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Best Cabin Camping near Ottumwa, IA

45 Reviews

Multiple cabin rentals provide accommodations within 30 miles of Ottumwa, Iowa. Lake Wapello State Park Campground offers cabins approximately 26 miles southwest of Ottumwa, with electric hookups and proximity to fishing and hiking opportunities. Lacey Keosauqua State Park features recently renovated cabins with full electric service, picnic tables, and basic furnishings. Lake Darling State Park provides "brand new five season cabins" according to a visitor review, with heating and cooling systems for year-round use. These facilities typically include restrooms with showers, though amenities vary by location.

Options range from rustic and deluxe cabins, depending on the location. Lake Darling's cabins are described as "small but clean" in visitor reviews and tend to book up quickly, especially during summer months. Most state park cabins require reservations well in advance, particularly for weekend stays from May through September. Some locations like Eveland Access near Oskaloosa permit pets in cabins with additional fees or deposits. Cabin rental periods typically run from April 1 to December 31 at Lake Wapello and Lacey Keosauqua, while other locations like Lake Darling and Honey Creek operate year-round.

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Basic cooking facilities vary between locations, with some offering only outdoor fire rings and picnic tables while others may include indoor kitchenettes. Firewood is available for purchase at select parks including Lacey Keosauqua State Park and Eveland Access. Visitors should plan to bring food supplies as on-site stores are limited. For those staying at Lacey Keosauqua cabins, the campground features "well maintained and clean" facilities according to reviews, with hiking trails and a swimming lake nearby for recreational activities.

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Best Cabin Sites Near Ottumwa, Iowa (15)

    1. Lake Wapello State Park Campground

    6 Reviews
    Drakesville, IA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (641) 722-3371

    $15 - $100 / night

    "excellent way to spend a day with family. boat rentals were a blast and added bonus."

    "Some campsites are close to the lake.  Several hiking paths-Lakeshore Trail goes around the whole lake, so be sure to reserve 2-3 hours to conquer this path-more if you like to take in the scenery. "

    2. Eveland Access

    3 Reviews
    Oskaloosa, IA
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (641) 673-9327

    $20 / night

    "New showers and toilets. Easy access. Not far from oskaloosa."

    3. Lake Darling State Park Campground

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

    $15 - $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. Lacey Keosauqua State Park Campground

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

    $15 - $33 / 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."

    5. Honey Creek State Park Campground

    4 Reviews
    Moravia, IA
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (641) 724-3739

    $12 - $50 / night

    "Campground Review: Honey Creek State Park is on Rathbun Lake, a very popular place to boat, fish and camp in Southern Iowa. We camped in the Group Campground with out Boy Scout Troop."

    "Honey Creek State Park is located on the north side of Rathbun Lake in southern Iowa. Boat ramp at the park is large (6 lanes) with several docks to assist loading and unloading."

    6. Keokuk County Belva Deer Park

    1 Review
    Sigourney, IA
    28 miles
    +1 (641) 622-3757

    "$12 a night for primitive camping and you get nice warm showers by the main entrance and nice bathrooms by the main entrance."

    7. Waubonsie Trail Park

    3 Reviews
    Cantril, IA
    32 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."

    8. Lake Iowa County Park

    7 Reviews
    Williamsburg, IA
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (319) 655-8465

    "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!"

    9. Indian Lake Park

    4 Reviews
    Farmington, IA
    44 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"

    10. Lacey-Keosauqua Cabins — Lacey Keosauqua State Park

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    Keosauqua, IA
    32 miles
    +1 (319) 293-3502

    $75 / night

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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.

  • 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?

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Matt S.
    Sep. 24, 2016

    Honey Creek State Park Campground

    Ranger Review: Goal Zero Light House 250 at Honey Creek State Park

    Campground Review: Honey Creek State Park is on Rathbun Lake, a very popular place to boat, fish and camp in Southern Iowa. We camped in the Group Campground with out Boy Scout Troop. We pulled into camp after dark and between the headlights of our vehicles and our lanterns (My Goal Zero Light House 250) we set up camp in the dark.

    We explored the campground, there were some nice trails and nice spots to camp. The bathrooms were clean but they were a little bit of a walk from the Group Site. The weather was great and the bugs weren't bad. I would recommend Honey Creek State Park.

    Ranger Review: The Goal Zero Light House 250 is a nice lantern. I give it 4 out of 5 stars. The light settings are perfect. You can use half of the lantern or the full lamp power. You can adjust the lighting power by turning the knob on the front. It can be charged with a wall charger, a solar panel, or the green hand crank on top of the lantern.

    We used it when setting our tent up in the dark and it did a good job. At 250 lumens it is just the right amount of light to let you see what you need with out blinding you in the dark. We did not start a campfire that night, instead we placed the Goal Zero Light House 250 on the ground and we surrounded the lantern with our camp chairs as if it was a camp fire. We were up for three hours talking and never did the lantern light weaken.

    I like this light. It is too heavy and bulky for backpacking but it is great for car camping. There is a smaller model but I don't know if it will work for backpacking.

  • Mary F.
    Jul. 16, 2018

    Indian Lake Park

    very nice

    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 hookups also a shower house and modern restrooms, fire wood for sale We go at least 3 times a year . So nice and quiet the lake is clean they also have a dump station

  • Matt S.
    Aug. 13, 2016

    Lacey Keosauqua State Park Campground

    Lacey-Keosauqua State Park - My 2 cents

    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. The Park and campground are well maintained and clean. We visited over Labor Day weekend and the park was only two-thirds full. It was a variety of Tent campers and RV's. The camp sites are spaced really well so you don't feel like you are on top of one another. They have electric and non-electric sites and the shower is very clean. There are almost 80 sites in the campground.

    Don't miss the hiking trails and the Beach House and swimming lake. Don't miss lake Sugema, the Indian Mounds or the Ely Ford Mormon Trail crossing.

  • Greg K.
    May. 16, 2024

    Lacey Keosauqua State Park Campground

    Beautiful park

    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. Cheap too. Walking trails nearby.

Guide to Ottumwa

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

Cabins are available at Lake Wapello State Park Campground

  • Experience the beauty of nature while staying in a cozy cabin at Lake Wapello State Park Campground, known for its clean facilities and friendly atmosphere.
  • This campground features various amenities, including electric hookups and picnic tables, making it ideal for family gatherings.
  • Enjoy fishing and wildlife watching right from your cabin's doorstep, with plenty of hiking trails nearby.

Explore the scenic trails at Lacey-Keosauqua State Park

  • Nestled in gorgeous countryside, Lacey-Keosauqua State Park offers cabin accommodations with access to well-maintained walking trails and lakeside spots.
  • The park features a playground for kids and hosts a variety of wildlife, perfect for nature enthusiasts and families alike.
  • With options for fishing and nearby local shops for ice cream, this park is a delightful destination for a weekend getaway.

Cabin campers appreciate these amenities at Honey Creek State Park Campground

  • Honey Creek State Park Campground provides a peaceful retreat with cabins that offer a rustic experience while still being close to modern conveniences.
  • The campground features hiking trails and a large boat ramp, making it a great spot for outdoor activities like fishing and boating.
  • Clean bathroom facilities and a serene environment enhance the overall camping experience, making it a favorite among visitors.

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