2 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Cabin accommodations around Cumming offer both rustic and modern options. Timberline Campground provides cabin rentals with access to clean restrooms and showers, electricity, and outdoor recreation areas. Des Moines West KOA Holiday features cabin accommodations with convenient amenities and is open from April through October. Most cabins include basic furnishings and access to campground facilities. "Very pretty and clean. We got in pretty late, staff was awesome even showed us to our spot. The park looked nice," noted one camper about their experience at Timberline Campground.
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Winterset City Park offers cabin rentals with full hookup options in a serene setting with nearby attractions. Jester County Park provides year-round cabin accommodations with electric hookups and shower facilities. The Waterfront Cabin at Carpenter Trail Ranch offers a more private experience with a pond view. One camper described the Waterfront Cabin as "an awesome cabin, they offer the opportunity to get off-grid and hangout on the porch overlooking a pond." Reservations are typically required, with many locations filling quickly during summer months.
Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities vary by location, with some offering only basic amenities while others provide more comprehensive cooking options. Several campgrounds, including Timberline and Cuttys Des Moines Camping Club, maintain on-site stores for basic provisions. Adventureland Campground and Shady Brook Camping offer cabin accommodations with varying levels of amenities. Based on reviews from The Dyrt, cabin guests appreciate campgrounds that maintain clean facilities and enforce quiet hours.
"Playground was next to us but it was fun watching the kids play. Full sun in the morning but afternoon was shaded by trees. Restrooms and shower was clean and close walking distance."
"We called ahead to see if they had sites available that night. Arrived just before the office closed at 7pm."
from $35 - $80 / night
"Very nice campground with running water,electricity and wifi. It's opened year round."
"Not much privacy between sites nor shade. Bathhouses were clean and private. Laundry available. Off leash dog area available."
"Each site as a gravel drive and then open gravel area with a picnic table and fire pit with grill grate. Plenty of room for camp chairs and other furniture you may want to set up. "
"Fire rings, picnic tables, level gravel sites."
from $20 - $25 / night
"The Shower/restrooms were clean and stocked. Firewood is available for 8$ a bundle. Sites are gravel base and fairly level. The city park has a edge maze that is unique. "
"We will definitely return, we loved this park. The bridges of Madisin County, Clarke Tower, cute local ice cream shop, John Wayne Museum! So much fun in a cute Iowa community!"
from $15 - $22 / night
"After some confusion with booking (office hours are until 7pm, confirmation email said 9pm) we were able to get ahold of the operations manager at the park who helped us."
"The staff was very helpful, plenty of laundry/restrooms throughout the campground and pretty clean overall. Concrete pads with full hook ups (30/50 amp, water and sewage) make setting up quick."
"I had a chance to learn a little about this awesome cabin, they offer the opportunity to get off-grid and hangout on the porch overlooking a pond. Check them out and leave a review on The Dyrt!"
from $200 - $300 / night
"Thomas Mitchell park is located outside of Altoona Iowa on 197 acres. There are electric and non electric sites available."
"Came in late, even though there were several empty spaces turns out they were reserved. Very nice camp host told us we could have a non-electric site, none of them were reserved."
"They have indoor/outdoor pools mini golf, camp store, paddle boats, and other camp ground activities. I love cuttys and been thinking about buying a membership myself."
"One of my favorite locations to camp in Iowa as a Boy Scout growing up was Ledges State Park. Since I hadn't been back in years, I decided to check it out and spend a night camping there."
"One of the more beautiful places to camp in Iowa. Awesome hiking trails and really well-shaded campsites."
Available this weekend
from $12 - $25 / night
"We looked at the other reviews and it talked about it being so close to the freeway, but we didn’t hear a sound. It was really in a good perimeter of trees and lots of shade and level camp spots."
Legend9-14-26 Timberline East RV Campground, I do not think this is a KOA anymore. Tent site T1 & 2 was level and on grass with table and fire ring. checked in at 7pm, overcast, Molly was great at the check in, offered a 10% Veteran discount. $34 for the night. We only stayed one night. Showers and bathrooms were decent. T-Mobile was 5G 4 bars. Rained all night, you can hear the noise from the highway but you drown it out.
ScoutWe camp here lots during the summer. No issues to speak of. Although it would be nice if they didn’t dig their fire pits deep. Mine. Is below ground level by 6 inches or so. Can barely see the fire. Today it rained and now it’s 6pm and my pit is full of water. It’s done raining. Kind of hard to have a fire now.!!!!
ScoutGreat stop, perfect for kids - trampoline, jumping pillow, and a playground. Spots are close together (as with most KOAs) but easy off I-80 and a great pit stop for a night or two with family.
ScoutGreat little spot with lots of hiking trails. Bathrooms are clean and guests are quiet. Don’t miss grave from 1869 at top of hill on trail. Beautiful place. Wish I lived closer.
RangerThis is a sweet well-maintained campground just south of Mitchellville, Iowa off of 80. Not many sites and only a handful were occupied mid week in July. There is a little stream running along the edge of the campground. There is one bathroom building with 6 separate rooms - each with a toilet, sink and shower with warm water. Plenty of drinking water at centralized locations. There is shade at most sites when you first enter the campground and in the loop. Along the edges (inc the stream) shade is more variable. The only issue we had was a bright light that was on all night near the end of the loop. We were in site 5 and had to move our truck so it didn’t shine in all night.
GuideLevel sites and very quiet. Great hiking location and photo opportunities.
RangerThere’s not a lot going on in the vicinity of this state park, which is on the smaller side, and you will hear some cows, but all in all the campground exceeded my expectations for the two nights I stayed. This was partially because my site, 65, offered ample room away from the neighboring sites and backed up to a small green area with the road further back (minimal noise, aside from the random loud dirt bike). It also had a good mix of shade and sun if you’re hoping for a bit of solar charging, though no shore power or water. The site was long and mostly level with just the smallest tilt, but not enough to be a bother even without leveling blocks. The dumpster is nearby, but it’s a tiny one and was well maintained (aka not smelly). The brand new shower house was within easy walking distance as well. I had enough service (Verizon) to send texts and watch a bit of YouTube (buffering times were a smidge slow), but you likely wouldn’t have a strong enough signal for much more.
TravelerQuiet and clean campground. Bike/walk trail surrounding the lake. Lots of amenities for fishing and sightseeing on the lake
ScoutGreat spot in the woods. Lots of trails. They have a bison and elk sanctuary. Also a nature center. A playground. They have several RV spots. Most are pre book but they have a section for first come first serve. Also lots of tent camping. A few group camping areas. Showers are ok. I believe the non shower house bathrooms are all vault toilets. Overall a great place to stay!
Cabin camping near Cumming, Iowa provides access to rural landscapes within 30 minutes of the Des Moines metro area. The region features rolling hills with elevations ranging from 850-1,050 feet and seasonal weather patterns that make spring and fall particularly favorable for outdoor recreation. Winter cabin rentals maintain availability at select locations when temperatures regularly drop below freezing from December through February.
Fishing access: At Ledges State Park Campground, visitors can fish in the Des Moines River just steps from certain cabin sites. "The park looked nice, only thing some spots looked really close together. Our spot was big right by the park area," according to one camper.
Explore historic bridges: Within 20 minutes of Winterset City Park cabin rentals, visitors can tour the covered bridges of Madison County. "Nice city park campground close to lots of covered bridges and other things to see. The sites are pretty well spaced with lots of grass and some trees in between," notes a recent visitor.
Wildlife viewing: Cabin accommodations at Jester County Park provide proximity to bison and elk viewing areas. "They advertise Elk and Bison which are smart enough to stay far away from humans, as it should be," remarks one camper.
Seasonal activities: Fall color viewing draws visitors to cabin sites from mid-October through early November. "Nice fall colors. Full service," reports a visitor at Thomas Mitchell County Park, where cabin rentals maintain accessibility during autumn.
Water recreation: Cabins near creek access provide cooling opportunities during summer months. "Kids were having a blast in the water. The outer loop has a creek that flows behind the sites with large stairs to get down to it," notes a Thomas Mitchell camper.
Property maintenance: Timberline Campground receives consistent praise for upkeep of rental units. "This place is wonderful. The staff are all extremely friendly and accommodating. Facilities are all very clean and well taken care of. The pool is a great bonus!" states one visitor.
Reservation timing: Most cabin rentals require booking 3-6 months in advance for summer weekends. "We have camped here a couple times, and stored our rig here for a while. Didn't find there was that much going on here to keep us busy," notes a Timberline Campground visitor, suggesting extended stays may require additional planning.
Noise considerations: Some cabins experience ambient noise from nearby attractions or highways. "Also we didn't realize there must be a shooting range close by as all afternoon all we heard were gun shots. Not relaxing for us or our fur babies," reports a Timberline guest.
Off-season limitations: Winter cabin availability varies by location, with reduced amenities at some parks. "Now open year round. Not too far off the highway. Office is open until 7pm which was very helpful as we arrived a little later than expected," explains a Des Moines West KOA Holiday visitor.
Entertainment options: Family-friendly cabin locations often provide structured activities. "There are many organized weekend activities for families. Spaces are tight and some share electrical, so bring your connectors just in case," advises a Des Moines West KOA Holiday guest.
Swimming access: Several cabin locations offer swimming facilities from late May through early September. "We were able to all be either on buddy sites together and one had a patio site. The pool was refreshing for the girls and all of the activities kept them busy," reports a family staying at KOA.
Playgrounds: Most cabin-equipped campgrounds maintain play areas within walking distance of accommodations. "It's a lively, large campground. Sites were pretty level, sizable that our 43' motorhome and tow fit without unhooking," notes a Timberline visitor, describing the family-friendly atmosphere.
Site selection: Adventureland Campground cabins provide strategic access to entertainment venues. "This is a great spot if you plan on staying in the area and want to go to Adventure Land or Prairie Meadows. There are lots of restaurants near by like Spectators and Jethro's BBQ," explains a regular visitor.
Off-peak advantages: Shoulder season cabin rentals often provide better value and lower occupancy. "Great, safe, and quiet campground. Beautiful site on a pond, clean bath houses, cool weekend amenities, and since we came in October, pretty empty after Labor Day during the week," notes an Adventureland visitor.
Winter accessibility: Select cabin locations maintain winter operations with reduced services. "Don't pay attention to the highway signs that says they're only open until October, they're working on updating them," advises a camper about the Des Moines West KOA's year-round availability.
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