Best Cabin Camping near Humboldt, IA

Several campgrounds around Humboldt, Iowa provide cabin accommodations with varying amenities. Joe Sheldon County Park and Dolliver Memorial State Park feature cabins with electric hookups. The Dolliver cabins include fireplaces and kitchen facilities for comfortable extended stays. "Wish we would have rented one of the cute little cabins that have fire places," noted one camper who visited during a cold Easter weekend. Most cabins are well-maintained with basic furnishings, though amenities vary significantly between properties.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Dolliver Memorial State Park's cabins operate from April 1 to December 31, while Briggs Woods Park cabins remain open year-round. Advance reservations are recommended, especially during summer months when cabins book quickly. Pet policies vary by location, with Joe Sheldon County Park and Lizard Creek Ranch Camping permitting pets in their cabin accommodations. A visitor at Briggs Woods mentioned, "We have a smaller camper and got lucky to fit into a smaller spot that backed up to the woods. There are several campsites, cabins, golf course, access to canoeing or kayaking on the Boone River."

Most cabin rentals provide beds with mattresses but require visitors to bring their own linens, pillows, and towels. Kitchen facilities vary between properties, with some offering full kitchens and others providing only basic amenities like microwaves and mini-refrigerators. Dolliver Memorial State Park cabins include kitchen facilities that previous guests described as "clean with kitchen." Many cabins have outdoor fire rings for cooking, but firewood availability differs between parks. Briggs Woods and Lizard Creek Ranch have firewood available for purchase, while other locations require bringing supplies from nearby towns or purchasing from local vendors.

Best Cabin Sites Near Humboldt, Iowa (17)

    1. Joe Sheldon County Park

    2 Reviews
    Humboldt, IA
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (515) 332-4087

    "This is a lovely and expanding park. Spacious, level pull through sites with full hookups. Decent Verizon coverage. Shower houses could use updates."

    "We spent several nights camping at South Joe Sheldon County Park. Beautiful pull through campsites some full hook ups others with electronic and water. I’ve included some pictures."

    2. Lizard Creek Ranch Camping

    1 Review
    Fort Dodge, IA
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (515) 890-3758

    $25 / night

    "Very nice park with a nice restaurant and many things to do in the area. Very pretty and taken care of."

    3. Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground

    9 Reviews
    Lehigh, IA
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (515) 359-2539

    $15 - $50 / night

    "Dolliver State Park was our maiden voyage in our travel trailer and it was obvious we were pitiful newbies!"

    "The RV parking area isn't really big, but all sites are great & feel private, especially the outer ones. We have never stayed in the cabins, but they look nice & well kept."

    5. Briggs Woods Park

    8 Reviews
    Webster City, IA
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (515) 832-9570

    "Nice park with standard tent and RV sites. Boone River , Briggs Woods Lake good for paddling with rentals available, fishing, beach, shower house, cabins."

    "Brigs Woods is close to Webster City, IA.  There are several campsites, cabins, golf course, access to canoeing or kayaking on the Boone River, along with hiking trails, swimming and fishing. "

    6. University 40

    7 Reviews
    Lanesboro, IA
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (712) 297-7131

    $25 / night

    "I can share with you information concerning the writing service that helped me with my academic trouble."

    " Enjoy drifting& driving awesome cars. Explore beautiful maps, find your favourite drift locations. Do experiments with car tuning."

    7. Spring Lake County Park

    9 Reviews
    Jefferson, IA
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (515) 738-5069

    $20 / night

    "We were lucky and got a spot right along the lake. This park is peaceful (only slight downfall is the trains you can hear a bit-not too loud though)."

    "Plenty of camping spaces, some right next to the lake. Swimming area, concession stand, boat rentals, and even a skating rink on the weekends. My favorite childhood camping spot."

    8. Pilot Knob State Park Campground

    12 Reviews
    Forest City, IA
    50 miles
    Website
    +1 (641) 581-4835

    $10 - $28 / night

    "Located by New Ulm, MN this campground has plenty of activities in the park or very near the park."

    "Standard site without electric was only $10.00 a night which includes a nearby water spigot to fill your tank with. Put toilets and showers available."

    9. Don Williams Park

    6 Reviews
    Ogden, IA
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (515) 353-4237

    $12 - $20 / night

    "Camped by tent, basic amenities on-site-fire ring, table, etc. Went kayaking on lake and then on Des Moines River (close by). Nice wildlife areas, hiking, fishing, etc. Pleasant staff."

    "Very quite and nice campground, we camped on top of the hill in tents it was awesome view and potable drinking water next to camp, bathrooms and shower facilities was clean and nice"

    10. Little Wall Lake County Park

    5 Reviews
    Story City, IA
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (515) 832-9570

    "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. "

    "Close to the interstate and easy to get to."

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Cabin Reviews near Humboldt, IA

65 Reviews of 17 Humboldt Campgrounds


  • Rhonda P.
    Jun. 8, 2018

    McIntosh Woods State Park Campground

    beautiful spot near lake

    Beautiful shaded campground near the lake, not far from town if you forgot something. We stayed in one of the two yurts- bunk bed plus a futon and table/chairs inside. Picnic table and grill outside. Walk to small town/restaurants.Clean bathroom facilities in area. Short hikes. Fishing nearby.

  • M
    Aug. 26, 2018

    Pilot Knob State Park Campground

    Camping in the woods near town

    Located by New Ulm, MN this campground has plenty of activities in the park or very near the park. Plenty of hiking trails, playground for the kids, and an amazing sand bottom swimming pond surrounded by sand beach. Golf is also nearby at The New Ulm Country Club which is open to the public. Nice level sites with electric, picnic tables and fire rings.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 25, 2023

    Pilot Knob State Park Campground

    Layout of campground would be challenging if full

    General: A mixture of tent (non-electric) and electric sites, mostly arranged in several rows. 

    Site Quality: Mixed. Not all sites are level, and most do not have delineated parking pads (there is a small pavement indent to show where to access the site). A fire pit and picnic table complete the site. Most of the sites are too close together for our liking, however, when we were there (a Monday at the end of August, the day before school started), we were only one of three sites occupied so for our stay it didn’t matter. 

    Bathhouse: Basic but clean. My biggest complaint is there were no hooks or shelves for toiletries by the sinks. The showers looked nice but we did not use them. 

    Activities: Horseback riding (there are trails for this), hiking, fishing. Although we did see several trailheads, I did not have a map so didn’t explore them. There is an observation tower, but it is a two-mile walk/drive from the campground (on paved roads; I didn’t try to find hiking trails to get there). 

    Misc: A shout-out to the great host, Pam, who greeted us as we arrived. The observation tower, entrance gates, and picnic shelter were all constructed by the CCC and were beautiful. It almost seemed like the campground was an afterthought as it is outside the entrance gates and nowhere near the tower. The layout of the campground would be challenging if all sites were occupied.

  • James M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 1, 2021

    Briggs Woods Park

    Nice CG with lake, river, golf

    Stayed in early November. Nice park with standard tent and RV sites. Boone River , Briggs Woods Lake good for paddling with rentals available, fishing, beach, shower house, cabins.

  • L
    Nov. 5, 2021

    Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground

    Beautiful and tranquil

    Dolliver State Park was our maiden voyage in our travel trailer and it was obvious we were pitiful newbies! The park's beauty and tranquility did get disturbed a couple times when our dogs got loose (newbs!). The park staff were friendly and very helpful as were our fellow campers. The sites are mostly level with picnic tables and fire rings. Sites range from shady to sunny and the reservation website depicts the sites with a small photo and details about the amount of slope and shade. Cell service was good but no WiFi without a hotspot for us. We had fun, learned a lot and plan to camp here again!

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 16, 2024

    Pilot Knob State Park Campground

    Great place!

    Standard site without electric was only $10.00 a night which includes a nearby water spigot to fill your tank with. Put toilets and showers available. The friendly hosts made a point to come by to chat. Two fawns were born there, under one of the picnic tables and they were around all weekend. I’ll be back !

  • James M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Feb. 24, 2021

    Don Williams Park

    Nice County Park

    Camped by tent, basic amenities on-site-fire ring, table, etc. Went kayaking on lake and then on Des Moines River (close by). Nice wildlife areas, hiking, fishing, etc. Pleasant staff.

  • P
    Oct. 22, 2020

    Thorpe Park

    Really neat little park

    Gorgeous little park right on a series of small lakes. Camping is in grassy and forested area. You dive on grass and park next to a table and power outlet. Many of these spots are not level and seem better suited to tents than larger RVs but some spots could work for vans, class C or small class A RVs. I also saw one cabin for rent. This is all near the water and has bathrooms and a water faucet. I also noticed pretty good AT&T cell coverage here. This area has historically been bad for cell coverage so maybe that is improving.

  • Kimberly M.
    Jun. 12, 2022

    Spring Lake County Park

    Nice park with much to do

    We were lucky and got a spot right along the lake. This park is peaceful (only slight downfall is the trains you can hear a bit-not too loud though). Bike/hiking trail, disc golf, kayak/paddle boat rentals, swimming beach, historic roller skating rink, playgrounds and more-something for everyone to enjoy! Close to Jefferson which has a great coffee shop and cute shops!


Guide to Humboldt

Cabin camping near Humboldt, Iowa offers a serene escape into nature, with various options for comfortable stays and outdoor adventures.

Cabins are available at Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground

  • Enjoy a peaceful retreat in a cabin at Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground, where you can immerse yourself in beautiful hiking trails and scenic views.
  • The park features well-maintained cabins that provide a cozy atmosphere, perfect for families or groups looking to unwind.
  • With amenities like picnic tables and fire rings, you can easily enjoy outdoor meals and evening campfires.

Some prices for cabin camping range from $30 to $50

Cabin campers like these nearby activities

  • Hiking enthusiasts will appreciate the scenic trails available at Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground, which are perfect for exploring the natural beauty of the area.
  • Fishing and kayaking opportunities abound at Little Wall Lake County Park, making it an ideal spot for water lovers.
  • For a unique experience, visit Don Williams Park, where you can enjoy a peaceful lake for fishing and swimming right near your cabin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular cabin campsite near Humboldt, IA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Humboldt, IA is Joe Sheldon County Park with a 5-star rating from 2 reviews.

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