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Several cabin rental options exist near Knoxville, Iowa, providing alternatives to traditional camping. Horns Ferry Hideaway in Knoxville offers basic cabin accommodations with toilet facilities but lacks many standard amenities such as electricity, running water, and picnic tables. Waterfront Cabin at Carpenter Trail Ranch provides an off-grid experience with electric hookups, picnic tables, and toilet facilities overlooking a pond. These cabins typically include bed frames with mattresses, basic furniture, and fire pits for outdoor cooking. "Jake from The Dyrt had a chance to learn about this awesome cabin, they offer the opportunity to get off-grid and hangout on the porch overlooking a pond," according to a visitor review.
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. The Newton KOA, located about 30 minutes from Knoxville, provides more developed cabin options with amenities such as WiFi, a swimming pool, and a stocked fishing pond. Thomas Mitchell County Park offers creek-side cabins with electric hookups in a wooded setting. Most cabin sites require advance reservations, especially during summer months. Most parks with cabin rentals permit pets, though policies vary by location. "Clean and quiet" describes many of these facilities according to guest feedback, with several campgrounds receiving ratings of 4-5 stars for their cabin accommodations.
Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Cooking options range from basic fire pits to electrical outlets for small appliances, depending on the cabin type. Visitors staying at more remote cabins should plan to bring necessary supplies, while those near developed campgrounds like KOA have access to camp stores with basic provisions. Nearby Oskaloosa and Newton offer more substantial shopping options for groceries and camping supplies. Water access varies significantly between locations, with some cabins positioned near ponds or creeks and others providing only basic drinking water access.
"HIGHLIGHTS: (1) Fairly EZ access from I-80; (2) Incredibly well-manicured campground that is both very clean and well-organized; (3) Despite being next to the highway where we were concerned with errant"
"In fact, this campground outpost is so close to the highway that you’ll be hard pressed not to see or hear it during your entire stay."
"Thomas Mitchell park is located outside of Altoona Iowa on 197 acres. There are electric and non electric sites available."
"Came in late, even though there were several empty spaces turns out they were reserved. Very nice camp host told us we could have a non-electric site, none of them were reserved."
"Nice size campground, sites have good spacing and full hookups that were installed with some thought."
"We stayed here to go to the Iowa State Fair. It was easy to park here and catch a shuttle to the fair."
from $45 - $60 / night
Check Availability"New showers and toilets. Easy access. Not far from oskaloosa."
from $20 / night
Check Availabilityfrom $50 / night
Check Availability"After some confusion with booking (office hours are until 7pm, confirmation email said 9pm) we were able to get ahold of the operations manager at the park who helped us."
"The staff was very helpful, plenty of laundry/restrooms throughout the campground and pretty clean overall. Concrete pads with full hook ups (30/50 amp, water and sewage) make setting up quick."
"Each site as a gravel drive and then open gravel area with a picnic table and fire pit with grill grate. Plenty of room for camp chairs and other furniture you may want to set up. "
"Fire rings, picnic tables, level gravel sites."
from $20 - $25 / night
Check Availability"I had a chance to learn a little about this awesome cabin, they offer the opportunity to get off-grid and hangout on the porch overlooking a pond. Check them out and leave a review on The Dyrt!"
from $200 - $300 / night
Check Availability"Very nice corp park. Campsites were spaced well apart with plenty of room on pad around campsites, cell service was four bars and air tv 30 channels"
"Pretty nice campground with showers/restrooms/dump stations spread throughout the campground. Tons a room between spots and lots of sites with a good view of the lake."
from $25 - $230 / night
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Legend9-14-26 Timberline East RV Campground, I do not think this is a KOA anymore. Tent site T1 & 2 was level and on grass with table and fire ring. checked in at 7pm, overcast, Molly was great at the check in, offered a 10% Veteran discount. $34 for the night. We only stayed one night. Showers and bathrooms were decent. T-Mobile was 5G 4 bars. Rained all night, you can hear the noise from the highway but you drown it out.
ScoutIt’s well kept the bathrooms/shower house are pretty decent has a good view and beach was really fun
ScoutGreat little spot with lots of hiking trails. Bathrooms are clean and guests are quiet. Don’t miss grave from 1869 at top of hill on trail. Beautiful place. Wish I lived closer.
RangerThis is a sweet well-maintained campground just south of Mitchellville, Iowa off of 80. Not many sites and only a handful were occupied mid week in July. There is a little stream running along the edge of the campground. There is one bathroom building with 6 separate rooms - each with a toilet, sink and shower with warm water. Plenty of drinking water at centralized locations. There is shade at most sites when you first enter the campground and in the loop. Along the edges (inc the stream) shade is more variable. The only issue we had was a bright light that was on all night near the end of the loop. We were in site 5 and had to move our truck so it didn’t shine in all night.
ScoutGreat spot in the woods. Lots of trails. They have a bison and elk sanctuary. Also a nature center. A playground. They have several RV spots. Most are pre book but they have a section for first come first serve. Also lots of tent camping. A few group camping areas. Showers are ok. I believe the non shower house bathrooms are all vault toilets. Overall a great place to stay!
GuideAfter some confusion with booking (office hours are until 7pm, confirmation email said 9pm) we were able to get ahold of the operations manager at the park who helped us. Pull through paved 50 amp sites, with water and sewage. Picnic table for use. Within view of Adventureland so it was cool to see the rides lit up at night as we parked. Clean park. Will definitely stop by again when we aren’t just passing through!
LegendFollowing up on my review from over a year ago, I’m adding a bunch of additional photos as well as an abbreviated post pointing out the HIGHS and LOWS of this roadside pit stop of a campground in very rural Iowa.
HIGHLIGHTS: (1) Fairly EZ access from I-80; (2) Incredibly well-manicured campground that is both very clean and well-organized; (3) Despite being next to the highway where we were concerned with errant late-night visitors who had no business being at this CG, there’s excellent security and a feeling of being safe; (4) Superb Midwestern hospitality from the KOA staff and camping community; (5) RV slots offer very nice FHUs and fairly spacious areas; (6) Picnic tables & fire rings are in pretty good condition; (6) If you need anything, there’s a handful of just OK restaurants like Cratty Shack Diner and grocery stores like Hy-Vee and Walmart Supercenter in nearby Newton; (7) Spectacularly clean bathrooms and shower facilities; and (8) Well-stocked catch & release fishing pond
LOWLIGHTS: (1) You are literally right next to I-80, but the CG sits down below the swooshing traffic, so if you’re not looking, you almost forget that you’re camping next to the busiest highway in Iowa; (2) Lack of privacy between sites as there’s not a ton of trees, bushes or brush on the interior of the CG; (3) Most of the RV slots have no shade, so bring your own awning or shelter; (4) Some sites have very close proximity to their neighbors; (5) Some amenities feel dated and could be replaced and / or refurbished; (6) There’s a fairly nasty industrial park, complete with a junk yard and car mechanic garage with accompanying abandoned cars scattered around the entrance that you’ll have to navigate through before reaching this KOA; (7) This really isn’t a good place for tent camping, unless you can convince the staff to let you set up in the shaded area at the north end of the CG; (8) The pool was shut down for maintenance when we visited
Happy Camping!
GuideWe stayed here to go to the Iowa State Fair. It was easy to park here and catch a shuttle to the fair.
TravelerIowa county parks are amazing. They pour money into them and it really shows. Clean, I mean immaculate. Nature/Conservancy center there is just next level. They advertise Elk and Bison which are smart enough to stay far away from humans, as it should be. Camp host was top notch, neighbors fantastic, quiet and respectful. Only spent two days there but could make it a two week vacation and never get tired of it. Okay, let's address the dump station, I've never been to one so thought out and efficient. Weird favorite thing but if you know you know
Several cabin campgrounds operate within 30 miles of Knoxville, Iowa, providing varying levels of accommodation and amenities. Horns Ferry Hideaway offers cabins with basic toilets but no electricity or water hookups, ideal for campers seeking a more rustic experience. In contrast, Eveland Access in Oskaloosa includes cabins with electric hookups, showers, and toilets, offering more comfort for families. Newton KOA provides cabins with full amenities including electric hookups, water, and shower facilities, suitable for those wanting more creature comforts. According to one visitor, "The owners are fantastic! The campground is well maintained and the stocked pond for fishing is a relaxing spot."
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Waterfront Cabin at Carpenter Trail Ranch offers a unique off-grid experience overlooking a pond with basic amenities including electricity, toilets, and picnic tables. Thomas Mitchell County Park provides cabin options with electric hookups, showers, and toilets in a natural setting with trails and a creek. Most cabin sites require advance reservations, particularly during summer months from April through October. Honey Creek State Park Campground remains open year-round with cabin accommodations featuring electric hookups, showers, and toilets. Pet policies vary by location, with most allowing pets at cabin sites.
Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Cooking facilities vary significantly between locations—some cabins offer only fire pits while others provide more complete setups. Firewood is available for purchase at many locations including River Oaks RV Park, Newton KOA, and Thomas Mitchell County Park. Nearby Newton offers grocery options at Hy-Vee and Walmart Supercenter for campers needing supplies. Adventureland Campground provides cabin accommodations near additional amenities and stores. For cabin visitors seeking more spacious accommodations, Jester County Park offers cabins with electric hookups, water access, toilets, and shower facilities in a year-round operation.
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