Best Cabin Camping near Edgewood, IA
Backbone State Park offers several cabin options within a 20-minute drive of Edgewood, Iowa. The family cabins at Backbone sleep up to four people and include modern amenities such as heat, air conditioning, a kitchenette with refrigerator, stove, microwave, and basic cookware. Each cabin features a bedroom with a mattress, a bathroom with toilet and shower, and a futon in the common area for additional sleeping space. The cabins also provide outdoor amenities including a fire pit and picnic table. A reviewer noted, "We stayed in a family cabin that sleeps up to 4 people. These cabins 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."
Reservations are required for cabins in the area, with most locations enforcing a two-night minimum stay. Backbone State Park Cabins maintain reasonable rates despite the minimum stay requirement. Yellow River State Forest offers the Fire Tower Cabin as another option, featuring a queen bed, two futons, refrigerator/freezer, microwave, coffee pot, and a screened porch. This more rustic option has electricity but no indoor plumbing. "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," explained one camper. Pet policies vary by location, with many cabins allowing pets on the premises.
Most cabins require guests to bring their own linens, pillows, and toiletries. While kitchenettes typically include basic appliances, visitors should pack their own cooking supplies, food, and beverages. Firewood can be purchased at most parks or in nearby towns, though Iowa regulations require firewood to be obtained within the county of stay due to invasive species concerns. Some locations like Skip-A-Way Resort and Pinicon Ridge Park offer on-site stores with basic provisions. The cabins at Backbone State Park provide views of Backbone Lake, creating a scenic setting particularly during autumn when the changing leaves enhance the landscape.
