Best Cabin Camping near Harpers Ferry, IA
Yellow River State Forest provides several cabin accommodation options near Harpers Ferry, Iowa. The Fire Tower Cabin in Yellow River State Forest features electricity, a full-sized refrigerator, microwave, and coffee pot. A queen bed and two futons can sleep up to six people. "Cabin has basic kitchen: fridge/freezer, micro, coffee pot, table/chairs, sleeping room with queen bed, 2 futons, AC/heat, fireplace screened porch," notes one camper. The cabin includes a screened-in porch, outdoor fire ring, and picnic table. Indoor climate control with AC and heat makes this suitable for year-round stays. No private bathroom facilities are available, with guests using nearby pit toilets.
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. The Fire Tower Cabin offers more amenities than other primitive options in the region. Pikes Peak State Park Campground and Spook Cave and Campground also provide cabin rentals with varying amenity levels. Most cabin locations allow pets, though specific rules may apply. Reservations are recommended, especially during peak summer months from May through October. A visitor mentioned that the Fire Tower Cabin is "well maintained" with "electricity, microwave, a full sized refrigerator, and two porches, where one of them is screened in."
Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Guests should plan to bring drinking water at some locations, as not all cabins have potable water access. The Fire Tower Cabin has no shower facilities, with campers using pit toilets located yards away at the trailhead. Cooking capabilities vary between locations, with some offering only outdoor fire rings and others providing indoor cooking appliances. Firewood is available for purchase at some campgrounds, while others require campers to bring their own. Small camp stores operate seasonally at several campgrounds for basic supplies.