Best Cabin Camping near Owensville, MO
Cabins near Owensville provide varied accommodations, with Lost Valley Lake Resort offering furnished units just minutes from town. Meramec Caverns Natural Campground features riverside cabins with basic amenities including beds, electricity, and access to shared bathroom facilities. Many locations provide fire rings and picnic tables outside cabin units, while indoor amenities vary significantly by location. Blue Spring Ranch offers cabins with proximity to water recreation, making them popular for visitors planning river activities. "The cabins were clean and the Murphy beds allowed for so much space when we weren't sleeping," noted one visitor who stayed at Meramec Caverns with extended family.
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Lost Valley Lake Resort provides more developed accommodations with electricity and some kitchen facilities, while other sites offer more basic setups. Most locations require advance reservations, especially during summer months when river activities draw larger crowds. Meramec State Park Campground maintains cabin rentals year-round, though winter visitors should note that water access may be limited seasonally. A camper mentioned that "although there is year-round camping, the host on site advised water to each individual site will be turned off end of October for winter."
Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities vary widely, with some cabins offering refrigerators and microwaves while others provide only outdoor cooking options. On-site camp stores at locations like Meramec Caverns and Ozark Outdoors Riverfront Resort stock basic provisions and firewood. Bass River Resort and several other locations have market facilities where guests can purchase forgotten items. Cell service and Wi-Fi access are limited at many cabin locations, particularly those in river valleys. One reviewer noted that "because of the location, there is no wifi and we had no cell service for the majority of our stay."
