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Best Cabin Camping near Steamboat Rock, IA

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Several cabin rentals are available in the Steamboat Rock area of Iowa. Tower Rock County Park features two fully furnished cabins with modern amenities including kitchens, bathrooms, and comfortable living spaces. Pine Lake State Park Campground offers cabins situated along the riverbank with stone fireplaces and full bathrooms. Both locations provide access to hiking trails, fishing opportunities, and water recreation. The cabins are clean and well-maintained, with most offering scenic views of nearby lakes or forests. "The cabins were perfect, with lots of places to hike all around the area," according to a visitor to Tower Rock.

Rustic and modern cabin options exist throughout the region, with accommodations varying by location. Union Grove State Park includes two cabins near its lake, popular with fishing enthusiasts. Little Wall Lake County Park features three cabin rentals on its grounds. Wilder City Park provides cabin accommodations alongside numerous recreational amenities including mini-golf, pickle ball, and playgrounds. Most cabins require advance reservations, particularly during summer months when availability becomes limited. Pet policies vary by location, with some parks prohibiting pets inside cabin accommodations while others allow them with restrictions.

Most cabins include basic furniture, beds, and kitchen facilities, but guests typically need to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Cooking equipment varies between locations—some cabins offer full kitchens with refrigerators and stoves while others provide only basic amenities. L. Brandt's Crazy Acres Campground offers cabins with access to its market for basic supplies. Waterloo - Lost Island Waterpark KOA features cabin rentals with proximity to both campground amenities and waterpark attractions. Firewood is available for purchase at some locations, including L. Brandt's and Little Wall Lake County Park, for use in designated fire rings or fireplaces.

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Best Cabin Sites Near Steamboat Rock, Iowa (12)

    1. Pine Lake State Park Campground

    11 Reviews
    Steamboat Rock, IA
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (641) 858-5832

    $15 - $90 / night

    "This campground is near home so I know it well.

    The campground itself is nice, with some decent sized campsites, many having a great view of upper Pine Lake. There are flush toilets and showers."

    "My family and I rented on eof the cabins here. They were nice cabins just off the bank of the river! The cabin comfortably fit 4 of us."

    2. Tower Rock

    4 Reviews
    Steamboat Rock, IA
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (641) 648-4361

    "The two cabins are fairly new and have all of the amenities. My mother-in-law stayed here while visiting recently and we enjoyed spending time at her cabin."

    "The cabins were perfect, with lots of places to hike all around the area."

    3. L. Brandt's Crazy Acres Campground & Cabin Rental

    1 Review
    Steamboat Rock, IA
    11 miles
    +1 (641) 485-4106

    "The kids had fun playing mini golf, swimming at the beach and playing at the playgrounds. The people that run the campground are so nice."

    4. Daisy Long Memorial County Park

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    Eldora, IA
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (641) 648-4361

    5. Union Grove State Park Campground

    3 Reviews
    Garwin, IA
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (641) 473-2556

    $30 - $90 / night

    "A few trails to hike and a horse camp that I didn’t have time to explore. Nice lending library as well. Bathroom/shower combos are nice (1 is ADA). Not far off the interstate."

    "Union Grove is known for having good lake fishing. The lake is also a great place for kayaking or canoeing."

    6. Little Wall Lake County Park

    5 Reviews
    Story City, IA
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (515) 832-9570

    "Small lake.  Some sites are reserveable online and some are first come first serve.  We had water and electric on site.  Showers were not open yet in April. "

    "Close to the interstate and easy to get to."

    7. Wilder City Park

    2 Reviews
    Clarksville, IA
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (319) 267-2245

    $14 - $22 / night

    "Wilder Park is a beautiful city park. Very much a gem, quiet and peaceful . 50 + sites with about half of them full hook up. Costs for a full hook up in 2022 was under $25 a night."

    "they have sand volleyball pickle ball miniature golf and huge checkers plus a couple playgrounds for the kids. it's a nice quiet family campground."

    8. Waterloo - Lost Island Waterpark KOA

    10 Reviews
    Evansdale, IA
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (319) 233-3485

    "Great RV park. Lots of room and cabin rentals for folks that don’t have an RV. The fenced dog park was fantastic for those of us with dogs."

    "Little shade with small trees next to about each site. Gas, propane, laundry room, beach area, small boat rentals, good sized convenience store with ice, beer, snacks, milkshake machine, etc."

    9. Briggs Woods Park

    8 Reviews
    Webster City, IA
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (515) 832-9570

    "Nice park with standard tent and RV sites. Boone River , Briggs Woods Lake good for paddling with rentals available, fishing, beach, shower house, cabins."

    "Brigs Woods is close to Webster City, IA.  There are several campsites, cabins, golf course, access to canoeing or kayaking on the Boone River, along with hiking trails, swimming and fishing. "

    10. Big Woods Lake

    2 Reviews
    Cedar Falls, IA
    34 miles
    +1 (319) 266-6813

    "Nice park with a bike path around the lake. A few nature trails, but nothing I would call hiking. Two vault toilets placed on the bike path. One modern bathroom with showers in the campground."

    "As far as RV parks go, this one is young and the lack of shade is only evidence of that. Sites are well planned out though, giving each camper plenty of space."

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52 Reviews of 12 Steamboat Rock Campgrounds

  • Leslie K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 7, 2024

    Outback Campground & Resort

    Wallaby Cabin Review

    This review is for the Wallaby cabin. This cabin supposedly has a bathroom with a shower, 3 beds and a kitchenette. The bathroom has a shower so small it is difficult not to rinse one's hair while applying shampoo. There is no sink in this room for brushing teeth, washing hands or face, etc. There is no mirror either, or hooks for towels or washcloths or clothes. There is also no heater. The cabin has no closet or any place to hang any clothes. There were several bugs crawling on the ceiling. The wall A/C could not help but spew dust, as it was coated with that on the filter and cover. The trash can had a clean bag, which occupants are required to leave in dumpster at checkout. When removing the bag, the stuck-on mess under it was appalling. The bed in each loft area had obviously been used and not changed, as the covers were in disarray and the bottom sheets not clean. The main bed has a zipped on plastic cover which the loose fitting fitted sheet will not stay on, causing occupants to end up sleeping on plastic. We purchased a blanket to go over it for the next night. We would not have stayed more than one night but, as we had reserved 3, it is not refundable. The tv is to the side of the immovable chairs, so that one must have head turned completely to one side to watch. The cabin has such a slant that a ball will roll by itself to the entrance side. All this for more than$350 for 3 night stay.

  • L
    Aug. 22, 2020

    Waterloo - Lost Island Waterpark KOA

    Something for everyone

    Great RV park. Lots of room and cabin rentals for folks that don’t have an RV. The fenced dog park was fantastic for those of us with dogs. A lake with beach area and an area for fishing founded it out! Would recommend!

  • Kerry M.
    Aug. 25, 2021

    Tower Rock

    Modern cabins and a beautiful park

    The two cabins are fairly new and have all of the amenities. My mother-in-law stayed here while visiting recently and we enjoyed spending time at her cabin.

    While camping is no longer allowed in Tower Rock park, you can still enjoy a walk down to the river or bicycling on the paved bicycle trail. Tube rentals are available nearby for the Iowa River, and a local outfitter will rent a boat for the day to fish Pine Lake or the small lake northwest of Steamboat Rock.

    Pine lake is not that far away either and offers many fun activities.

  • James M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 1, 2021

    Briggs Woods Park

    Nice CG with lake, river, golf

    Stayed in early November. Nice park with standard tent and RV sites. Boone River , Briggs Woods Lake good for paddling with rentals available, fishing, beach, shower house, cabins.

  • K
    Jun. 8, 2021

    Waterloo - Lost Island Waterpark KOA

    Great Campground for Kids, Lots of Amenities

    Decent sites with full hook ups. Little shade with small trees next to about each site. Gas, propane, laundry room, beach area, small boat rentals, good sized convenience store with ice, beer, snacks, milkshake machine, etc. Enough to do for a day or two without going to the water park. Overall felt pretty exposed but the amenities made up for it.

  • J
    Aug. 9, 2022

    Hickory Hills Park

    Great place to camp

    This campground has no shippers but is secluded and quiet and only 5 dollars. There’s a barn with electricity running water and real toilets.

  • Brian F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Feb. 19, 2020

    Tower Rock

    Two cabins for rent

    This location has 2 furnished "cabins" for rent. There are no RV or tent sites.

  • R
    Jun. 22, 2023

    Waterloo - Lost Island Waterpark KOA

    Great place to stay

    We stayed at started at the Lost Island water park KOA for just one night while passing through the area. We were in our class C while slowly making our way across the country. We had no problems getting a spot here. Sites are gravel for the RV, reasonably level, and very well maintained. Most sites are pull through. Hookups are in very good condition. Each site had a grassy area with a picnic table. Staff was very friendly and helpful. There was a playground, beach and fenced dog area. Cost was very good for the amenities provided.

    The campground had a store, gas station and propane available.

    We had 4 bar LTE with Verizon. Our hotspot was usable and performed very well. We enjoyed our brief stay at this campground. We will stay again when traveling this way.

  • Kerry M.
    Aug. 22, 2021

    Pine Lake State Park Campground

    Pine Lake is an awesome state park

    This campground is near home so I know it well.

    The campground itself is nice, with some decent sized campsites, many having a great view of upper Pine Lake. There are flush toilets and showers. Campsites have electric hookups. It can get busy during peak season!

    Some of the campsites are near the lake, some are near the road. Noise is usually not a problem as the road has a 35mph speed limit by the campground.

    Things to do: (so much to list!)

    • Paddle on upper or lower Pine Lake
    • Fishing, shore or boat (lake, stream, or river)
    • Bicycle trails
    • Hiking trails (all around lower Pine Lake)
    • Beach swimming (lower only)
    • Float or paddle nearby Iowa River (tube and boat rentals nearby)
    • Eat, replenish supplies in nearby Eldora

Guide to Steamboat Rock

Camping cabins near Steamboat Rock, Iowa cluster around several lakes and the Iowa River. The region sits at approximately 1,000 feet elevation with a continental climate featuring warm summers and cold winters. Summer temperatures typically range from 60-85°F, making cabin camping comfortable from May through September, while winter stays often require additional heating arrangements.

What to do

Hiking trails: Pine Lake State Park Campground offers extensive hiking opportunities around both Upper and Lower Pine Lakes. "We love hiking here, and the cabins and campground are very nice," notes Randi from Pine Lake State Park Campground. The park features several miles of trails circling both lakes.

Water recreation: Paddling options abound on local lakes and rivers. "Paddle on upper or lower Pine Lake" or "Float or paddle nearby Iowa River (tube and boat rentals nearby)," suggests Kerry M. Many cabins provide convenient lake access for fishing or boating activities.

Golfing nearby: Briggs Woods Park includes a golf course adjacent to its camping area. "There are several campsites, cabins, golf course, access to canoeing or kayaking on the Boone River, along with hiking trails, swimming and fishing," explains Judy B. from Briggs Woods Park.

What campers like

Modern bathrooms: Recent renovations have improved facilities at several parks. "They've recently updated the bathroom/shower houses to be shared bathroom spaces with individual shower 'closets' on the opposite side of the building. Excellent upgrade!" reports MitchRoeschlein about Pine Lake State Park Campground.

Peaceful settings: Tower Rock cabins offer quiet surroundings with natural views. "The two cabins are fairly new and have all of the amenities. While camping is no longer allowed in Tower Rock park, you can still enjoy a walk down to the river or bicycling on the paved bicycle trail," explains Kerry M. from Tower Rock.

Family amenities: L. Brandt's Crazy Acres Campground provides multiple entertainment options. "The kids had fun playing mini golf, swimming at the beach and playing at the playgrounds. The people that run the campground are so nice," shares Nichole P. from L. Brandt's Crazy Acres Campground & Cabin Rental.

What you should know

Seasonal availability: Many cabins book quickly during peak months. "It can get busy during peak season!" warns Kerry M. about Pine Lake State Park. Shoulder season (April-May and September-October) typically offers better availability.

Cabin amenities vary: Some cabins include full kitchens while others provide minimal cooking facilities. "My family and I rented one of the cabins here. They were nice cabins just off the bank of the river! The cabin comfortably fit 4 of us. It had a nice stone fireplace a decent living room, small kitchen, and bathroom," writes Jennifer M. about her Pine Lake experience.

Reservation requirements: Most county and state park cabins require advance booking through their websites. Little Wall Lake County Park offers "3 cabins" according to Mary, who noted the park is "a great place to stay. Small lake. Some sites are reserveable online and some are first come first serve." At Little Wall Lake County Park, reservations typically open 12 months in advance.

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