Best Cabin Camping near Columbia, MO
Cedar Creek Resort & RV Park and Camp Takimina provide cabin accommodations near Columbia, Missouri. Most cabins feature electricity, with varying levels of furnishing depending on location. Cedar Creek offers larger family-sized cabins with water hookups, showers, and toilets. Puma Campground at Mark Twain State Park provides simple, clean cabins with air conditioning. "The cabin is simple and clean. It has air conditioning, which is needed in Missouri in August (it was sooo hot). Cabin is private with fire pit and picnic table at the front which faces near the woods," noted one visitor about the Puma cabins. Turner Katy Trail Shelter offers a hostel-style cabin option with bunk beds specifically for hikers and cyclists using the Katy Trail.
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Cedar Creek Resort cabins are located near fishing ponds and offer more amenities, while Camp Takimina provides a more private, rustic experience without electric hookups. Most cabin accommodations require reservations, especially during summer months. Pet policies vary by location—Cedar Creek Resort prohibits pets while Camp Takimina and Hickory Ridge allow them. A camper wrote: "The cabins are spectacular and right on the water! Free rentals on pontoon boats, kayaks, and paddle boats." Pricing typically ranges from economical options like the Turner Katy Trail Shelter at $6 per night to more comfortable resort-style accommodations at higher rates.
Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities vary significantly between locations. Cedar Creek Resort cabins offer more extensive amenities, while more rustic options may provide only basic facilities. The Turner Katy Trail Shelter includes a communal kitchen with refrigerator and microwave, but guests must bring their own bedding. Cedar Creek Resort features a camp store for supplies, while other locations have limited on-site provisions. Bathhouses and shower facilities are available at most locations but may be a short walk from cabin sites. Visitors should check specific amenity listings when booking to ensure cabins meet their comfort requirements.
