When we made reservations this site required a two-night minimum stay. Don't know if that is for all seasons."

Train noise concerns: Some campgrounds experience periodic train noise. At Blanding Landing, a visitor warned, "Our first night here the many trains were loud and woke us up, but if you can laugh instead of being annoyed, it is fine."

Grocery access: Most cabin locations require driving for supplies. For Pinicon Ridge campers, "Groceries and ice are 13 miles away on hilly pavement roads," though Central City provides closer options.

Tips for camping with families

Scout for kid-friendly amenities: Choose cabins near engaging activities for children. A visitor to Backbone State Park shared, "I went with a group of entering sixth grade Girl Scouts on a weekend tent camping trip to this park. The campsites were simple to access and the grounds were easy to navigate. We hiked on the famous Backbone trail - a really fun hike that isn't too incredibly long."

Check bathroom proximity: Cabin locations with nearby restrooms simplify family stays. At Palace Campground, "Bathrooms up by the office were very nice (and warm on a chilly day!)"

Consider seasonal timing: Visiting during shoulder seasons offers less crowded experiences. At Backbone, a visitor advised, "This is a great place to stay but make sure you get your reservations in early if you plan on staying on the weekend. If you want it to be quiet and prefer less crowds but you still want to enjoy the park, I highly suggest taking some time off of work during the week."

Tips from RVers

Site leveling challenges: Many cabin areas have uneven terrain. A reviewer at Pikes Peak State Park noted their site "needed more leveling than some. Some sites have power and water, ours only power."

Dump station availability: Not all campgrounds offer full hookups. A Pinicon Ridge camper mentioned, "Great county campground with water and electric sites, dump at exit."

Campground approach considerations: Some access roads present challenges. For Eden Valley, a visitor detailed, "To get to both the pack in sites you have to hike a 1/2 mile. The first approx 1/4 mile is up a slight continuous incline, when you get to the Y intersection you take a right & follow approx another 1/4 mile with a slight continuous downward slope."

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Cascade, IA is Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Monticello with a 4.5-star rating from 2 reviews.

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