Top Cabins near Winterset, IA

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Best Cabin Sites Near Winterset, IA (23)

    Camper-submitted photo from Des Moines West KOA Holiday
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    1.

    Des Moines West KOA Holiday

    22 Reviews
    33 Photos
    43 Saves
    Earlham, Iowa

    We are very excited to provide you and your family a memorable Iowa camping experience at the best rated Des Moines RV Park & Campground. If it's been years since you've camped at Des Moines West KOA, make it a point to stop back in to see all the new and exciting improvements, including 2 Dog Parks, Huge Jumping Pillow, Jump Shot (Trampoline Basketball), Water Wars, Paddle Boats, Organized Weekend Activities, Ladder Ball, Horseshoes, & Hunt Brother's Pizza & Wings. We promise you'll be pleasantly surprised. The park is nestled 1.5 miles north of I-80, off exit 106, amongst beautiful Iowa farm fields, in a peaceful rural setting, where the only thing you'll hear are the songbirds singing!

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    Camper-submitted photo from Winterset City Park
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    2.

    Winterset City Park

    12 Reviews
    28 Photos
    45 Saves
    Winterset, Iowa
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $15 - $22 / night

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    Timberline Campground

    12 Reviews
    6 Photos
    40 Saves
    West Des Moines, Iowa

    Timberline Campground is nestled on the outskirts of Waukee, Iowa, which is located just a few miles west of West Des Moines. It is conveniently situated one and a half miles away from Interstate 80, but your ears won’t be able to tell.

    From the shady campsites to the immaculate facilities, Timberline Campground continues to delight its guests time and time again. Let your hosts show you how Timberline Campground provides country camping with city convenience! ​

    Timberline is private property, not public property, and shall not be used as public property. Check in at the office and register all guests and planned activities.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $35 - $80 / night

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    Jester County Park

    27 Reviews
    45 Photos
    96 Saves
    Granger, Iowa
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $20 - $25 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Ledges State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Ledges State Park Campground
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    Ledges State Park Campground

    39 Reviews
    57 Photos
    203 Saves
    Boone, Iowa

    Millions 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

    Camper-submitted photo from Green Valley State Park Campground
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    Green Valley State Park Campground

    8 Reviews
    41 Photos
    46 Saves
    Creston, Iowa
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    Camper-submitted photo from Thomas Mitchell County Park
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    Thomas Mitchell County Park

    11 Reviews
    57 Photos
    57 Saves
    Mitchellville, Iowa
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    South - Three Mile Co Rec Area

    2 Reviews
    16 Photos
    9 Saves
    Creston, Iowa
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
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    Middle River Point

    2 Reviews
    8 Photos
    21 Saves
    Stuart, Iowa

    They 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

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Recent Cabin Reviews In Winterset

164 Reviews of 23 Winterset Campgrounds


  • Camper-submitted photo from Winterset City Park
    August 31, 2024

    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.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Green Valley State Park Campground
    August 23, 2024

    Green Valley State Park Campground

    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.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Des Moines West KOA Holiday
    May 23, 2024

    Des Moines West KOA Holiday

    Nice modern KOA

    Large modern KOA with sites to accommodate all sizes of rigs and also tent campers. Gravel sites require some leveling. Not much privacy between sites nor shade. Bathhouses were clean and private. Laundry available. Off leash dog area available. Convenient to John Wayne’s birthplace and covered bridges of Madison County. Bulk propane tanks were on site for winter campers. Camper cabins available. Small store with Hunt Brothers pizza to order. Gathering room on site and pedal car racetrack. Verizon cell signal was good. Garbage dumpster and dump station on site.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Jester County Park
    April 13, 2024

    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 .

  • Camper-submitted photo from Lake Icaria Co Park
    April 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.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Thomas Mitchell County Park
    October 14, 2023

    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.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Thomas Mitchell County Park
    August 28, 2023

    Thomas 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

  • Camper-submitted photo from Des Moines West KOA Holiday
    July 27, 2023

    Des Moines West KOA Holiday

    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.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Sportsman Park
    July 26, 2023

    Sportsman 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!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Des Moines West KOA Holiday
    July 18, 2023

    Des Moines West KOA Holiday

    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!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Des Moines West KOA Holiday
    July 4, 2023

    Des Moines West KOA Holiday

    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.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Winterset City Park
    June 21, 2023

    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!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Timberline Campground
    June 7, 2023

    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!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Ledges State Park Campground
    May 25, 2023

    Ledges State Park Campground

    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.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Middle River Point
    April 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!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Shady Brook Camping & RV Adventures, LLC
    February 26, 2023

    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.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Little River Recreation Area
    October 28, 2022

    Little River Recreation Area

    Off the beaten path and very quiet

    General: This small county park (16 electric, 14 tent sites plus three cabins) is not reservable which might be an issue on summer weekends but on a Sunday in April, was no problem. Including us, only three sites were occupied. The rates are very reasonable -$15 for electric, and $12 for tent sites. 

    Site Quality/Facilities: Each site has a generous-sized picnic table and fire ring. Some sites are better than others, however. Sites 2 and 3 (both electric) are sloped down and the driveway is a bit overgrown. No physical separation between sites which when we were there was not an issue but might be when more crowded. Some of the sites have a direct water view but again, some are more sloped than others. 

    Bathhouse: A short hike uphill from all sites but it was very clean when we were there. The showers also looked clean, but I did not use them so cannot comment on how well they worked. 

    Activities/Amenities: Fishing! We saw a few boats on the water when we were there and there were two docks, one of them handicapped accessible. Swimming is not allowed but there is a nice day-use area not far down the road with a nice beach and picnic area. There are also horseshoe pits and a small but very nice playground. No hiking trails that I could discern. There was also a small little free library. 

    When we were there, we appreciated the quiet, out-of-the-way setting. It is close to the town of Leon but we circumvented it on the way in and out so I don’t know what services might be available.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Ledges State Park Campground
    October 9, 2022

    Ledges State Park Campground

    Nice Campground

    Canyon road and limestone cliffs are awesome. Secluded spots in the trees. If you have Verizon and rely on data this may not be the campground for you.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Timberline Campground
    September 26, 2022

    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.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Thomas Mitchell County Park
    August 26, 2022

    Thomas 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.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Springbrook State Park Campground
    August 9, 2022

    Springbrook State Park Campground

    Nice park

    Quiet, there were only a couple other campers in the whole park. Bathroom facilities adequate. Nice lake for the kids to go fishing. Lots of nice hiking trails. Park rangers are good ppl. They had a little nature center which was closed but the nice lady opened it for my kids to go in and let them hold snakes and turtles! They were so excited!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Des Moines West KOA Holiday
    July 17, 2022

    Des Moines West KOA Holiday

    What can I say…KOA!

    Everything you expect from a KOA. Roadside Oasis, a place to rest a weary head, food, showers, etc. Cabins always help get you in and get out early without setting up camp.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Des Moines West KOA Holiday
    July 17, 2022

    Des Moines West KOA Holiday

    Wonderful Quick Stay

    Stayed here overnight while heading to Colorado. Extremely friendly staff, very clean site, easy check-in and points redemption, and tons of activities for the kids. We would absolutely come back to stay for a full weekend!



Guide to Winterset

Camping near Winterset, 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 exploring: Ledges State Park Campground is a popular spot for hiking. One visitor noted, "The campground is well kept but busy in the summer months with it being a popular hiking destination for Des Moines locals." The scenic trails are perfect for both summer and winter hikes.
  • Fishing and boating: Lake Anita State Park Campground provides great fishing opportunities. A camper shared, "Great location, good facilities... Plenty of space in tent area - shade and soft grass." The lake is ideal for a relaxing day on the water.
  • Wildlife watching: Prairie Flower Recreation Area is known for its wildlife. One happy camper said, "The whole park was the cleanest we have seen anywhere else," highlighting the natural beauty and wildlife you might encounter.

What campers like:

  • Clean facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. At Jester County Park, one reviewer mentioned, "Showers are hot every time; it’s a wonderful place to be."
  • Spacious sites: Many campgrounds, like Cherry Glen Campground, offer roomy sites. A visitor remarked, "This campground is big and clean. It’s pretty peaceful & quiet."
  • Friendly staff: Campers often mention the helpfulness of campground hosts. At Bob Shelter Recreation Area, one reviewer noted, "Friendly hosts & Rangers," making for a welcoming atmosphere.

What you should know:

  • Limited cell service: If you're relying on your phone, be prepared for spotty coverage. A camper at Ledges State Park Campground said, "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, especially in summer. One visitor at Lake Anita State Park Campground noted, "A bit noisy when I stayed (people playing loud music into the evening)."
  • Reservations recommended: Popular spots like Prairie Flower Recreation Area fill up quickly. A camper advised, "You must reserve these sites in advance," to ensure you get a spot.

Tips for camping with families:

  • Playgrounds and activities: Look for campgrounds with kid-friendly amenities. Jester County Park has a kids' playground, making it a great choice for families. One parent shared, "The campgrounds are great; the facilities are amazing."
  • Nature trails: Choose campgrounds with easy access to trails for family hikes. At Walnut Woods State Park Campground, a visitor mentioned, "The park was nice and well maintained with walking trails."
  • Plan for downtime: Bring games or activities for quiet time. A camper at Yellow Banks County Park said, "Lots of shade, fairly level sites, clean bathrooms," which makes for a comfortable stay.

Tips from RVers:

  • Check site sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Des Moines West KOA Holiday said, "Gravel sites require some leveling. Not much privacy between sites nor shade."
  • Look for amenities: Campgrounds with full hookups can make your stay easier. At Lake Ahquabi State Park Campground, one camper noted, "The bathroom/showers were decent," highlighting the importance of good facilities.
  • Be prepared for noise: Some campgrounds can be lively. A visitor at Bob Shelter Recreation Area mentioned, "It gets busy with a lot of fishing," so be ready for some activity around you.

Camping near Winterset, Iowa, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. With a little planning, you can enjoy the great outdoors and make lasting memories.

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    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Winterset, IA is Des Moines West KOA Holiday with a 4.4-star rating from 22 reviews.

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