Top Cabins near Cresco, IA

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Best Cabin Sites Near Cresco, IA (27)

    Camper-submitted photo from Forestville Mystery Cave State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Forestville Mystery Cave State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Forestville Mystery Cave State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Forestville Mystery Cave State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Forestville Mystery Cave State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Forestville Mystery Cave State Park

    1. Forestville Mystery Cave State Park

    17 Reviews
    54 Photos
    88 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    Camper-submitted photo from Eagle Cliff Campground and Lodging
    Camper-submitted photo from Eagle Cliff Campground and Lodging
    Camper-submitted photo from Eagle Cliff Campground and Lodging
    Camper-submitted photo from Eagle Cliff Campground and Lodging
    Camper-submitted photo from Eagle Cliff Campground and Lodging
    Camper-submitted photo from Eagle Cliff Campground and Lodging

    2. Eagle Cliff Campground and Lodging

    16 Reviews
    22 Photos
    93 Saves

    Located just three miles east of Lanesboro, Minnesota, Eagle Cliff Campground & Lodging offers something for everyone. Accommodations include riverfront tent sites, electric-only sites, water-electric sites and full hookup sites and a five-room motel on site. Eagle Cliff offers group camping, a picnic area, private canoe launch and wonderfully-clean central restrooms.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $30 - $46 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Beaver Creek Valley State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Beaver Creek Valley State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Beaver Creek Valley State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Beaver Creek Valley State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Beaver Creek Valley State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Beaver Creek Valley State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Chimney Rock Canoe and Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Chimney Rock Canoe and Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Chimney Rock Canoe and Campground
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    Camper-submitted photo from Chimney Rock Canoe and Campground

    4. Chimney Rock Canoe and Campground

    6 Reviews
    9 Photos
    41 Saves

    Chimney Rock campground has medium service private campground with cabin rentals, canoe, and kayak rentals. Primitive and electric sites and livery service. Located along the gorgeous upper iowa river. Chimney rock campground 5 small (six person) cabins and 2 Large (12 person) cabins. All have heat and air conditioning. All include: stove, refrigerator, microwave, coffee pot, toaster, pots and pans as well as complete table service. You do need to bring your own bedding. There are full sized bunk beds in the lower level and queen beds in the loft. There is also a water storage container and sink for washing dishes. For bathing we have a community bath and shower house. There are porta potties located very near the cabins as well.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from The Old Barn Resort
    Camper-submitted photo from The Old Barn Resort
    Camper-submitted photo from The Old Barn Resort
    Camper-submitted photo from The Old Barn Resort
    Camper-submitted photo from The Old Barn Resort
    Camper-submitted photo from The Old Barn Resort

    5. The Old Barn Resort

    10 Reviews
    18 Photos
    43 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Whitewater State Park - Minneiska Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Whitewater State Park - Minneiska Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Whitewater State Park - Minneiska Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Whitewater State Park - Minneiska Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Whitewater State Park - Minneiska Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Whitewater State Park - Minneiska Campground

    6. Whitewater State Park - Minneiska Campground

    47 Reviews
    145 Photos
    176 Saves

    Schools of trout happily swim through the lazy Whitewater River and various spring fed creeks of Whitewater State Park. And while it’s known for its fantastic fishing opportunities, the park also boasts year-round interpretive programs, a modern Visitor Center, and an especially appreciated lack of mosquitos, unique for the region. Whitewater is well seasoned, with a number of historical attractions within and nearby. In fact, 2019 marks the 100th anniversary of the park. To commemorate the occasion, local conservationists and naturalists have teamed up to release a special Oral History Project from stories of campers and those native to the region. Explorers and adventurers will love this park’s diverse selection of attractions and oddities. Home of the park office and interpretive services, the Whitewater Valley Visitor Center should be your first stop. The friendly Park staff are ready to help you plan your visit and load you up on information, and even loaner equipment such as GPS units, fishing kits, discovery kits for kids, and birding kits. Don’t skip the Discovery Room, which showcases nature displays, exhibits and a spotting area to observe the local bluebirds, cardinals, hawks and bald eagles flying about. The vast expanse of outdoor wilderness is really what you’ll want to check out. If you only have time for a quick visit, check out the Chimney Rock Trail for an awesome view of the Whitewater River. Those searching for a more accessible hike can take the Meadow Trail, which drops off right into a grassy valley, surrounded by dramatic Minnesota bluffs. During the hot and humid summers, go unwind at the beach for a refreshing dip in the cold, spring-fed water. Those more interested in history lovers should visit the famous Elba Fire Tower. Built in 1933, this sturdy tower offers cozy 360 degree views of the entire wetland region below. You’ll be especially grateful for the chance to unwind, thanks to the arduous 500-step climb required to ascend to the top. Finally, firmly planted atop the land sits Inspiration Point; a beautiful limestone rock outcrop that overlooks the entirety of the Whitewater valley. Known as the most popular attraction within Whitewater State Park, visitors can still discover solace from their troubles. In fact, this is the only overlook in the entire park where there are no signs of civilization anywhere in sight. With just a little imagination, standing atop Inspiration Point on a clear, calm day can make you feel as if you could step down into a deep forested paradise, unspoiled and far from the reach of society. Whitewater campground here is plentiful, with every site having full electric hookups and full-through capabilities. The campground features a full range of amenities including regularly placed shower houses with laundry facilities, and a number of group camping areas as well. Furthermore, there are 5 cabins available with various sleeping capabilities.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Hideaway Camper By The Cave 2.0
    Camper-submitted photo from Hideaway Camper By The Cave 2.0
    Camper-submitted photo from Hideaway Camper By The Cave 2.0
    Camper-submitted photo from Hideaway Camper By The Cave 2.0
    Camper-submitted photo from Hideaway Camper By The Cave 2.0
    Camper-submitted photo from Hideaway Camper By The Cave 2.0

    7. Hideaway Camper By The Cave 2.0

    1 Review
    68 Photos
    3 Saves

    WE ARE AN EASY COME, EASY GO KIND OF STAY, SO NO SET UP OR BREAK DOWN! COME VISIT YOUR PERSONAL PARADISE & GLAMPING EXPERIENCE. Clean, quiet, located next to a cave & waterfall. (As of Saturday, April 6, God decided to turn our waterfall back on). Trout fishing on our patch of Canoe Creek is always available, friendly horse petting (no feeding!), horseshoe, volleyball, hiking up hills. You’ll have a private firepit, grill, loungers, deck, herb garden to cook with. Kayak rentals May 1 -September 30 only. A glamping gem with 60 AMENITIES & great hospitality! - Uncle Jon & Rose

    PROPERTY:

    RUSTIC ACRES is family owned and operated in the north woods of DECORAH, IOWA of the Driftless & Bluff region next to a waterfall coming out of a cave, (not always running), a windy crick spanning the walkable property, Canoe Creek for trout fishing, cave & mountain side to hike, friendly horses (don’t feed!), private fire pit, grill, loungers, tree hammock and deck. All nestled in a cozy valley. Private RV camper that sleeps up to 7 people with children OR max 5 adults. You may bring your own tents or we can set one up/break it down with queen air mattress, bedding and tarp for $25. Glamping at its best! 1 queen bed, 2 full bunkbeds, 1 twin bed inside the camper and 1 tree hammock next to camper. We also offer another camper called “Hillside Camper” that sleeps 3 adults with 1 queen bed and 1 twin bed managed by cousin Cody. 1 pet per reservation allowed. $25 non-refundable pet fee per reservation. Thank you and we hope to see you out here RELAXING, REFRESHING, RECHARGING!

    YOU MAY ACCESS:

    The clean and fully stocked camper with full bathroom, heat, AC, private deck, fire pit, grill, waterfall (not always running), spring, cave, volleyball court, horseshoe court, hammock in the trees, creek, horse field and most of the grounds. Do not go close to the large house as other renters are typically occupying it or hiking up too far on the Rustic Acres mountain. Please don't feed the friendly horses while you pet and always stay in front of them. Thank you!

    There may be other guests staying in the large house or the other camper called Hillside Camper. You may be visited by feral cats or 2 unleashed & sweet neighbor dogs. Uncle Jon lives on the property in a separate building, so he is physically available when needed. Rose is available by phone/text & sometimes in person when there is an urgency. We are at your service and wish for you to contact us immediately on how we can make your visit the best one possible. Enjoy! - Uncle Jon & Rose

    OTHER GUEST INTERACTION:

    There may be other guests staying in the large house on the far side of the property or the other camper a few hundred yards away called the "Hillside Camper". You may be visited by feral cats or 2 unleashed & sweet neighbor dogs. Keep your animal in the camper or leashed outside of the camper. Uncle Jon lives on the property in a separate building, so he is physically available when needed. Rose is available by phone/text & sometimes in person when there is an urgency. We are at your service and wish for you to contact us immediately on how we can make your visit the best one possible. Enjoy! - Uncle Jon & Rose

    NOTES:

    PLEASE follow the instructions above the camper toilet on how to flush and refill it properly for the best smell experience. Read the white welcome binder on the dining table for FAQs and write us a little note about your stay! The kids love reading about your stay! And lastly, have fun and let Uncle Jon or Rose know via call or text to our personal phone numbers if you need anything, compared to just messaging us on this platoform, as we want to respond quickly and remedy your situation. It's our pleasure to serve you! - Uncle Jon & Rose

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $100 - $150 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Hidden Bluffs Resort
    Camper-submitted photo from Hidden Bluffs Resort
    Camper-submitted photo from Hidden Bluffs Resort
    Camper-submitted photo from Hidden Bluffs Resort
    Camper-submitted photo from Hidden Bluffs Resort
    Camper-submitted photo from Hidden Bluffs Resort

    8. Hidden Bluffs Resort

    3 Reviews
    14 Photos
    10 Saves
    • Electric Hookups
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Cabins
    • Market
    • Picnic Table
    Camper-submitted photo from Upper Iowa Resort and Rental
    Camper-submitted photo from Upper Iowa Resort and Rental
    Camper-submitted photo from Upper Iowa Resort and Rental

    9. Upper Iowa Resort and Rental

    4 Reviews
    3 Photos
    32 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents
    Camper-submitted photo from Big Paint Campground — Yellow River State Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Big Paint Campground — Yellow River State Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Big Paint Campground — Yellow River State Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Big Paint Campground — Yellow River State Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Big Paint Campground — Yellow River State Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Big Paint Campground — Yellow River State Forest

    10. Big Paint Campground — Yellow River State Forest

    10 Reviews
    28 Photos
    8 Saves

    Yellow River State Forest in northeast Iowa is home to stunning views, beautiful woodlands, and meandering trout streams. Nestled in Iowa’s driftless area in Allamakee County, Yellow River offers numerous outdoor recreation opportunities including camping, equestrian riding, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, hunting, and more. Yellow River State Forest was first established in 1935 by the Civilian Conservation Corp and is home to Iowa’s only fire tower, built in 1963. Today, the forest is managed for numerous natural resource benefits and recreational opportunities.

    Big Paint campgrounds are non-modern with vault toilets. Drinking water is available near the office complex. Advance campsite reservations are recommended and can be made through the park reservation system, and one-quarter of the campsites are available for self-registration on a first-come first-served basis.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $12 / night

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Recent Cabin Reviews In Cresco

161 Reviews of 27 Cresco Campgrounds


  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Beaver Creek Valley State Park
    Sep. 19, 2024

    Beaver Creek Valley State Park

    Beautiful & peaceful

    Very nice QUIET park! RV Campsites are gravel with fire ring and picnic table. The sites are fairly level. There is also a cabin to rent. Many electric sites.

    Very nice hiking trails, make sure to check the map to plan easy hike up and steep hike downhill! Beautiful vistas on the Switchback trail.

    The Mossy Seep trail has interesting plants and unique growth.

    Big Spring Trail boarders the campground, easy walk to see the Spring. Tried to dip feet in the water but couldn’t leave them in the COLD water for long! Water is crystal clear and flowing fast.

    Bathroom (men’s) if functional, has running water at the sinks and showers work well.

    NO PHONE SERVICE which we appreciated.

    The Restaurant “Good Times” is 4 miles away and has good food and service. Also a grocery store in town in case you need more supplies.

    Leaves are just starting to change in September.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Riverside Co Park
    Jul. 22, 2024

    Riverside Co Park

    Great little city/county park!

    Beautiful large sites along the river so you can fish as well as has a pond that you can swim in with three beach entry areas. Large bath house with restrooms and showers and a little free library inside. Very long parking pads- big rig friendly and very roomy sites. Nice walking trails on the east and south side of the park. Very creative natural play park for children to play on. Full hook up sites with a very reasonable nightly rate. It appeared that some of the campsites were seasonal but couldn’t confirm that.

  • Heather S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hidden Bluffs Resort
    Jun. 24, 2024

    Hidden Bluffs Resort

    Babbling Brook and Hosts Activities!

    This campground became our favorite site in quite a while! Minimal bugs, very nice staff, beautiful sites with lots of nature! Dog friendly. Playground, mini golf, and pool all complimentary! 2 trails and babbling brooke were peaceful. They had kid and adult activities scheduled for Friday and Saturday which was a cool surprise when we checked in!

  • Tori L.
    Camper-submitted photo from Big Paint Campground — Yellow River State Forest
    May. 26, 2024

    Big Paint Campground — Yellow River State Forest

    Dream stay.

    Came to learn more about Tenkara fly fishing. Had a ball. Visited the 3 lookouts including Iowa only Fire tower. Bird life is colorful. Lots of places to hike. Scenery is lush. I had no phone service. Campsites are well mown, have a picnic table and fire ring. Pit toilets. Easy access to water. Drink water and firewood are at the host A frame. There is no dump site. Everyone was very friendly. Helpful. Nights were quiet. Very relaxing.

  • Eugene O.
    Camper-submitted photo from Eagle Cliff Campground and Lodging
    May. 20, 2024

    Eagle Cliff Campground and Lodging

    Good campground, rude and unprofessional management

    If you want to experience very rude and unfair treatment where you will be mistreated and ripped off by the staff and ow era you must come to Eagle Cliff campground. Was double charged for the room without any options and negotiations and knees delivered to us after we already left the campground. Staff is very rude and unwilling to be reasonable, professional and understanding. Campground looks good but rules are ridiculous and staff and owners are very shady and make non sense decisions. Stay away if you want nice peaceful stay and don’t want to be ripped off.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Eagle Cliff Campground and Lodging
    May. 20, 2024

    Eagle Cliff Campground and Lodging

    Management is beyond horrible. Very unprofessional.

    If you want to experience very rude and unfair treatment where you will be mistreated and ripped off by the staff and ow era you must come to Eagle Cliff campground. Was double charged for the room without any options and negotiations and knees delivered to us after we already left the campground. Staff is very rude and unwilling to be reasonable, professional and understanding. Campground looks good but rules are ridiculous and staff and owners are very shady and make non sense decisions. Stay away if you want nice peaceful stay and don’t want to be ripped off.

  • Jake C.The Dyrt ADMIN User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hideaway Camper By The Cave 2.0
    Aug. 25, 2023

    Hideaway Camper By The Cave 2.0

    Stay in a "ready to camp" camper

    Jake from the Dyrt here!  Don't have your own camper, but want to try the camper life in an awesome spot?  The Hideaway Camper is hosted by experienced hosts and they're ready to provide a great experience for guests.  Check them out and share some pics from your stay on the Dyrt!

  • Patty M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Eagle Cliff Campground and Lodging
    May. 30, 2023

    Eagle Cliff Campground and Lodging

    Beautiful full service campground on the Root River

    Great spot in the Root River Valley. They offer lots of extras including tube rental and transport, bike rentals, bingo and live music. Our site was right long the river where we saw turtles, bald eagles and lots of other wildlife.  Facilities were clean and well-maintained. Not a lot of trees between sites but still far enough apart for privacy.

  • Paul B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Eagle Cliff Campground and Lodging
    May. 19, 2023

    Eagle Cliff Campground and Lodging

    The grass is greener

    This huge campground had the best lush looking grass I ever saw. There is every kind of camping to be found here, including seasonal camping. Close to Lanesboro. If I needed bathroom or showers, I would have been disappointed at the port a pots and showers far away from my site.

  • Patty M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Beaver Creek Valley State Park
    Apr. 17, 2023

    Beaver Creek Valley State Park

    Beautiful campground tucked in between 2 bluffs.

    Long narrow campground in between 2 bluffs in MN driftless area. Sites are not too close but it was early in the season so there wasn't much brush to separate the sites yet. Beaver Creek runs right alongside the campsites and can be heard.  There is a nice grassy easy hiking trail along the creek (Big Spring Trail). The Hole-in-the-Rock trail is steep and rocky but has beautiful views and rock formations.

    There is no cell phone service.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Riverside Co Park
    Nov. 20, 2022

    Riverside Co Park

    Great full hookup 40 unit campgrount

    40 site Totally renovated 2 years ago nestled along the little Cedar river above the dam. New Shower house/bathrooms. Natural themed kids play area including a huge tree house. City water and sewer with 50 and 30 amp to each site. Man made swimming pond with a lighted waterfall. Volleyball and walking trails with primitive camping across the road. Cabin with air conditioning and fully furnished further up the river on 200 acres of county land. Fishing above and below the dam. Picnic table and fire ring at every site.

  • Brady J.
    Camper-submitted photo from Beaver Creek Valley State Park
    Oct. 2, 2022

    Beaver Creek Valley State Park

    Hidden Gem

    Really enjoyed this park. This one seems to fly a little under the radar as we were able to book 2 sites next to each other for the weekend only a few days prior to our stay. Site 39 was honestly massive and secluded so we didn’t even end up using our other site. 39 fit a 4 person and 6 person tent with more space to potentially put another 4 person and still have breathing room. Campground has a long and narrow layout with the one shower/non-primitive bathroom at the very front of the park. We stayed in site 39 and 40 which is at the very far end of the campground so we had to hop in the car to shower as it was over a half mile trek. Definitely do some research before booking because I did notice some extremely small sites that had zero privacy. Hiking trails were great with a variety of terrain options. The Hole-in-rock trail had some seriously technical potions but was very fun to climb.

  • Deb M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Beaver Creek Valley State Park
    Sep. 26, 2022

    Beaver Creek Valley State Park

    Very nice, but small park

    This hidden gem is a great small park and campground perfect for a weekend getaway. The electric sites are on the smaller side (our site, #7, required us to park our truck lengthwise in front of our 29’ trailer) but are fairly secluded from each other. The bathroom/shower building was strange - vault toilets on one side with the showers on the other. Not sure how the women’s was, but hubby said one of the men’s had no hot water, and the other was almost scalding hot. A bit of a tight turn to get to the dump station. Good trails throughout the park, most with climbs up to the tops of the ridge. No phone service at all throughout the park. Need to come back when the fall colors are at their peak!

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Whitewater State Park - Minneiska Campground
    Sep. 6, 2022

    Whitewater State Park - Minneiska Campground

    Cedar Hill

    We camped at Whitewater State Park August 14-17, 2022, in drive-in campsite #53 of the Cedar Hill campground. The campsite was great! We were surrounded by mature trees, shrubs, and wildflowers on three sides. We could hear the flow of the river as it tumbled along its course behind the campsite. It was very peaceful.

    Lots of birds, butterflies, and squirrels visited our campsite daily. We heard raccoons at night but never saw them. There were no mosquitos and very few other flying insects.

    It was a long walk from our site to the new restroom/shower building. There was water and a vault toilet closer, about four campsites away.

    The park has many hiking trails of varying degrees of difficulty. We hiked to Chimney Rock and Inspiration Point and found the trails more challenging than we expected from their descriptions.

    We greatly enjoyed our time at Whitewater and plan to return.

  • Michael V.
    Camper-submitted photo from Money Creek Haven Inc
    Aug. 11, 2022

    Money Creek Haven Inc

    Nice man made lake/pool

    Nice campground, busy most of the summer. Call ahead for reservations. Kids love the man made pool. Been going here since since 1980! Nice showers. Beautiful area. Lots to do in the area, La Crosse is a 30 minutes drive away.

  • Alyssa D.
    Camper-submitted photo from Beaver Creek Valley State Park
    Aug. 2, 2022

    Beaver Creek Valley State Park

    My favorite hidden valley forest!

    Took a chance booking online on 4th of July weekend at a place we’d never even heard of and boy was it a great decision! We strongly value our privacy so we chose a cart in site all the way in the back (second to last as 48 was booked) even with campers on either side of us, we had plenty of coverage from the wooded area between the sites!! Great hiking for beginners and experts alike with some gorgeous views! We will definitely be coming back!

  • Brady J.
    Camper-submitted photo from Whitewater State Park - Minneiska Campground
    Aug. 2, 2022

    Whitewater State Park - Minneiska Campground

    Perfect weekend

    We are new to tent camping and are fortunate to live a short drive away from Whitewater State Park. We have heard from our friends who go camping that this is a highly sought after destination and I can see why. Beautiful lookouts on trails, quiet camp sites (non electric sites are much more peaceful), and very nice amenities. The main shower/restroom area looks brand new and is very nice.

  • James M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Fire Tower Cabin — Yellow River State Forest
    Jul. 27, 2022

    Fire Tower Cabin — Yellow River State Forest

    Great State Forest cabin with trout fishing

    Cabin has basic kitchen: fridge/freezer, micro, coffee pot, table/chairs, sleeping room with queen bed, 2 futons, AC/heat, fireplace screened porch, grill/smoker& fire ring outside, table, potable/drink water outside. NO shower/bathroom, must use pit toilet just yards away at trailhead.

  • S
    Camper-submitted photo from Whitewater State Park - Minneiska Campground
    Jul. 25, 2022

    Whitewater State Park - Minneiska Campground

    Family friendly

    Not overly crowded, clean showers and family friendly. Swimming beach about half a mile from campground. Didn’t get to hike, due to heavy rain. TMobile has no service while AT&T has average to poor service. Probably one of the nicest state park camping I’ve done.

  • Busy C.
    Camper-submitted photo from Rochester-Marion KOA
    Jul. 24, 2022

    Rochester-Marion KOA

    Nice campground

    This campground has lots of shade and grassy sites. The grounds are very well maintained. The bathrooms and showers were very clean. It was extremely quiet. The kids enjoyed the pool. It was perfect for our one nights stay. We would return.

  • T
    Camper-submitted photo from Skip-A-Way Resort
    Jul. 19, 2022

    Skip-A-Way Resort

    Free spirit campground

    This was a nice campground next to a small town- nice quiet sites. Sites were kind of close together. Mostly seasonal spots here. The office he’d strange hours limiting the use of some of the amenities ( tubing, kayak and paddle boat rentals) the party floats were not accessible as advertised on the website. Nice showers in the back section it camp- restrooms were clean but limited on tp ( always brought my own). Seasonal residents were very friendly. Nice pond/lake to swim in and large area to go for a walk. There weren’t many staff around if you had questions or issues and the grounds didn’t seem to be monitored. Overall nice camp and we would stay here again.



Guide to Cresco

Camping near Cresco, Iowa, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are several campgrounds to explore.

What to do:

  • Hiking Trails: Explore the scenic trails at Wyalusing State Park Campground. Campers rave about the "great hiking trails" and the "lovely morning sunrise and amazing sunsets."
  • Kayaking and Canoeing: Enjoy water activities at Perrot State Park Campground. One visitor mentioned, "This park has good access for a kayak/canoe path."
  • Fishing: Try your luck at fishing in the nearby rivers. Campers at Beaver Creek Valley State Park Campground noted, "Good trout fishing here," making it a great spot for anglers.

What campers like:

  • Scenic Views: Campers love the views at Pikes Peak State Park Campground. One reviewer said, "Absolutely BEAUTIFUL overlooks above the great Mississippi River!"
  • Clean Facilities: Many appreciate the cleanliness of the restrooms and showers. A visitor at Minnesota Whitewater State Park remarked, "The main shower/restroom area looks brand new and is very nice."
  • Spacious Sites: Campers enjoy the spaciousness of sites at Six Pines Campground — Backbone State Park. One camper noted, "The sites are big so you can camp far back and keep the vehicles at the front."

What you should know:

  • Cell Service: Be prepared for spotty cell service in some areas. A camper at Minnesota Whitewater State Park mentioned, "Spotty cell service" while enjoying the park.
  • Mosquitoes: Depending on the season, mosquitoes can be a nuisance. A visitor at Perrot State Park Campground warned, "Had to pull out the heavy-duty spray right out of the car."
  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds may have limited amenities. A camper at Great River Bluffs State Park Campground noted, "There are no hookups," so plan accordingly.

Tips for camping with families:

  • Family-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with nearby swimming areas. Campers at Minnesota Whitewater State Park enjoyed the "swimming beach about half a mile from the campground."
  • Playgrounds: Check for campgrounds with playgrounds for kids. A visitor at Pulpit Rock Campground mentioned, "large playground" as a highlight for families.
  • Group Sites: Consider campgrounds that offer group sites for family gatherings. One camper at Forestville Mystery Cave State Park Campground said, "Campsites are flat and grassy. They back up to each other so good for groups camping together."

Tips from RVers:

Camping near Cresco, Iowa, provides a great opportunity to enjoy the outdoors with family and friends. With a variety of campgrounds to choose from, you can find the perfect spot for your next adventure!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which is the most popular cabin campsite near Cresco, IA?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Cresco, IA is Forestville Mystery Cave State Park with a 4.3-star rating from 17 reviews.

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