Best Cabin Camping near Lehigh, IA

Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground and Lizard Creek Ranch Camping offer cabin lodging near Lehigh, Iowa. The cabins at Dolliver feature fireplaces and basic kitchens, providing comfortable accommodation in a wooded setting. Electrical hookups are standard, with most cabins containing beds, tables, and seating areas. A review mentioned "We have never stayed in the cabins, but they look nice & well kept." The cabins are situated in scenic locations, often with private outdoor spaces that include fire rings and picnic tables. Bathroom facilities vary by location, with some cabins offering private bathrooms while others require guests to use nearby shower houses.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Dolliver Memorial State Park's cabins can be reserved through the Iowa DNR reservation system, while Briggs Woods Park cabins require booking through the Hamilton County Conservation office. Most cabins are available year-round, though winter stays may have limited amenities. Cabin reservations typically open 3-6 months in advance and fill quickly during summer months. A visitor commented, "We wish the park cut-up its own firewood & offered it for sale. It would be so much easier right at the park." Many campgrounds restrict pets in cabins or charge additional cleaning fees.

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen supplies vary considerably between locations - Dolliver's cabins include basic cooking equipment while others may provide only minimal amenities. Firewood can be purchased at some locations like Briggs Woods Park, though not at all facilities. Grocery options are limited in the immediate area, so planning ahead is advisable. Some campgrounds feature small camp stores with essential items, but selection is typically limited to basic camping supplies rather than comprehensive grocery options.

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Best Cabin Sites Near Lehigh, Iowa (17)

    1. Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground

    9 Reviews
    Lehigh, IA
    3 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."

    2. Briggs Woods Park

    8 Reviews
    Webster City, IA
    14 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. "

    3. Ledges State Park Campground

    40 Reviews
    Boone, IA
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (515) 432-1852

    $17 - $35 / night

    "One of my favorite locations to camp in Iowa as a Boy Scout growing up was Ledges State Park. Since I hadn't been back in years, I decided to check it out and spend a night camping there."

    "One of the more beautiful places to camp in Iowa. Awesome hiking trails and really well-shaded campsites."

    4. Don Williams Park

    6 Reviews
    Ogden, IA
    16 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"

    5. Spring Lake County Park

    9 Reviews
    Jefferson, IA
    23 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."

    6. Lizard Creek Ranch Camping

    1 Review
    Fort Dodge, IA
    16 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."

    7. Little Wall Lake County Park

    5 Reviews
    Story City, IA
    22 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."

    8. University 40

    7 Reviews
    Lanesboro, IA
    27 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."

    9. Jester County Park

    30 Reviews
    Granger, IA
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (515) 323-5300

    $20 - $25 / night

    "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."

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  • Amy G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 2, 2018

    Sportsman Park

    Beautiful solitude with well manicured campsites

    This was one of the nicest county campgrounds I've ever seen. We've been to a lot of them, but this one stands out. Not to mention that the price was unbeatable! So much more reasonable than at home. Set off the road a bit in a tiny little town in Iowa, it's along a river and very close to the Raccoon River Valley Trail, an 89 mile loop trail (paved) that goes through several towns and counties. It costs $2/person/day if you are 18 or older, or a year pass is $10. There is also a lodge that you can rent.

    We rented a cabin for $50, because it was only about $10 more expensive than what we were planning on spending for a campsite in Minnesota. Normally, we stay in tents, so we were very pleased to find the options that this campground had to offer at such reasonable cost! If you wanted a tent site without electric, it was only $8. Electric sites were only $12. And the sites were incredibly well groomed. They were clean (I didn't see any trash). And they were tucked into the woods. A caretaker lives on site, and although we rarely saw him, it was obvious that he cared about his job. The bathrooms were clean and cared for too!

    We were in a cabin and they were simple, but suited our needs. They had two wooden cabin-style buildings with little front porches (not screened in, but room under the overhang for chairs). Inside, you had two bunk beds, and the bottom bunk of one was a pull out futon, so you really had room to sleep 5 people. (Must mention: The futon in our cabin was horribly uncomfortable. I would have given 4 stars to the review because of it, but the futon alone shouldn't take away from the rest of the campground, which was immaculate). There was also a bathroom with an ADA shower, toilet, mirror and sink. In the room, there was a mini fridge, coffee maker, microwave, little sink and it even had air conditioning! Tucked in the corner was a folding table and chairs. A few hooks scattered around the walls completed the room. The A/C in ours wasn't at full working capacity, but it did chill the room down enough to be very comfortable. And it was very hot outside! We also had a little fire ring and picnic table, just outside the door.

    The campground could accommodate plenty of tents and campers alike. Some electric, some not. All with very nice grassy pads for tents, all with picnic tables and fire rings. Grass was well clipped and there were plenty of parking spaces. It was very quiet when we were there, but I assume it gets busy on the weekends. The shower/bath house had separate bathrooms (both unisex) and both with toilet, mirror, sink and shower). Both were very clean for a camp bathroom. A little campground for those wishing to camp together was at the back of the park. It, too, had bathrooms. But they were locked, so I couldn't peek inside.

    Bottom line, it was well worth our $50 for the cabin (you can't even get a hotel room for that price any more). I'd love to go back and tent in the quiet of a weekday eve when the crickets are chirping and I can feel the breeze through the tent!

    Please note - there are no trash cans at the campground if you are in tents or RV's (the cabins have them inside). It is a carry in/carry out campground

    There are LOTS of water pumps all over the campground. Yay for water!!

  • A
    Sep. 28, 2020

    Jester County Park

    Solid campground

    Stayed at this campground for 3 nights while visiting Des Moines.  We stayed in Loop 1- site 138 because we wanted electrical.  The electrical box has 2 standard household plugs which is nice.  This loop was mostly RVs due to the electrical hook ups.  There aren't really trees between the sites, but it is in a wooded area which is nice and there is some space between the sites so you don't feel like you are right on top of the other people.  Generally, people were pretty quiet, especially once it got dark.  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.  There is a grassy area all around the gravel with plenty of room for multiple tents.  2 bath/shower houses within a short walk from the site- they were both clean and solid to use.  There are some short trails within the park which are generally well marked, but just 1 trail is longer than about 1/2 a mile.  Didn't check it out, but there is also a large lake.  Lots of picnic areas throughout the park.  There's also a volleyball court and free lending library near one of the bathhouses.  Overall, I'd recommend this campground as long as you don't mind seeing your neighbors.  Quick drive into Des Moines too.

  • Kandace F.
    Aug. 30, 2021

    Springbrook State Park Campground

    Small town camping

    Electric sites, no reservations required I don't think. Nice bathrooms, 3 showers for the women's room with a family size shower. Nice playground, volleyball net, basketball court. Picnic tables and fire rings. No cell service down at the campground. You could call that a pro or a con! Really nice campground employees.

  • 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!

  • D
    Jul. 16, 2021

    Jester County Park

    Great campground!

    Tons of trees, very lush, clean bathhouses. Fire rings, picnic tables, level gravel sites.

  • Tom S.
    Sep. 30, 2016

    Ledges State Park Campground

    Don't fall off the ledge!

    One of my favorite locations to camp in Iowa as a Boy Scout growing up was Ledges State Park. Since I hadn't been back in years, I decided to check it out and spend a night camping there. It's close to how I remember it.

    The campground has a good picnic area, restrooms, and an excellent trail. It's also inexpensive.

    What I enjoy most about this park compared to others in Iowa are the sandstone ledges and the slopes on the trail. There are some excellent views, so make sure your phone has enough battery to take photos (unlike me). I also spent a lot of time off the trail. It isn't too hard to get around. I'm not one who enjoys staying at a park that is mostly flat, so this is definitely a good place in Iowa for me to camp.

    If you are looking for a cool place to camp within an hour of Des Moines, you should seriously consider this park.

  • Larissa C.
    Aug. 3, 2018

    Jester County Park

    Best Camping in Central Iowa

    Jester Park is our go-to camping destination in central Iowa! By far, this county park has a lot of fun activities and access points to the Saylorville waterway circuit. In addition to the water access ways, there is a sweet pond to fish in, several hiking trails, a brand new (opened August 2018) Nature Center, amphitheater, bison and bird viewing, and even cabins if you want to rent them (fully stocked, linens included!).

    Our favorite spot to camp is 410 and 409. It's a secluded area within the 400s that is lined with trees on one side and a drop off into the Saylorville water circuit on the other (see photos). For $15/night/camping spot, you can enjoy the best view of stars and amazing sunsets. We go a couple times a year to camp and Jester has even been the place where we hold special events like birthdays/going away parties.

  • Wendy P.
    Jul. 19, 2018

    Ledges State Park Campground

    Beautiful hikes. Prepare for coons.

    One of the more beautiful places to camp in Iowa. Awesome hiking trails and really well-shaded campsites. The hike in spots are great if you like privacy and being in the middle of the woods - but you don’t want to be THAT far from your car.

    Beware of the raccoons. They’re plentiful and crazy smart here. We had one open our cooler, steal an egg from the cartoon - without disturbing anything else. Honestly, I was impressed! But some of our friends had them rip through their tents to get at food - not as impressive.


Guide to Lehigh

Kennedy Park offers cabin lodging approximately 19 miles north of Lehigh, Iowa. Located in the Des Moines River Valley, cabins in this region sit at elevations between 900-1,100 feet with seasonal temperatures ranging from below freezing winters to humid 80°F summers. Most cabins near Lehigh are situated within county or state parks that feature a mix of prairie and woodland landscapes.

What to do

Hiking trails: Dolliver Memorial State Park features several challenging trails with scenic overlooks. "Beautiful views, wonderful trails, cramped campground, poor tent camping conditions," notes one visitor about Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground.

Roller skating: Spring Lake County Park maintains a historic open-air roller rink operating weekends from Memorial Day through Labor Day. A visitor to Spring Lake County Park shares, "There is a roller rink and a concession stand. This is a very busy campground in the summer."

Fishing: Little Wall Lake County Park provides shoreline fishing access with multiple fishing spots. "This lake is great, lots of fishing spots and camping spots," reports a camper from Little Wall Lake.

What campers like

Lake views: Briggs Woods Park cabins offer views of Briggs Woods Lake. A camper notes, "Boone River, Briggs Woods Lake good for paddling with rentals available, fishing, beach, shower house, cabins" at Briggs Woods Park.

Waterfront sites: Don Williams Park features cabins with direct lake access. "Great sites right on the lake. Trails, fishing and beautiful lake views," comments a visitor to Don Williams Park.

Wildlife viewing: Jester County Park includes bison and elk viewing areas near the cabins. "They advertise Elk and Bison which are smart enough to stay far away from humans, as it should be," notes a camper from Jester Park.

What you should know

Cell service: Many cabins near Lehigh have limited or no cell service. At Dolliver Memorial State Park, "cell service cuts out as you drive down into the park, and does not return until you come back up and out. There's no wifi."

Reservation timing: Most cabin reservations open 3-12 months in advance on county websites. For Ledges State Park Campground, a visitor advises, "Ledges State Park is one of the most visited parks in Iowa."

Garbage disposal: Policies vary between parks. At Briggs Woods Park, "Only downside to this park is there are no garbage cans. Weird?"

Tips for camping with families

Swimming options: Spring Lake Park offers a swimming beach with concessions nearby. A camper shares, "There is Ice Cube Consessions and the skating rink from Memorial Day through Labor Day every year."

Educational opportunities: Jester Park features a nature center with programs for children. "Nature/Conservancy center there is just next level," according to a recent visitor.

Tent site locations: Consider proximity to parking when booking tent sites. At Ledges State Park, "If you want to tent camp, bring a cart or something to haul everything with. The parking lot is a LONG WAY from any private tent site."

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