Top Cabins near Villisca, IA

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Best Cabin Sites Near Villisca, IA (17)

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Recent Cabin Reviews In Villisca

99 Reviews of 17 Villisca Campgrounds


  • Laura W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Green Valley State Park
    Aug. 23, 2024

    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.

  • Danni A.
    Camper-submitted photo from Waubonsie State Park
    Aug. 11, 2024

    Waubonsie State Park

    Quiet and Peaceful

    This park was a great place to head to and unplug for a weekend. We camped in the area without hookups, so we pretty much had that area to ourselves. The area with hookups was somewhat crowded. The bathrooms and shower were clean. Water is easily accessible. The park is small, and we didn't find much to do other than a few hikes. 

    There are signs in the bathrooms warning of the raccoons. These signs are not exaggerating. We had a raccoon at our campsite trying to steal our food while we were there, like the raccoon was less than 10 feet from humans during mid-day.

  • Danni A.
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Icaria Co Park
    Apr. 9, 2024

    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.

  • Sayler O.
    Camper-submitted photo from Mozingo Lake County Tent Campground
    Nov. 19, 2023

    Mozingo Lake County Tent Campground

    Early fall camp

    Came out to camp one night with my 5 year old. We stated on a friday night in October and the campground was not too busy at all.. maybe only 5 other groups there. Showers and bathroom were all fine, campsite was clean and well maintained. Loved that the tent camping sites were actually surrounded by trees, I see way to many tent campsites that are basically just in the middle of a grass field. There are walking paths and a couple of playgrounds around the lake close enough to walk to but far enough away they wont ever be a bother. Also if you like disc golf than this is the place to go, there is a brand new 18 hole course right next to the camp!

  • Kristi D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Waubonsie State Park
    Jul. 5, 2023

    Waubonsie State Park

    Had the campground too ourselves!

    It appears not many people camp in Iowa in February. We had the campground to ourselves. We missed the crazy cold and snow by a day but it was 20 degree with the wind when I hiked the prairie. Lovely little state park, clean and the trail system was pretty neat. Wasn't perfectly flat and had some overlooks. Very much enjoyed!

  • R
    Camper-submitted photo from Viking Lake State Park
    Jun. 3, 2023

    Viking Lake State Park

    Very nice park

    Mostly level sites with options for tenting or rv. Sites are primitive, electric only or full hookup. Several back to to the lake. The lake is great for fishing, kayaking or swimming.

  • C
    Camper-submitted photo from Prairie Rose State Park
    May. 25, 2023

    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

  • Cire C.
    Camper-submitted photo from Middle River Point
    Apr. 13, 2023

    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!

  • Victoria S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Arrowhead Park Campground
    Apr. 5, 2023

    Arrowhead Park Campground

    Park is nice energy is not

    We planned on staying there a couple nights but after pulling through the RV and getting ready to hook up we decided to leave. The energy there was so off and it did not feel safe. I don't know what it was but definitely won't be back there.

  • 1
    Camper-submitted photo from Viking Lake State Park
    Jan. 15, 2023

    Viking Lake State Park

    Starlink is hit and miss, lot of trees.

    Very nice and cheap. 8 for camping, 12 with electric and 18 full hookups. That’s a great price for the view. I will definitely be back when it’s greener. Verizon is 2 bars of 4g. And Starlink is only possible in select places, as there is a lot of trees. It’s January, so I chose my spot for the internet.

  • Carole The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Arrowhead Park Campground
    Oct. 24, 2022

    Arrowhead Park Campground

    Nice trails

    Was pleasantly surprised with how much space there was at this campground. There were plenty of pit toilets around and they were very clean. The grounds offer plenty of mowed trails to walk about which we enjoyed a lot with our dogs over the weekend.

  • Amy H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Waubonsie State Park
    Sep. 21, 2022

    Waubonsie State Park

    Very nice

    The campsite was very nice. Not too expensive. The showers and bathrooms were nice and had decent room. If you are wanting a site here it would be best to reserve one there were not a lot to choose from when we got there just about every spot was reserved. But overall was a great place to camp for a family.

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Prairie Rose State Park
    Aug. 9, 2022

    Prairie Rose State Park

    Beautiful Park

    I was going to stay there but I lost my phone in the porta potty and had to move on. But I will try to make there on my way to my next project.

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Arrowhead Park Campground
    Aug. 9, 2022

    Arrowhead Park Campground

    Great campground

    The people who run this campground are really nice! There are really none camping and only 10 dollars a night with electricity for a tent site. Showers and large campsites.

  • r
    Camper-submitted photo from Mozingo Lake County RV Park
    Jul. 28, 2022

    Mozingo Lake County RV Park

    Nice and Quiet

    Lake Mozingo is near the College Town of Maryville, Missouri. My experience is limited, but I’d say it’s pretty nice here. And inexpensive. Concrete Pads with Power and Water at the Site but no Sewer dump, that’s Centralized in the Camp. There’s Lake access if you want. I like it here.

  • S
    Camper-submitted photo from Arrowhead Park Campground
    May. 3, 2022

    Arrowhead Park Campground

    Good sleep.

    $20 in an envelope on arrival-dump station by where you check in. A brave soul came from somewhere in the drizzle to tell us that for a single night (or perhaps in the early season?) we only need pay this $20 and not $5 more per car which another sign indicates. 6 pull-thru sites, not sure how many back-in sites (located further in around a lake). Pull-thru sites were shared electric (only), with pit toilets nearby. It was raining steadily as we arrived, so we weren't dainty about leveling-possibly the gravel was perfect but our power cord dictated our placement. We awoke to tremendously inviting mowed hilly prairie trails.

  • B
    Camper-submitted photo from Arrowhead Park Campground
    Mar. 14, 2022

    Arrowhead Park Campground

    Quite a night!

    Stayed here for one night on a cross country trip the Monday before Labor Day. RV sites were fairly full already. We arrived early afternoon and opted to cook dinner at our tent site before setting up camp for the night. Good idea since the nearest day-use picnic shelter was occupied by a rather loud drunk couple who kept shouting at us they were leaving soon—they did leave once but only to buy more liquor! We packed it in and found a more secluded site. A huge storm rolled through the area and we ended up sleeping in our van. Really appreciated the clean shower house (single occupancy/locking) with plenty of hot water!   Would like to come back and spend more time.

  • Nicole B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Icaria Co Park
    Jan. 23, 2022

    Lake Icaria Co Park

    Easily my favorite spot

    This is a very clean, lovely camp ground. The spots are spacious, and there are tons of options. In the fall we went and had no neighbors. It’s busy in summer, but well kept. They had people cleaning the bathrooms constantly (my mom kept pointing out, in awe, that it was “practically hourly”) which was great for tent camping with a large group! It’s quiet, beautiful lake, great boating, great swim spot, fun park for kids. Beautiful trees and hiking especially in the fall.

  • Ashley L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Arrowhead Park Campground
    Oct. 3, 2021

    Arrowhead Park Campground

    Great Campground Close to Home

    One of our favorite places to camp when we don't want to go too far from home. We've RV camped there several times and I plan on doing some tent camping there as well. Nice little hiking trails and a fun Geocache find (if you're into that sort of thing). Great prices!

  • G
    Camper-submitted photo from Wilson Lake County Park
    Sep. 15, 2021

    Wilson Lake County Park

    Small quiet clean campground off gravel road in middle of farmland

    No way to make day before reservations so we gambled and drove in. Van and bikes covered in fine white dust from road. Small lake but sites on hillside with no view. Clean bathrooms but noticed paid time showers were taped " out of order" morning of our departure so no showers for us. Very quiet and nice short hiking trail around lake. The 2 cabins face small pond and looked very nice.

  • Sue B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Arrowhead Park Campground
    Sep. 1, 2021

    Arrowhead Park Campground

    Great place!

    We stayed here just one night but it was exactly what we need. We were driving east out of central Colorado and wanted to get past Omaha to avoid traveling thru at rush hour. This is about 15 minutes east and just a couple minutes off of I80. Super quiet, nice spacious sites, and very clean.

  • Edward K.
    Camper-submitted photo from Arrowhead Park Campground
    Jul. 21, 2021

    Arrowhead Park Campground

    Nice City Park

    Spent the weekend using one of the RV sites on the property. There were 30 AMP electric hookups at the sites. The sites were very spacious and allowed plenty of room. There was a water fill station and a dump station near the entrance to the park. You paid $15 per night for the site and used a drop box to pay. There was no way to tell if there were sites available until you got back to were they were, but you had an hour after arrival to drop your paperwork back off at the drop box. We did a little park exploring around the lake and enjoyed seeing some wildlife. It was cold when we were there so we didn't get a chance to check out everything the park has to offer in warmer months, but we had a great time and look forward to being able to go back out soon.



Guide to Villisca

Camping near Villisca, Iowa, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and friendly campgrounds. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a fun family adventure, there are plenty of options to explore.

What to do:

  • Hiking Trails: Enjoy the many nature trails available at Hitchcock County Nature Center. One camper mentioned, "Camping here also gives you access to the playground and nature trails into some beautiful countryside."
  • Fishing: Spend a day fishing at Lake Anita State Park Campground. A reviewer said, "Nice campground, clean, beautiful lake with bike path/walking trail around the entire lake."
  • Exploring History: Visit the nearby covered bridges and historical sites. A camper at Winterset City Park noted, "Nice city park campground close to lots of covered bridges and other things to see."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the restrooms and showers. One review for Hackberry Hollow Campground stated, "Nice clean bathhouse and restrooms."
  • Friendly Hosts: Many campers mention the helpfulness of campground staff. A visitor at Victorian Acres RV Park said, "The camp ground staff were very nice and friendly."
  • Spacious Sites: Campers enjoy the roomy sites that allow for privacy. A review for Ash Grove Campground highlighted, "Tent sites are spacious and most are separated by lots of trees."

What you should know:

  • Mosquitoes: Be prepared for bugs, especially at Hitchcock County Nature Center. One camper warned, "The only downside is bring several bottles of bug spray; the mosquitoes are terrible!"
  • Cash Only: Some campgrounds, like Hackberry Hollow Campground, require cash for payment. A reviewer reminded, "Friendly reminder to bring CASH."
  • First Come, First Serve: Many sites operate on a first-come, first-served basis, so arriving early is a good idea. A camper at Ash Grove Campground noted, "You do have to pay a daily park fee on top of the camping price if you do not have a NE State Park Pass."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Playgrounds: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds for kids to enjoy. Hitchcock County Nature Center has a playground that families appreciate.
  • Nature Trails: Choose campgrounds with easy access to hiking trails. A family at Lake Anita State Park Campground enjoyed the trails, saying, "A bit noisy when I stayed, but overall a good place to stay."
  • Group Sites: Consider campgrounds that offer group sites for family gatherings. A camper at Pammel County Park mentioned, "The concrete pads were awesome for leveling our popups."

Tips from RVers:

  • Electric Hookups: Look for campgrounds with electric hookups, like Victorian Acres RV Park, which offers "30amp electric and water hookups."
  • Dump Stations: Ensure the campground has a dump station nearby. A reviewer at Walnut Creek Lake & Recreation Area noted, "Dump station by the entrance."
  • Level Sites: Check for level sites to make parking easier. A camper at Arrowhead Park Campground appreciated the "pull-thru sites were shared electric (only), with pit toilets nearby."

Camping around Villisca, Iowa, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. With clean facilities, friendly hosts, and plenty of activities, you're sure to have a great time!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which is the most popular cabin campsite near Villisca, IA?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Villisca, IA is Viking Lake State Park with a 4.6-star rating from 10 reviews.

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