Top Cabins near Stuart, IA
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Best Cabin Sites Near Stuart, IA (24)
1. Des Moines West KOA
22 Reviews•33 Photos•44 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
2. Winterset City Park
12 Reviews•28 Photos•46 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$15 - $22 / night
3. Jester County Park
27 Reviews•45 Photos•100 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$20 - $25 / night
4. Ledges State Park
39 Reviews•57 Photos•207 SavesMillions of years before the plains of Iowa were inhabited by the Sauk, Fox and Sioux peoples, much of the American Midwest was covered by a shallow inland sea. It was at this time that the area’s sandstone deposits began forming. Fast-forward to just 13,000 years ago, with the inland sea now long gone, Ice Age glacial meltwater raced across the dry plains, carving and scouring channels and canyons into the sandstone terrain. One of these canyons can be found in Iowa’s Ledges State Park. This 1,000-acre nature preserve and recreation area is located on a wide bend on the Des Moines River, and is just 40 miles north of the city of Des Moines. The park is subject to frequent flooding when the river breaches its banks, but is otherwise a popular year-round outdoor recreation destination. Visitors to Ledges can enjoy a variety of hiking, fishing and paddling opportunities, as well as explore a prehistoric river canyon that showcases nature’s ability to sculpt the landscape. The campground at Ledges State Park features 94 tent and RV sites situated among deciduous woods not far from the Des Moines River. Campers can choose from full-hookup, partial-hookup, or primitive tent sites. Most sites are back-in; only a few are pull-through for larger vehicles. Tent sites are located in both in the main camp area, and in a secluded walk-in area. There is also a youth group site. All sites are equipped with picnic tables, fire pits and cooking grills, and all have access to water faucets, flush restrooms, showers, and trash receptacles; a dump station is located near the campground entrance. The campground also features a kids’ playground, outdoor amphitheater, and is within walking distance of trails and picnic areas. Some roads and/or facilities may not be open or available in the winter. Reservations are accepted, however the park saves about half of the sites for first-come, first-served campers; sites are $11–$19/night.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$12 - $18 / night
5. Timberline Campground
12 Reviews•6 Photos•43 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$40 - $80 / night
6. Springbrook State Park
9 Reviews•42 Photos•33 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- RVs
7. Green Valley State Park
8 Reviews•41 Photos•47 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
8. Middle River Point
2 Reviews•8 Photos•21 SavesThey offer primitive to “glamping” style camping right here is Southwest Iowa. With all the rustic amenities usually available along with some that might surprise you!
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$15 - $32 / night
9. Sportsman Park
3 Reviews•11 Photos•11 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
10. Lake Icaria Co Park
9 Reviews•38 Photos•24 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
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Recent Cabin Reviews In Stuart
184 Reviews of 24 Stuart Campgrounds
Pat F.
Guide
Don Williams Park
Quite and nice
Very quite and nice campground, we camped on top of the hill in tents it was awesome view and potable drinking water next to camp, bathrooms and shower facilities was clean and nice
- ccedded S.
Scout
Sportsman Park
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Deb M.
Ranger
Winterset City Park
Great city park on a cute town
Nice city park campground close to lots of covered bridges and other things to see. The sites are pretty well spaced with lots of grass and some trees in between. It was a good value for full hookup sites. The bathroom was decent, and phone service was adequate. We just spent one night here on our way home from Colorado, but will be returning in the fall to explore more and see some colors.
Laura W.
Traveler
Green Valley State Park
Timing is everything!
Pretty grounds with woodland coverage on all sides in addition to the lake. We visited in August and realized it was prime family vacation time before school starts up again, so a little crowded and noisy. Spots are pretty close together too. But the grounds are quite lovely and the facilities were super clean. We plan to go back when Autumn arrives, mid week. Bonus easy shore fishing access.
- Amanda W.Scout
Jester County Park
outing
went out here with family and had a amtime azing
- Amanda W.Scout
Jester County Park
camping
we love it here people are great price is Right Showers are hot every time it a WOnderfull place •to be .
Danni A.Traveler
Lake Icaria Co Park
Beautiful Views
This campground has beautiful views of the lake. The sites are very close together. Everything was very clean when we were there.
RN P.Scout
Swan Lake State Park
Perfect
Tented camped in late October, the weekend before closing. I was only tent camper in the electric only sites. If there was a tent only location, I didn't see it. Those in campers that need water and electricity are regulated to gravel 'parking lot' sites.
Beautiful park with playgrounds, swim beach, fisbee golf, paved trail, many fishing bars, and more.
Electric only sites are small and spaced out well. Most have level drive perfect for sm camper or suv camping. Grass has slope, but I think you can find a good enough place for tent, I did. Bathroom clean enough, I didn't use showers. I enjoyed the privacy of lake-front site J.
- mmichael W.Traveler
Thomas Mitchell County Park
Nice campground although not too many spaces.
Came in late, even though there were several empty spaces turns out they were reserved. Very nice camp host told us we could have a non-electric site, none of them were reserved. Bathroom/showers were clean.
Ben K.ScoutThomas Mitchell County Park
Clean and quiet in tent
Spent 2 nights tent camping here. We stayed at site 4, glad I read reviews on here. I personally would not want to be in a site beyond number 7 as it gets too close to the dump station and subsequent “sewage lagoon”
Shower house was clean, pretty quiet, and only 5 miles off the highway
- TTom M.Guide
Des Moines West KOA
One of our favorites !
Have stayed here several times, one of our grandkids favorite KOA's. Staff is one of the nicest and most helpful we've ever encountered.
Ashley M.ScoutSportsman Park
Awesome
Great camping sites! Can’t beat the price. Showers and toilets that were clean. Very peaceful. Best place we camped from Michigan to Washington!
- Les W.Guide
Des Moines West KOA
Unbelievable !
Stayed here for five nights attending a family reunion. First time staying at a koa and it was awesome. From the site service firewood and food delivery, to the location and people who stopped here in their travels. I will definitely stay at a KOA again!
Charity T.ScoutDes Moines West KOA
Very laid back
QUIETEST KOA IN AMERICA. no hiway no traintracks or airport! Well kept.. bathrooms are a little scarce and WET.. but very nice little campground and VERY friendly staff.
- Russell T.Traveler
Timberline Campground
Love this place
Timberline is among my favorite campgrounds, always has great people, nice shade trees, fun pool, and quality facilities.
- KKara P.Scout
Winterset City Park
Beautiful setting and quiet
Wonderful setting and quiet place to stay. Beautiful views with quick access to Bridges of Madison County. Great hook ups and utilities!
- jjessScout
Timberline Campground
Wish we could’ve stayed longer
Marta and crew were so friendly and helpful! Clean bathrooms, beautiful property. Close to hwy but far enough away. We called ahead to arrive after hours and had to get back on the road in the morning. Wish we could’ve stayed longer!
- Russell T.Traveler
Winterset City Park
Nice Campground
Full hookups and easy to park, small spots but not too small. Shower and bath houses are clean.
- CCalvin P.Guide
Prairie Rose State Park
Maiden voyage in April 10-14
It was a bit cold, lots of bad weather, but we found some great places nearby, a dutch windmill near by! Very cool
- Jeannie D.Guide
Spring Lake County Park
Family Tradition
We love to return here every year!
Recently updated two-way fresh-fill/santiary dump station. There is Ice Cube Consessions and the skating rink from Memorial Day through Labor Day every year. Great long-term hosts really make this park feel like going home.
- Jeannie D.Guide
Ledges State Park
It's okay
Great vibes. Camp's pretty far from the bones of the park, but the hike's relatively plesant. Cell coverage is terrible out here, and there is no WIFI to help keep people connected.
Cire C.Scout
Middle River Point
One of my favorites
This is a beautiful spot. Was an absolute blast staying at this place. We loved Corey and his buddies!
- KKellyGuide
Shady Brook Camping & RV Adventures, LLC
Interstate to close
You could literally throw a rock from the entrance and hit a passing semi. Would be a possible extended stay for construction folks. Not for any peace and quite camping. Have never stayed at the campground, only scouted. So can't comment on operators, or residents.
Jake C.
Legend
Waterfront Cabin
Off-Grid Cabin by the pond
Jake from the Dyrt here! I had a chance to learn a little about this awesome cabin, they offer the opportunity to get off-grid and hangout on the porch overlooking a pond. Check them out and leave a review on The Dyrt!
- bbob G.Traveler
Des Moines West KOA
Great Setting, Nice Campground
Very courteous staff and clean campground. Pizza on site is excellent snd you can order it ahead for your arrival.
- GGPGuide
Timberline Campground
Beautiful forested overnight stay
We called ahead to see if they had sites available that night. Arrived just before the office closed at 7pm. They were ready for us and escorted us to our pull-through full-hookups site near the front of the campground. This is a huge property but laid out in different sections that each have their own flavor. The pull-throughs near the front are level, gravel pads with grass all around. Other areas are forested and some are hilly. Full-hookups worked fine. We stayed in site 121, which faces an open grassy area backed by a little forest that echoed with beautiful wildlife sounds in the evening. There are no campground lights except at the restrooms, so it’s great for stargazing! The restrooms were good.
Reese W.GuideThomas Mitchell County Park
Lovely campground, mostly RVs/Camper Vans
We rolled up to this campground past 10pm on a Thursday night just looking for a safe spot to sleep and hopefully a shower before getting back on the road. This place was great. The drive into the grounds was a little confusing, but I imagine that in the daylight we would have had an easier time. There was no camp office that we could find, but we were pleasantly surprised when we found an open spot that we could make a same day reservation and payment online ($29 for an electric site after fees). There are QR codes at each site that you can scan to quickly and easily do this on the spot. You can reserve online ahead of time as well. The bathhouse was very clean and had two showers that had hot water. We could not hear the highway from our spot despite it being close by, and the other campers around were very quiet. My only somewhat negative note about this place is I am not sure at all where tent campers are intended to go. We were in a van and this was perfect for us, but for non-vehicle campers this may not be as ideal.
Guide to Stuart
Camping near Stuart, Iowa, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.
What to do:
- Hiking and Scenic Views: Explore the trails at Ledges State Park Campground. One visitor mentioned, "The campground is well kept but busy in the summer months with it being a popular hiking destination for Des Moines locals."
- Fishing and Water Activities: At Lake Anita State Park Campground, you can enjoy fishing and swimming. A camper shared, "Great location, good facilities... Plenty of space in tent area - shade and soft grass."
- Family-Friendly Activities: Jester County Park has playgrounds and trails for kids. One family said, "We love it here; people are great, and the price is right!"
What campers like:
- Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the well-maintained restrooms and showers. A review from Lake Ahquabi State Park Campground noted, "Bathrooms and showers were nice and clean."
- Spacious Campsites: Many campgrounds offer large sites. A visitor at Prairie Flower Recreation Area remarked, "The sites are very large, all with concrete pads, with a decent amount of spacing between them."
- Friendly Hosts: Campers often mention the helpful staff. At Des Moines West KOA Holiday, one guest said, "Staff is one of the nicest and most helpful we've ever encountered."
What you should know:
- Limited Cell Service: If you rely on your phone, be prepared for spotty coverage. A camper at Ledges State Park Campground mentioned, "Cell coverage is terrible out here, and there is no WIFI to help keep people connected."
- Busy During Peak Season: Many campgrounds can get crowded in the summer. One reviewer at Jester County Park noted, "The campground was large but busy."
- Reservations Recommended: Popular spots fill up quickly, especially on weekends. A camper at Prairie Rose State Park Campground advised, "You must reserve these sites in advance."
Tips for camping with families:
- Choose Campgrounds with Play Areas: Look for places like Jester County Park that have playgrounds. A visitor said, "Kids playground, hiking trails, Equestrian Center, golf course, and nature center."
- Pack Snacks and Drinks: Having food on hand makes it easier for families. One camper at Lake Anita State Park Campground mentioned, "A bit noisy when I stayed (people playing loud music into the evening)."
- Plan for Activities: Check out local attractions. A reviewer at Bob Shelter Recreation Area said, "Clean, level sites, close to fishing."
Tips from RVers:
- Look for Big Rig-Friendly Sites: Many campgrounds cater to larger RVs. A visitor at Des Moines West KOA Holiday noted, "Large modern KOA with sites to accommodate all sizes of rigs."
- Check for Full Hookups: Ensure your campground has the necessary hookups. A camper at Walnut Woods State Park Campground mentioned, "Most sites feature 20/30/50 electric, a fire ring, and a picnic table."
- Be Prepared for Narrow Roads: Some campgrounds have tight access roads. A reviewer at Walnut Woods State Park Campground shared, "The road around the campground is paved, but very narrow."
Camping near Stuart, Iowa, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. With a little planning, you can enjoy a great outdoor experience!
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