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Best Cabin Camping near Ruthven, IA

24 Reviews

Cabin accommodations near Ruthven, Iowa include several options with varying amenities. Mill Creek State Park offers four modern cabins alongside traditional campsites, providing water, electric, and cable TV connections. The cabins are situated near a small lake suitable for fishing and non-motorized boating. Flying Goose Campground in Fairmont, Minnesota provides cabin rentals on Lake Imogene with access to a sandy swimming beach, boat dock, and recreational facilities. "Very modern campground with part time resident hosts. Rangers are also available. 4 modern cabins and 48 sites with water, electric, cable tv, internet, and separate dump station," noted one visitor about Mill Creek State Park.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Jackson KOA in Minnesota offers cabin rentals with access to a pool and playground, approximately 90 minutes from Ruthven. Most cabins require advance reservations, especially during peak summer months from May through September. Martin Area County Park and Buena Vista County Park Sunrise Campground also feature cabin options with varying levels of amenities. Pet policies differ by location, with many allowing pets for an additional fee. According to one visitor, Jackson KOA provides "clean and updated bathrooms, nice pool and friendly staff."

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities vary widely between locations, with some offering only basic amenities while others provide more comprehensive cooking options. Sunrise Campground in Storm Lake features cabins with lake views and private bathroom/shower combinations. Joe Sheldon County Park offers spacious, level sites with full hookups and hiking trails nearby. On-site camp stores are available at some locations like Jackson KOA and Flying Goose Campground, though selection is typically limited to essential items. Visitors staying at cabins without full kitchens should plan to bring cooking equipment suitable for outdoor preparation.

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Best Cabin Sites Near Ruthven, Iowa (9)

    1. Jackson KOA

    9 Reviews
    Jackson, MN
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (507) 847-3825

    "The park is small, but very well maintained, and man, literally every person there was INCREDIBLY nice!"

    2. Martin Area County Park

    1 Review
    Sutherland, IA
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (712) 225-6709

    3. Flying Goose Campground & Resort

    6 Reviews
    Fairmont, MN
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (507) 235-3458

    "Very quiet and clean, goid WiFi. Gary was very helpful. This campground is just beautiful. There is a lake you can fish,swim,rent kayaks and canoe. Laundry and showers."

    "Set along the shores of Lake Imogene, which comes out of nowhere surrounded by farm land, and you can’t even see it from the road."

    4. Mill Creek State Park

    3 Reviews
    Paullina, IA
    40 miles
    Website

    $17 - $20 / night

    "Rangers are also available. 4 modern cabins and 48 sites with water, electric , cable tv. internet, and separate dump station. Snack bar and a nice sand beach on the premises.   "

    5. Buena Vista County Park Sunrise Campground

    1 Review
    Storm Lake, IA
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (712) 732-8023

    "The resort resides on Storm Lake and it’s usually pretty active. The first night we were there it actually had a very nice lightning storm."

    6. Sunrise

    1 Review
    Storm Lake, IA
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (712) 732-8023

    "We had a wonderful view if lake from campsite. Camp ground was kept clean. I especially liked then number of bathroom/shower combos."

    7. Joe Sheldon County Park

    2 Reviews
    Humboldt, IA
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (515) 332-4087

    "This is a lovely and expanding park. Spacious, level pull through sites with full hookups. Decent Verizon coverage. Shower houses could use updates."

    "We spent several nights camping at South Joe Sheldon County Park. Beautiful pull through campsites some full hook ups others with electronic and water. I’ve included some pictures."

    8. Straight Park

    1 Review
    Sac City, IA
    38 miles
    +1 (712) 335-3935

    9. Wesley South Park

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    Britt, IA
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (515) 679-4292

    $15 / night

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Cabin Reviews near Ruthven, IA

24 Reviews of 9 Ruthven Campgrounds

  • Kris H.
    May. 23, 2019

    Mill Creek State Park

    Very family Friendly

    Very modern campground with part time resident hosts.  Rangers are also available. 4 modern cabins and 48 sites with water, electric , cable tv. internet, and separate dump station. Snack bar and a nice sand beach on the premises.   A very  nice playground for the kids.  Small lake where boating is permitted but no gas motors.  Also nice for canoeing, kayaking or  fishing. Nice paths for hiking or biking. Only half mile to town where you can get anything you need

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    May. 30, 2024

    Flying Goose Campground & Resort

    Just beautiful

    Very quiet and clean, goid WiFi. Gary was very helpful. This campground is just beautiful. There is a lake you can fish,swim,rent kayaks and canoe. Laundry and showers.

  • Chris S.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 13, 2021

    Flying Goose Campground & Resort

    Really nice set up for a quick stay over off of I-90

    We found this place by accident, and were very happy we did. It’s a small family run campground with mostly seasonal campers. Set along the shores of Lake Imogene, which comes out of nowhere surrounded by farm land, and you can’t even see it from the road. Mature shade trees everywhere, Impeccably clean bathrooms, showers, etc. playground, small homemade mini golf course, volleyball, basketball, the works to keep the kids happy and entertained while you relax in a quiet clean setting. We stayed in a bull through site with two other campers, were nice and spaced out and didn’t hear them at all, but we’re told on weekends because of an on-site wedding venue, there are more people and the campsites are full. Mid-week night stats are tops though, and we would absolutely stay here again. The pull through sites have electric, water and sewage at every site.

    Everyone we met (owners, staff, other campers) were extremely nice. Good people, great stay.

  • Gregory L.
    May. 21, 2023

    Jackson KOA

    Great little park!

    We stopped here for 2 nights on our way to South Dakota. The park is small, but very well maintained, and man, literally every person there was INCREDIBLY nice! I met the previous owner of the park and his wife, and told about some cool things to do in the area including the Jeffers Petroglyphs, a fort in the town of Jackson, and the town from Little House on the Prairie.

    Our site was level, easy to get into, and had a nice tree providing some shade. Water pressure was good, no issues with electric. One thing I noticed that I thought was really cool was they had a good sewer hose at the dump station for guests to use so they didn’t have to dig theirs out. That is the kind of thought the owners put into the experience at their park. Simple, nice perks that make the experience just that little bit extra good, and there were things like that throughout the park.

    There is a small grocery store about 5 mins south of the park, a Burger King right across the street, and a few gas stations. New Ulm is about an hour away and well worth the visit! Cool little downtown area with lots of history, great restaurants, and cool shops.

  • h
    Aug. 11, 2021

    Flying Goose Campground & Resort

    Pristine and peaceful

    What a gem! We were there for a one night mid-week stay, and it was so quiet and calm because ~70% of the spots are taken by seasonal guests who are primarily at the campgrounds on the weekends. Right on Lake Imogene, there is a boat dock and a sandy swimming beach (which we had entirely to ourselves!). The grounds are well-maintained and very clean. There are three playgrounds (one at the swimming beach), a mini golf course, and an actual phone booth. The owners live on site and are very kind and accommodating. We got a late checkout for an additional $10, allowing us to really take advantage of this amazing spot. Highly recommended.

  • C
    May. 31, 2019

    Sunrise

    Sunrise

    We had a wonderful view if lake from campsite. Camp ground was kept clean. I especially liked then number of bathroom/shower combos. I have been in campgrounds where shower wasn't as private as it could be. This was great and clean.

  • Willy W.
    Jun. 1, 2020

    Buena Vista County Park Sunrise Campground

    Kings Pointe Resort

    This is a pretty awesome place. There is a lot of activities. The resort resides on Storm Lake and it’s usually pretty active. The first night we were there it actually had a very nice lightning storm.

    The lake has a lot of perch, walleye, crappie and white bass. It’s not a very deep lake but has some pockets that you can find on the west side that does pretty good. There are boat ramps and parks all along the lake.

    The resort is pretty huge it has an indoor and outdoor water park. The park slides are pretty fun and scary. There is also a lazy river!

    The restaurant in the hotel is top notch. They served some of the best food. You won’t go hungry and the price wasn’t over priced like some resorts.

    There is also a very nice large playground for kids to play on and a nice little beach to go swimming on. They clean the beach every morning but it gets pretty dirty towards the end of the day.

    It doesn’t get very crowded during the week but on the weekend it picks up and a lot of people who aren’t staying at the resort show up to play in the water park.

    As far as outside there are lots of trails to walk on. Tons of little parks around the lake to have picnics and town isn’t that far if you need to get coffee or groceries.

  • T
    Sep. 5, 2024

    Flying Goose Campground & Resort

    Nice campground on nice lake

    Large campground with a play park and other sporting area. Lake to swim in - no lifeguard offered. Large sites with water/electric hook up - some full hook sites and big rig friendly. The site we were put in was not set up well for the connections however it was a large site. Very muddy site but they offered to let us use a rug so we didn’t get ours all Muddy.

  • K
    Aug. 9, 2022

    Mill Creek State Park

    Nice lake

    The campground is hard to get a spot at and is far away from the lake. The lake and grounds are well maintained. The showers are decent but take quarters to use them. Decent campground but not my favorite to go to in the area.

Guide to Ruthven

Cabin camping near Ruthven, Iowa, offers a delightful escape into nature with various amenities and activities to enhance your experience.

Some prices for cabin camping range from $37 to $50

Cabin campers like these nearby activities

  • Experience the thrill of fishing and boating at Buena Vista County Park Sunrise Campground, where the lake is teeming with perch and walleye.
  • Explore the hiking trails around Joe Sheldon County Park, which offers beautiful scenery and spacious campsites for a relaxing outdoor adventure.
  • Visit the charming downtown area of New Ulm, just an hour from Jackson KOA, where you can discover local history and enjoy great dining options.

Relaxation and amenities at these campgrounds

  • Flying Goose Campground & Resort features a sandy swimming beach and fishing piers, making it an ideal spot for family fun.
  • At Mill Creek State Park, you’ll find modern facilities, including clean showers and picnic areas, perfect for a comfortable stay.
  • Martin Area County Park offers well-maintained cabins with full hookups, ensuring a convenient and enjoyable camping experience.

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