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Cabin Camping near Eldridge, IA
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Cabins near Eldridge feature modern amenities across several established campgrounds including Summit Cabin at West Lake Park and Bald Eagle Campground. Most units provide full kitchens with cooking and serving ware, living rooms with sofa sleepers, and covered porches overlooking lakes or forests. "Very nice, clean County cabin overlooking lake. This modern cabin offers two better bedrooms, full service kitchen, living room with sofa sleeper and fireplace, ADA bathroom," notes one reviewer about Summit Cabin. Bathrooms typically include showers, while outdoor spaces often feature fire pits, picnic tables, and gas grills. Air conditioning and heating systems ensure year-round comfort.
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Scott County Park offers a large cabin at Bald Eagle Campground that sleeps up to 10 people with multiple bedrooms and a sleeping loft. West Lake Park maintains two Summit Cabins with ADA-accessible features and lake views. The Wapsi River Environmental Education Center offers the Kestrel Cabin, which sleeps six and includes modern kitchen amenities. Pet policies vary significantly - Summit Cabins prohibit pets while other locations welcome them. One camper shared that Kestrel Cabin provides "full modern kitchen, ADA accessible, fire ring, grill, wood at no cost, picnic table, hard surface parking for 2 cars."
Most cabins include basic furnishings but requirements for linens and personal items differ by location. Firewood is often provided or available for purchase at campground offices. Kitchen setups range from basic microwaves to full-service kitchens with refrigerators, stoves, and dishwashers. Visitors planning extended stays should verify which cooking supplies and utensils are included with their rental. While cabins offer more comfort than tent camping, guests should still bring appropriate outdoor clothing and gear for hiking, fishing, or paddling, as most cabin locations provide access to trails, lakes, and other recreational opportunities nearby.
Best Cabin Campgrounds near Eldridge (35)
1. Bald Eagle Campground and Cabins
"One of the 6 campgrounds that you will have to choose from here at Scott County Park, Bald Eagle CG & Cabins is one that is more geared for the RV driving and trailer toting tribes as each site has"
"Cabin sits at end of campground lane with covered porch, parking for 3 cars, ADA accessible. Cabin has 2 sleeping rooms, sleeping loft, and sofa. Capacity is 10, with all kitchen amenities."
Check Availabilityfrom $17 - $36 / night
2. Park Terrace Campground - West Lake Park
"CG open all year, offers standard sites including electric, water, septic, fire rings, tables. Firewood, ice, recycling, showers/RR, host available. Sites have shade and Tent sites available."
"Just minutes west of Davenport, Park Terrace Campground is a delightful county-operated camping destination nestled within the sprawling 620-acre West Lake Park."
Check Availabilityfrom $27 / night
3. Camelot Campground Quad Cities USA
"Stayed one night for tent camping, campsite was clean and accommodating with fire pit, picnic table, lights, Wi-Fi, and power plug. Bathrooms and showers were clean. Perfect camping site."
"They do have very nice cabins on site and a decent sized pond where the campground goes around. Mini golf is available with a pool. Had to go here once just to use the dump station."
4. Pine Grove Campground, Scott Co Park
"Pines Shelter (both of which provide excellent access to Pride Lake), followed by the next available left turn, just past the swimming pool on your left) and you’ll eventually arrive to Pine Grove Campground"
"Primitive tent sites include: tables, fire rings, parking, water and firewood nearby, shelter for rent, seasonal host, visitor parking, 2 modern cabins adjacent."
Check Availabilityfrom $15 - $23 / night
5. Summit Campground - West Lake Park
"Sites offer: tables, fire rings, hard drive through pads, electric, water, showers/RR, play areas, horse shoes, trails, and 2 cabins adjacent to CG. Overflow/visitor parking."
"CG sits above Railroad Lake and offers seasonal camping with standard sites including fire rings, tables, water, dump station, RR/showers,host. Firewood available, play ground, shade trees, trails."
Check Availabilityfrom $17 - $36 / night
6. Summit Cabin 1
"This modern cabin offers to better bedrooms, full service, kitchen, living room, with sofa, sleeper, and fireplace, ADA bathroom, covered porch with chairs and view of the lake, fire pit, and picnic table"
"Lake Restoration is currenlty underway! These modern cabins have everything a family needs."
Check Availabilityfrom $125 - $150 / night
7. Rock Creek County Marina and Campground
"CG is spread out along bottomland river forest and includes camping cabins, tent and RV sites, RR/showers, playground, dump and water stations, Eco Tourism store/grill, paddling rentals, Blue Heron Cruises"
"This campground offers lots of amenities, including: gravel, pads, fire rings, firewood, on site, campground host, playgrounds, water, dump station, both tent and RV sites, as well as cabins."
Check Availabilityfrom $14 - $18 / night
8. Summit Cabin 2, West Lake Park
"and dishwasher, dining table for eight, modern bathroom with shower, Wi-Fi, gas fireplace, heat and air conditioning."
"This cabin has all modern conveniences with two sleeping rooms, full service, kitchen, living room, with sofa, sleeper, and fireplace, ADA bathroom and a covered porch overlooking the lake."
Check Availabilityfrom $125 - $150 / night
9. Wapsi River Environmental Ed. Ctr.
"Park is a nature preserve with only 1 cabin for rent (Kestrel Cabin) sleeping six. Cabin offers modern amenities: stove, oven,micro, dishwasher, refrigerator, coffee pot, toaster, ADA access, shower."
"Cabin has all amenities for six. Charcoal grill, fire ring with wood supplied, picnic table, covered porch, trail head right next to cabin."
Check Availabilityfrom $70 - $80 / night
10. Geneseo Campground
"This incredibly friendly (pet-friendly as well BTW) operation does an excellent job in how it is set up, offering up a few distinct loops that are ear-marked pretty much exclusively for the wheel-toting"
"RV, tent, Cabins, and Yurt camping. The couple that run this campsite are so sweet! Pedal bikes for kids (and grown ups), a spray ground, and more!"
Check Availabilityfrom $40 - $95 / night
Drive Time
- 9 min from Davenport, IA
- 54 min from Iowa City, IA
- 58 min from Dubuque, IA
- 1 hr 6 min from Cedar Rapids, IA
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Cabin Reviews near Eldridge, IA
209 Reviews of 35 Eldridge Campgrounds
Cyndi R.
ScoutBald Eagle Campground and Cabins
Clean, quiet and nice facilities but the placement of the fire rings borders on the absurd. These are obviously RV sites so there's already little expectation of privacy but they're good size and leave ample space behind your camper. The site we were on was tree-lined in the back. Perfect for a fire ring, right? Nah. Instead they're out front 5 ft from the road. I've never seen anything like it. 🥴
- Stuart K.
LegendPark Terrace Campground - West Lake Park
Quad Cities Sweet Camping Retreat
Just minutes west of Davenport, Park Terrace Campground is a delightful county-operated camping destination nestled within the sprawling 620-acre West Lake Park. With four picturesque lakes, rolling green lawns, mature shade trees and an impressive assortment of recreational activities, this is much more than your average roadside CG. Whether you're passing through the Quad Cities or settling in for a relaxing weekend, there's plenty to keep you entertained, including fishing, kayaking, hiking, disc golf and a seasonal swimming beach. It's an especially appealing destination for families who appreciate having a little adventure right outside their camper door.
The campground itself features approximately 77 campsites, including spacious RV sites with 50-amp electrical service, water and sewer hookups, plus 13 primitive tent sites tucked toward the wooded perimeter in the rear - so for those tent campers that like to be somewhat removed from the RV crowd, this is an excellent option. Most RV sites are reasonably level, with gravel parking pads, picnic tables and fire rings, although spacing can be a little cozy (er, tight) in places. Mature trees provide welcome shade throughout portions of the campground, while the modern bathhouse offers restrooms and showers. Additional conveniences include a dump station, playground, seasonal campground host and firewood availability. Best of all, the CG delivers an impressive collection of amenities without the hefty price tag of a commercial RV resort.
A few things worth knowing before arriving: the CG is accessed through Gate 5 off 110th Avenue, and water hookups are generally seasonal despite the CG's year-round designation. Some sites are more exposed than others, and the relatively close spacing means privacy isn't necessarily its strongest selling point. Nevertheless, for RV travelers, tent campers and families seeking affordable accommodations with outstanding recreational opportunities, Park Terrace is a terrific little discovery.
Insider's Tip: Tent campers should head toward the designated wooded camping area toward the back of the CG for a more traditional outdoor experience. RV travelers should bring an extra-long drinking-water hose, as some sites share water connections positioned several campsites apart. Also, the park gates close overnight, so plan your arrival accordingly.
Happy Camping!
- James M.Legend
Cabin 4, Rock Creek Marina & Campground
The camping cabins are provided with twin size bunks for four people and include air conditioning, heat, and a small refrigerator and microwave oven. A fire ring and picnic table are provided for each cabin. One tent is allowed on site.
SUPPLIES PROVIDED: Broom & dustpan. Refuse must be removed to nearby dumpster
*RENTER WILL NEED TO BRING:*Complete bedding with pillow, sheets, blankets and/or sleeping bags;All camping supplies; All bath linens & toiletries(Shower house located inside the park);Lawn chairs (if desired)
Rent-- $50/night payable by Visa or Mastercard. Sorry, but we are currently unable to accept Discover cards. Any questions please call 563-259-1876. Park offers playground, boat ramp, paddling rentals, store with grill, Eco Tourism Center pontoon rides, and nature center with displays and programs.
- James M.Legend
Cabin 1, Rock Creek Marina & Campground
The camping cabins are provided with twin size bunks for four people that include air conditioning, heat, and a small refrigerator and microwave oven. A fire ring and picnic table are provided for each cabin. One tent is allowed on site.
SUPPLIES PROVIDED: Broom & dustpan. Refuse must be removed to nearby dumpster
*RENTER WILL NEED TO BRING:*Complete bedding with pillow, sheets, blankets and/or sleeping bags; All camping supplies; All bath linens & toiletries(Shower house located inside the park);Lawn chairs (if desired)
Rent- $50/night payable by Visa or Mastercard. Sorry, but we are currently unable to accept Discover cards. Any questions please call 563-259-1876. Park offers playground, store and grill, paddle rentals, nature center too.
- James M.Legend
Pintail Cabin- Rock Creek Marina
Neat County park in Mississippi River backwaters
Park has multiple cabins. Pintail Cabin is an ADA compliant, fully accessible cabin that sleeps up to 6 people. The cabin includes a queen-size adjustable bed that raises and lowers for easy access, twin size bunk bed, a full-size sofa sleeper, table/chairs. Kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, electric cook top, sink. Central Heat/AC. Bathroom has accessible roll-in shower. There is also has a large deck and an accessible picnic table and fire ring outside. Bedding, towels, and kitchen cookware and utensils are not provided. The cabin has an ADA compliant access ramp. Tents are not permitted on this site. There is a playground, boat ramp, paddle rentals, Eco Tourism Center with small store and grill, and a nature center offering programs! The Blue Heron pontoon boat offers tours on the water too!
- James M.Legend
Rock Creek County Marina and Campground
Neat county Park and campground in Mississippi River backwaters
This campground offers lots of amenities, including: gravel, pads, fire rings, firewood, on site, campground host, playgrounds, water, dump station, both tent and RV sites, as well as cabins. There’s a store for Supplies, and a grill serving food. The Eco tourism center includes interactive and educational displays and programs. The marina offers slips for rent, boat rentals of canoes and kayaks. The campground can get very buggy, considering seasons in Iowa.
- JJohn L.Guide
Geneseo Campground
Small, Quiet and Clean
It’s small, quiet and clean. Booked on-line easily. Planned just for 2 days traveling cross country. Got a pull thru site, didn’t know the direction to pull in as their map didn’t show any arrows. Site is gravel, dirt and grass. Quite level and no blocks needed. Hook ups are situated properly for easy connection. Noted about 10 long term sites in use. Did not use any campground shower or toilet facilities. Follow directions given by campsite to avoid low railroad bridge. Followed their blue camping signs coming from i80 just fine. Geneseo is a nice small farm town with good supplies, gas , laundry. I would stay again if needed.
Joe B.ScoutChief Keokuk Campground — Johnson-Sauk Trail State Recreation Area
The pine trees are uniquely laid out
Probably the nicest campground ive stayed at
Guide to Eldridge
Eldridge, Iowa camping areas sit within Scott County's diverse terrain of woodland and prairie. Located in eastern Iowa near the Mississippi River, the region experiences all four seasons with summer temperatures averaging 75-85°F and winter lows reaching 15-25°F. Many local campgrounds connect to trail systems where visitors often spot whitetail deer and other wildlife.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: At Rock Creek County Marina and Campground, visitors can access Mississippi River backwaters for fishing. "Gorgeous surrounding, something for everyone... Environmental center for kids and adults alike and a cafe," notes camper Crystal R. The marina offers boat rentals for water access.
Disc golf courses: West Lake Park features a challenging disc golf course described by campers as "world-class." James M. mentions, "Park offers trails, 4 lakes for paddling, fishing, and swim beach in season, concessions, disc golf." The course winds through varied terrain with multiple skill levels.
Pioneer Village exploration: Visit the historical pioneer village at Bald Eagle Campground and Cabins for educational exhibits. "Pioneer village if you've never been was the absolute bees knees as a kid to go to, especially since you can hike to get there! I loved climbing around in the train cars, eating icecream/candy canes, and watching the blacksmith work," shares Seth N.
What campers like
Clean facilities: Many reviewers highlight the well-maintained facilities at campgrounds near Eldridge. At Park Terrace Campground, Deborah C. appreciates "The host is on site plus a park ranger was frequently driving around to check on things." Regular maintenance includes weekly cleaning of bathrooms and fire pits.
Wildlife viewing: The natural setting provides excellent wildlife viewing opportunities. Kimberly W. mentions visitors should "Expect to see whitetail deer as they love to make the park home" at Bald Eagle Campground. Bird watching is also popular throughout the area.
Lake activities: Multiple lakes for swimming, paddling, and boating attract campers. "Park offers 4 lakes to fish, paddle, disc golf course, shelters to rent, play areas, while the beach offers swimming and concessions," notes James M. about Summit Campground. Rental equipment is available seasonally at most lake facilities.
What you should know
Seasonal considerations: Many campground amenities operate seasonally. "Showers are open until October 14 this year," notes Jeff and Linda L. about Rock Creek Marina. Water systems typically shut down in late October depending on weather conditions.
Bug preparation: Being near water means insects can be prevalent. As Shanon P. advises about Bald Eagle Campground, "They have gnats that are a real pest, but at the camp office they sell a gnat replant that works great. If you go pick some up while you are signing in."
Flood potential: Low-lying areas can flood during heavy rain periods. James M. cautions visitors to "Watch river levels for flooding, bugs can be bad since location is bottomland riverine forest" at Rock Creek Marina and Campground.
Tips for camping with families
Educational opportunities: Wapsi River Environmental Education Center offers educational programs for children. "The park specializes in environmental education and the Eagle View Eco Center with exhibits and native live animals, trails, prairie, observatory, amphitheater," explains James M. Programs run year-round with special summer activities.
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