4 campgrounds with availability next weekend
Several cabin campgrounds exist within a 30-mile radius of North Liberty, Iowa, ranging from rustic cabins to fully furnished cabin camping with modern amenities. Palisades-Kepler State Park Campground offers rustic cabins with electric hookups, picnic tables, and access to shower facilities. Calyx Creek Creekside Treehouse provides more upscale options featuring heated floors, internet, loft sleeping, air conditioning, and a kitchen. According to one visitor, the treehouse is "located near lavender farm store and offers: heated floors, internet, loft sleeping, heat/AC, kitchen, views." Beyonder Getaway at Sleepy Hollow and Little Bear Campground also offer cabin rentals with varying levels of amenities, including electricity and water hookups.
Most cabins require advance reservations, particularly during summer months from April through October. Pet policies vary by location - Beyonder Getaway allows pets at their cabin sites but prohibits them at tent sites, while Calyx Creek does not permit pets at their treehouse accommodations. "The campground has a small lake, great showers/bathhouse and laundromat. Fenced dog area and plenty of shade," noted one guest about Beyonder Getaway. Cabin sizes range from intimate spaces ideal for couples to larger options accommodating families of four or more. Prices typically start around $60-100 per night for basic units, with luxury options commanding higher rates.
Furnished cabins typically include beds, basic furniture, and sometimes kitchen facilities, but guests should bring their own linens, towels, and personal items. Kitchen setups vary significantly - primitive cabins may offer only fire pits for cooking, while deluxe options include kitchenettes with microwaves and refrigerators. Many campgrounds provide on-site stores with essential supplies, though selection is limited. Lake Iowa County Park and Hannen County Park maintain cabins open year-round, while other properties close during winter months. For longer stays, the nearby towns of Mount Vernon, West Liberty and Kalona offer grocery stores and restaurants within a 15-20 minute drive.
"There’s 7 tent sites that are very well shaded, have a decent patch of land and include picnic tables, fire pits and scattered stand-up BBQ grills."
"If you’re a primitive camper like me, there’s a handful of sites (7 by my count) that include picnic tables, fire pits and scattered stand-up BBQ grills."
from $45 - $65 / night
"Park offers lots of amenities and recreation opportunities. Situated along the Cedar river, fishing and paddling can be done."
"Rangers made several loops around so we felt safe. Saw plenty of wildlife. Campsites were big but not level. "
Available next weekend
from $12 - $80 / night
"Little Bear Campground is located right off I-80 at the West Liberty exit. It is right next to a trailer park. There are a few tent sites ($22/ night)and Rv sites($33/night)."
"following up on my review from over a year ago with fresh details, some new pics and a topline summary of HIGHLIGHTS and LOWLIGHTS: HIGHLIGHTS: (1) Full-hookup pull-through RV sites with 30 / 50 amp electric"
from $22 - $49 / night
"Treehouse is located near lavender farm store and offers: heated floors, internet, loft sleeping, heat/AC, kitchen, views."
from $275 - $295 / night
"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."
"The tent sites are very nice and private. There are waist high prairie flowers between the sites to provide privacy and beauty. New picnic tables. Lots of shade. visited in July"
"Cabins were nice - not luxury or glamping but clean and in good condition. The gentleman that takes care of the campground takes great pride in his work and it shows - kudos to him! "
Available next weekend
from $12 - $60 / night
"We had a great two day weekend at this park. Small and quiet. Mix of RVs and tents. We stayed on one of the 4 primitive sites but there are several with electric hookups."
"The RV sites aren’t really out of the ordinary but the park sits upon a slight rise above the Missouri River and the road around the campground leads down to the river."
Available next weekend
from $10 - $36 / night
"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."
"Looked like a decent amount of folks here but we didn’t drive very far into the park. If you take a look at the PDF maps on their website you can see how vast the places is with 122 spots!"
"Nice park with plenty of sites and nice beach."
"Be prepared for a couple of hills in the park."
"Dump available on entrance/exit. The site was a level rock pad witch was very spacious with a fire ring and picnic table. Nearest grocery store was within 5 miles. "
"Water and electric hookups, dump station near by. Clean shower house with storm shelter. Mixed sun and shade with generous grassy sites, fire pit and picnic table."
TravelerNice quiet campground. The front looks like more long timers and it was a little noisier up there but I drove to the back loop and it's nice and quiet back here. PLENTY of 50/30/20 amp hookups and the shower house in the back was nice. Water was just lukewarm but it was hot out so no problem. Might be less pleasant in colder weather though. Pull through spots available. I would stay here again for sure.
ScoutLake Darling is by far the best, cleaners, friendliest campground I hand every stayed at.... Traveling all the way from New Mexico they really make everything easy and welcoming thanks Iowa for welcoming us
ScoutQuiet place. Camp host was friendly. Bathroom needs a little care but overall great campground. As far as cellular service, I was only getting one bar, however Starlink worked great.
GuideOne of my favorites. Iowa knows how to do County campgrounds. Firefly campground has full hookups and reservations. The other campgrounds have water and electric and are first come first serve. I arrived on a Friday afternoon in July and found a site easily.
ScoutThe campground was very nice and clean. Rangers made several loops around so we felt safe. Saw plenty of wildlife. Campsites were big but not level. We thought they only had outhouses until we discovered a modern bathhouse at the other end of the campground. Showers were big but very shall rustic. We only stayed one night as we were passing through but definitely could be an option in the future for other stays.
TravelerInexpensive but poorly maintained. Parking is unlevel and no dump station. Sites were slightly bigger than needed and rock driveway barely had rock. Clean and well mowed. Caves were small and visited in about 30 minutes.
LegendCG offers sites along the Bear Creek , up the bluff in bunkhouse, and a bit further to primitive campsite. CG includes fir rings, gravel pads, electric, water access and dump station along with seasonal RR/ showers. Park has playground and nature center.
GuideIf you’re looking for a quick stop on your travels with full hookup and a bonus pool this is perfect! The host is very friendly and accommodating. Easy on and off of I80. There is not a lot of shade but if you have AC and an awning, you will be just fine
GuideHad a great time. Large area that was private. Close to bathroom and showers. Hiking trails. Nice place to fish and explore.
Cabin camping near North Liberty, Iowa offers options across several county and state parks within a 30-mile radius. The region features rolling hills with elevations ranging from 700 to 900 feet and experiences humid continental climate with four distinct seasons. Winter cabin camping is available at select locations, though amenities vary significantly between basic rustic cabins and fully furnished options.
Water recreation access: Lake Iowa County Park provides multiple options for outdoor activities. "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," notes one visitor to Lake Iowa County Park.
Trail exploration: Hiking opportunities abound at Palisades-Kepler State Park Campground, where visitors can enjoy both wooded and riverside trails. "Beautiful trails, stone gazebo. Nice hike along the Cedar River," reports one camper at Palisades-Kepler State Park Campground.
Fishing opportunities: Many parks offer fishing access throughout most of the year. At Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area, one visitor mentioned, "We stayed here for the easy access to the water for the Scouts to get out in canoes and fishing. I have been camping here off and on for the last 25 years. My son and I like to get the canoes and Kayaks out and paddle around the lake."
Clean facilities: Campers consistently praise the maintenance of bathrooms and shower facilities. At Pinicon Ridge Park, a visitor reported, "The bathrooms and shower were very clean with lots of hot water. There is hiking in the park and very little road noise."
Family amenities: Playgrounds and recreational facilities for children receive high marks. "Our kids had more fun at this campground than any other so far. They have the most amazing playgrounds (yes, two of them!) That we've ever seen. There were activities for kids of all ages," shared a camper at Pinicon Ridge Park.
Shaded sites: Many cabin and tent campers appreciate the tree coverage at locations like Matsell Bridge Natural Area, where one visitor noted, "Good for RV, trailer or tent camping... level ground and lots of shade." This natural area offers more rustic accommodations compared to developed cabin sites.
Seasonal availability: While some cabins operate year-round, others have limited seasons. At Hannen County Park, cabins remain accessible throughout winter, with one visitor describing it as a "Beautiful relaxing spot. We were in a spot on a hill top."
Varied terrain: Many campgrounds feature hilly terrain that may impact site selection. "Very quiet and relaxing! Several options for different outdoor activities," reports a camper at Hannen County Park, but others note that some campgrounds require preparation for uneven ground.
Advance reservations: High-demand periods require early booking, particularly for cabin accommodations. A visitor to Little Bear Campground reported, "Just off I-80 this was a clean, large, level, grassy tents sites. Gas station right next door. Owner was very friendly and helpful. No reservation needed."
Playground access: Some campgrounds feature exceptional play facilities. A visitor to Little Bear Campground mentioned, "There is a pool(closed for season), and a playground for kids. I was surprised that the interstate noise was much quieter than I thought it would be."
Wildlife viewing: Several parks offer opportunities to observe local fauna. "Super nice staff. We stayed here for a few weeks while working in the area. Would definitely stay there again," noted a camper at Beyonder Getaway at Sleepy Hollow, where wildlife sightings are common.
Swimming options: During summer months, several parks offer swimming. "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," reports a visitor to Beyonder Getaway.
Site levelness: RV campers should check site conditions before booking. A camper at Beyonder Getaway at Sleepy Hollow advised, "The land is not flat. The spots are good and most are pull-throughs but some are too short for a 30' camper."
Accessibility considerations: Some campgrounds offer better RV access than others. "We stayed at this campground for 7 nights with W/E hook ups. Dump available on entrance/exit. The site was a level rock pad witch was very spacious with a fire ring and picnic table," noted a visitor to Pinicon Ridge Park.
Hookup availability: Electric, water, and sewer connections vary by location. At Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area, one camper mentioned, "Camp sites do not provide private water/sewer but there is a good water/sewer station on the way in."
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