Cabin rentals near Ferguson provide convenient access to lakes, trails, and recreational amenities within a 30-minute drive. Accommodations range from basic rustic cabins to units with kitchens, bathrooms, and multiple bedrooms, priced from $75 to $125 per night during peak season. Many cabins are situated near hiking trails or water features offering fishing, swimming and boating opportunities.
What to do
Fishing at local lakes: Pine Lake State Park Campground offers excellent fishing for bass and bluegill. The park features both Upper and Lower Pine Lakes connected by a stream. "Paddle on upper or lower Pine Lake, fishing, shore or boat (lake, stream, or river)," notes a camper who frequents the area.
Hiking trail networks: Multiple connected trails around Pine Lake State Park Campground provide scenic woodland paths. "Hiking trails (all around lower Pine Lake)" are well-maintained and accessible for various skill levels. The trails connect cabin areas with lake access points and recreational facilities.
Water activities beyond fishing: Besides fishing, Waterloo Lost Island Waterpark KOA offers additional water recreation options. "Decent sites with full hook ups... beach area, small boat rentals, good sized convenience store with ice, beer, snacks, milkshake machine, etc. Enough to do for a day or two without going to the water park," reports a visitor who enjoyed the on-site lake amenities.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Tower Rock cabins provide access to wildlife observation areas. "We had a blue jay that visited us regularly at our campsite, along with deer walking through," mentions a visitor at Lake Iowa County Park, noting the natural setting that attracts various bird species and mammals.
What campers like
Clean, modern cabin facilities: Union Grove State Park Campground offers well-maintained cabin options. "Union Grove is known for having good lake fishing. The lake is also a great place for kayaking or canoeing," notes a visitor who appreciated both the water access and cabin amenities.
Lake views from select cabins: Certain sites at Lake Iowa County Park offer premium views. "I would say if you can try and get sites, 67-70. They have beautiful views," recommends a camper who discovered these prime locations. These sites provide direct sightlines to the water, enhancing the cabin camping experience.
Winter cabin availability: Unlike seasonal tent camping, some cabin facilities remain open year-round. Jester County Park cabins are "fully stocked, linens included!" according to a regular visitor. This makes them suitable for off-season visits when temperatures drop below freezing.
Proximity to local attractions: Thomas Mitchell County Park cabins offer both natural setting and nearby amenities. "Clean and well groomed. There's a fairly nasty industrial park, complete with a junk yard and car mechanic garage with abandoned cars scattered around the entrance that you'll have to navigate through before reaching this KOA," notes a visitor to a nearby campground, highlighting the mix of developed and natural areas in the region.
What you should know
Reservation requirements: Most cabin facilities require advance booking, particularly during summer months. At Tower Rock, "The two cabins are fairly new and have all of the amenities," making them popular and often booked weeks in advance.
Variable amenity levels: Cabin facilities vary significantly across locations. Some provide only basic shelter while others include full kitchens and bathrooms. "This location has 2 furnished 'cabins' for rent. There are no RV or tent sites," notes a Tower Rock visitor, clarifying what's available at this focused facility.
Seasonal pricing changes: Rates increase during peak summer months (June-August) and holiday weekends. Most cabins require a two-night minimum stay during these periods. Winter rates can be 20-30% lower than summer prices at year-round facilities.
Environmental conditions: Bugs and humidity can impact cabin stays. "Be advised tho, we were not adequately prepared for the humidity in August. Being from Colorado where we live at much higher altitudes & we didnt expect the humidity to affect us as it did," warned a Lake Iowa County Park visitor.
Tips for camping with families
Kid-friendly amenities: Newton KOA offers numerous family activities. "Tons for kids and families to do. My only complaint is that where we were, tent spot #1...there wasn't really any soaration of the tent sites," mentioned a visitor who found the facilities well-suited for children despite some layout issues.
Swimming options: Multiple locations offer swimming areas for children. "We just stayed for one night passing through Iowa. Very pretty Campground with colorful Kabin's and a lake for swimming or paddle boats," noted a visitor at Waterloo Lost Island Waterpark KOA, highlighting facilities beyond just cabin accommodations.
Playground access: Several cabin locations feature dedicated play areas. Thomas Mitchell County Park has a "large playground area, hiking trails, fishing pond. Mosquitoes can get pretty bad, also poison ivy if you get into the thickets," according to a visitor who enjoyed the amenities while noting potential challenges.
Creek access for hot days: Shallow creek areas provide safe water play. "Great place to go tent camping, very clean and quiet. Easy trails for the kids to go hiking and playing in the creek to cool off in the heat," shared a visitor to Thomas Mitchell County Park.
Tips from RVers
Parking considerations: Cabin areas often share facilities with RV sites. "Very RV friendly, I was the only tent camper I saw the weekend I went. Stayed with friends. The pond isn't a far walk and had plenty of small fish for the kids to catch," noted a visitor to Outback Campground & Resort, indicating the site's layout favors RVs.
Electrical capacity: Most cabins offer standard household electrical outlets, but may not support high-draw appliances. Sites with RV hookups typically provide more robust electrical systems than basic cabins.
Proximity to highways: Several cabin locations sit near major roads, affecting noise levels. "This is a pretty nice KOA and it's very clean and maintained. You can hear the interstate but you get used to it," mentioned a visitor to Newton KOA, noting the highway proximity that provides convenient access but creates background noise.
