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Thousand Hills State Park offers cabin accommodations near Chula, Missouri with electricity and modern conveniences. The cabins provide an alternative to tent or RV camping while maintaining access to park amenities. The park features clean facilities with private shower houses. "Thousand hills also has a variety of trail lengths, giving options to the inexperienced and the backpacking adventurers," according to one visitor. The park includes access to a lake with boat rentals, fishing opportunities, and a swim beach.
Cabin options range from basic to fully furnished units across several campgrounds in the region. Nine Eagles State Park Campground in nearby Iowa provides cabin rentals approximately an hour from Chula. A review noted that the park has a "new rental cabin almost finished" with access to a "clean beach, boat ramp and fishing." Most cabins require advance reservations, particularly during summer months. Pets are permitted at both Thousand Hills and Nine Eagles State Parks, making them suitable for families traveling with dogs.
Most cabin rentals include beds and basic furnishings but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities vary between properties, with some offering full kitchens while others provide only basic cooking equipment. Firewood is available for purchase at Thousand Hills State Park and Soggy Bottom Campground for outdoor cooking and evening campfires. On-site markets at some locations stock essential supplies. Pony Express RV offers cabin accommodations with 30 and 50 amp electrical service for those requiring reliable power connections.
"Nice calm lake great for swimming, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and small motored boats. There are several trails, picnic areas, and play areas for kids."
"Located just outside Kirksville, this hidden gem has a large lake with boat rentals. The campground is well maintained."
from $15 - $48 / night
Check Availability"Nine Eagles is near Lamoni, Iowa near the Iowa-Missouri border right off of Interstate 35. I camped here with my son and his Boy Scout troop in the youth group part of the campground."
"After a short debate we opted to pay the extra money for an electric site - based solely on the fact that the water wasn't turned on in the basic site loop (we later discovered it was also off at the swimming"
from $15 - $75 / night
Check Availability"A wonderful place for family fun for those who enjoy riding ATV’s and/or UTV’s through wooded trails and/or mud! The campground provides full-service hook-ups with water, electricity, and sewer."
from $30 / night
Check Availability"This is a 12-month open RV Park. I live here full time. Most sites offer 30 and 50 Amp, Water and Sewer. WiFi has improved. The owner is on site daily and is very attentive."
from $25 - $39 / night
Check Availability"They have a great staff, full store for almost anything you do, and don’t, need for your RV. 30/50 amp service throughout. K row is preferential. Spread out fairly well."
GuideNice park, a little run down, but there's a new park ranger in town who is trying to fix it up. New rental cabin almost finished, clean beach, boat ramp and fishing. Clean spacious bathrooms, nice playground for the kids and a really cool equestrian section. No store, no wood so get what you need before you get here.
RangerNice calm lake great for swimming, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and small motored boats. There are several trails, picnic areas, and play areas for kids. Campground 2 is small and quite with clean shower/bathrooms. Camground 2 Site 58 is a joined drive with no tent space, however you get an isolated area, and has an uneven pad for camper. It has a large patio and picnic table. Campground 1 is much larger with several great sites.
LegendNine Eagles is near Lamoni, Iowa near the Iowa-Missouri border right off of Interstate 35. I camped here with my son and his Boy Scout troop in the youth group part of the campground. I can't speak for the rest of the park's camping facilities, but the youth group site is a large open space surrounded by tall trees. The grass is well maintained and the campsite is clean and beautiful. There are not any bathroom facilities at the campsite which is why I give it four instead of five stars, but the park is beautiful and a peaceful place to camp. I wish I would have had my camera with me to take some pictures to share.
GuideLocated just outside Kirksville, this hidden gem has a large lake with boat rentals. The campground is well maintained. Thousand hills also has a variety of trail lengths, giving options to the inexperienced and the backpacking adventurers.
GuideThousand Hills SP was great. Huge swim beach, lots of trails, pavilions, playground equipment and beautiful views. Park has a full service marina where you can rent kayaks or fill your boat with gas. It also has a restaurant. Restaurant was not a little more upscale. I wouldn’t show up in flip flops and swim trunks. If you don’t have a RV or tent there are cabins to rent as well.
GuideA wonderful place for family fun for those who enjoy riding ATV’s and/or UTV’s through wooded trails and/or mud! The campground provides full-service hook-ups with water, electricity, and sewer. There are also showers and toilets available to campers or those who simply want to day ride. There is also a lodge hall with a full kitchen and bathe that can be rented for day use or as lodging. Hosts Greg and Debbie Cox work to make every rider and camper’s experience pleasant and frequently host special activities with a food trailer and live music.
TravelerThere are tons of things to do during any stay at Thousands Hills (affectionately called Thousand Chills). There are kayaks and canoes to rent, lakeside shelters, plenty of trails to hike, and plenty of campgrounds. There are areas that have cabins and also places that have RV hookups. Really great for anybody!
I went after a rain and it was beautiful. Many of the trails absorb water well and it's not too muddy. The trails and campsites are dog friendly and are very well marked.
LegendThis park is huge with a lot of trails most of which are not on a map and a map isnt provided out on them either so one just kind of has to make guesses on where to go. The electric campground is completely exposed to the sun. Nice right now but has to be brutal in the summer and the sites are right on top of one another as well. It is also a long ways from the beach as is the primitive campground. Horse campground is adorable but there are only primitive sites there which I always find so surprising. They have multiple trails leaving from there though which is cool. Firewood is sold in the small town a mile away and there is a very old cemetery right outside of the park which is cool to meander through. Bathrooms were closed but the water and electric were on and the price is very reasonable.
ScoutWe arrived on Thursday evening. After a short debate we opted to pay the extra money for an electric site - based solely on the fact that the water wasn't turned on in the basic site loop (we later discovered it was also off at the swimming beach).
At a guess the basic sites aren't used much as they seemed less kept than the electric sites. Finding a place to pitch a tent in the electric loop was a challenge but we did find one that had enough level grass. Site 4 - close to the water spigot and a modest walk to the bathroom/showerhouse.
Though it was definitely busier come Friday night not all the sites were full and most seemed to be retired or semi-so with grandkids. No party atmosphere - which is what we happened to be looking for this trip.
A nice, quiet place to spend a weekend away with Amish country store a close distance by.
Thousand Hills State Park offers cabin rentals about 45 miles from Chula, Missouri in the rolling terrain of northern Missouri. The park contains a 573-acre lake surrounded by woodland and prairie ecosystems. Most cabins in the region require reservations at least two weeks in advance during peak summer months from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Fishing opportunities: Thousand Hills State Park features a large lake stocked with largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and catfish. "Nice calm lake great for swimming, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and small motored boats," notes a Thousand Hills State Park Campground visitor.
Water recreation: Rent kayaks and canoes at the marina for exploring the lake. "The park has a full service marina where you can rent kayaks or fill your boat with gas. It also has a restaurant," explains one reviewer.
Hiking trails: The park offers several trail systems suitable for various experience levels. "There are several different trails you can hike or bike. A great and affordable place to stay in north Missouri," according to a camper who visited with both a tent and travel trailer.
Private shower facilities: Campers consistently mention the well-maintained bathroom facilities. "The shower houses had individual, private, large, and very clean facilities," reports a visitor at Nine Eagles State Park Campground, which offers cabins about an hour from Chula.
Spacious campsites: Several campgrounds provide sites with adequate room between neighbors. "Nice park, a little run down, but there's a new park ranger in town who is trying to fix it up," notes a Nine Eagles State Park visitor who appreciated the clean beach and spacious bathrooms.
Family-friendly amenities: The region's parks typically include playgrounds, picnic areas, and swimming beaches. "Facilities are available and very convenient and comfortable. Nice lake to swim and fish. Absolutely beautiful park and really nice trails," shares a recent visitor to Nine Eagles.
Off-season limitations: Water service may be turned off in basic camping areas during cooler months. One Nine Eagles camper noted, "We opted to pay the extra money for an electric site - based solely on the fact that the water wasn't turned on in the basic site loop."
Bring your own supplies: Soggy Bottom Campground and other facilities require guests to bring bedding and cooking equipment. Many cabins provide only basic furnishings without linens or kitchen supplies.
Varied reservation policies: Campgrounds in the region have different booking requirements and cancellation policies. Some require full payment at booking while others allow deposits. Sunday arrivals may present challenges at some locations as noted by a visitor to Pony Express RV: "We arrived on Sunday at 3:30 pm & office closed. Booked online which stated campground would assign spot."
Consider site location: Choose campsites near bathrooms and recreation areas for convenience with children. "The electric campground is completely exposed to the sun. Nice right now but has to be brutal in the summer and the sites are right on top of one another as well," warns a visitor at Nine Eagles about summer heat concerns.
Playgrounds access: Shoemaker RV Park and several area campgrounds offer playground equipment for children. "They have a great staff, full store for almost anything you do, and don't, need for your RV," reports a satisfied visitor.
Check swimming beach conditions: Swimming areas may have seasonal closures or maintenance issues. "At a guess the basic sites aren't used much as they seemed less kept than the electric sites," observed one camper who also found water turned off at the swimming beach during their visit.
Electrical service options: Pony Express RV offers both 30 and 50 amp electrical service for cabin and RV campers. "This is a 12-month open RV Park. Most sites offer 30 and 50 Amp, Water and Sewer. WiFi has improved," notes a full-time resident.
Site selection strategies: For RVs or trailers, look for level sites with adequate space. "K row is preferential. Spread out fairly well. You're not on top of each other here," advises a visitor to Shoemaker RV Park who appreciated the layout.
Seasonal adaptations: Consider that cabin accommodations may require different planning in various seasons. Many parks in the region offer year-round cabin rentals with heating and air conditioning, making them suitable alternatives to RV camping during extreme weather.
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