Best Cabin Camping near Council Bluffs, IA

Cabin options near Council Bluffs include several comfortable choices in nearby parks. Mahoney State Park has furnished cabins with real beds and complete kitchens that work well for family reunions or group trips. You can stay in these cabins any time of year since they have heat for the winter months. The Platte River runs close to the park, giving cabin guests good fishing and kayaking spots without driving far. Hikers will find several trails with nice views within walking distance of where they're staying. Arrowhead Park Campground also has good cabins that fit in well with the trees and natural area. These are set up to give you some space from neighbors but still let you easily walk to where they rent canoes and paddle boats. The Arrowhead cabins have the basics you need for a comfortable night without being fancy. You'll want to reserve cabins at either park months ahead, especially if you're planning a summer trip. Both parks have plenty to do outdoors, which is why so many people choose them for cabin stays near Council Bluffs. The cabins work equally well for summer vacations or winter getaways in this area.

Best Cabin Sites Near Council Bluffs, Iowa (20)

    1. Hitchcock County Nature Center

    29 Reviews
    Honey Creek, IA
    12 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. 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."

    3. West Omaha / NE Lincoln KOA Holiday

    29 Reviews
    Gretna, NE
    24 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."

    4. Eugene T. Mahoney State Park Campground

    46 Reviews
    Ashland, NE
    29 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. Pony Creek Co Park

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

    7. Two Rivers State Recreation Area

    16 Reviews
    Waterloo, NE
    27 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."

    8. Goldenrod Campground

    4 Reviews
    Waterloo, NE
    27 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. Memphis Lake State Rec Area

    11 Reviews
    Ashland, NE
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (402) 471-5566

    $10 - $35 / night

    "Many of the tent sites allow you to camp right next to the lake. It's generally pretty quiet and people respect the 10 pm quiet hours rule. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring."

    "No electrical hookups but you can still camp in campers if you want. Beautiful Campground with lots of trees and shade. Very nice Lake with fishing available."

    10. Fawn Meadows — Two Rivers SRA

    4 Reviews
    Waterloo, NE
    27 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 Council Bluffs

Cabin camping near Council Bluffs, 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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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular cabin campsite near Council Bluffs, IA?

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

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