Top Cabins near Mineola, IA
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Best Cabin Sites Near Mineola, IA (19)
1. Hitchcock County Nature Center
29 Reviews•109 Photos•225 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$25 / night
2. Eugene T. Mahoney State Park
46 Reviews•85 Photos•159 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
3. Platte River State Park
31 Reviews•95 Photos•188 SavesPlatte River State Park is nestled halfway between Nebraska’s two largest cities – and makes a great place for camping near Omaha. Before it was a state park it was two separate camps – Harriet Harding Campfire Girls Camp and Camp Esther K. Newman – and a tract of woodlands. The charming, vintage cabins that once housed campers today provide cozy accommodations while the gorgeous new glamping cabins offer a luxurious yet nature-immersive experience. Other popular draws are the park’s picturesque waterfall, spray park, scenic hiking and biking trails and two observation towers that allow those who climb to the top a spectacular view of the Platte River Basin.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$10 - $165 / night
4. Arrowhead Park Campground
18 Reviews•18 Photos•116 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
5. West Omaha / NE Lincoln KOA Holiday
29 Reviews•30 Photos•68 SavesThere's plenty to do at this award-winning KOA, just a short drive from downtown Omaha and Lincoln. Enjoy the Jumping Pillow, mini zip line, pedal karts, banana bikes, large playground, swimming pool, mini golf, basketball, sand volleyball, badminton and horseshoes. Weekends (Memorial Day to Labor Day) feature breakfast in the Cornhusker Cafe, hayrides, ice cream socials, movie nights, tie-dye and other planned activities. Area attractions include the Henry Doorly Zoo, Strategic Air & Space Museum, Boys Town and museums, and the new beautiful Nebraska Crossing Outlet Mall. Nearby, enjoy wineries, casinos, top - rated golf courses and hiking/biking trails. Patio RV Sites and Deluxe Cabins make camping seem like a luxury vacation. Wings and freshly made pizza get rave reviews: You can even have them delivered to your site! Fido will love the off-leash doggie playground. Pool: Memorial Weekend - Labor Day Weekend. Max pull thru: 90 feet. Your hosts: Carrol & Eric Murray. This West Omaha KOA campground offers Nebraska camping at its finest! Our campground is Big-Rig friendly, with 80-foot full-hook-up pull-throughs and 50-amp service available. You can also enjoy our scenic tent sites, or stay cozy in one of the cabins. Our cabins and deluxe cabins are all heated and air-conditioned for your maximum comfort. All cabins and RV sites have cable TV. Once you're here, relax under a huge shade tree or activities, then refuel with a freshly made pizza - delivered right to your campsite! Or, enjoy breakfast in our tropical Cornhusker Cafe. Canine owners will love our K-9 Park, where you can let Fido romp and play off the leash. Your KOA hosts will be happy to provide you with information and maps to the many fun places to see. Come visit us - we'll make you feel welcome!
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
6. Two Rivers State Recreation Area
20 Reviews•101 Photos•66 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$30 / night
7. Pony Creek Co Park
4 Reviews•24 Photos•18 Saves- Electric Hookups
- RVs
- Tents
8. Waubonsie State Park
11 Reviews•90 Photos•62 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
9. Prairie Rose State Park
15 Reviews•86 Photos•95 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$11 - $14 / night
10. Viking Lake State Park
10 Reviews•45 Photos•61 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
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Recent Cabin Reviews In Mineola
233 Reviews of 19 Mineola Campgrounds
Pat V.
Ranger
Lake Wanahoo State Recreation Area
Quiet and relaxed weekend
It’s been a few years since we stayed at Lake Wanahoo, but we decided to stay there over our anniversary weekend. The place is still great, and this time of year it was very quiet and peaceful.
I was able to fish at the lake, we used the trails for walking and biking. Being close to town allowed us to have a great anniversary dinner at a steakhouse!
We are definitely going to be using it more!
- BB S.
Traveler
Hitchcock County Nature Center
Meh, for tent camping
Stopped overnight in late August. Did not want to drag our gear up/down a hill to the tent campsites in the lower loop. Paid more to stay in the upper RV loop where we listened to a neighbor's generator all night. Pretty buggy. Showers/toilets okay. Note there are at least 2 railroads running nearby in the wee hours of the morning. Also, this is on the flight path for jets leaving (I assume) the Omaha airport. Not a restful night--won't be back.
- KKaren J.
Scout
Platte River State Park
Just one night
If you don’t mind lugging your stuff to your tent spot, it’s primitive, no frills camping at its finest! We chose the closest spot to the vault toilets. There are only 4. It’s a bit off the beaten path but we got to enjoy the beautiful horses. Bonus!
Jason G.Scout
Military Park Camp Ashland Campground
Unimpressed
I planned an event at this military installation because of pricing and being a gated community. The prices are good and the overall area is clean but the reason for the rating given is below:
Due to this being a military site with a managed gate, ID or authorization roster is required...I submitted and got my roster approved within the allotted time only to find out that it was not shared with the gate guards so no one was being let in. The keys for each facility had issues like broken locks or no pin code given for the key system to even get the keys. The cabins are nice but not very well cleaned and the emergency phone number that is provided is a great feature although no one answered it.
If you find yourself looking for a venue for your event, pass on this one. Too much hassle for the money saved. I wish the state of Nebraska could figure out how to hire competent people to manage their facilities.
Danni A.Traveler
Waubonsie State Park
Quiet and Peaceful
This park was a great place to head to and unplug for a weekend. We camped in the area without hookups, so we pretty much had that area to ourselves. The area with hookups was somewhat crowded. The bathrooms and shower were clean. Water is easily accessible. The park is small, and we didn't find much to do other than a few hikes.
There are signs in the bathrooms warning of the raccoons. These signs are not exaggerating. We had a raccoon at our campsite trying to steal our food while we were there, like the raccoon was less than 10 feet from humans during mid-day.
- WWes S.Scout
Memphis Lake State Rec Area
Nice simple campground
Don’t forget the day use fee it’s $14 a day for out of state and seven dollars in state A decent number of mosquitoes on my visit in July in the evening
- MMills C.Scout
Pony Creek Co Park
NOT affiliated with DYRT
Do not pay Dyrt to use this campground. They are not affiliated.
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Sabrina E.
GuideHitchcock County Nature Center
Amazing!!
We camp all the time at different locations, and I 100% recommend this campground! The hosts are so polite and helpful and they keep the place immaculate. Even the pit toilets were spotless and didn’t smell. The hosts went around several times a day collecting trash and even mopping the pit bathrooms. Camping here also gives you access to the playground and nature trails into some beautiful countryside. The only downside is bring several bottles of bugspray, the mosquitos are terrible!
- CC D.Scout
Eugene T. Mahoney State Park
Great stay passing through
Populated but spacious. Friendly staff. Lots of greenery and trees. Only stayed one night but the list of activities seemed great. Safe, relaxing place. Bathrooms and showers could use some work but I was happy for a warm shower after traveling so long. Highway and trains can be heard from a distance but I found it soothing.
Michael M.Guide
Two Rivers State Recreation Area
Quick getaway to nature
A short drive from Omaha, two rivers offers generally clean TV and tent camping sites across multiple campgrounds. I camped right by the river. Also a short walk to the outhouse and playground. Fun and quick trip if you’re in the Omaha area. My boys (4&7) loved it.
Jake C.
Legend
The Wilds RV/Trailer Resort, LOT 5
New to the Dyrt!
Jake from the Dyrt here! We're excited to have this campground on the Dyrt and ready for you to book, check them out and make sure to leave a review!
jeremy L.Scout
Cottonwood - Two Rivers SRA
Two Rivers
State park with many amenities! River and small lake fishing as well. No wifi, good T-Mobile cell service
- LLouis A.Scout
Platte River State Park
Worthless weekend at Platte River State Park
Camping in the teepee was hands down our worst camping experience ever. The teepee was hot, dirty and falling apart. We stayed in the“big chief” teepee and it was on a horrible slope with tons of ruts on nothing but bare uneven dirt. There was no privacy as the other two teepees beyond this one were set up so other campers were constantly walking by your camp. Even the door placement to the teepees were bad. There was a more well placed teepee they save for first come first serve camping, not reserved camping. That makes no sense. The worst teepee should be reserved for unreserved campers. There are also bike trails directly around the teepees so in daylight, meaning early and late, you will hear groups of bikers riding around a technical course and lots of whooping and cheering as well as hard landings. To make things worse, they didn’t tell us about an ROTC event they were hosting in the park where groups of ROTC young people were constantly walking by our camp from early morning to afternoon, looking for markers for a kind of seek out practice for them. This was highly disturbing. Zero calm and privacy. The teepee was shabby and the indoor outdoor carpet was dirty and old, and you got the feeling you were sleeping and living over everyone else’s ick. Also, right over the teepee there were loads of huge dead oak branches. With the high winds, we were pretty scared a branch might fall on us. It’s just a matter of time before someone gets hurt, or worse. There were many loud people in cabins with dogs, even dogs barking and crazy dogs running loose the whole time we were there. There was also a lot of trash and littered personal items scattered around in the woods and on the campground area. In the end, it is a very poorly planned campground for comfort, beauty, safety and privacy. We would have been better off to stay home. Like many things now, Platte River State Park feels overrun with activity and under preserved. The exact opposite of why one wants to get away from the city and camp in nature. Waste of time and money.
Kevin P.ScoutPony Creek Co Park
Camp by tent
a great place
- BBrian M.Scout
Goldenrod Campground
Amazing
This campground is amazing! I’ve stayed at 100 plus campgrounds and I will say that this one is top 10. The park has beautiful views and the river is not far away.
Jeremy B.GuideHitchcock County Nature Center
Clean, quiet, and tranquil
Friendly reminder to bring CASH FIRST COME FIRST SERVE
Pros
- great Starlink line of sight
- super clean bathrooms and hot showers
- very quiet
- many nature trails out your door
- friendly cows :)
Literally no cons.
Amber M.ScoutHitchcock County Nature Center
Secluded and well-kept
This is my favorite place to tent camp! Nice bathhouse, and even the pit toilet is clean and unoffensive. Tent sites are spacious and most are separated by lots of trees so there's plenty of shade, privacy, and wildlife. Firewood is available and hiking trails are nearby. Unfortunately, I have to find a new favorite spot because I can no longer lug my gear up and down the hill between my car and my tent.
- Kristi D.Legend
Waubonsie State Park
Had the campground too ourselves!
It appears not many people camp in Iowa in February. We had the campground to ourselves. We missed the crazy cold and snow by a day but it was 20 degree with the wind when I hiked the prairie. Lovely little state park, clean and the trail system was pretty neat. Wasn't perfectly flat and had some overlooks. Very much enjoyed!
Shana D.LegendPlatte River State Park
The playground!
We stayed here one night as we were just passing through. The park is really nice and the playgrounds are the nicest I have ever seen! I even had to take my turn on the swings and down the slide. . The new campground is nice with full hook ups, however this is not your normal state park style camping. This is full on RV parking lot with campers stacked on top of each other. I’m never a fan of sitting at my picnic table to eat 8 foot away from someone dumping their sewer tanks. That’s the only con I see here. Luckily we had one of the end sites.
- CCasey M.Traveler
Hitchcock County Nature Center
Literally can’t beat the price
We camped in a tent and it was $10 so great and the bathrooms were super clean
Cjak118Scout
West Omaha / NE Lincoln KOA Holiday
Do not go here if you are tent camping
We had two problems with our stay here. 1. The tent sites seem to have been an afterthought of the planning they have little to no shade/shade, no privacy and a very busy roadway quite close to them with nothing to separate them. There also is pretty much no flat ground.
- My second problem was their security staff. They ride around on their golf carts and were rude and a little aggressive for no reason. They told us off for driving around the campground looking for the showers.
The showers and bathrooms were fairly clean and were pretty nice and the shop had lots of food and goods. For RV camping it might have been fine, but do not go if you are tent camping.
- RRyan P.Traveler
Viking Lake State Park
Very nice park
Mostly level sites with options for tenting or rv. Sites are primitive, electric only or full hookup. Several back to to the lake. The lake is great for fishing, kayaking or swimming.
- CCalvin P.Guide
Prairie Rose State Park
Maiden voyage in April 10-14
It was a bit cold, lots of bad weather, but we found some great places nearby, a dutch windmill near by! Very cool
amber P.GuideEugene T. Mahoney State Park
Nice trails
Nice walking trails and facilities. Lots to do for the entire family
- amber P.Guide
Two Rivers State Recreation Area
Nice place but not so nice staff
Multiple ponds/lakes to fish at plus the river. Facilities are nice and the people in the little store was great and food yummy. Check in staff completely rude !!!!
Isabel M.GuideHitchcock County Nature Center
Nice
We tent camped in the modern loop. Bathroom was clean, lit, and stocked - even had hand sanitizer! RV loops had flush toilets and showers, but we didn’t stay long enough to make the trek worth it. The walk down to the tent sites was annoying at worst, but plenty doable. Campsites were level enough, and there were a few sites with pads. Lots of ticks to look out for. There’s an airfield nearby so plane noise was regular but not frequent. Wifi didn’t quite reach the tent campsites; nor did Verizon service, but T-Mobile was good. All around a fine campground.
Victoria S.Guide
Arrowhead Park Campground
Park is nice energy is not
We planned on staying there a couple nights but after pulling through the RV and getting ready to hook up we decided to leave. The energy there was so off and it did not feel safe. I don't know what it was but definitely won't be back there.
Guide to Mineola
Camping near Mineola, Iowa, offers a mix of beautiful nature and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking to pitch a tent or park your RV, there are several campgrounds nearby that cater to different needs.
What to do:
- Hiking and Trails: Explore the scenic trails at Waubonsie State Park Campground. One visitor mentioned, "The park is small, and we didn't find much to do other than a few hikes," highlighting the great hiking opportunities available.
- Fishing and Water Activities: At Two Rivers State Recreation Area, you can enjoy fishing in the ponds and river. A camper shared, "Multiple ponds/lakes to fish at plus the river," making it a great spot for anglers.
- Playgrounds for Kids: Families will appreciate the playgrounds at Platte River State Park Campground. One parent noted, "The playgrounds are the nicest I have ever seen!" which is perfect for keeping the little ones entertained.
What campers like:
- Clean Facilities: Campers often mention the cleanliness of the restrooms and showers. A visitor at Hitchcock County Nature Center said, "Even the pit toilets were spotless and didn’t smell," which is a big plus for many.
- Friendly Staff: Many campers appreciate the helpfulness of the campground staff. One reviewer at Victorian Acres RV Park & Campground stated, "The camp ground staff were very nice and friendly," making for a welcoming atmosphere.
- Spacious Sites: Campers enjoy having room to spread out. A guest at Walnut Creek Lake & Recreation Area mentioned, "The campgrounds are beautiful and spacious," which is great for families or groups.
What you should know:
- Noise Levels: Some campgrounds are near busy roads or train tracks. A camper at Louisville State Recreation Area warned, "With a large amount of active train tracks... this place is the opposite of peaceful."
- Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds have full amenities. A visitor at Arrowhead Park Campground noted, "There are vault toilets, no showers," so be prepared for basic facilities.
- Mosquitoes: Be ready for bugs, especially in warmer months. One camper at Louisville State Recreation Area said, "This is one of my top 3 for mosquitoes," so bring plenty of bug spray.
Tips for camping with families:
- Choose Campgrounds with Play Areas: Look for spots like Platte River State Park Campground that have playgrounds. A parent mentioned, "My son and I camped for one night... we went paddle boating, swimming, and horseback riding."
- Plan for Activities: Make sure to check what activities are available. A camper at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park Campground said, "The list of activities seemed great," which can keep kids engaged.
- Pack Snacks and Drinks: Having food on hand can save you trips to the store. One reviewer at Victorian Acres RV Park & Campground appreciated the "well-stocked camp store," but it's always good to have your own supplies.
Tips from RVers:
- Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A camper at West Omaha / NE Lincoln KOA Holiday noted, "The pull-through sites seem to be all gravel/stone," which can be a concern for larger rigs.
- Look for Full Hookups: If you need full hookups, check campgrounds like Walnut Creek Lake & Recreation Area that offer electric and water. One visitor said, "Electric hookups. Water spigot about the park."
- Be Mindful of Noise: Some RV parks are near highways. A guest at Victorian Acres RV Park & Campground mentioned, "It backs up to the highway," so consider your comfort with noise when booking.
Camping near Mineola, Iowa, has something for everyone, whether you're a family looking for fun or an RVer seeking a peaceful spot.
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Mineola, IA is Hitchcock County Nature Center with a 4.7-star rating from 29 reviews.
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