Best Cabin Camping near La Belle, MO

Several cabin options exist near La Belle, Missouri, including facilities at Mark Twain State Park and Ray Behrens campground. The Puma campground at Mark Twain State Park features basic cabins with electricity, refrigerators, and front porches, though they lack bathroom facilities. According to one visitor, "I stayed in one of the cabins which are very nice. They are basic but I loved the front porch. The cabins have electricity and a fridge but no bathroom." Ray Behrens offers more developed cabin accommodations with full utility hookups and amenities such as picnic tables and fire rings. Most cabins throughout the area provide air conditioning, essential for summer stays when temperatures rise significantly.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are available depending on the location. The Meadow Campground offers cabin rentals with water and electric hookups in a quieter setting along the river. Mark Twain Lake Jellystone Park provides family-oriented cabin options with additional recreational facilities nearby. Reservations are recommended, particularly during summer months when occupancy rates increase. While most facilities welcome pets in cabin accommodations, policies vary by location. Based on reviews from The Dyrt, "We rented cabin A for 4 days for our summer vacation. We couldn't have been happier. The cabin is simple and clean. It has air conditioning, which is needed in Missouri in August."

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities vary significantly between locations - some cabins offer refrigerators only, while others may include basic cooking equipment. Indian Lake Park in nearby Iowa provides another cabin option with access to modern restrooms and shower facilities. On-site camp stores at larger facilities like Mark Twain Landing sell basic provisions, firewood, and ice. Smaller campgrounds typically have camp hosts who sell essential supplies. The nearest full grocery stores are approximately 15-20 miles from most cabin locations, so advance meal planning is advisable.

Best Cabin Sites Near La Belle, Missouri (15)

    1. The Catfish Place Campground

    1 Review
    Luray, MO
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (660) 945-3917

    "Friendly staff, nice clean bathroom and showers. Spot on beautiful pond. It was great to be able to fish from our site. Close to geode hunting locations!! Quiet. There is also a restaurant on site."

    2. Ray Behrens

    16 Reviews
    Perry, MO
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (573) 735-4097

    $24 - $30 / night

    "The whole park doesn't match the awesomeness of site 97 and the few around it, but the end of this loop is almost perfect."

    "PROS  Senior discount 

    Site 32 level asphalt pad surrounded with grass and river rocks 

    Moveable aluminum table 

    Metal fire ring with cooking grate 

    One hook lantern pole 

    Site 19 very near toilets"

    3. Thousand Hills State Park Campground

    8 Reviews
    Kirksville, MO
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (660) 665-6995

    "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."

    4. Puma — Mark Twain State Park

    13 Reviews
    Stoutsville, MO
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (573) 248-9980

    $24 - $45 / night

    "I stayed in one of the cabins which are very nice. They are basic but I loved the front porch. Tge cabins ha e electricity and a fridge but no bathroom. The hiking was great and I loved the rocks."

    "We rented cabin A for 4 days for our summer vacation. We couldn’t have been happier. The cabin is simple and clean."

    5. Lacey Keosauqua State Park Campground

    8 Reviews
    Keosauqua, IA
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (319) 293-3502

    $12 - $20 / night

    "Nice drive in gorgeous country. 23$ site without water 28 w/ water 35 full hookups. Decent showers nice playground for kids lakeside spots as well. The host sells firewood and 2 sizes of ice."

    "Lacey-Keosaqua State Park is a gem located in Southeast Iowa in Van Buren County. It is off the beaten path but it is one of oldest Iowa State Parks."

    6. Indian Lake Park

    4 Reviews
    Farmington, IA
    37 miles
    Website

    $8 - $50 / night

    "This park has something for everyone. They have primitive tent sites, electric only, electric+water, and fhu. They also have cabins for rent. All very reasonably priced."

    "it has full hookups, tent site swim beach, fishing, canoes,and f, playgrounds also cabins a stone lodge for family get togethers some sites just have electric and water on site and there are some full"

    7. Waubonsie Trail Park

    3 Reviews
    Cantril, IA
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (319) 397-2295

    "We hiked the equestrian trails one afternoon and the regular trails the next day. I camped in the equestrian campground and loved it with my popup. Outhouse type toilets are available there."

    "Waubonsie trail behind park is a short hike to the covered bridge and Dutchman's Store. Perfect Way to stretch your legs after a long day on the road. Bathrooms and showers were exceptionally clean."

    8. Mark Twain Lake Jellystone Park and The Water Zone

    4 Reviews
    Mark Twain Lake, MO
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (573) 735-9422

    $20 - $299 / night

    "Great family location and for expanding children's knowledge"

    9. Wilson Lake Park

    4 Reviews
    Donnellson, IA
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (319) 463-7673

    $15 - $26 / night

    "The campground is nice with cement pads as well as primitive campsites and cabins."

    "Clean rest rooms and coin op showers. There were a lot of ticks, but the camp was quiet. I saw many people fishing."

    10. The Meadow Campground & Coffee House

    3 Reviews
    Hannibal, MO
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (844) 424-2267

    $25 - $130 / night

    "Tent sites in the trees with river views, water/electric at all of the RV pull thru sites, on site dump station, cute cabins in a variety of sizes, great hammocking trees, and a super clean bathhouse."

    "No individual sewer hook up sites available. All sites are back in only. Pull through coming soon. Gravel based sites with access to salt river. Can fish off the gravel ramp into the river."

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Cabin Reviews near La Belle, MO

70 Reviews of 15 La Belle Campgrounds


  • Tarrah C.
    Jul. 13, 2022

    Puma — Mark Twain State Park

    Beautiful

    I stayed in one of the cabins which are very nice. They are basic but I loved the front porch. Tge cabins ha e electricity and a fridge but no bathroom. The hiking was great and I loved the rocks.

  • Sam H.
    Jun. 13, 2023

    Ray Behrens

    Likely our new regular spot

    The whole park doesn't match the awesomeness of site 97 and the few around it, but the end of this loop is almost perfect. Great shade, almost no slope to pads, all power options, great water pressure, and a sewer hookup. Plenty of rocked lounging or tent space with each site. Good size fire pits, lantern post, and an aluminum picnic table on a concrete pad. All the sites have enough empty space in between that most campgrounds would have stuck another site in-between. Restroom/shower house very close by and it's regularly cleaned. 2 trails to lakeside access are close by too.

  • Napunani
    Dec. 1, 2023

    Ray Behrens

    Great Value with ATB Pass

    PROS 

    Senior discount 

    Site 32 level asphalt pad surrounded with grass and river rocks 

    Moveable aluminum table 

    Metal fire ring with cooking grate 

    One hook lantern pole 

    Site 19 very near toilets and a dumpster 

    Friendly and helpful gate personnel 

    4 bars TMOBILE 

    CONS 

    Some road noise in the distance 

    Electric box at rear of site pad 

    Sewer connection 6 inches above ground 

    Poor planning to demolish all but one campground toilet/shower facilities at the same time 

    No overnight gate closure

    Don't Miss

    Rustic Oak Cabin Restaurant 

    Mark Twain Memorial Shrine in Mark Twain State Park. Free entrance 

    Ride the Mark Twain Riverboat in Hannibal 

    Downtown Hannibal nice variety of stores and shops 

    Dam Visitor Center very nice--fairly new

  • Kris C.
    Aug. 4, 2022

    Puma — Mark Twain State Park

    Wonderful Cabin Stay

    We rented cabin A for 4 days for our summer vacation. We couldn’t have been happier. 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. Bathrooms and shower houses were clean and a short walk.

  • J
    May. 18, 2017

    Puma — Mark Twain State Park

    Pristine

    Pure, pristine, well maintained. Easy access to the lake. The campsites were level, clean, and spacious. I didn't think I'd like the gravel pad or concrete block for trailer & picnic tables, but they made the set up & tear downs easy. The screen room fit perfectly around the picnic table block. The campground bathrooms were clean and the shower temperature & water pressure were phenomenal. The park featured a playground, boat ramp, and a fish cleaning station. Everything we hoped it would be & more. Wished we had booked a longer stay!

  • Cathy S.
    Sep. 28, 2020

    Mark Twain Lake Jellystone Park and The Water Zone

    Pricy but great fun

    I found the camping area to be tight but what a fun place to be. Being after Labor Day the water par was closed, but looked like fun. Mini golf was booming. They had nice pavilion areas for gatherings. There was also a large swimming pool. Several of the sites were for seasonal but were very well kept. The camping cabins looked nice. As you came into the resort there was a well equipped store and a huge banquet center. They had two good sized ponds for fishing. Amenities included cable and WiFi. Not wilderness camping but fun for kids.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    May. 26, 2025

    Ray Behrens

    Great campground!

    Very clean campground. Long paved (asphalt) sites. Picnic tables and fire rings at the RV sites. The site close to the lake are not full hookups. The others are.

  • Dave N.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 14, 2020

    Indian Lake Park

    Beautiful

    This park has something for everyone. They have primitive tent sites, electric only, electric+water, and fhu. They also have cabins for rent. All very reasonably priced. Most of the sites are nice and shady and level. A bathhouse with showers. A stone lodge for large parties. There is a playground, a few nice hiking trails, and a lake with a nice sandy beach. Almost empty during the week, but very busy on summer weekends. Hiking,fishing, swimming, kayaking,bird watching. There are many things to keep you busy here.

  • Joyce M.
    Oct. 11, 2020

    Waubonsie Trail Park

    Very pretty scenery

    I was only able to stay one night but i loved it. We hiked the equestrian trails one afternoon and the regular trails the next day. I camped in the equestrian campground and loved it with my popup. Outhouse type toilets are available there. I only drove past the RV campground and the campsites were close together. The equestrian area is the way to go in my opinion but i love the quiet. Picnic tables and fire rings are at each campsite.


Guide to La Belle

Cabin camping options near La Belle, Missouri extend beyond the main state parks with several alternatives within a 30-40 mile radius. The region features rolling hills and hardwood forests at elevations ranging from 600-750 feet above sea level. Typical summer temperatures reach 85-95°F, making air conditioning essential for comfort in cabin accommodations during peak season.

What to do

Fishing access points: Ray Behrens campground offers excellent lake access with hiking trails leading to fishing spots. According to a visitor, "Very close to Black Jack Marina and a boat launch" making it convenient for anglers without boats to reach prime fishing locations.

Swimming opportunities: Thousand Hills State Park Campground features a designated swimming beach and boat rentals. One camper notes, "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."

Hiking trails: Multiple trail options range from easy to moderate difficulty across most parks. A visitor to Lacey Keosauqua State Park Campground reports, "Trails were well maintained and tended even late into the season. My pups and I loved walking the lake loop (2.1miles) every day."

Historical sites: The region contains several points of historical interest including Mormon Trail crossings. A reviewer mentioned, "Don't miss the Indian Mounds or the Ely Ford Mormon Trail crossing" when visiting area parks.

What campers like

Privacy between sites: Many campers appreciate the spacing between camping areas. At Ray Behrens, a camper observed, "All the sites have enough empty space in between that most campgrounds would have stuck another site in-between."

Clean facilities: Bathroom cleanliness receives consistent praise across multiple locations. A reviewer at Puma Campground noted, "The restrooms and showers are very clean and well maintained. We met both hosts and they were friendly and accommodating."

Level camping pads: Several campgrounds feature concrete or asphalt pads for easier setup. One camper at Ray Behrens mentioned, "Long paved (asphalt) sites. Picnic tables and fire rings at the RV sites," which makes setting up camp significantly easier.

Affordable rates: Many parks offer reasonable rates even for cabins. A visitor to Wilson Lake Park stated, "$20 a night but worth it we think. Nice concrete slabs and all hook ups."

What you should know

Reservation windows: Most parks require advance booking, especially for cabins during summer months. Availability varies significantly between peak and off-peak seasons.

Site leveling challenges: Some campgrounds require additional equipment for leveling. A visitor to Puma Campground shared, "Beautiful area, but honestly not sure if any campsite is truly level. Be prepared."

Grocery access: Limited shopping options exist near most campgrounds. The nearest full grocery stores typically require 15-20 mile drives from campgrounds.

Cell service: Coverage varies significantly between parks. Some areas have reliable connections while others have minimal or no service.

Seasonal operation: Not all facilities remain open year-round. A visitor notes that Thousand Hills State Park remains open "All year" while Ray Behrens operates from "April 4 to November 24."

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Several parks feature dedicated play areas for children. A camper at Ray Behrens shared, "We ended up with a spot that we loved since it was close to the playground... the basketball court was open to roll and the field was open so the kids could run around and play catch."

Beach activities: Parks with swimming areas provide alternative recreation options. A visitor to The Meadow Campground & Coffee House noted, "Tent sites in the trees with river views... on site kayak outfitter, and summer concerts on the stage."

Wildlife viewing: Evening hours offer wildlife observation opportunities. A Lacey Keosauqua visitor mentioned, "Bonus: the deer came out each evening to forage," providing natural entertainment for children.

Educational opportunities: Several parks offer nature programs during summer months. Historical sites within the parks provide learning experiences about regional history.

Tips from RVers

Hookup variations: Services differ significantly between campgrounds. One Ray Behrens visitor explained, "The site close to the lake are not full hookups. The others are," which impacts site selection for those needing complete utilities.

Access considerations: Some parks have limited access for larger rigs. While most accommodate standard RVs, specific loops may be more suitable for larger vehicles.

Site spacing: RV campers consistently praise the generous site sizing at most area campgrounds. A visitor noted, "Every space has a lot of room. Great place for multiple family units to enjoy the outdoors."

Dump station locations: Not all parks offer on-site dumping facilities. The Meadow Campground reports having an "on site dump station" which adds convenience for longer stays.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular cabin campsite near La Belle, MO?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near La Belle, MO is The Catfish Place Campground with a 4-star rating from 1 review.

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