Best Cabin Camping near Farmington, IA

Indian Lake Park and Lacey Keosauqua State Park offer cabin accommodations within a short drive of Farmington, Iowa. The cabins at Indian Lake Park provide electric hookups, and some include water and sewer connections for longer stays. Primitive to deluxe options exist across multiple area campgrounds. One camper shared that "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." Wilson Lake Park and Lee County Pollmiller Park also feature cabin rentals with varying levels of amenities, all within reasonable driving distance of Farmington.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Lacey-Keosauqua State Park includes full hookup cabins with fifty-amp and thirty-amp electrical service, making them suitable for year-round use. Pets are permitted in most cabin facilities throughout the region, though specific rules vary by campground. According to one visitor, "It has full hookups, tent site swim beach, fishing, canoes, playgrounds also cabins." Reservation requirements are standard at most locations, with peak summer weekends typically booking months in advance, particularly at Lake Darling State Park where cabins are described as "small but clean."

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Cooking facilities vary widely between properties, with some providing fully equipped kitchens while others offer only basic amenities. The Catfish Place Campground cabins include shower access and toilets but lack some standard amenities found at more developed sites. Firewood is available for purchase at many campgrounds, including Lacey Keosauqua State Park, where the host sells reasonably priced firewood. While some cabin locations operate year-round, others close during winter months, making advance research essential when planning off-season stays.

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Best Cabin Sites Near Farmington, Iowa (13)

    1. Indian Lake Park

    4 Reviews
    Farmington, IA
    1 mile
    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"

    2. Lacey Keosauqua State Park Campground

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

    $15 - $33 / 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. Wilson Lake Park

    4 Reviews
    Donnellson, IA
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (319) 463-7673

    $15 - $26 / night

    "The campground is nice with cement pads as well as primitive campsites and cabins."

    "Clean rest rooms and coin op showers. There were a lot of ticks, but the camp was quiet. I saw many people fishing."

    4. Lee County Pollmiller Park

    3 Reviews
    West Point, IA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (319) 463-7673

    "Campground had all amenities you would expect with a beach, cabins, all on a small lake. Close to town for any camping needs."

    "The park is clean and family friendly. The beach is a great addition for some family fun."

    5. Waubonsie Trail Park

    3 Reviews
    Cantril, IA
    18 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."

    7. The Catfish Place Campground

    1 Review
    Luray, MO
    20 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."

    8. Camp Nauvoo

    1 Review
    Nauvoo, IL
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (217) 453-9930

    $32 / night

    "The park streets are gravel with concrete pull-through sites. The park is very quiet. Great value for $32. Full hookups. 

    Stayed in campsite#10 which has no shade."

    10. Big Hollow Recreation Area

    6 Reviews
    Sperry, IA
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (319) 985-2502

    $15 - $20 / night

    "There is a large playground and shower house. Primitive camping for single or group spots."

    "Lots of cement camping pads, playground, and shower house. Primitive single and group camping sites. Canoe rental and shooting range."

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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.

  • Travis R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 18, 2024

    Big Hollow Recreation Area

    Full Featured Camping

    This site has a large number of mostly cement camper spots, including pull through. There is a large playground and shower house. Primitive camping for single or group spots. Campgrounds also include a shooting range, beach, equestrian trails, canoe rentals, and launch, and I saw a sign for primitive cabins, though I didn't have time to check those out. This is the .most full service camp site that I have seen in Iowa so far.

  • 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.

  • D
    Jun. 10, 2022

    Camp Nauvoo

    Great value, nice campground

    Camp Nauvoo is a nice, church operated, park only 5 minutes from downtown Nauvoo. We stayed one night on our way to Minnesota. The sites are sunny and all are pull-through.but some have shade. The park streets are gravel with concrete pull-through sites. The park is very quiet. Great value for $32. Full hookups. 

    Stayed in campsite#10 which has no shade. It was a concrete pull-through with more than enough parking for my TT and truck and grass on either side. The site included: picnic table. Utilities were located in different spots. 20A/30A/50A electric in the middle, water near the rear, and sewer near the front. Site was level. No neighbor on passenger/awning side. 

    AT&T had 3 bars of LTE and Verizon 1 bar of LTE service. AT&T Speedtest: 56.8 Mbps down, 9.3 Mbps up. Free WiFi available, but I had trouble connecting. 

    If you are southbound on Illinois Hwy 96, the left turn off the highway is very sharp and steep. Might be easier to continue about a mile south and use the scenic turnout to turnaround. It is a pull-through turnout. Then, turn off the highway on the right.

    Would stay here again. We camped at Camp Nauvoo in a Travel Trailer.

  • 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

  • Travis R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 17, 2024

    Big Hollow Recreation Area

    Really excellent campground

    Lots of cement camping pads, playground, and shower house. Primitive single and group camping sites. Canoe rental and shooting range.

  • 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.


Guide to Farmington

Cabin camping near Farmington, Iowa offers a perfect blend of nature and comfort, making it an ideal getaway for families and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

Explore the Scenic Trails of Indian Lake Park

  • Enjoy well-maintained hiking trails at Indian Lake Park, where you can immerse yourself in the beauty of the surrounding landscape.
  • The park features a sandy beach perfect for a relaxing day by the water, ideal for swimming and sunbathing.
  • With spacious and shaded sites, this park is a great spot for both tent and cabin camping, providing a peaceful retreat.

Fishing and Water Activities at Lake Darling State Park

  • Lake Darling State Park Campground offers excellent fishing opportunities, with a clean lake that attracts anglers year-round.
  • Rent a paddleboat or kayak to explore the calm waters, making it a fun activity for families and friends.
  • The campground features modern amenities, including full hookups and well-kept facilities, ensuring a comfortable stay.

Cabin campers like these nearby activities

  • At Lacey-Keosauqua State Park, enjoy lakeside spots and a playground for kids, making it a family-friendly destination.
  • Experience the thrill of hiking the scenic trails while keeping an eye out for local wildlife, including deer that often forage in the evenings.
  • The park's host sells firewood, perfect for cozy campfire nights under the stars, enhancing your cabin camping experience.

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