Best Cabin Camping near Du Bois, NE

Cabin options near Du Bois, Nebraska include properties such as Sycamore Springs Whitetail Ranch RV Park and Big Lake State Park Campground, both offering cabin accommodations within an hour's drive. The cabins at Big Lake State Park provide basic amenities with electricity and are positioned near the water. Some cabins feature picnic tables and fire rings for outdoor meals and evening gatherings. Bathroom facilities are typically shared, with most parks maintaining clean shower houses. At Sycamore Springs, cabins are part of a resort setting with additional recreational options. "The campground has really nice little cabins for rent if camping isn't your strong suit," noted one visitor to Big Lake State Park.

Most cabins require reservations, particularly during summer months when availability becomes limited. Waubonsie State Park offers cabin rentals that need some updating but remain functional, according to visitor reports. Cabin sizes vary, with options suitable for couples or families depending on the location. Some properties like White Cloud Casino provide cabin alternatives for those seeking accommodations with basic amenities such as electricity, water hookups, and sewer connections. Pet policies differ between locations, with some parks like Sycamore Springs allowing pets while others maintain restrictions. A visitor to Waubonsie commented, "The cabins I saw need some updating but were functional."

Visitors should prepare to bring their own bedding, towels, and personal items as these are typically not provided in most cabin rentals. Cooking facilities vary between locations, with some offering only outdoor fire rings and others providing more substantial kitchen setups. Firewood is available for purchase at several parks, including Waubonsie State Park, where it costs $5 per bundle through a self-serve station. On-site amenities at locations like Sycamore Springs include activity areas with options such as mini golf and tennis courts, though these may require an additional activity pass. Grocery options are limited in the immediate vicinity of most cabin locations, so bringing supplies from larger towns is advisable.

Best Cabin Sites Near Du Bois, Nebraska (6)

    1. Sycamore Springs Whitetail Ranch RV Park

    1 Review
    Falls City, KS
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (785) 285-8800

    $33 - $55 / night

    "There is a skating rink, tennis courts, basketball court, mini golf, and small park for children. You have to buy an activity pass for everything which is $10 a day."

    2. Big Lake State Park Campground

    10 Reviews
    Forest City, MO
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (660) 442-3770

    $7 - $25 / night

    "My husband and I tent camped one night at this park. We arrived around 8 pm and even though the office was getting ready to close, the woman behind the counter was very kind and helpful."

    "Small park.sites are right next to each other. Picnic tables and fire pits are on site gravel. All roads are narrow one way with the dumpstation at the back end of park with trash dumpsters there."

    3. Waubonsie State Park Campground

    12 Reviews
    Hamburg, IA
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (712) 382-2786

    $14 - $110 / night

    "Waubonsie’s camping area has tent and rv, power and no power sites. Modern restrooms and showers are available. Trails are beautiful and quiet, with several scenic overlooks."

    "This worked out and gave a little more space needed. This also gave us time to really explore those trails I was drooling over."

    4. White cloud casino

    1 Review
    Forest City, KS
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (785) 595-3430

    $10 - $85 / night

    "White cloud casino has six RV site was water 20 30 and 50 amp electric first come first serve"

    6. Hidden Falls

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    Nebraska City, NE
    45 miles
    +1 (402) 209-6662
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Cabin Reviews near Du Bois, NE

24 Reviews of 6 Du Bois Campgrounds


  • Sarah H.
    Sep. 19, 2016

    Big Lake State Park Campground

    Clean and Friendly off I-29

    My husband and I tent camped one night at this park. We arrived around 8 pm and even though the office was getting ready to close, the woman behind the counter was very kind and helpful. She helped us with finding our spot and with getting firewood. Our basic tent site was lakeside and had a fire pit and picnic table. The site was so well maintained it was hard to find small sticks for kindling.

    The grounds have private bathrooms with toilets and showers. There are two nice playgrounds and a swimming pool. Most campers were enjoying fishing in the small lake. Kayaks were available to rent for a small fee. Kids enjoyed riding bikes around the flat roads.

    This is a great spot off I-29 to set up camp and have a rest. It's also a good spot to take young kids fishing.

  • Fred S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 6, 2024

    Waubonsie State Park Campground

    Really good hiking trails

    Stayed one night on Sept 4. Camped at site 35 in the non-equestrian campground; non-electric fee $15. Parked van on the grass at this site. Like nearly all of the sites in this campground, this site was close to the campground road. Overall, I felt that the campsites were all bunched together - offering no privacy and spacing between sites. The shower house was closed during our visit. Water was also turned off at the wayer pumps in the campground. There was one single vault toilet available for all of the campers; it was reasonably clean. Wayne, the campground host, was nice & helpful. There is a self-serve firewood station in the campground; cost is either $5 or $10, depending on the amount of wood you purchase. The campsites have a picnic table & metal fire ring. I wasn't too pleased with this campground, but I was very happy with the nearby hiking trails within the park. It's a pretty state park with hills & lush forest. The day use areas looked great. I recommend those traveling along I-29 to stop at this park - not necessarily for the camping, but for the hiking. Had some T-Mobile 4G service.

  • Tarrah C.
    Apr. 5, 2023

    Waubonsie State Park Campground

    Nice Trails

    This is a great weekend spot not much to do around the park. The campsites are nice but close with not much space in between. There are 2 campgrounds, the one north of the highway is a horse campground but required. There are nice trails in this area. The campground on the south is more of a tent site. There are vault toliets, no showers. A lot of great trails o this side. All campsites include a picnic table and fire ring.

  • J
    Sep. 25, 2018

    Big Lake State Park Campground

    Small quiet park

    Small park.sites are right next to each other. Picnic tables and fire pits are on site gravel. All roads are narrow one way with the dumpstation at the back end of park with trash dumpsters there. So on a sunday you will get stuck in the dumpstation line to drop off your trash even if you don't need to dump. Bathrooms are clean and well maintained. Sites are pretty level. Great playground area for the kids.

  • Shelly S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 24, 2018

    Waubonsie State Park Campground

    Sorry for the intrusion

    Waubonsie State Park near Hamburg, Iowa is under construction. That is the road was when we visited. The workers were not the most helpful either. That being said the park employees were very informative, if you could find one.

    We visited enroute through the area and enjoyed the trails most of all. Though my map skills are questionable I had a more then usual difficult time navigating by the map supplied. The signage was close to non-existent. I fell back on the tried and true , always go left. Which worked well enough for the ridge line we hiked. Some awesome views.

    I often have the problem of comparing places I’ve been. You can’t do this state to state I’ve learned because they all run, staff and take care of their natural resources in different ways. I do my best to base my opinion on face value and impressions of my visit to that park. Waubonsie SP is my first Iowa Park , I was not impressed. BUT it was in the style I like, sparsely used, I saw few campers or employees. Of course school was in and harvest going on and I know that makes a huge difference in certain states. Mostly just blue-hairs camping right now, soon to snowbird to the south :) I aspire to that life someday.

    Other then the roadwork the park looked to be somewhat maintained. The cabins I saw need some updating but were functional. The campground was basic, grill, fire ring , picnic table, electric on designated sites. Needed some clean up and graveling on the pads. The facilities were not ancient and were maintained okay. The visitors center looked brand new but was closed so no souvenirs goodies.

    I would not consider this a destination campground, but the view is worth an overnight enroute somewhere else.

  • C
    Oct. 10, 2018

    Big Lake State Park Campground

    nice, basic campground

    The state park is well maintained but doesn’t have a lot of bells and whistles! Sites are flat, mostly pull through. Bathrooms and showers are nice and clean. Pool was closed for construction when we stayed, but looked nice. They have really nice little cabins for rent is camping isn’t your strong suit! Not much in the area to visit if fishing isn’t your thing though! There is a drive through nature preserve fairly close but we didn’t go do it. Kayak rental is available but if fishing isn’t your thing this might not be the park for you. Lots of flat roads for biking though!

  • Jennifer M.
    Sep. 2, 2018

    Waubonsie State Park Campground

    Quiet small campground, beautiful hiking trails

    Waubonsie’s camping area has tent and rv, power and no power sites. Modern restrooms and showers are available. Trails are beautiful and quiet, with several scenic overlooks. Bikes are not allowed on trails. This was a perfect place to take my 12-year-old daughter hiking, and we will be back!

  • B
    Oct. 26, 2021

    Sycamore Springs Whitetail Ranch RV Park

    Hidden gem

    This newly acquired campground is truly a hidden gem. The new owners really care about making your stay pleasant.

    There are two RV areas. The Sycamore Bluff Campground (North) and Shady Oak Campground (South).

    We stayed in the Shady Oak Campground which was geared more towards families with children.

    There is a skating rink, tennis courts, basketball court, mini golf, and small park for children. You have to buy an activity pass for everything which is $10 a day. If you’re camping you get one activity pass for free. Children 5 and under are free as well. Sundays are free as well.

    They have heated shower rooms which are very clean.

    The RV spots are pretty close together so backing in can be a challenge. The Sycamore Bluff Campground to the North of the campground has pull-through spots.

    Firewood is $5 per bundle and ice is $5 per bag. You leave your money in a box in the red depot office and take what you pay for. This is also where you check in.

    We stayed through Monday. Sunday was completely empty except for our family which made it slightly eerie at night.

    Overall we had a great time and will be returning next year.

  • Chad K.
    Aug. 31, 2017

    Big Lake State Park Campground

    Interesting

    This state park is a unique are. It is literally a big lake in the middle of farm land. At the time of our visit, improvements were being made to the pool and restrooms. The campsites are spaced and right on the lake. Fair warning the wind blows off the lake and can be very chilly. Not much hiking options around this park but the camp host was very friendly.


Guide to Du Bois

Cabin camping near Du Bois, Nebraska offers a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in nature while enjoying the comforts of home. With a variety of well-reviewed options, you can find the perfect spot for your next getaway.

Cabin campers like these nearby activities

  • At Sycamore Springs Whitetail Ranch RV Park, families can enjoy amenities like a skating rink, mini golf, and tennis courts, making it a great choice for those traveling with kids.
  • Big Lake State Park Campground offers excellent opportunities for kayaking, canoeing, and fishing, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts looking to explore the water.
  • For hiking lovers, Waubonsie State Park Campground features beautiful trails that wind through lush forests and hills, providing a scenic backdrop for your adventures.

Some prices for cabin camping range from $15 to $10

  • The non-electric sites at Waubonsie State Park Campground are available for a fee of $15, making it an affordable option for budget-conscious campers.
  • At Sycamore Springs Whitetail Ranch RV Park, an activity pass is available for $10 a day, which includes access to various recreational facilities.
  • For those looking for a unique experience, Hidden Falls offers cabin accommodations with various amenities, though specific pricing details may vary.

Cabins are available at Sycamore Springs Whitetail Ranch RV Park

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