Best Cabin Camping near Sutherland, IA

Several cabin options exist within a short drive of Sutherland, Iowa. Mill Creek State Park offers four modern cabins with water, electricity, and cable TV. Hillview County Recreation Area provides two rental cabins alongside its camping facilities, hiking trails, and fishing pond. Little Sioux Park Campground features cabin rentals open from May through October, with access to a small beach area and two playgrounds. According to one visitor, "Nice cabins for rent" at Crawford Creek County Recreation Area, which also offers multiple play areas for children and water access for fishing, kayaking, and swimming.

Rustic and modern cabin accommodations vary across these parks. Hagge County Park has one cabin available "at a reasonable price" as noted by a camper. Most cabins require advance reservations, particularly during summer months when availability becomes limited. Pet policies differ by location - some parks welcome pets while others prohibit them entirely. Hillview County Recreation Area specifically notes a no-pets policy for their facilities. Cabins typically accommodate between 4-8 people depending on the layout and size, with most offering basic furnishings.

Most cabins provide beds but require guests to bring their own linens, pillows, and towels. Kitchen facilities vary significantly - some offer only basic outdoor cooking options while others include small kitchenettes. Visitors should check specific amenities when booking as furnishing levels differ between parks. Many cabins have electricity and some form of climate control, though heating options may be limited in colder months. On-site camp stores are uncommon, so guests should plan to bring supplies from nearby towns. Bathroom access depends on the cabin type, with some offering private facilities while others require use of the campground's central shower houses.

Best Cabin Sites Near Sutherland, Iowa (11)

    1. Mill Creek State Park

    3 Reviews
    Paullina, IA
    9 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.   "

    2. Martin Area County Park

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

    3. Buena Vista County Park Sunrise Campground

    1 Review
    Storm Lake, IA
    28 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."

    4. Sunrise

    1 Review
    Storm Lake, IA
    29 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."

    5. Little Sioux Park Campground

    4 Reviews
    Correctionville, IA
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (712) 372-4984

    "Very well kept park. Can't be beat."

    6. Island Park - Rock Rapids

    8 Reviews
    Larchwood, IA
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (712) 472-3456

    $5 - $45 / night

    "A good place to camp for the night with gas and groceries nearby. All sites have electricity but only 20/30/60 amps. Water spigots are spread throughout the campground."

    "Very cheap , 15$ a night for rv with electric and water, 5$ for tents. Huge swimming area with slides for kids, and river with a lot of fish!!! Brand New shower houses ."

    7. Rivers Bend Campground

    4 Reviews
    Rock Valley, IA
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (712) 476-6065

    "There is a swimming hole with a little beach and walking/bike trail. They have tent sites that you have to walk to but they are right on the water away from all of the RV sites."

    "Only 4 stars due to neighbors leaving their dog outside barking constantly until they returned. Against park rules so maybe a one off. Water front on 80% of spots."

    8. Crawford Creek County Rec Area

    3 Reviews
    Ida Grove, IA
    48 miles
    Website
    +1 (712) 364-3300

    "Nice cabins for rent."

    9. Hagge County Park

    1 Review
    Sac City, IA
    48 miles
    Website
    +1 (712) 662-4530

    "Hagge Park has only 15 sites available with full hookups, but it is a great, quieter place than most. Nice shaded areas. There are some primitive sites too."

    10. Hillview County Rec Area

    1 Review
    Hinton, IA
    48 miles
    Website
    +1 (712) 947-4270

    $15 - $20 / night

    "It is the most popular one of the 3, it has flat sites with access to shower house and running water and 50 amp hookups."

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Cabin Reviews near Sutherland, IA

28 Reviews of 11 Sutherland Campgrounds


  • Derek D.
    Jul. 31, 2018

    Hillview County Rec Area

    Great views in the Loess Hills of Iowa.

    Deer Ridge campground is 1 of 3 campgrounds within Hillview Rec area. It is the most popular one of the 3, it has flat sites with access to shower house and running water and 50 amp hookups. There is plenty of hiking trails, a pond for fishing or swimming, an Elk herd, 2 picnic shelters, an outdoor learning center, horseshoe pit, sand volleyball court, 2 playgrounds, and plenty of grills and picnic spots and in the winter a tubing hill. They also have 2 cabins as well. As of 2019 they also added a 9 hole disc golf course as well.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 11, 2025

    Island Park - Rock Rapids

    A good stopover campground

    A good place to camp for the night with gas and groceries nearby. All sites have electricity but only 20/30/60 amps. Water spigots are spread throughout the campground. A dump station is located at the west entrance across the driveway from the pay station. It's northwest Iowa (cattle country) so you will notice a hint of something special in the air.

  • 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

  • Lori N.
    Sep. 23, 2020

    Hagge County Park

    Nice smaller campground

    Hagge Park has only 15 sites available with full hookups, but it is a great, quieter place than most. Nice shaded areas. There are some primitive sites too. It also has 1 cabin for rent at a reasonable price. There are restrooms & showers, but we have never used them, so I can't review them. We love hiking the trails there & almost always observe fisherman along the river. There aren't a ton of trails, but what the ones there are beautiful & well maintained. You can get a great workout😉 We will go back!

  • T
    Jun. 27, 2021

    Little Sioux Park Campground

    Above average county park

    If half of a star was an option, I’d probably lean towards 3.5 stars.

    I’d classify this as an above average county run park/campground. All sites are first come first serve. We arrived on a Saturday evening around 5:30pm and found a site no problem. There are two loops. One has electric only sites and the second has electric/water sites. One concrete pad ADA site.

    Small beach area for swimming. Two playgrounds. Very nice field of wild comb flowers blooming near the shower house.

    The shower house was less than than stellar. IMO it’s cleanliness kept this review from being considered near 4 stars. Usable bathrooms and shower stalls…yes, but definitely lacked attention.

  • M
    Jul. 8, 2016

    Crawford Creek County Rec Area

    Family fun

    Multiple play areas for kids. Water good for fishing, kayaking and swimming. Nice cabins for rent.

  • 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.

  • amber P.
    Jul. 11, 2021

    Island Park - Rock Rapids

    Love it !!!

    Very cheap , 15$ a night for rv with electric and water, 5$ for tents. Huge swimming area with slides for kids, and river with a lot of fish!!! Brand New shower houses .


Guide to Sutherland

Cabin rentals near Sutherland, Iowa provide year-round access to outdoor recreation in northwestern Iowa's river valleys and prairie landscapes. Winter temperatures typically range from 5-25°F with summer averages of 65-85°F. Seasonal considerations affect availability and accessibility at most parks, with peak demand occurring between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

What to do

Fishing opportunities: Little Sioux Park Campground offers excellent fishing access with its lakefront location. "Small beach area for swimming. Two playgrounds. Very nice field of wild comb flowers blooming near the shower house," notes Tim K., who visited the Little Sioux Park Campground.

Swimming and water recreation: Crawford Creek County Rec Area features multiple water recreation options. "Water good for fishing, kayaking and swimming," explains Shana L., who adds that the park maintains "Nice bath houses. Clean area. Good for the family."

Hiking trails: Mill Creek State Park provides well-maintained paths for outdoor enthusiasts. "Nice paths for hiking or biking. Only half mile to town where you can get anything you need," explains Kris H., highlighting the Mill Creek State Park's convenient location.

What campers like

Family-friendly atmosphere: Island Park offers waterfront sites and family amenities. "Decent size spots with lakefront views at just about all of them. There is a swimming hole with a little beach and walking/bike trail," writes Kaitlin B. about the Rivers Bend Campground.

Wildlife viewing: Hillview Recreation Area provides nature observation opportunities beyond standard camping. Derek D. notes that the park includes "plenty of hiking trails, a pond for fishing or swimming, an Elk herd... an outdoor learning center," and as of 2019, "a 9 hole disc golf course" at the Hillview County Rec Area.

Quiet environment: Martin Area County Park offers a more secluded cabin camping experience. Gary E. simply states that "Primitive camping was awesome" at this less-developed option for those seeking quieter surroundings.

What you should know

Shower facilities: Shower availability varies significantly between parks. At Island Park, amber P. reports "Brand New shower houses" while Tim K. notes Little Sioux Park has "Usable bathrooms and shower stalls…yes, but definitely lacked attention."

Reservation systems: Most parks near Sutherland have different booking procedures. At Little Sioux Park, Tim K. points out that "All sites are first come first serve. We arrived on a Saturday evening around 5:30pm and found a site no problem."

Seasonal flooding: Recent flooding has affected some camping areas. Dave K. reports about Island Park: "Unfortunately it appears that the June 2024 flood damaged the campground and it's currently closed for repair."

Tips for camping with families

Multiple play areas: Crawford Creek Recreation Area offers extensive children's facilities. "Multiple play areas for kids. Water good for fishing, kayaking and swimming," explains Megan H. about the Crawford Creek County Rec Area.

Swimming options: Several parks feature designated swimming areas. Jenny R. mentions Rivers Bend has "Two fishing ponds & one swimming" while Kris H. notes Mill Creek has "a nice sand beach on the premises."

Playground access: Many cabins have nearby playground access. At Mill Creek State Park, Kris H. highlights "A very nice playground for the kids" adjacent to the cabin area.

Tips from RVers

Hookup availability: Hookup options vary considerably between parks. John G. advises when staying at Island Park to check "the race schedule the night you want to stay and move on down the road if a race is happening" as the nearby Rapid Speedway can be "Extremely LOUD."

Site layout: Most RV sites provide adequate space but vary in amenities. "Very nice level campsites," reports Missy D. about Mill Creek Park, though Kaila adds that "The campground is hard to get a spot at and is far away from the lake."

Dump stations: Several parks offer sanitary dump stations. Kris H. mentions Mill Creek has "48 sites with water, electric, cable tv, internet, and separate dump station" for convenient waste disposal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular cabin campsite near Sutherland, IA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Sutherland, IA is Mill Creek State Park with a 4.3-star rating from 3 reviews.

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