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Best Cabin Camping near Mount Pleasant, IA

45 Reviews

Lake Darling State Park Campground offers five-season cabins within a 1,417-acre state park located approximately 20 miles from Mount Pleasant, Iowa. The cabins feature electric hookups, sewer connections, and water, providing comfortable accommodations for visitors year-round. Most cabins include basic furnishings with beds, tables, and seating areas. A review noted that "the cabins are small but clean" and provide a convenient option for those seeking more shelter than tent camping provides. The park's cabins are situated near fishing areas and hiking trails, making them convenient bases for outdoor recreation.

Options range from rustic log cabins to more fully-equipped rental units across several campgrounds in the region. Big Hollow Recreation Area features primitive cabins set among its 178 campsites, while Pollmiller Park and Wilson Lake Park offer cabin rentals with varying amenity levels. Reservations are essential, particularly during summer months when cabins book quickly. A recent visitor mentioned, "They have cabin rentals for the more glamping lifestyle. They do book up quick in advance." Most cabin facilities allow pets with certain restrictions, though policies vary by location. Indian Lake Park maintains cabins that are described as "reasonably priced" according to visitor feedback.

Most cabins provide beds and basic furniture but require guests to bring their own linens, pillows, and towels. Kitchen facilities vary significantly between properties - some offer only outdoor fire rings for cooking while others include small refrigerators and microwaves. Firewood is available for purchase at several locations including Big Hollow Recreation Area, which a camper described as having "inexpensive firewood." The campground hosts at most locations are helpful resources for cabin guests needing supplies or local information. General stores in nearby communities stock basic provisions, though planning ahead with groceries from Mount Pleasant is recommended for extended stays.

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Best Cabin Sites Near Mount Pleasant, Iowa (17)

    1. Big Hollow Recreation Area

    6 Reviews
    Sperry, IA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (319) 985-2502

    $15 - $20 / night

    "There is a large playground and shower house. Primitive camping for single or group spots."

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

    2. Lee County Pollmiller Park

    3 Reviews
    West Point, IA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (319) 463-7673

    "Campground had all amenities you would expect with a beach, cabins, all on a small lake. Close to town for any camping needs."

    "The park is clean and family friendly. The beach is a great addition for some family fun."

    3. Lake Darling State Park Campground

    7 Reviews
    Brighton, IA
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (319) 694-2323

    $12 - $110 / night

    "I absolutely loved this state park. There is so many options for fishing and camping. They even have cabin rentals for the more glamping lifestyle."

    "Our family has been camping at Lake Darling for the past couple of years. We very much like the campground and the lake area."

    4. Wilson Lake Park

    4 Reviews
    Donnellson, IA
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (319) 463-7673

    $15 - $26 / night

    "The campground is nice with cement pads as well as primitive campsites and cabins."

    "Clean rest rooms and coin op showers. There were a lot of ticks, but the camp was quiet. I saw many people fishing."

    5. Indian Lake Park

    4 Reviews
    Farmington, IA
    25 miles
    Website

    $8 - $50 / night

    "This park has something for everyone. They have primitive tent sites, electric only, electric+water, and fhu. They also have cabins for rent. All very reasonably priced."

    "it has full hookups, tent site swim beach, fishing, canoes,and f, playgrounds also cabins a stone lodge for family get togethers some sites just have electric and water on site and there are some full"

    6. Lacey Keosauqua State Park Campground

    8 Reviews
    Keosauqua, IA
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (319) 293-3502

    $12 - $20 / night

    "Lacey-Keosaqua State Park is a gem located in Southeast Iowa in Van Buren County. It is off the beaten path but it is one of oldest Iowa State Parks."

    "Nice drive in gorgeous country. 23$ site without water 28 w/ water 35 full hookups. Decent showers nice playground for kids lakeside spots as well. The host sells firewood and 2 sizes of ice."

    7. Spring Lake Campground

    2 Reviews
    Burlington, IA
    26 miles
    +1 (319) 752-8691

    "I've stayed here every summer great place lots todo with the kids had a lake to fish, kayak, canoe. Has and outdoor skating rink next to the lake very neat"

    8. Sturgeon Bay Park and Campground

    1 Review
    Oakville, IA
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (309) 587-8181

    $15 - $30 / night

    9. Waubonsie Trail Park

    3 Reviews
    Cantril, IA
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (319) 397-2295

    "We hiked the equestrian trails one afternoon and the regular trails the next day. I camped in the equestrian campground and loved it with my popup. Outhouse type toilets are available there."

    "Waubonsie trail behind park is a short hike to the covered bridge and Dutchman's Store. Perfect Way to stretch your legs after a long day on the road. Bathrooms and showers were exceptionally clean."

    10. Camp Nauvoo

    1 Review
    Nauvoo, IL
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (217) 453-9930

    $32 / night

    "The park streets are gravel with concrete pull-through sites. The park is very quiet. Great value for $32. Full hookups.  Stayed in campsite#10 which has no shade."

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  • Desiree R.
    Apr. 15, 2019

    Lake Darling State Park Campground

    Amazing lake

    I absolutely loved this state park. There is so many options for fishing and camping. They even have cabin rentals for the more glamping lifestyle. They do book up quick in advance, but there is usually walk up spots available the week of too. Definitely reccomend.

  • James M.The Dyrt PRO User
    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.

  • Douglas P.
    Mar. 12, 2020

    Lake Darling State Park Campground

    Lake Darling Campground

    Our family has been camping at Lake Darling for the past couple of years. We very much like the campground and the lake area. Opportunities for improvement would be that the full hookup sites have the neighbors waste tube close the campers picnic table. Sometimes getting a whiff of black water waste while trying eat dinner leaves a little to be desired. Eh? If a person camps in the regular electric only sites this is not a problem. However, this requires ( for most campers) the use of the shower house. The bathroom facilities are clean and well kept but the showers could use some updating and better cleaning maintenance. The lake area offers great fishing and there are boat rentals available. Paddle boats, canoes, and other options. There is a long concrete multi use path along the lake and into the cabin area. The cabins seem nice, though we have never been in them or stayed in them. Book early they are usually booked up I am told. All in all a great weekend get away place. And generally limited cell signal might be better that way eh?

  • James M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 20, 2021

    Deep Lakes Park Cabins

    435 acre County quarry park with cabins

    Neat park with lots of paddling, fishing, hiking, beach. Cabins are newer, ADA accessible, and face lakes for great shore access and shared fire pits.

  • Dave N.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 14, 2020

    Indian Lake Park

    Beautiful

    This park has something for everyone. They have primitive tent sites, electric only, electric+water, and fhu. They also have cabins for rent. All very reasonably priced. Most of the sites are nice and shady and level. A bathhouse with showers. A stone lodge for large parties. There is a playground, a few nice hiking trails, and a lake with a nice sandy beach. Almost empty during the week, but very busy on summer weekends. Hiking,fishing, swimming, kayaking,bird watching. There are many things to keep you busy here.

  • Travis R.The Dyrt PRO User
    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.

  • Joyce M.
    Oct. 11, 2020

    Waubonsie Trail Park

    Very pretty scenery

    I was only able to stay one night but i loved it. We hiked the equestrian trails one afternoon and the regular trails the next day. I camped in the equestrian campground and loved it with my popup. Outhouse type toilets are available there. I only drove past the RV campground and the campsites were close together. The equestrian area is the way to go in my opinion but i love the quiet. Picnic tables and fire rings are at each campsite.

  • Kim F.
    Aug. 10, 2024

    Windmill Ridge Campground

    Hidden little gem

    Clean, quiet and well set campsite for all camping styles. Set well off the main road, the gravel road is well maintained, graded well for easy driveable whee truck, rvs or trailers. Family and pet friendly, clean, well kept property, amenities on site,completive priced sites for camping and to gather together and enjoy life for a moment or two. Check it out, don't believe you will regret it. Peace fellow travelers.

  • D
    Jun. 10, 2022

    Camp Nauvoo

    Great value, nice campground

    Camp Nauvoo is a nice, church operated, park only 5 minutes from downtown Nauvoo. We stayed one night on our way to Minnesota. The sites are sunny and all are pull-through.but some have shade. The park streets are gravel with concrete pull-through sites. The park is very quiet. Great value for $32. Full hookups. 

    Stayed in campsite#10 which has no shade. It was a concrete pull-through with more than enough parking for my TT and truck and grass on either side. The site included: picnic table. Utilities were located in different spots. 20A/30A/50A electric in the middle, water near the rear, and sewer near the front. Site was level. No neighbor on passenger/awning side. 

    AT&T had 3 bars of LTE and Verizon 1 bar of LTE service. AT&T Speedtest: 56.8 Mbps down, 9.3 Mbps up. Free WiFi available, but I had trouble connecting. 

    If you are southbound on Illinois Hwy 96, the left turn off the highway is very sharp and steep. Might be easier to continue about a mile south and use the scenic turnout to turnaround. It is a pull-through turnout. Then, turn off the highway on the right.

    Would stay here again. We camped at Camp Nauvoo in a Travel Trailer.

Guide to Mount Pleasant

Cabin camping near Mount Pleasant, Iowa, offers a perfect blend of nature and comfort, allowing visitors to enjoy the great outdoors without sacrificing the conveniences of home.

Cabin campers appreciate these amenities

  • At Lake Darling State Park Campground, guests can enjoy clean cabins with access to fishing and boating on a serene lake.
  • Indian Lake Park features spacious cabins nestled among shady trees, providing a peaceful retreat with modern facilities.
  • Deep Lakes Park Cabins offer newer, ADA-accessible cabins with stunning views of the lakes and shared fire pits for cozy evenings.

Some prices for cabin camping range from $10 to $35

  • Cabin rentals at Lacey-Keosauqua State Park start at $28 for sites with water and $35 for full hookups, making it an affordable getaway.
  • At Langwood Education Center, rates for cabins begin at $99 per day, accommodating up to 100 people for larger gatherings.
  • Wilson Lake Park offers cabin camping at a reasonable price, providing a quiet atmosphere with a nearby fishing pond.

Explore local attractions while cabin camping

  • While staying at Big Hollow Recreation Area, visitors can enjoy kayaking and fishing in a well-maintained lake, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts.
  • Waubonsie Trail Park features scenic hiking trails that lead to a covered bridge and the charming Dutchman's Store, ideal for a leisurely day trip.
  • Guests at Spring Lake Campground can take advantage of the outdoor skating rink next to the lake, providing fun for families year-round.

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