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Best Cabin Camping near Emmetsburg, IA

23 Reviews

Cabins at campgrounds near Emmetsburg provide basic to full-featured accommodations for visitors seeking shelter-based outdoor experiences. Joe Sheldon County Park offers cabin rentals with spacious pull-through sites and full hookups, while Martin Area County Park provides more rustic cabin options. Most cabins include electricity and beds with varying levels of additional amenities. "We spent several nights camping at South Joe Sheldon County Park. Beautiful pull through campsites some full hook ups others with electronic and water," noted one visitor about the facilities. Bathrooms and shower houses are available at most locations, though some require updating.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Jackson KOA provides family-friendly cabin rentals with access to clean, updated bathrooms and a swimming pool. Flying Goose Campground offers lakeside cabins with proximity to fishing piers and a swimming beach. Most properties require reservations, particularly during peak summer months from May through September. A recent review noted that Flying Goose Campground is "pristine and peaceful" with "very kind and accommodating" owners who live on site. Pet policies vary by location, with most allowing pets in designated cabins.

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities range from basic microwaves to full kitchens in premium cabins. Campground stores like those at Lizard Creek Ranch Camping provide basic provisions, though selection is limited. Larger supply runs typically require trips to nearby towns. Firewood is available for purchase at most locations, including Jackson KOA, Flying Goose Campground, and Buena Vista County Park. Cabins at Buena Vista County Park offer lake views with convenient access to recreational activities. "We had a wonderful view of lake from campsite. Camp ground was kept clean," commented one visitor about the Sunrise Campground.

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Cabin Reviews near Emmetsburg, IA

23 Reviews of 11 Emmetsburg Campgrounds

  • P
    Oct. 22, 2020

    Thorpe Park

    Really neat little park

    Gorgeous little park right on a series of small lakes. Camping is in grassy and forested area. You dive on grass and park next to a table and power outlet. Many of these spots are not level and seem better suited to tents than larger RVs but some spots could work for vans, class C or small class A RVs. I also saw one cabin for rent. This is all near the water and has bathrooms and a water faucet. I also noticed pretty good AT&T cell coverage here. This area has historically been bad for cell coverage so maybe that is improving.

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    May. 30, 2024

    Flying Goose Campground & Resort

    Just beautiful

    Very quiet and clean, goid WiFi. Gary was very helpful. This campground is just beautiful. There is a lake you can fish,swim,rent kayaks and canoe. Laundry and showers.

  • Chris S.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 13, 2021

    Flying Goose Campground & Resort

    Really nice set up for a quick stay over off of I-90

    We found this place by accident, and were very happy we did. It’s a small family run campground with mostly seasonal campers. Set along the shores of Lake Imogene, which comes out of nowhere surrounded by farm land, and you can’t even see it from the road. Mature shade trees everywhere, Impeccably clean bathrooms, showers, etc. playground, small homemade mini golf course, volleyball, basketball, the works to keep the kids happy and entertained while you relax in a quiet clean setting. We stayed in a bull through site with two other campers, were nice and spaced out and didn’t hear them at all, but we’re told on weekends because of an on-site wedding venue, there are more people and the campsites are full. Mid-week night stats are tops though, and we would absolutely stay here again. The pull through sites have electric, water and sewage at every site.

    Everyone we met (owners, staff, other campers) were extremely nice. Good people, great stay.

  • Gregory L.
    May. 21, 2023

    Jackson KOA

    Great little park!

    We stopped here for 2 nights on our way to South Dakota. The park is small, but very well maintained, and man, literally every person there was INCREDIBLY nice! I met the previous owner of the park and his wife, and told about some cool things to do in the area including the Jeffers Petroglyphs, a fort in the town of Jackson, and the town from Little House on the Prairie.

    Our site was level, easy to get into, and had a nice tree providing some shade. Water pressure was good, no issues with electric. One thing I noticed that I thought was really cool was they had a good sewer hose at the dump station for guests to use so they didn’t have to dig theirs out. That is the kind of thought the owners put into the experience at their park. Simple, nice perks that make the experience just that little bit extra good, and there were things like that throughout the park.

    There is a small grocery store about 5 mins south of the park, a Burger King right across the street, and a few gas stations. New Ulm is about an hour away and well worth the visit! Cool little downtown area with lots of history, great restaurants, and cool shops.

  • h
    Aug. 11, 2021

    Flying Goose Campground & Resort

    Pristine and peaceful

    What a gem! We were there for a one night mid-week stay, and it was so quiet and calm because ~70% of the spots are taken by seasonal guests who are primarily at the campgrounds on the weekends. Right on Lake Imogene, there is a boat dock and a sandy swimming beach (which we had entirely to ourselves!). The grounds are well-maintained and very clean. There are three playgrounds (one at the swimming beach), a mini golf course, and an actual phone booth. The owners live on site and are very kind and accommodating. We got a late checkout for an additional $10, allowing us to really take advantage of this amazing spot. Highly recommended.

  • C
    May. 31, 2019

    Sunrise

    Sunrise

    We had a wonderful view if lake from campsite. Camp ground was kept clean. I especially liked then number of bathroom/shower combos. I have been in campgrounds where shower wasn't as private as it could be. This was great and clean.

  • Willy W.
    Jun. 1, 2020

    Buena Vista County Park Sunrise Campground

    Kings Pointe Resort

    This is a pretty awesome place. There is a lot of activities. The resort resides on Storm Lake and it’s usually pretty active. The first night we were there it actually had a very nice lightning storm.

    The lake has a lot of perch, walleye, crappie and white bass. It’s not a very deep lake but has some pockets that you can find on the west side that does pretty good. There are boat ramps and parks all along the lake.

    The resort is pretty huge it has an indoor and outdoor water park. The park slides are pretty fun and scary. There is also a lazy river!

    The restaurant in the hotel is top notch. They served some of the best food. You won’t go hungry and the price wasn’t over priced like some resorts.

    There is also a very nice large playground for kids to play on and a nice little beach to go swimming on. They clean the beach every morning but it gets pretty dirty towards the end of the day.

    It doesn’t get very crowded during the week but on the weekend it picks up and a lot of people who aren’t staying at the resort show up to play in the water park.

    As far as outside there are lots of trails to walk on. Tons of little parks around the lake to have picnics and town isn’t that far if you need to get coffee or groceries.

  • T
    Sep. 5, 2024

    Flying Goose Campground & Resort

    Nice campground on nice lake

    Large campground with a play park and other sporting area. Lake to swim in - no lifeguard offered. Large sites with water/electric hook up - some full hook sites and big rig friendly. The site we were put in was not set up well for the connections however it was a large site. Very muddy site but they offered to let us use a rug so we didn’t get ours all Muddy.

  • Mary T.
    Aug. 31, 2019

    Jackson KOA

    Alright but not the best for a KOA

    We go in early in the afternoon after traveling from Madison WI.  

    The KOA seemed alright but I was very disappointed in the long term/ Full time RVs parked there.  Some were alright but a couple of pretty dumping ones.  

    They were not full and I can understand the reason.  

    The facilities seemed to be well maintained.  The pool and playground were very nice and the sites we stayed around were fine.  It was just those few trailers that gave it that run downed feeling. If they took care of those even made them clean the area around them and wash them it  would go up a star or 2.

    The internet was iffy again and I guess we will just have to live with that though I did expect more from a KOA.

    That night they did have live entertainment but we did not know about it until they started to play.  It was locals I think that lived there and was like a jam session.

Guide to Emmetsburg

Cabin camping near Emmetsburg, Iowa, offers a delightful escape into nature with various amenities and activities to enhance your outdoor experience.

Cabins are available at Joe Sheldon County Park

  • Enjoy spacious cabin accommodations at Joe Sheldon County Park, where you can unwind in a beautiful setting with full hookups.
  • This park features well-maintained facilities, making it a great choice for families looking for comfort while enjoying the outdoors.
  • With hiking trails nearby, you can explore the natural beauty of Humboldt while staying in a cozy cabin.

Some prices for cabin camping range from $13 to $37

Explore the scenic beauty of Storm Lake

  • Buena Vista County Park Sunrise Campground is situated on Storm Lake, offering opportunities for fishing, swimming, and picnicking right from your cabin.
  • Experience the tranquility of nature at Martin Area County Park, where you can hike and enjoy the serene lakeside views.
  • Jackson KOA is a short drive away and features glamping options, making it a great spot for those looking to combine comfort with outdoor adventure.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Emmetsburg, IA is Jackson KOA with a 4.7-star rating from 9 reviews.

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