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Best Cabin Camping near Honey Creek, IA

254 Reviews

Hitchcock County Nature Center offers log cabin accommodations surrounded by 10 miles of hiking trails through the unique Loess Hills formation. Cabins feature electric hookups, picnic tables, and basic furnishings for overnight stays. The nearby RV campground provides shower facilities and clean bathrooms accessible to cabin guests. Several cabins sit in more secluded locations, providing a quiet retreat while remaining accessible to the nature center's educational programs and amenities. A visitor commented, "Make sure you talk to the rangers! They have exceptional programs for all ages."

Rustic cabins are available at Arrowhead Park Campground, approximately 15 miles from Honey Creek, where reservations are recommended, especially during summer months. Union Pacific Cabooses at Two Rivers State Recreation Area offer unique railroad-themed cabin accommodations with electric and water hookups. Most cabin locations are pet-friendly with specific policies regarding leashing and cleanup. For groups seeking more modern amenities, Eugene T. Mahoney State Park Campground provides year-round cabin options with sewer hookups and laundry facilities. One camper noted, "There's a variety of cabin options depending on your needs, from basic to those with more amenities."

Most cabins include beds with mattresses but require visitors to bring their own linens, pillows, and sleeping bags. Kitchen facilities vary significantly between locations - some provide only outdoor fire rings with cooking grates while others include small refrigerators and microwaves. On-site markets at Hitchcock Nature Center and Eugene T. Mahoney State Park sell firewood and basic provisions. The KOA Holiday in West Omaha offers more fully equipped cabin rentals with water and electric hookups, suitable for guests seeking additional comfort amenities during their stay in the Honey Creek region.

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Best Cabin Sites Near Honey Creek, Iowa (20)

    1. Hitchcock County Nature Center

    30 Reviews
    Honey Creek, IA
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (712) 328-5833

    $10 - $50 / night

    "The tent campsites are close together in the campground all of them have fire rings with grates. There is a vault toliet just up from the site."

    "Hitchcock Nature Center is north of Crescent, IA and just let outside Omaha, NE. A short drive from the city and you are in the Loess Hills that were explored by Lewis and Clark on their trek west."

    2. Arrowhead Park Campground

    20 Reviews
    Honey Creek, IA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (712) 485-2295

    "Our family and another family shared a primitive tent site near the back of the park. We were first and foremost impressed with the freedom we had in choosing our site."

    "Sites were gravel, with a picnic table, fire ring, and electrical hookup.  Our site was well shaded with trees."

    3. West Omaha / NE Lincoln KOA Holiday

    29 Reviews
    Gretna, NE
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (402) 332-3010

    "The campground itself was fine and very convenient in location to vIsIt famIly."

    "Not only was it paved, but also had a huge patio with a table and Adirondack chairs, and a fire pit with additional seating."

    4. Eugene T. Mahoney State Park Campground

    47 Reviews
    Ashland, NE
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (402) 944-2523

    $25 - $333 / night

    "Picked up our pull-behind and drove straight here on a recommendation from the dealer. Great location, pretty grounds."

    "Mahoney State Park. There are challenging trails overlooking the Platte River and railroad line. Bring your camera."

    5. Platte River State Park Campground

    31 Reviews
    South Bend, NE
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (402) 234-2217

    $25 - $330 / night

    "Tents, cabins and RV camping. Toilets, showers, fire rings. There is a small lake with paddle boats and kayaks for rent. They have a pool and dining hall for rent."

    "Love Platte River State park. Lots to do, especially fun for kids. Cute cabins. Camp sites are decent and bathrooms are clean."

    6. Prairie Rose State Park Campground

    17 Reviews
    Harlan, IA
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (712) 773-2701

    $15 - $50 / night

    "Reserved electric unit 090 for the weekend, which had a scenic corn field for a backdrop - this is Iowa!"

    "This park surrounds the whole lake and you can explore everything thing by trail or water. Lots of fishing and swimming, we went looking for wildflowers along the lake trails."

    7. Pony Creek Co Park

    4 Reviews
    Glenwood, IA
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (712) 527-9685

    8. Union Pacific Cabooses — Two Rivers SRA

    8 Reviews
    Waterloo, NE
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (402) 359-5165

    $80 / night

    "It’s flat and easy for young kids to bike around all the different lakes(ponds). Plus the Platte river is right there too that adds a great ambient sound. Lots of cottonwood trees for shade."

    "Playgrounds are old, but kids had a blast"

    9. Goldenrod Campground — Two Rivers SRA

    4 Reviews
    Waterloo, NE
    29 miles
    +1 (402) 359-5165

    $30 / night

    "Goldenrod is one of 6 campgrounds at Twin Rivers State Park. Half of this campground has electric and half has none. It is right next to lake 4 with some beach access."

    "Very nice camp sites and playgrounds for children nice clean fishing lakes and river access."

    10. Cottonwood — Two Rivers SRA

    4 Reviews
    Waterloo, NE
    29 miles
    +1 (402) 359-5165

    $30 / night

    "The state Rec Park is by both the Elkhorn and Platte rivers, thus it’s name, Two Rivers."

    "State park with many amenities! River and small lake fishing as well. No wifi, good T-Mobile cell service"

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  • Tarrah C.
    Apr. 5, 2023

    Platte River State Park Campground

    Great for a family get away

    Tents, cabins and RV camping. Toilets, showers, fire rings. There is a small lake with paddle boats and kayaks for rent. They have a pool and dining hall for rent. Tons od trails and many of them a taylored to mountain biking. There are 2 types of cabins, basic that has a bed amd refrigerator. Then there are luxury glamping cabins.

  • Sarah H.
    Aug. 7, 2016

    Arrowhead Park Campground

    Easy Family Camping Near Omaha

    Our family and another family shared a primitive tent site near the back of the park. We were first and foremost impressed with the freedom we had in choosing our site. Tent camping here is non-reservable, but once you enter the park, you may choose from any spots containing a fire pit outside of RV loops. Tent sites range from lake-front, to playground side, to more private sites on the outer rim of the park. We chose a large, private site at the back of the park. This site was well maintained and had enough space to easily accommodate two families of four. We even had a picnic shelter all to ourselves. Our site was lined by woods and farmland and had a good view of a small pond. The night was full of exciting animal noises from both the nearby farm and pond. Vault toilets were a short walk away with clean shower facilities just a few loops away. The kids enjoyed riding bikes up and down gravel roads, looking for frogs, and playing on the playground. Canoe and paddle boat rental is extremely reasonable. Hiking trails near the park entrance are rugged. The staff was incredibly kind and easy-going, yet attentive. Just a short drive from neighboring towns, this is a good starter campground for families with younger kids. We hope to return in winter to check out the camping cabins.

  • Emily M.
    Apr. 20, 2021

    Platte River State Park Campground

    Wonderful and Fun

    Love Platte River State park. Lots to do, especially fun for kids. Cute cabins. Camp sites are decent and bathrooms are clean. Lots of hiking on well maintained trails, the pool is usually pretty busy on weekends.

  • Carla D.
    Aug. 26, 2016

    Union Pacific Cabooses — Two Rivers SRA

    Fun place to take the kids

    If you enjoy some extra comforts, rent one of the train cabooses which feature a small kitchen, bathroom, AC and beds with mattresses. Our kids loved the lofted full sized bed (but we kicked them to the bunk beds). There are charcoal grills outside, a close by swimming area, and lots of space to wander.

  • D
    Sep. 16, 2020

    Memphis Lake State Rec Area

    Camping Right on the Lake

    It is a nice spot a bit off of the main roads. Many of the tent sites allow you to camp right next to the lake. It's generally pretty quiet and people respect the 10 pm quiet hours rule. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring.

  • Jason F.
    May. 13, 2022

    Platte River State Park Campground

    Perfect spot to explore Omaha and the Great Plains

    Platte River State Park is a beautiful, full service park with plenty of amenities. There are playgrounds and a splash pad for the kids, canoe rentals, and plenty of trails to hike or bike. Sites are concrete pads with full hookups and include a fire ring and picnic table. The campground also has a bathroom and dog park. 5 bars of AT&T @ 120Mbps!

  • Tarrah C.
    Apr. 5, 2023

    Hitchcock County Nature Center

    Beautiful Area

    The tent campsites are close together in the campground all of them have fire rings with grates. There is a vault toliet just up from the site. There are also a lot of hike in sites that are equiped with a fire ring, no bathrooms though. Tons of hiking trails ranging from hard to easy. Plenty of RV spots and they have cabins

  • N K.
    Oct. 11, 2020

    Lewis and Clark State Park Campground

    Clean & kid friendly

    Well kept & family friendly camping in Iowa! We were able to reserve an electric unit (#30) right off the lake and across the road from the large playground (~5 setups for different age groups). We could watch the kids play while getting food ready or preparing a line to throw in the water. Short walk to the very clean restrooms with flush toilets & showers. Will come back!

  • Pat V.
    Sep. 14, 2019

    Hitchcock County Nature Center

    Great outdoors close to the city!

    Hitchcock Nature Center is north of Crescent, IA and just let outside Omaha, NE. A short drive from the city and you are in the Loess Hills that were explored by Lewis and Clark on their trek west. The is a $3 day use pass or a $20 yearly pass available.

    This place has a lot to offer anyone. They have Nature education events, archery range, a handicapped accessible boardwalk trail, hiking trails, camping, etc. There are miles of trail available with backcountry camping available for $10 per night. RV camping is also available for $15 per night with electric, showers/bathrooms, picnic tables, fire rings, etc. They also offer a couple cabins for rent.

    The hiking is fantastic and offers something for every skill level. There are absolutely gorgeous views of the Missouri River valley below. All trails are marked and the a multiple different trailheads, many which start around the visitors center/tower Overlook. During the winter they even over snowshoeing events. It is really a nice place to get outdoors anytime of the year.

Guide to Honey Creek

Cabin camping near Honey Creek, Iowa, offers a unique blend of nature and comfort, perfect for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Cabin campers appreciate these amenities

Some prices for cabin camping range from $10 to $20

  • At Arrowhead Park Campground, tent sites with electricity are available for just $10 a night, making it an affordable option for families.
  • Fawn Meadows - Two Rivers SRA provides electric sites for $20, perfect for those looking for a budget-friendly getaway.
  • Goldenrod Campground offers a mix of reservable and walk-up sites, with prices that cater to various budgets.

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