Best Cabin Camping near Kalona, IA

Camping cabins near Kalona are the charming alternative to a tent or a yurt. Finding a place to cabin camp in Iowa is easier than ever. Each cabin rental offers quick access to one or more of Kalona's most popular destinations.

Best Cabin Sites Near Kalona, IA (16)

    Camper-submitted photo from BEYONDER Getaway at Sleepy Hollow
    Camper-submitted photo from BEYONDER Getaway at Sleepy Hollow
    Camper-submitted photo from BEYONDER Getaway at Sleepy Hollow
    Camper-submitted photo from BEYONDER Getaway at Sleepy Hollow
    Camper-submitted photo from BEYONDER Getaway at Sleepy Hollow
    Camper-submitted photo from BEYONDER Getaway at Sleepy Hollow

    1. BEYONDER Getaway at Sleepy Hollow

    8 Reviews
    22 Photos
    26 Saves
    Oxford, Iowa

    Sleepy Hollow RV Park and Campground will offer you a comfortable, family-friendly atmosphere. Fishing in the pond, swimming in the in-ground pool, making sand castles on the beach or exploring local festivals --these are just a few of the things that make camping at Sleepy Hollow RV Park and Campground such a fun experience. Join us for kid-focused themed activities most Saturday's during the peak season. With our nearby shopping malls, fun cities, lakes, and attractions like the Kalona Amish Community, Amana Colonies, Coralville Reservoir, Iowa City and the University of Iowa, you're going to love your stay in Eastern Iowa!

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $25 - $48 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Darling State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Darling State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Darling State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Darling State Park Campground
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    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Darling State Park Campground

    2. Lake Darling State Park Campground

    7 Reviews
    15 Photos
    35 Saves
    Brighton, Iowa
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Little Bear Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Little Bear Campground
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    3. Little Bear Campground

    8 Reviews
    24 Photos
    40 Saves
    West Branch, Iowa

    Banquet facility, Cabin rentals, RV & Tent Camping. Shower and laundry facilities, swimming pool.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $22 - $49 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Iowa County Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Iowa County Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Iowa County Park
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    4. Lake Iowa County Park

    6 Reviews
    14 Photos
    24 Saves
    Williamsburg, Iowa

    Lake Iowa Park offers a quiet, safe and beautifully-maintained campground that includes 120 rocked pads with electricity, shower houses and a dump station. There are water hydrants with rural water spread throughout the campground to fill your camper tanks. There are two non-electric areas suitable for tents which are within a short walk to the shower house. Currently there are no reservations for camping, it is all first come first served.

    2 cabins are available for rent. Each cabin has a full kitchen and ADA compliant bathroom and will sleep 8 people.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    Camper-submitted photo from Palisades-Kepler State Park

    5. Palisades-Kepler State Park

    8 Reviews
    1 Photo
    78 Saves
    Ely, Iowa
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Sleepy Hollow

    6. Sleepy Hollow

    2 Reviews
    1 Photo
    6 Saves
    Oxford, Iowa

    Welcome to BEYONDER Getaway at Sleepy Hollow, a family-friendly RV park and campground in Oxford, Iowa. Just off Interstate 80, we're just minutes away from Iowa City. We offer pull-through and back-in RV sites, private cabins, primitive tent sites, and golf cart rentals. Some sites are located by our relaxing catch-and-release fishing lake. Other sites are terraced sites, nestled on a beautiful tree-covered hill. And we're close to Eastern Iowa's most popular destinations, including Lake MacBride, Coralville Reservoir, Kalona Amish Community, and the Amana Colonies. At BEYONDER Getaway at Sleepy Hollow, we go out of our way to offer our guests a comfortable, relaxing camping experience. Choose from pull-through and back-in RV sites with full hook-ups (30 amps or 50 amps) and back-in water-and-electric-only sites. We also have private cabins, perfect for families or couples. And, for folks that want to rough it, we have a number of primitive tent sites available. When you stay at BEYONDER Getaway at Sleepy Hollow, you can have a great time without ever leaving the property. Enjoy our playgrounds, pool, fishing pond, beachfront, and more. For your convenience, we also have shower and laundry facilities and a stocked camp store. We even have soft-serve ice cream! Need to bring your family pet? Pets are welcome as long as they are accompanied by a responsible pet owner. (Note that pets are not allowed at our tent sites.)

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $22 - $85 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Calyx Creek, Creekside Treehouse
    Camper-submitted photo from Calyx Creek, Creekside Treehouse
    Camper-submitted photo from Calyx Creek, Creekside Treehouse
    Camper-submitted photo from Calyx Creek, Creekside Treehouse
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    Camper-submitted photo from Calyx Creek, Creekside Treehouse

    7. Calyx Creek, Creekside Treehouse

    1 Review
    12 Photos
    1 Save
    Oxford, Iowa

    Welcome to our charming treehouse retreat overlooking a tranquil creek and picturesque hills! Nestled amidst lavender fields and abundant wildlife, this Airbnb offers a unique blend of charm and modern comfort. Includes heated floors, internet, and great views!

    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Cabins
    • Market
    • Trash

    $275 - $295 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Langwood Education Center
    Camper-submitted photo from Langwood Education Center
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    8. Langwood Education Center

    4 Reviews
    16 Photos
    1 Save
    Fruitland, Iowa
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $99 - $194 / night

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      9. Keokuk County Belva Deer Park

      1 Review
      4 Saves
      Sigourney, Iowa
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • RVs
      • Tents
      Camper-submitted photo from Hannen County Park

      10. Hannen County Park

      4 Reviews
      1 Photo
      13 Saves
      Marengo, Iowa
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • RVs
      • Tents
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    Recent Cabin Reviews in Kalona

    68 Reviews of 16 Kalona Campgrounds


    • Travis R.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Big Hollow Recreation Area
      Nov. 18, 2024

      Big Hollow Recreation Area

      Full Featured Camping

      This site has a large number of mostly cement camper spots, including pull through. There is a large playground and shower house. Primitive camping for single or group spots. Campgrounds also include a shooting range, beach, equestrian trails, canoe rentals, and launch, and I saw a sign for primitive cabins, though I didn't have time to check those out. This is the .most full service camp site that I have seen in Iowa so far.

    • Travis R.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Big Hollow Recreation Area
      Nov. 17, 2024

      Big Hollow Recreation Area

      Really excellent campground

      Lots of cement camping pads, playground, and shower house. Primitive single and group camping sites. Canoe rental and shooting range.

    • Misty B.
      Camper-submitted photo from BEYONDER Getaway at Sleepy Hollow
      Nov. 12, 2024

      BEYONDER Getaway at Sleepy Hollow

      Will not be back! Lot of Money and Issues

      Water keeps running out. When it does run its white and tastes nasty. You can't do anything with it except flush and shower and that's if it doesn't run out or the mains keep breaking. Pressure horrible, pump issues. Was charged $1300 for 6 weeks because they charged me for the whole month even though i wasnt there until last 2 weeks of the month. They are not maintaining the grounds. The pool has been left unfinished for years and is still sitting empty with minimal plastic netting around it. The streets are caving in. Trash is always overflowing all over. The swimming water is right next to the leach pond where your stool is broken down and treated (although it isn't working correctly causing massive issues with odor, color and taste and then recycled back to your camper for showering and drinking water, washing dishes, etc. Hills (where campers park) all lead to bottom of hill where pond is, so if maintenance is this bad now, imagine sliding downhill into the pond due to ice and snow. Showers have push button that only runs water for couple minutes and it's set temp so you have no control over the temp at all. The whole park is run down, lots are extremely small and parking is only on gravel, but many lots only have enough gravel to park a camper so you have to park on other side of park and rent a golf cart (which is extremely high at 100 for 2 days or 60 for one day.) or walk. I could go on, but many others will be posting to tell the same. Had to move from lot 69 to 85 because it was so slanted my disabledd daughter couldn't make it across the lot to the camper. (She has autism and cerebral palsy) They don't salt their roads, causing me to slip and fall. Got fractured skull and stitches. Tree fell on car due to weather but I fell due to their negligence. Salting roads would have prevented my injury. 10am the next day and nobody out cleaning up debris.

    • 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.

    • Fred S.
      Camper-submitted photo from Langwood Education Center
      Sep. 5, 2024

      Langwood Education Center

      Great place!

      Langwood Education Center looks like a great spot for a weekend camping trip, especially if you’re into outdoor education. If you’re planning to camp there with kids, it could be a fun way to blend learning and adventure. Plus, it’s close enough to larger cities, making it convenient for a quick getaway. I’ve been planning something similar but also juggling a lot of writing assignments lately. For those who need help with academic papers or essays while on the go, https://99papers.com/essay-writing/ has been a great resource. They’ve saved me a lot of time when I’ve had deadlines looming. Anyway, has anyone visited recently and can share tips on the best trails or activities for families?

    • Jim C.
      Camper-submitted photo from Little Bear Campground
      Aug. 18, 2024

      Little Bear Campground

      Great week of camping

      This was a great campground very clean all around, very nice pool..wish I could for a month. But they don't allow monthly stays

    • 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.

    • James M.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Caylx Creek, Shepard Hut
      Jun. 30, 2024

      Caylx Creek, Shepard Hut

      Neat cabin tucked in woods

      New! Has everything you need to get away-kitchenette, queen bed, AC, trails, large lavender farm! Farm store offers foods, drinks, lavender harvesting.

    • KThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Keokuk County Belva Deer Park
      May. 31, 2024

      Keokuk County Belva Deer Park

      Clean park warm showers

      $12 a night for primitive camping and you get nice warm showers by the main entrance and nice bathrooms by the main entrance. Stand-alone bathrooms throughout the park have the deep composting toilets that smell bad but whatever the ones up front are nice. Would recommend 10/10

    • Lisa M.
      Camper-submitted photo from BEYONDER Getaway at Sleepy Hollow
      May. 28, 2024

      BEYONDER Getaway at Sleepy Hollow

      I'll never stay here again.

      I will start by saying the staff was very friendly. Outside of that this was the worst place we have ever camped. Not only did it look like EVERY site was uneven this place was extremely outdated. When you look at the website it makes it sound like they have kid activities(the kid activities was kite making with dollar tree plastic kites and a"mud pit" that was a kiddie pool they added some dirt to and water.) Their kid activies are definitely for ages 7 and under. They had no activities for pre teen/teen age other than cornhole/bags on Sunday afternoon at 5pm when most people would be checking out at 2pm if they only came for the weekend. The golfcart rentals are$60 per day or$100 for two days which seems extreme but there isn't much reason to rent one unless you just want to drive around the pothole filled roads in the park. We drove all around the park and never seen a water trampoline, the pool is being built not sure how long that has been in progress, the live music they had NO live music in a huge camping weekend(memorial day weekend). The showers/bathrooms are extremely outdated gross. We have had this location saved since last year on our must camp list but wanted to make it a time the entire family could join and it was a huge let down! At over$200 for three nights(which was required for a holiday weekend) you would expect this place to be nice. Unfortunately the places we have stayed for$15-$20 a night are by far way nicer than this place. I would not recommend this location to anyone. Attached are the lovely playground photos. I cropped the kids out so one swing does look like it's missing but it is not.

    • Stuart K.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Little Bear Campground
      Apr. 1, 2024

      Little Bear Campground

      Convenient EZ On- & Off-Highway Family-Style Campground Outpost

      It’s smaller than a football field and tucked behind one of those old-school gas stations that you see in the middle of a desert that looks permanently closed, but then you see old Jethro sitting on the corner around the bend from the fuel pumps smoking a cigarillo not worrying about whether the place blows up or not. That’s how I found Little Bear Campground. When I arrived, the place was closed, but thankfully there was a sign posted on the door to call Mike, so I did. And he couldn’t have been nicer, offering me up any open site in the place. 

      So, I took a spin around the joint, which I would describe as ‘intimate’ with all of the very level grassy spots being fairly close to one another, interspersed with plenty of cover shadow from all of the trees that you’ll find this place populated by. The place was half empty, so I guess whatever crowdedness might actually exist in reality was somewhat lost on me. That said, if you are driving an RV or hauling a 5th Wheeler, I would certainly be less than impressed by seemingly the great proximity you will have to your fellow neighbor. Maybe that matters to you or maybe it doesn’t as many of the RV locations I have seen over the past year all land on more intimate quarters than not. The sites for RV / 5th Wheelers are small rock / gravel, which I gather from my mobile home hauling friends is that it is the preferred surface when concrete is not available. 

      While we showed up the last week of the season to encounter that the community pool was closed, apart from this, there really wasn’t a ton of other amenities to speak of although there was a community hall where I understand that group activities like bingo, euchre and other family-friendly games are played. Of course, there were the basics of in-ground fire ring and standard-issued picnic tables. There was a kid’s playground with swingset and teeter-totters that had definitely seen better days. Apart from the main office, which I presume served also as a mini-market and as I understand has both showers and laundry facilities (although I wouldn’t know as it was locked up) there isn’t much here. 

      The few primitive camping sites that do exist here are located on the western side of the property up against the corn fields, which I actually appreciated, and had very good mature trees growing around the area, but one would definitely feel like a ‘second class citizen’ here. As a tent pitcher myself I was absolutely bummed by the lack of privacy, where seemingly you would be on full display for the rest of the RV parking crowd having full view of your campsite. In all, there’s 45 RV slots here with all of the basic hook-ups including water, sewage and 30 / 50 electric amp. By my count, there was 5 or so individual primitive camping sites. And for $22/night for tent camping and $33/night for RV parking, you really can’t beat the prices. 

      Insider’s Tips? Here’s a few: (1) Should you be looking for some place to try out the local fare, while there’s Taste of India (which by the look of the place I would steer you away from), there’s only just a handful of other joints nearby that might be of interest like Saap Saap, a Loatian joint (yeah, I just said that, a Loatian joint in the middle of nowhere, Iowa) that is actually quite good in the little town of West Liberty, which is, ironically, south of here (not west) and offers up a few other culinary finds like JB’s Grub & Pub, Shanghai Chinese, Puebla Mexican Restaurant and El Patio; (2) If you are looking to marinate in some good US history, then you are in luck as there is a museum near here to little known / revered President Herbert Hoover that has a bunch of exhibits and other dusty things; and (3) Should you be wanting to embrace nature, then head west to Hickory Hill Park that offers up some really nice hiking, biking and walking trails on 185 acres of pristine Midwest prairieland. 

      Happy Camping!

    • James M.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Camp Liberty
      Mar. 1, 2024

      Camp Liberty

      Wonderful camp with many amenities

      Camp offers site for all tastes: primitive and modern cabins and lodges, tents for small or large groups and couples. Hard roads, fire pits, tables, water, showers, supplies. Surrounded by nature with forest, prairie, and lake.Trails, and even guided activities.

    • Barbara R.
      Camper-submitted photo from Rolin Wapsi Campground
      Jan. 8, 2024

      Rolin Wapsi Campground

      Right on the Wapsi River!

      You are right on the Wapsi River. The owners are super sweet and easy going! They also offer Tubes,Kayaks,Canoes and a Shuttle service to float on the Wapsi River.  They offer a few cabins for rentals. They have a dump station also.

    • BThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from BEYONDER Getaway at Sleepy Hollow
      Nov. 29, 2023

      BEYONDER Getaway at Sleepy Hollow

      Long term stay

      The campground has a small lake, great showers/bathhouse and laundromat. Fenced dog area and plenty of shade. A little trouble with water/electricity while we were here but they were quick to fix the issues.

    • Nick C.
      Camper-submitted photo from Langwood Education Center
      Dec. 24, 2022

      Langwood Education Center

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    • James M.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Deep Lakes Park Cabins
      Nov. 2, 2022

      Deep Lakes Park Cabins

      Neat County Cabin Park Sitting along Sand Pit Lakes

      Neat, newer cabins nettled along the sand pit lakes. Well maintained park with bike trail running through, fishing, hiking, paddling all within areas of cabins. Cabins have hard drives, shared fire rings, very nice views from porches.

    • C
      Camper-submitted photo from Sleepy Hollow
      Oct. 5, 2022

      Sleepy Hollow

      No Pets?

      Was looking forward to camping there until I found out they do not allow pets at tent sites. Apparently they don’t feel responsible pet owners use tents. Not happy will never stay there

    • Khenia F.
      Camper-submitted photo from Palisades-Kepler State Park
      Sep. 20, 2022

      Palisades-Kepler State Park

      First time, one night

      Super chill and plenty of space, especially for tents on site 39. Bathrooms are very nice and modern and clean, maintenance was very nice to let me shower before he could clean it. It was our only night there and we heard a lot of movements by the woods that it creeped us out but we were hearing haunted stories before arriving so the Halloween vibes was definitely there. Loads of shade and quiet nice neighbors.

    • 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.

    • Iris A.
      Camper-submitted photo from Sleepy Hollow
      Dec. 8, 2021

      Sleepy Hollow

      Under new ownership

      This campground has many amenities for the whole family. From tent sites, to Airbnb cabins for 9 people they have a site for everyone. They have laundry, showers, horseshoes, volleyball, basketball, fishing and a swimming beach.



    Guide to Kalona

    Cabin camping near Kalona, Iowa offers a delightful escape into nature, with various options that cater to different preferences and budgets.

    Cabin campers like these nearby activities

    • Enjoy fishing and kayaking at the serene Lake Darling State Park Campground, where you can also rent paddle boats for a fun day on the water.
    • Explore the hiking trails at Langwood Education Center, perfect for family gatherings and outdoor education experiences.
    • Experience the beauty of nature while camping at Deep Lakes Park Cabins, which features biking trails and opportunities for paddling and fishing.

    Some prices for cabin camping range from $10 to $200

    • At Lake Iowa County Park, tent sites start at just $10, while electric sites are available for $16, making it an affordable option for families.
    • For a more luxurious stay, consider Calyx Creek, Creekside Treehouse, where you can enjoy modern amenities at a higher price point.
    • Keokuk County Belva Deer Park offers primitive camping for $12 a night, providing a budget-friendly option for those looking to connect with nature.

    Cabin campers appreciate these amenities

    • Palisades-Kepler State Park features modern bathrooms and showers, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests.
    • The well-reviewed Little Bear Campground includes a community pool and laundry facilities, making it a convenient choice for families.
    • Sleepy Hollow offers a variety of amenities such as picnic tables, fire pits, and a market, enhancing the overall camping experience.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    • Which is the most popular cabin campsite near Kalona, IA?

      According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Kalona, IA is BEYONDER Getaway at Sleepy Hollow with a 3.9-star rating from 8 reviews.

    • What is the best site to find cabin camping near Kalona, IA?

      TheDyrt.com has all 16 cabin camping locations near Kalona, IA, with real photos and reviews from campers.