Top Cabins near Steamboat Rock, IA

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Best Cabin Sites Near Steamboat Rock, IA (12)

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Recent Cabin Reviews In Steamboat Rock

49 Reviews of 12 Steamboat Rock Campgrounds


  • Leslie K.
    Camper-submitted photo from Outback Campground & Resort
    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.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Union Grove State Park
    Aug. 12, 2024

    Union Grove State Park

    Loved it!

    Loved this campground! We just stayed for one night, but wish it had been two. Small and quiet. 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. Some sites are off with level & weird (ie stairs/door open on an incline and away from the table), and our picnic table was sloped. So pick your site carefully. 19E was ok - table not level and high stairs required from TT but good for Starlink connection and close water spigot (elec only at these sites)

  • Matthew S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Waterloo - Lost Island Waterpark KOA
    Aug. 17, 2023

    Waterloo - Lost Island Waterpark KOA

    Nice Park/Clean Bathrooms

    This is a quiet and nice park. Lots of pull through lots. I am missing a swimming pool but they do have a beach by a pond if that interests you. Bathrooms are cleaned daily but at times are quite nasty. Not their fault people are just nasty.

  • R
    Camper-submitted photo from Waterloo - Lost Island Waterpark KOA
    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.

  • Jeannie D.
    Camper-submitted photo from Briggs Woods Park
    May. 25, 2023

    Briggs Woods Park

    Pretty place

    Nice camp, decent sites, GREAT buddy sites! Cell service is null, and no wifi. We do love the hiking over here!

  • m
    Camper-submitted photo from Wilder City Park
    Oct. 5, 2022

    Wilder City Park

    Beautiful city park

    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. The park has two fishing areas, a dog park,pickle ball, volleyball mini golf, basketball and two playgrounds. A beautiful walking and bike path connects the parks to the neighboring cities. A free dump is also available. We highly recommend this park. 1

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Hickory Hills Park
    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.

  • Mallory S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Pine Lake State Park
    Jul. 22, 2022

    Pine Lake State Park

    Great view, trail and fishing

    Site 70 is not level, the driveway was just long enough for us and the view was great! The sites are spacious enough; cell signal was the same. The dumpsters we full when we got there on Sunday the same on Tuesday. Recycling was not offered! The bathrooms are very nice-a room with 3 stalls and 4 individual showers. The trail is superb, we rode our bikes both days we were there. It’s an easy (ebike) ride to Eldora.

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Briggs Woods Park
    Jul. 1, 2022

    Briggs Woods Park

    Decent County Park, and the price is right!

    This is a county park that is was well wooded and quite busy on a June Friday night.  Lots of local folks.  Stayed at the front-end of the part where apparently the sites are a little closer together than the rear sites.  Was passing through on a cross country trip so only stayed on one night.  Site with full hook-ups was only $30.  Partial or no hook-up even less.  You can reserve a spot by going online, though they do keep some as FCFS.

    A few negatives about the park is that, with the local flavor, there were a lot of extended families there, and they all seemed to bring there dogs.  Lots of barking going on.  Our space was out of level but manageable, and the bath house and outhouse were on the rustic side.  Decent enough place when passing through, and a great price!

  • Carolyn C.
    Camper-submitted photo from Pine Lake State Park
    May. 22, 2022

    Pine Lake State Park

    Beautiful Camping Experience

    Lovely views, great walking paths, quiet and picturesque lake. Bathrooms and shower rooms are new and super clean. Campground is well kept. We will definitely be back.

  • Cari W.
    Camper-submitted photo from Briggs Woods Park
    May. 18, 2022

    Briggs Woods Park

    Beautiful campground

    We stayed Sun-Wed in May. Closest other campers were about a football field away. Very quiet park, we stayed in the back. We had water/power but no sewer hookup. Only downside to this park is there are no garbage cans. Weird?

  • M
    Camper-submitted photo from Little Wall Lake County Park
    Apr. 14, 2022

    Little Wall Lake County Park

    Beautiful county park in rural Iowa near Story City

    This little gem is a great place to stay.  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.  The frogs in the nearby swamp were fun to hear.   Lots of birds too.  This looks like it is a popular park for local people in the summer.  There are 3 cabins also.

  • Nichole P.
    Camper-submitted photo from L. Brandt's Crazy Acres Campground & Cabin Rental
    Sep. 19, 2021

    L. Brandt's Crazy Acres Campground & Cabin Rental

    Awesome Campground

    L. Brandt’s Crazy Acres Campground is a quiet and peaceful campground. 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. The weekend we camped there was their Halloween trick or treating and all the campers were very nice. It was a very relaxing weekend!

  • Kerry M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Union Grove State Park
    Aug. 29, 2021

    Union Grove State Park

    Campsite at a beautiful little Iowa lake

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

    The campground has mostly RV sites, but there are a handful of smaller tent sites at the back, which are my favorite. The campground is quiet.

    Amenities:

    Showers and toilets

    Dump station

    Water

    2 cabins

    Things to do nearby:

    Enjoy the lake

    Matchstick Marvels in nearby Gladbrook

  • Kerry M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Tower Rock
    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.

  • Kerry M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Pine Lake State Park
    Aug. 22, 2021

    Pine Lake State Park

    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
  • K
    Camper-submitted photo from Waterloo - Lost Island Waterpark KOA
    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.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Pine Lake State Park
    Jun. 1, 2021

    Pine Lake State Park

    Gem of a campground

    We loved this campground (stayed here many times in the past few years) and 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!

    Fishing is good here, as are the hiking trails.  Can get busy on the weekends but if you camp mid-week you may be the only folks around.  Very peaceful.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Briggs Woods Park
    May. 31, 2021

    Briggs Woods Park

    Nice campground, lots of options

    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.  This is one of the many county parks spread across Iowa.  They have reasonable rates and many do not take reservations.  One area is good for a group of campers as the sites are in a circle.  A walking bridge links the back loop to the other loop that has the bathhouse making it a shorter walk.

    There are sites with full hookups, H2O and Elec, or Elec only.  Here is the website: https://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Hamilton/Park/Briggs-Woods-Park-and-Golf-Course.aspx

    The wonderful thing about the park is the magnificent trees.

  • Ronnie N.
    Camper-submitted photo from Hickory Hills Park
    May. 14, 2021

    Hickory Hills Park

    quiet camping with lake and disc golf

    this is a 700+ acre park with hiking, fishing, and disc golf. it also has modern amenities and a small zoo of animals from birds to buffalo.

  • M
    Camper-submitted photo from Briggs Woods Park
    May. 7, 2021

    Briggs Woods Park

    upper camp ground is the better

    Nice campground. lower camp ground has circle type pads that hold 4 campers good for groups (friends, Family) upper camp ground has more single sites. as of 2020 more sites under construction both upper and lower area. they have some cabins and a couple walk in tent sites (short walk) WIFI in lower part of camp ground.

  • R
    Camper-submitted photo from Tower Rock
    Dec. 17, 2020

    Tower Rock

    Beautiful scenery

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



Guide to Steamboat Rock

Camping near Steamboat Rock, Iowa, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful getaway or an adventure-filled weekend, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Fishing: Many campers enjoy fishing at Pine Ridge Park. One reviewer mentioned, "Decent fishing. Quiet campers." This park is a great spot for both experienced anglers and beginners.
  • Hiking: Explore the trails around Tower Rock. A visitor shared, "There are lots of places to hike all around the area." It's perfect for those who love to connect with nature.
  • Kayaking and Canoeing: The Iowa River near Pine Ridge Park is ideal for paddling. One camper noted, "You can put in upstream and paddle down." It’s a fun way to enjoy the water.

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the well-maintained restrooms and shower houses at Dakins Lake County Park. A reviewer said, "The shelter is very nice and overlooks Dakins Lake." Clean facilities make for a more enjoyable stay.
  • Spacious Campsites: Many enjoy the roomy sites at Little Wall Lake County Park. One visitor remarked, "Spacious sites along a gorgeous lake." This gives campers a bit of privacy and comfort.
  • Quiet Atmosphere: Campers often mention the peaceful environment at Hickory Grove Campground. A happy camper noted, "By 10:30 the park was quiet and peaceful." It’s a great place to unwind.

What you should know:

  • Mosquitoes: Be prepared for bugs, especially during warmer months. One camper at George Wyth State Park Campground mentioned, "There were tremendous amounts of mosquitoes." Bring repellent to keep them at bay.
  • Noise Levels: Some campgrounds, like Beeds Lake State Park, can be noisy due to nearby highways. A visitor noted, "Sleeping in a tent it was very noisy at night." Consider this if you're a light sleeper.
  • Reservations: Many campgrounds, such as Hickory Grove Campground, have sites that can be reserved online. A camper advised, "Make reservations; facilities this good are full by Friday."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Playgrounds: Look for campgrounds with kid-friendly amenities. Pine Ridge Park has a playground that kids love. One parent said, "My kids love this campground."
  • Group Sites: If you're camping with a large family, consider sites that can accommodate groups. Beeds Lake State Park is great for gatherings, as noted by a camper who mentioned, "It would be perfect for large family/friend gatherings."
  • Activities for All Ages: Choose campgrounds that offer a variety of activities. Pine Lake State Park has hiking, fishing, and swimming options, making it fun for everyone.

Tips from RVers:

  • Electric Hookups: Many campgrounds, like Dakins Lake County Park, offer electric hookups. A reviewer mentioned, "The campsites are large and very clean." This is a big plus for RV campers.
  • Access to Water: Look for campgrounds with water access for easy cleanup. Hickory Grove Campground has good facilities, as one camper noted, "The shower house and restroom was new in 2017."
  • Quiet Spots: Some RVers prefer quieter locations. Pine Ridge Park is described as "quiet at night," making it a good choice for those who want to relax.

Camping near Steamboat Rock, Iowa, has something for everyone. Whether you're fishing, hiking, or just enjoying the peace and quiet, you'll find a spot that suits your needs.

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