Top Cabins near Gladbrook, IA

Cabin camping near Gladbrook is a great way to escape into nature, yet still have all the comforts of home. Finding a place to cabin camp near Gladbrook is easier than ever. Each cabin offers quick access to one or more of Gladbrook's most popular destinations.

Best Cabin Sites Near Gladbrook, IA (16)

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Recent Cabin Reviews In Gladbrook

70 Reviews of 16 Gladbrook Campgrounds


  • Leslie K.
    Camper-submitted photo from Outback Campground & Resort
    Oct. 7, 2024

    Outback Campground & Resort

    Wallaby Cabin Review

    This review is for the Wallaby cabin. This cabin supposedly has a bathroom with a shower, 3 beds and a kitchenette. The bathroom has a shower so small it is difficult not to rinse one's hair while applying shampoo. There is no sink in this room for brushing teeth, washing hands or face, etc. There is no mirror either, or hooks for towels or washcloths or clothes. There is also no heater. The cabin has no closet or any place to hang any clothes. There were several bugs crawling on the ceiling. The wall A/C could not help but spew dust, as it was coated with that on the filter and cover. The trash can had a clean bag, which occupants are required to leave in dumpster at checkout. When removing the bag, the stuck-on mess under it was appalling. The bed in each loft area had obviously been used and not changed, as the covers were in disarray and the bottom sheets not clean. The main bed has a zipped on plastic cover which the loose fitting fitted sheet will not stay on, causing occupants to end up sleeping on plastic. We purchased a blanket to go over it for the next night. We would not have stayed more than one night but, as we had reserved 3, it is not refundable. The tv is to the side of the immovable chairs, so that one must have head turned completely to one side to watch. The cabin has such a slant that a ball will roll by itself to the entrance side. All this for more than$350 for 3 night stay.

  • Ken G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Iowa County Park
    Sep. 23, 2024

    Lake Iowa County Park

    very nice and clean. Lots of sites but well spaced

    Not too far off the highway.  Very clean and quiet.  The campground is above the lake but a short trail will take you to the lake.  Couldn't see the lake from where we camped, but nice woody area behind our campsite.  Nice little visitor area.  Lots of trails to walk with the dog including a nice trail along the lake.

    Great place to spend one night.  If I had more time, I would have gone paddle boarding or fishing on the lake.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Union Grove State Park
    Aug. 12, 2024

    Union Grove State Park

    Loved it!

    Loved this campground! We just stayed for one night, but wish it had been two. Small and quiet. A few trails to hike and a horse camp that I didn’t have time to explore. Nice lending library as well. Bathroom/shower combos are nice (1 is ADA). Not far off the interstate. Some sites are off with level & weird (ie stairs/door open on an incline and away from the table), and our picnic table was sloped. So pick your site carefully. 19E was ok - table not level and high stairs required from TT but good for Starlink connection and close water spigot (elec only at these sites)

  • Randall K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Iowa County Park
    Aug. 9, 2024

    Lake Iowa County Park

    Great spot for a great price

    Very well kept campground! Bathrooms and entire area was really in perfect shape. One of the cleanest showers and bathrooms I have seen. $10 for tent, $16 for electric - how can you go wrong?

    Only issue is that the spots are pretty close together. Around 2:30am there was so much smoke in our van from nearby campfires that I woke up sick and my dog threw up all over the bed. At 3am we decided we needed to move to an electric site because it was too much to have the windows open. I felt really bad for anyone in a tent. I coughed all the next day.

    The campground was not that busy so there is no way I would stay here on a busy holiday weekend due to the spots being too close. If a few people make a fire you better shut down all your windows. No sleeping in the cool, night air here.

    But this is an issue at other places too. Just never experienced anything on this level before. Esp considering no one in our section even had a fire going.

    I wish campgrounds would start banning these fires. But that’s a topic for a later date.

    Other than that it was a great spot.

  • I
    Camper-submitted photo from Lazy Acres RV Park
    May. 25, 2024

    Lazy Acres RV Park

    Don’t recommend

    We stayed here towards the end of May. They hadn’t cut the grass but was in the process of cutting it. This caused swarms of bugs. We are from Ky backwoods and are use to bugs but this was awful. The bathhouse was clean. The campground is right off the main highway so easy getting off and right back on.

  • Matthew S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Waterloo - Lost Island Waterpark KOA
    Aug. 17, 2023

    Waterloo - Lost Island Waterpark KOA

    Nice Park/Clean Bathrooms

    This is a quiet and nice park. Lots of pull through lots. I am missing a swimming pool but they do have a beach by a pond if that interests you. Bathrooms are cleaned daily but at times are quite nasty. Not their fault people are just nasty.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Newton KOA
    Jul. 24, 2023

    Newton KOA

    A decent option along the freeway

    Our stay here was fine. Check-in was easy and courteous. We were escorted to our site. All of the staff that we interacted with was great. It seems like this park has an original section and then expansion sections tired up a hillside. The original section is the only section with any mature shade trees. Our site, and it looked like the others in the tiered hillside section, were in full sun all day. We selected an upgraded patio site. It was spacious and the patio area was made from pavers. It was equiped the same as the other sites though, just a fire pit and a picnic table (that was in rough shape). Our experience at other KOAs is that the patio sites have some better patio furniture. The fire pit wasn't functional for cooking. The cooking grate was rusted and set about 1" off the bottom of the fire pit leaving no room for charcoal. Pool looked nice but we didn't use it. The bathrooms and showers were clean but the showers could use a place to set your dry clothes.

  • R
    Camper-submitted photo from Waterloo - Lost Island Waterpark KOA
    Jun. 22, 2023

    Waterloo - Lost Island Waterpark KOA

    Great place to stay

    We stayed at started at the Lost Island water park KOA for just one night while passing through the area. We were in our class C while slowly making our way across the country. We had no problems getting a spot here. Sites are gravel for the RV, reasonably level, and very well maintained. Most sites are pull through. Hookups are in very good condition. Each site had a grassy area with a picnic table. Staff was very friendly and helpful. There was a playground, beach and fenced dog area. Cost was very good for the amenities provided.

    The campground had a store, gas station and propane available.

    We had 4 bar LTE with Verizon. Our hotspot was usable and performed very well. We enjoyed our brief stay at this campground. We will stay again when traveling this way.

  • m
    Camper-submitted photo from Wilder City Park
    Oct. 5, 2022

    Wilder City Park

    Beautiful city park

    Wilder Park is a beautiful city park. Very much a gem, quiet and peaceful . 50 + sites with about half of them full hook up. Costs for a full hook up in 2022 was under $25 a night. The park has two fishing areas, a dog park,pickle ball, volleyball mini golf, basketball and two playgrounds. A beautiful walking and bike path connects the parks to the neighboring cities. A free dump is also available. We highly recommend this park. 1

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Hickory Hills Park
    Aug. 9, 2022

    Hickory Hills Park

    Great place to camp

    This campground has no shippers but is secluded and quiet and only 5 dollars. There’s a barn with electricity running water and real toilets.

  • Ben P.
    Camper-submitted photo from Lazy Acres RV Park
    Aug. 5, 2022

    Lazy Acres RV Park

    Quiet Fun Spot

    Great clean campground with lots to do. Mini golf, basketball, paddleboat on a small pond, horseshoes, and plenty of swings and playscapes for kids. Beautiful spot with lovely people.

  • Mallory S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Pine Lake State Park
    Jul. 22, 2022

    Pine Lake State Park

    Great view, trail and fishing

    Site 70 is not level, the driveway was just long enough for us and the view was great! The sites are spacious enough; cell signal was the same. The dumpsters we full when we got there on Sunday the same on Tuesday. Recycling was not offered! The bathrooms are very nice-a room with 3 stalls and 4 individual showers. The trail is superb, we rode our bikes both days we were there. It’s an easy (ebike) ride to Eldora.

  • L
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Iowa County Park
    Jul. 10, 2022

    Lake Iowa County Park

    Good, but.

    The good: The area around the lake and near by pond, is not overly developed. There are wild raspberries and mulberries, lots of wildlife. We had a blue jay that visited us regularly at our campsite, along with deer walking through. The bad: very few sites have a view of the lake. To walk to the lake or near by pond you must go down hill, which could be a problem for any one with mobility issues. Once down to the water trail are easy to walk. I would say if you can try and get sites, 67-70. They have beautiful views.

  • Cher C.
    Camper-submitted photo from Newton KOA
    Jun. 24, 2022

    Newton KOA

    I Owe Allot, To IOWA ...

    Staff is *Outstanding!! Sites Level (#62); Great Kamp K9!! Laundry, "Immaculate"!; Clean, clean, oh and CLEAN! Gotta get @ least, one nite here!🤓

  • Carolyn C.
    Camper-submitted photo from Pine Lake State Park
    May. 22, 2022

    Pine Lake State Park

    Beautiful Camping Experience

    Lovely views, great walking paths, quiet and picturesque lake. Bathrooms and shower rooms are new and super clean. Campground is well kept. We will definitely be back.

  • M
    Camper-submitted photo from Little Wall Lake County Park
    Apr. 14, 2022

    Little Wall Lake County Park

    Beautiful county park in rural Iowa near Story City

    This little gem is a great place to stay.  Small lake.  Some sites are reserveable online and some are first come first serve.  We had water and electric on site.  Showers were not open yet in April.  The frogs in the nearby swamp were fun to hear.   Lots of birds too.  This looks like it is a popular park for local people in the summer.  There are 3 cabins also.

  • M
    Camper-submitted photo from Lazy Acres RV Park
    Apr. 14, 2022

    Lazy Acres RV Park

    RV park near Cedar Rapids, Iowa

    Well run campground with full hookups available for$35/ night. Bathrooms are clean and lots of warm water for showers. Great place for a night or two. Near the highway but road noise is minimal.

  • C
    Camper-submitted photo from Newton KOA
    Oct. 4, 2021

    Newton KOA

    A Must Stay! An Oasis? Yup!!

    New Escapod owners! We’ve done the state parks and are winging back to PA. Saw Newton KOA made the call and it was perfect. Don’t let the “ industrial park”reference put you off. You drive past it down into an oasis of green, clean and friendly hosts! It’s October so busy but not summer, office staff was waiting for us at 6:40 PM ALL SMILES!! They parked us on a level site with water and electric about a 5 minute walk to sparkling clean bathrooms and showers. Grounds were well kept , people were friendly and it’s a must stay again on our way out west next season

  • Nichole P.
    Camper-submitted photo from L. Brandt's Crazy Acres Campground & Cabin Rental
    Sep. 19, 2021

    L. Brandt's Crazy Acres Campground & Cabin Rental

    Awesome Campground

    L. Brandt’s Crazy Acres Campground is a quiet and peaceful campground. The kids had fun playing mini golf, swimming at the beach and playing at the playgrounds. The people that run the campground are so nice. The weekend we camped there was their Halloween trick or treating and all the campers were very nice. It was a very relaxing weekend!

  • Kerry M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Union Grove State Park
    Aug. 29, 2021

    Union Grove State Park

    Campsite at a beautiful little Iowa lake

    Union Grove is known for having good lake fishing. The lake is also a great place for kayaking or canoeing.

    The campground has mostly RV sites, but there are a handful of smaller tent sites at the back, which are my favorite. The campground is quiet.

    Amenities:

    Showers and toilets

    Dump station

    Water

    2 cabins

    Things to do nearby:

    Enjoy the lake

    Matchstick Marvels in nearby Gladbrook

  • Kerry M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Tower Rock
    Aug. 25, 2021

    Tower Rock

    Modern cabins and a beautiful park

    The two cabins are fairly new and have all of the amenities. My mother-in-law stayed here while visiting recently and we enjoyed spending time at her cabin.

    While camping is no longer allowed in Tower Rock park, you can still enjoy a walk down to the river or bicycling on the paved bicycle trail. Tube rentals are available nearby for the Iowa River, and a local outfitter will rent a boat for the day to fish Pine Lake or the small lake northwest of Steamboat Rock.

    Pine lake is not that far away either and offers many fun activities.

  • Kerry M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Pine Lake State Park
    Aug. 22, 2021

    Pine Lake State Park

    Pine Lake is an awesome state park

    This campground is near home so I know it well.

    The campground itself is nice, with some decent sized campsites, many having a great view of upper Pine Lake. There are flush toilets and showers. Campsites have electric hookups. It can get busy during peak season!

    Some of the campsites are near the lake, some are near the road. Noise is usually not a problem as the road has a 35mph speed limit by the campground.

    Things to do: (so much to list!)

    • Paddle on upper or lower Pine Lake
    • Fishing, shore or boat (lake, stream, or river)
    • Bicycle trails
    • Hiking trails (all around lower Pine Lake)
    • Beach swimming (lower only)
    • Float or paddle nearby Iowa River (tube and boat rentals nearby)
    • Eat, replenish supplies in nearby Eldora


Guide to Gladbrook

Camping near Gladbrook, Iowa, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled weekend, there are several campgrounds nearby that cater to different needs.

What to do:

  • Hiking and Scenic Views: Many campers enjoy the trails at Ledges State Park Campground. One visitor mentioned, "The campground is well kept but busy in the summer months with it being a popular hiking destination for Des Moines locals."
  • Fishing and Boating: At Rock Creek State Park Campground, you can rent boats and kayaks. A reviewer noted, "Boat and kayak rental and a small store with basic necessities. Campground has some 30 amp and some 50 amp sites."
  • Family Activities: Jester County Park offers playgrounds and hiking trails. One family shared, "The campgrounds are great; the facilities are amazing they have airsoft ranges or tree ranges snowshoeing cross-country skiing."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the restrooms and showers. A visitor at F. W. Kent Park said, "Clean restrooms & shower stalls. Water. Playground. Friendly & helpful campground host."
  • Spacious Sites: Many campgrounds, like Prairie Flower Recreation Area, have large, level sites. One camper mentioned, "Campground with level pads, easy access and super friendly hosts."
  • Natural Beauty: Campers love the scenic views, especially at George Wyth State Park Campground. A reviewer noted, "This park has hiking(on path or off), fishing in multiple lakes and the cedar river, and a beach!!!"

What you should know:

  • Cell Service Issues: If you rely on your phone, be aware that some areas, like Iowa Ledges State Park, have poor cell coverage. One camper remarked, "Cell coverage is terrible out here, and there is no WIFI to help keep people connected."
  • Busy During Peak Season: Popular spots can get crowded, especially in summer. A visitor at Rock Creek State Park Campground mentioned, "The campground area is clean...but the RV section of campground was nearly full."
  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Bob Shelter Recreation Area, may not have all the amenities you expect. A camper noted, "There were electrical hookups, but no water."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Campgrounds with Play Areas: Look for campgrounds that have playgrounds and family-friendly activities, like Jester County Park. A family shared, "Camped in the upper CG site#145. Numerous shade trees, gravel pad and room for our 20' trailer and TV."
  • Plan for Activities: Bring bikes or plan hikes to keep kids engaged. One camper at Swede Point Park said, "Great place to stay. Just a few minutes drive to High Trestle Bridge and right off the river."
  • Pack Snacks and Drinks: Having snacks on hand can make a big difference. A camper at Cherry Glen Campground mentioned, "The whole area around Saylorville Lake has camping. Lush green plots of land everywhere."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Hookup Availability: Make sure the campground has the right hookups for your RV. A visitor at Rock Creek State Park Campground noted, "Campground has some 30 amp and some 50 amp sites."
  • Arrive Early for Best Spots: Popular campgrounds can fill up quickly. A camper at F. W. Kent Park said, "A nice out of the way campground. Very quiet."
  • Be Prepared for Limited Shade: Some campgrounds may not have many shaded areas. A reviewer at George Wyth State Park Campground mentioned, "The bathroom were a little sketchy and the noise from the highway was quite loud."

Camping near Gladbrook, Iowa, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. Just be prepared for the unique quirks of each campground!

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    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Gladbrook, IA is Pine Lake State Park with a 4.7-star rating from 10 reviews.

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