Best Cabin Camping near Drakesville, IA

Cabin options near Drakesville include Lake Wapello State Park with furnished cabin rentals providing electric hookups and modern amenities. The park's cabins feature sewer and water connections, ensuring comfortable stays throughout their operational season from April through December. One camper shared that "facilities have just recently been updated. Great place to camp. Our kids love it." Lacey Keosauqua State Park also offers cabin accommodations with similar amenities, making it suitable for families seeking more substantial shelter than tent camping provides.

Options range from rustic to deluxe cabins depending on location, with most offering electric hookups and basic furnishings. Several parks permit pets in their cabin accommodations with specific policies in place. Reservations are typically required for cabin stays, especially during peak summer months when availability becomes limited. The Lacey-Keosauqua cabins specifically require advance booking through the state park reservation system. A visitor commented that Lacey Keosauqua provides a "quiet campground located away from the lights of big cities" making it ideal for families seeking peaceful getaways.

Most cabin rentals provide beds and basic furniture but require guests to bring their own linens, pillows, towels and personal items. Kitchen facilities vary between locations, with some offering partial kitchens while others provide only outdoor cooking options with picnic tables and fire rings. The Catfish Place Campground offers cabin rentals with access to shower facilities and on-site dining options. Eveland Access provides cabins with more modern amenities including showers, toilets and electric hookups, though supplies and groceries should be purchased before arrival as on-site markets are limited throughout the region.

Best Cabin Sites Near Drakesville, Iowa (14)

    1. Lake Wapello State Park Campground

    6 Reviews
    Drakesville, IA
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (641) 722-3371

    $12 - $100 / night

    "excellent way to spend a day with family. boat rentals were a blast and added bonus."

    "Some campsites are close to the lake.  Several hiking paths-Lakeshore Trail goes around the whole lake, so be sure to reserve 2-3 hours to conquer this path-more if you like to take in the scenery. "

    2. Lacey Keosauqua State Park Campground

    8 Reviews
    Keosauqua, IA
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (319) 293-3502

    $12 - $20 / night

    "Lacey-Keosaqua State Park is a gem located in Southeast Iowa in Van Buren County. It is off the beaten path but it is one of oldest Iowa State Parks."

    "Nice drive in gorgeous country. 23$ site without water 28 w/ water 35 full hookups. Decent showers nice playground for kids lakeside spots as well. The host sells firewood and 2 sizes of ice."

    3. Honey Creek State Park Campground

    4 Reviews
    Moravia, IA
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (641) 724-3739

    $10 - $50 / night

    "Campground Review: Honey Creek State Park is on Rathbun Lake, a very popular place to boat, fish and camp in Southern Iowa. We camped in the Group Campground with out Boy Scout Troop."

    "Honey Creek State Park is located on the north side of Rathbun Lake in southern Iowa. Boat ramp at the park is large (6 lanes) with several docks to assist loading and unloading."

    4. Waubonsie Trail Park

    3 Reviews
    Cantril, IA
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (319) 397-2295

    "We hiked the equestrian trails one afternoon and the regular trails the next day. I camped in the equestrian campground and loved it with my popup. Outhouse type toilets are available there."

    "Waubonsie trail behind park is a short hike to the covered bridge and Dutchman's Store. Perfect Way to stretch your legs after a long day on the road. Bathrooms and showers were exceptionally clean."

    5. Eveland Access

    3 Reviews
    Oskaloosa, IA
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (641) 673-9327

    $20 / night

    "New showers and toilets. Easy access. Not far from oskaloosa."

    6. Lake Darling State Park Campground

    7 Reviews
    Brighton, IA
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (319) 694-2323

    $12 - $110 / night

    "I absolutely loved this state park. There is so many options for fishing and camping. They even have cabin rentals for the more glamping lifestyle."

    "Our family has been camping at Lake Darling for the past couple of years. We very much like the campground and the lake area."

    7. Thousand Hills State Park Campground

    8 Reviews
    Kirksville, MO
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (660) 665-6995

    "Nice calm lake great for swimming, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and small motored boats. There are several trails, picnic areas, and play areas for kids."

    "Located just outside Kirksville, this hidden gem has a large lake with boat rentals. The campground is well maintained."

    8. Indian Lake Park

    4 Reviews
    Farmington, IA
    40 miles
    Website

    $8 - $50 / night

    "This park has something for everyone. They have primitive tent sites, electric only, electric+water, and fhu. They also have cabins for rent. All very reasonably priced."

    "it has full hookups, tent site swim beach, fishing, canoes,and f, playgrounds also cabins a stone lodge for family get togethers some sites just have electric and water on site and there are some full"

    9. The Catfish Place Campground

    1 Review
    Luray, MO
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (660) 945-3917

    "Friendly staff, nice clean bathroom and showers. Spot on beautiful pond. It was great to be able to fish from our site. Close to geode hunting locations!! Quiet. There is also a restaurant on site."

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  • Desiree R.
    Apr. 15, 2019

    Lake Darling State Park Campground

    Amazing lake

    I absolutely loved this state park. There is so many options for fishing and camping. They even have cabin rentals for the more glamping lifestyle. They do book up quick in advance, but there is usually walk up spots available the week of too. Definitely reccomend.

  • Douglas P.
    Mar. 12, 2020

    Lake Darling State Park Campground

    Lake Darling Campground

    Our family has been camping at Lake Darling for the past couple of years. We very much like the campground and the lake area. Opportunities for improvement would be that the full hookup sites have the neighbors waste tube close the campers picnic table. Sometimes getting a whiff of black water waste while trying eat dinner leaves a little to be desired. Eh? If a person camps in the regular electric only sites this is not a problem. However, this requires ( for most campers) the use of the shower house. The bathroom facilities are clean and well kept but the showers could use some updating and better cleaning maintenance. The lake area offers great fishing and there are boat rentals available. Paddle boats, canoes, and other options. There is a long concrete multi use path along the lake and into the cabin area. The cabins seem nice, though we have never been in them or stayed in them. Book early they are usually booked up I am told. All in all a great weekend get away place. And generally limited cell signal might be better that way eh?

  • Dave N.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 14, 2020

    Indian Lake Park

    Beautiful

    This park has something for everyone. They have primitive tent sites, electric only, electric+water, and fhu. They also have cabins for rent. All very reasonably priced. Most of the sites are nice and shady and level. A bathhouse with showers. A stone lodge for large parties. There is a playground, a few nice hiking trails, and a lake with a nice sandy beach. Almost empty during the week, but very busy on summer weekends. Hiking,fishing, swimming, kayaking,bird watching. There are many things to keep you busy here.

  • Joyce M.
    Oct. 11, 2020

    Waubonsie Trail Park

    Very pretty scenery

    I was only able to stay one night but i loved it. We hiked the equestrian trails one afternoon and the regular trails the next day. I camped in the equestrian campground and loved it with my popup. Outhouse type toilets are available there. I only drove past the RV campground and the campsites were close together. The equestrian area is the way to go in my opinion but i love the quiet. Picnic tables and fire rings are at each campsite.

  • Matt S.
    Sep. 24, 2016

    Honey Creek State Park Campground

    Ranger Review: Goal Zero Light House 250 at Honey Creek State Park

    Campground Review: Honey Creek State Park is on Rathbun Lake, a very popular place to boat, fish and camp in Southern Iowa. We camped in the Group Campground with out Boy Scout Troop. We pulled into camp after dark and between the headlights of our vehicles and our lanterns (My Goal Zero Light House 250) we set up camp in the dark.

    We explored the campground, there were some nice trails and nice spots to camp. The bathrooms were clean but they were a little bit of a walk from the Group Site. The weather was great and the bugs weren't bad. I would recommend Honey Creek State Park.

    Ranger Review: The Goal Zero Light House 250 is a nice lantern. I give it 4 out of 5 stars. The light settings are perfect. You can use half of the lantern or the full lamp power. You can adjust the lighting power by turning the knob on the front. It can be charged with a wall charger, a solar panel, or the green hand crank on top of the lantern.

    We used it when setting our tent up in the dark and it did a good job. At 250 lumens it is just the right amount of light to let you see what you need with out blinding you in the dark. We did not start a campfire that night, instead we placed the Goal Zero Light House 250 on the ground and we surrounded the lantern with our camp chairs as if it was a camp fire. We were up for three hours talking and never did the lantern light weaken.

    I like this light. It is too heavy and bulky for backpacking but it is great for car camping. There is a smaller model but I don't know if it will work for backpacking.

  • Mary F.
    Jul. 16, 2018

    Indian Lake Park

    very nice

    it has full hookups, tent site swim beach, fishing, canoes,and f, playgrounds also cabins a stone lodge for family get togethers some sites just have electric and water on site and there are some full hookups also a shower house and modern restrooms, fire wood for sale We go at least 3 times a year . So nice and quiet the lake is clean they also have a dump station

  • Jason C.
    Sep. 20, 2018

    Thousand Hills State Park Campground

    Great state park.

    Nice calm lake great for swimming, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and small motored boats. There are several trails, picnic areas, and play areas for kids. Campground 2 is small and quite with clean shower/bathrooms. Camground 2 Site 58 is a joined drive with no tent space, however you get an isolated area, and has an uneven pad for camper. It has a large patio and picnic table. Campground 1 is much larger with several great sites.

  • Matt S.
    Aug. 13, 2016

    Lacey Keosauqua State Park Campground

    Lacey-Keosauqua State Park - My 2 cents

    Lacey-Keosaqua State Park is a gem located in Southeast Iowa in Van Buren County. It is off the beaten path but it is one of oldest Iowa State Parks. The Park and campground are well maintained and clean. We visited over Labor Day weekend and the park was only two-thirds full. It was a variety of Tent campers and RV's. The camp sites are spaced really well so you don't feel like you are on top of one another. They have electric and non-electric sites and the shower is very clean. There are almost 80 sites in the campground.

    Don't miss the hiking trails and the Beach House and swimming lake. Don't miss lake Sugema, the Indian Mounds or the Ely Ford Mormon Trail crossing.

  • Greg K.
    May. 16, 2024

    Lacey Keosauqua State Park Campground

    Beautiful park

    Nice drive in gorgeous country. 23$ site without water 28 w/ water 35 full hookups. Decent showers nice playground for kids lakeside spots as well. The host sells firewood and 2 sizes of ice. Cheap too. Walking trails nearby.


Guide to Drakesville

Camping cabins near Drakesville, Iowa offer convenient alternatives to traditional tent camping across southern Iowa's rolling hills. This region sits at elevations ranging from 800-900 feet above sea level with moderate seasonal temperatures and summertime highs averaging in the mid-80s. Winter cabin rentals remain available at several parks, though amenities and services may be reduced during colder months.

What to do

Hiking trails year-round: At Lacey Keosauqua State Park, visitors can explore multiple trail options regardless of season. A camper noted the park has "excellent hiking trails" and "lots to explore." The lake loop trail measures 2.1 miles and provides consistent wildlife viewing opportunities throughout the year.

Fishing opportunities: Lake Wapello State Park offers fishing from shore or boat, with multiple species available. One visitor reported "great fishing" among the park's attractions. At Eveland Access, campers appreciate being "right on the river, excellent for fishing or boating."

Kayaking and water activities: Lake Darling State Park provides boat rentals including kayaks and paddle boats on calm waters. A visitor mentioned: "There is a small pond that we were able to let some of our scouts get started in kayaks and canoes before getting into the main lake."

What campers like

Wildlife viewing: Lacey Keosauqua State Park offers excellent wildlife spotting according to visitors. One camper shared: "Bonus: the deer came out each evening to forage." Another mentioned seeing "muskrat, beaver, swans, geese could be found on the water" plus "deer, bald eagles, frogs, toads, turtles" during their stay at Lake Wapello.

Clean facilities: Indian Lake Park receives consistent praise for maintenance standards. A visitor noted the "modern facilities that were clean" and another mentioned "nice and shady and level" sites with "a bathhouse with showers."

Dark skies for stargazing: Multiple parks in the region offer minimal light pollution. One camper described Lacey Keosauqua as a "quiet campground located away from the lights of big cities." This makes the area suitable for astronomy enthusiasts and night sky photography.

What you should know

Reservation requirements: Most cabin rentals require advance booking, particularly for weekend stays. Lake Darling's cabins "book up quick in advance," according to one visitor, who recommends checking for "walk up spots available the week of" for last-minute trips.

Kitchen facilities vary: The Catfish Place Campground offers an on-site restaurant for those not wanting to cook. A visitor noted: "There is also a restaurant on site. We did not go but there were always lots of people there. Heard good things about food."

Weather considerations: The region experiences significant seasonal variations. Spring and fall offer mild temperatures but occasional storms. One Lacey Keosauqua visitor noted: "Although we had a storm at the beginning and end the overall stay was great. Weather ranged from 50s to 70s during the day and 30s to 40s at night."

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Multiple parks provide play areas for children. Indian Lake Park features "a playground, a few nice hiking trails, and a lake with a nice sandy beach." This combination helps keep children entertained throughout a cabin stay.

Swimming options: Thousand Hills State Park offers "a huge swim beach, lots of trails, pavilions, playground equipment and beautiful views." A visitor described the lake as "nice calm lake great for swimming, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and small motored boats."

Cabin selection for groups: For larger family gatherings, consider specific cabin locations. At Lake Darling, a visitor mentioned: "The cabins are small but clean." Indian Lake Park offers "a stone lodge for large parties" that can accommodate family reunions or multi-family outings.

Tips from RVers

Site selection considerations: When staying at parks with both cabins and RV sites, position matters. One visitor to Thousand Hills noted: "Campground 2 Site 58 is a joined drive with no tent space, however you get an isolated area, and has an uneven pad for camper."

Utilities and hookups: Full hookup availability varies between parks. A visitor to Indian Lake Park appreciated that "it has full hookups, tent site swim beach, fishing, canoes, playgrounds also cabins... some sites just have electric and water on site and there are some full hookups."

Off-season advantages: Consider cabin rentals during shoulder seasons for quieter experiences. A camper at Indian Lake Park observed the park was "almost empty during the week, but very busy on summer weekends," suggesting weekday stays offer more solitude.

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