Best Cabin Camping near Thor, IA
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Best Cabin Sites Near Thor, Iowa (14)
1. Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground
8 Reviews•13 Photos•29 SavesLehigh, Iowa- Pets
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- Electric Hookups
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- RVs
2. Briggs Woods Park
8 Reviews•17 Photos•17 SavesWebster City, Iowa- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
3. Ledges State Park Campground
39 Reviews•57 Photos•211 SavesBoone, IowaMillions 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.
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- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$12 - $18 / night
4. Joe Sheldon County Park
2 Reviews•7 Photos•3 SavesHumboldt, Iowa- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
- RVs
5. Lizard Creek Ranch Camping
1 Review•1 SaveFort Dodge, IowaNestled just outside of Fort Dodge... Lizard Creek Ranch is the destination for lodging and events in Fort Dodge and surrounding areas. Lizard Creek Ranch boasts four lodging options, two event venues, a 48 spot campground and facility options are great for wedding receptions, upscale business events, and reunions. We've also added Creekside, a family friendly restaurant/bar.
Lizard Creek Ranch & Event Center is an amazing place to host your next event! With access to several acres of land for photo opportunities, an outdoor ceremony, onsite cabin lodging, RV & tent camping available.
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- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$25 / night
6. Little Wall Lake County Park
5 Reviews•8 Photos•37 SavesStory City, Iowa- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
7. Pilot Knob State Park — Pilot Knob State Preserve
12 Reviews•38 Photos•27 SavesForest City, Iowa- Pets
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- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$16 - $22 / night
8. Spring Lake County Park
9 Reviews•9 Photos•32 SavesJefferson, Iowa- Pets
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- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$20 / night
9. Don Williams Park
4 Reviews•6 Photos•17 SavesOgden, IowaSelf-registration campground (no reservations - first come, first serve) 135 electrical campsites $20/night 50/30/110 amp hookup 5 "group" camping areas (park in any arrangement) 27 non-electrical campsites - $11 / night Youth camping area (by reservation only) Modern shower houses with flush toilets Multiple water hydrants Two dump stations Luxury cabins (by reservation only) Boating (no wake lake) Fishing and bait shop 9-hole golf course and clubhouse with restaurant Hiking trails Updated playgrounds Swimming beach Two enclosed shelters (by reservation only) Two open air shelters Wildlife viewing
Please view the Park Rules below for further information.
Operating Hours & Seasons
The campground is open from April 15 - October 15, but may be open later depending on weather.
Park hours are 5:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Closures The campgrounds will be closed during the winter months, however, the roads through the park will be open to allow for wildlife viewing.
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- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
- RVs
$12 - $20 / night
10. University 40
4 Reviews•1 SaveLanesboro, Iowa- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- ADA Access
- RVs
- Tents
- Cabins
$25 / night
Recent Cabin Reviews near Thor, Iowa
94 Reviews of 14 Thor Campgrounds
James M.
Legend
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.
- Wendy P.
Scout
Ledges State Park Campground
Beautiful hikes. Prepare for coons.
One of the more beautiful places to camp in Iowa. Awesome hiking trails and really well-shaded campsites. The hike in spots are great if you like privacy and being in the middle of the woods - but you don’t want to be THAT far from your car.
Beware of the raccoons. They’re plentiful and crazy smart here. We had one open our cooler, steal an egg from the cartoon - without disturbing anything else. Honestly, I was impressed! But some of our friends had them rip through their tents to get at food - not as impressive.
Tom S.
GuideLedges State Park Campground
Don't fall off the ledge!
One of my favorite locations to camp in Iowa as a Boy Scout growing up was Ledges State Park. Since I hadn't been back in years, I decided to check it out and spend a night camping there. It's close to how I remember it.
The campground has a good picnic area, restrooms, and an excellent trail. It's also inexpensive.
What I enjoy most about this park compared to others in Iowa are the sandstone ledges and the slopes on the trail. There are some excellent views, so make sure your phone has enough battery to take photos (unlike me). I also spent a lot of time off the trail. It isn't too hard to get around. I'm not one who enjoys staying at a park that is mostly flat, so this is definitely a good place in Iowa for me to camp.
If you are looking for a cool place to camp within an hour of Des Moines, you should seriously consider this park.
- EmilyGuide
Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground
Nice, scenic park!
We had a nice and cold adventure camping Easter weekend this year (March 31). Wish we would have rented one of the cute little cabins that have fire places. This park has great hiking trails.
- JJudy B.Guide
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.
- MMitchGuide
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.
- MMaryGuide
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.
- bblayceeScout
Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground
Smaller but nice
We have a smaller camper and got lucky to fit into a smaller spot that backed up to the woods. We both grew up around here and have always kayaked,fished,hiked, tent camped in the park. Love the scenic trails, there’s so many. Good for pictures. Also they rebuilt the boat ramp and it’s really nice now. Nice river to kayak, not as scenic as some but fun even though the rivers low. There’s 2 cabins you can rent which I did a couple times years ago, they are clean with kitchen. Overall nice park.
- PPeter H.Guide
Thorpe Park
Really neat little park
Gorgeous little park right on a series of small lakes. Camping is in grassy and forested area. You dive on grass and park next to a table and power outlet. Many of these spots are not level and seem better suited to tents than larger RVs but some spots could work for vans, class C or small class A RVs. I also saw one cabin for rent. This is all near the water and has bathrooms and a water faucet. I also noticed pretty good AT&T cell coverage here. This area has historically been bad for cell coverage so maybe that is improving.
Lori N.GuideDolliver Memorial State Park Campground
We Love this park!
The RV parking area isn't really big, but all sites are great & feel private, especially the outer ones. We have never stayed in the cabins, but they look nice & well kept. Bathrooms & showers are nice. We LOVE the hiking trails. Some can be a pretty good workout & steep for a 61 year old, but they are do-able & have resting benches a long the way. There are some beautiful old bridges if you get on the right trails😁 Wifi is virtually non-existent there, but it is nice to be "unplugged" We have a DVD player & watch old movies if its raining. We wish the park cut-up it's own firewood & offered it for sale (there are plenty downed trees available) It would be an extra income for them. As it is, you can't bring in any wood outside the area because of the Elm Tree Borer possibly being transported, so you will need to go to Ft Dodge to buy some (Menards & possibly some gas stations) have bundles you can buy. It would be so much easier right at the park, like some places we go in Minnesota. We live an hour away and come just to hike sometimes. Nice, quiet place
Korey A.Scout
Spring Lake County Park
Small place, lots to do
This place is really family friendly. Plenty of camping spaces, some right next to the lake. Swimming area, concession stand, boat rentals, and even a skating rink on the weekends. My favorite childhood camping spot.
- Kimberly M.
TravelerSpring Lake County Park
Nice park with much to do
We were lucky and got a spot right along the lake. This park is peaceful (only slight downfall is the trains you can hear a bit-not too loud though). Bike/hiking trail, disc golf, kayak/paddle boat rentals, swimming beach, historic roller skating rink, playgrounds and more-something for everyone to enjoy! Close to Jefferson which has a great coffee shop and cute shops!
- Mike C.Scout
Ledges State Park Campground
Small Quant and scenic
The views around the park are some of the very best in Iowa. Hiking trails often found you coming face to face with deer who look at you inquisitively. Fun for family as the waters over the roadways are a splash for adults and children alike. It's a hidden gem, just outside Boone Iowa.
- Dorothy H.Guide
Ledges State Park Campground
Love it
Not something you see a lot of in Iowa. It is well worth a trip to see and explore.
Kent B.GuideLedges State Park Campground
So great
This is the best park in the state of Iowa, so much fun going thru the low water crossings!
- Brian W.Traveler
Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground
Nice and clean
Nice clean park, if passing through Iowa it's a nice overnight. A little loud if tent camping. Area not large enough to separate hard shell campers and tent campers. Plenty of fly's and mosquitoes, plenty of shade.
- Traci J.Scout
Little Wall Lake County Park
Cute little place
Clean and host was nice. Kids had a fun time and want to come back. Close to the interstate and easy to get to. Only downfall if I need one is the campsites are closer together and it’s close to an highway so you can hear cars driving by but it’s rural Iowa so there aren’t that many.
Bill M.GuideLittle Wall Lake County Park
Check weather
This is a nice small camp area that only has one downfall: a lack of wind break. We went when the wind was blowing in typical Iowa summer fashion. The grounds are peaceful and there's lots of great plant and flower spotting. When we were there, there were only a few small bass boats on the water, no water sports.
Matt S.LegendLedges State Park Campground
Ledges will reopen in January 2019
Ledges State Park is one of the most visited parks in Iowa. I loved coming to this park as a kid and I can't wait for it to re-open. It has been closed since January 2018, but it scheduled to re-open in January of 2019. Here is a link to a local story explaining the closure and flooding and the schedule to re-open the park.
https://whotv.com/2018/10/24/ledges-state-park-flooding-and-renovation-update/
- MMatt A.Traveler
Ledges State Park Campground
Hidden Slice of Heaven
Growing up in Iowa maybe 50 miles from the Ledges was one the the best things for me. Campground is clean and well kept with both electric and primitive with a few hike in spots. It is a beautiful park with some good trails and a creek running through the bottoms of the "canyon". Loved going all the time when I was a kid and now 30 years later I have taken my family there several times making the drive from Kentucky just for some relaxation time.
TMBGuideLedges State Park Campground
Surprise River Gorge in Iowa
Comfortable and scenic park in Iowa with forested trails, gorge, and natural water features amidst the farm fields and rolling hills. Campground sites are well spaced and mostly level, many with shade and decent privacy. Mix of hookups for different needs; access to water and trash was easy. The bathrooms were a bit dated and unclean when we visited, but not terrible. Good cell coverage in the area and we could do work and school with our Verizon Hotspot. Beware of the raccoons! They were not aggressive from the standpoint of approaching us, but they were brash in approaching camper and supplies after dark, and they were a constant presence at the dumpster. Do not leave food out! Deer and other small game/wildlife seem abundant. Trails were poorly signed, but the park is relatively small and getting lost or wandering does not have bad consequences; you'll find where you wanted to go without too much trouble.
Alan B.Guide
Joe Sheldon County Park
Joe Sheldon County Campground the best
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.
- Jeannie D.Guide
Joe Sheldon County Park
Beautiful hiking!
This is a lovely and expanding park. Spacious, level pull through sites with full hookups. Decent Verizon coverage. Shower houses could use updates.
- jjeremy K.Traveler
Lizard Creek Ranch Camping
Great place to stay
Very nice park with a nice restaurant and many things to do in the area. Very pretty and taken care of.
- LLorraine H.Scout
Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground
Beautiful and tranquil
Dolliver State Park was our maiden voyage in our travel trailer and it was obvious we were pitiful newbies! The park's beauty and tranquility did get disturbed a couple times when our dogs got loose (newbs!). The park staff were friendly and very helpful as were our fellow campers. The sites are mostly level with picnic tables and fire rings. Sites range from shady to sunny and the reservation website depicts the sites with a small photo and details about the amount of slope and shade. Cell service was good but no WiFi without a hotspot for us. We had fun, learned a lot and plan to camp here again!
- RRandiTraveler
Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground
Scenic Hiking
Beautiful views, wonderful trails, cramped campground, poor tent camping conditions.
Brandi M.GuideDolliver Memorial State Park Campground
Beautiful Fall Scenery
Loved it! Both our teenage boys agree it was one of the top 3 places on our South Dakota trip. We would definitely stay here again!!!
Guide to Thor
Cabin camping near Thor, Iowa offers a serene escape into nature, with various campgrounds providing comfortable accommodations and a range of outdoor activities.
Cabin campers appreciate these amenities
- At Briggs Woods Park, visitors can enjoy electric hookups, drinking water, and well-maintained shower facilities.
- Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground features spacious sites with picnic tables and fire rings, perfect for cozy evenings.
- Joe Sheldon County Park offers full hookups and clean shower houses, ensuring a comfortable stay for cabin campers.
Cabin campers like these nearby activities
- Enjoy hiking and exploring scenic trails at Dolliver Memorial State Park Campground, known for its beautiful landscapes.
- Fishing and kayaking opportunities abound at Little Wall Lake County Park, making it a great spot for water enthusiasts.
- Don Williams Park provides access to a lake for swimming and fishing, along with hiking trails for outdoor adventures.
Cabins are available at these locations
- Briggs Woods Park offers cabin rentals that are pet-friendly, making it a great choice for families.
- Joe Sheldon County Park features spacious cabins with full hookups, ideal for a comfortable getaway.
- Lizard Creek Ranch Camping provides a charming cabin experience with nearby dining options and recreational activities.
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