4 campgrounds with availability next weekend
Cabin camping near Wauzeka, WI ranges from rustic shelters to fully equipped deluxe units, with options across more than 23 campgrounds to suit different budgets and group sizes. These cabin campgrounds offer amenities spanning basic pit-toilet setups to cabins with private bathrooms, kitchenettes, and climate control. Fire Tower Cabin at Yellow River State Forest provides basic kitchen facilities including a refrigerator/freezer, microwave, coffee pot, and table with chairs. The sleeping area contains a queen bed and two futons, with air conditioning and heat available. A screened porch adds living space, while outdoor amenities include a grill/smoker and fire ring. "Cabin has basic kitchen: fridge/freezer, micro, coffee pot, table/chairs, sleeping room with queen bed, 2 futons, AC/heat, fireplace screened porch, grill/smoker& fire ring outside, table, potable/drink water outside. NO shower/bathroom, must use pit toilet just yards away at trailhead."
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Boulder Creek Campground offers cabin options alongside traditional camping, while Eagle Cave Resort LLC provides cabins with bunk beds. Sports Unlimited Campground and Pikes Peak State Park Campground also maintain cabin facilities with varying amenities. Family cabins at Backbone State Park sleep up to four people with a two-night minimum stay requirement. These cabins include heat and air conditioning, with amenities like a kitchenette, bathroom with toilet and shower, stove, refrigerator, microwave, pots and pans, and coffee maker. As one visitor reported, "We stayed in a family cabin that sleeps up to 4 people. These cabins also offer heat and A/C. Our cabin had a common area with a kitchenette."
Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen provisions vary widely between properties - some offer basic cooking equipment while others provide only minimal facilities. Firewood availability differs between locations, with some campgrounds selling it onsite and others requiring purchase from nearby towns. Backbone State Park enforces restrictions requiring firewood be obtained within the county due to the Emerald Ash Borer epidemic. Bathrooms may be located within cabins or require use of centralized facilities. A reviewer noted: "Additional amenities included stove, frig, microwave, pots and pans, and even a small coffee maker. And, the couch in the common area pulled out into a futon, providing extra sleeping space."
"Very nice trails! Some trails are long with a lot of up and down through valley and ravines, so be prepared for the hike."
"Some sites have the fire ring very close to the parking area and some spots have limited shade (compared to the majority of the campground that is in the trees)."
Available next weekend
from $20 / night
"Campsites are well mown, have a picnic table and fire ring. Pit toilets. Easy access to water. Drink water and firewood are at the host A frame. There is no dump site. Everyone was very friendly."
"This site is like being in a garden with trees and flowers surrounding the site. It had rained and more rain was coming, so the gravel parking pad on #35 was appealing."
from $12 / night
"We stayed in walk-in site C, which the furthest site from the parking lot. Arrive before dark!!"
"The site itself was sloped away from the road making it feel tucked into the trees. The downside was that the only flat space for the tent was very close to the fire pit."
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Get a text when availablefrom $19 - $110 / night
"The water attractions are great for the kiddos and the cabins aren’t half bad either!"
from $32 - $260 / night
"Cabin has basic kitchen: fridge/freezer, micro, coffee pot, table/chairs, sleeping room with queen bed, 2 futons, AC/heat, fireplace screened porch, grill/smoker& fire ring outside, table, potable"
"Horses welcome, firewood and ice available. Historical Fire Tower hike/visit is a must. Primitive pack-in sites, 1 cabin available."
from $75 / night
"The cabins are very nice two sets of bunk beds. The best sloppy Joes you’ve ever had!"
"The train tracks are extremely close to slot of sites. Very loud. K ly bsd thing. Cave tour was great but at extra cost. Lake/swimming/fishing was great. Cabin was clean and nice."
from $25 - $39 / night
"This has been one of my favorite state parks in Iowa to camp thus far. I've tent camped in April and cabin camped in October."
"This place has tent, rv and cabin camping, you can choose modern or non modern camping."
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from $12 - $25 / night
RangerVery nice campground with a few FHU sites, most are electric only. Some sites are pretty sloped making it hard to level longer rigs. Check carefully when making your reservation. Nice close hike to see the overlooks to the river, and there’s a well maintained hike down to the Bridal Veil Falls. Minus 1 star for the horrible push-button operated showers that only stay on for 6 seconds at a time. Good phone service for both t-mobile and AT&T.
ScoutBe advised site 14 is on such a steep hill it was honestly scary coming in an out of our camper! If an older couple were staying at this site in a camper I’m not sure if they would even be able to. Our second door entrance cannot be used due to how steep the hill is and we had to add wood to the bottom of our stairs because they didn’t touch the ground. Forgot to add you’re also under a very large black walnut tree that is currently dropping walnuts that are ripe.
LegendWe got here on a Monday and got a great spot in the back. The sunrise was spectacular. Then the fog moved in off the river and it was pretty cool.
ScoutThis is a fantastic Campground, especially for RVs and families. Large playground and outdoor games, small indoor rec area. During busy weekends with lots of kids and holidays, they have foam parties for the kids where they fill the basketball court with foam 3 ft High. Most sites are permanent sites, but have probably around 20 other 30 amp sites that can accommodate large RVs. There are only a few tent sites, but if tent is your only option and you still want to stay they will rent you an RV site for the tent. New owners are very friendly, and have adopted the same overwhelmingly hospitable nature as the previous owners. Fantastic people and very helpful. It will accommodate special needs or requests as long as it doesn't bother anybody or go against any insurance policies. I've had a permanent site here in the past, and recently started camping again and came to visit old friends. The new owners were still happy to accommodate semi truck parking for my job. I haul milk locally so I work more than I'm off, but the family can still camp and I can come when I'm done work. It is near the Wisconsin River, so it's fairly sand base although the Grass Grows plenty so you're not tracking sand everywhere. The benefits of this is when it rains heavily the sand absorbs the water rapidly. The only negative is the mosquitoes. Be prepared for mosquitoes with lots of bug spray. This is no fault of the campground, all low wetlands in Wisconsin are the same. The bathrooms are some of the best in any Campground I've seen. They are always clean, modernized, and Air condition. There are showers and bathroom stalls near the park. They try to keep families close to the park if possible for the bathrooms and the park access itself. They are really extremely accommodating for requests if it's in their power at all. The owners live at the campground and are always accessible by a simple phone call if after hours. There's a community vibe, with a community fire pit up front and often people are just hanging out outside of the main office. It embodies our Wisconsin way of life and you will find strangers waving at you every time you pass by. It's just our nature, don't be weirded out by the friendliness. The regular permanent campers are all so friendly and always willing to help a newbie or even someone struggling to figure out a problem or even carry things.
GuideFound this campground by chance after the campground I had planned to stay at was a complete disaster. Luckily, they were able to get me a campsite for two nights where I could regroup do a little laundry and chill out also took a bike ride on the bike path.
GuideNice campground with hookups. But the shower only had the push button and the water was so hot it was scalding!
ScoutVery friendly and accommodating. The restaurant has very good food at reasonable prices. The store has a nice selection of most anything you may have forgotten or run out of. The sites are decently spaced. They have 2 pools, one more smaller child and family where the other is more adult and teenagers. Overall we had a great time with a great experience.
ScoutIt’s a nice place to camp if you are fortunate enough to be with others know how to keep there music low or off. The lake is lovely, the camp sites are plentiful and fairly dispersed. I moved once after the music started blaring with Cheap Trick from the ‘70’s and now in the distance I can hear a metal band and a very high quality bass thumping away. Crazy. Tucked away on a bluff looking at a lovely landscape. If this kind of thing doesn’t bother you, you will enjoy this place. If you want quiet, it may be disappointing. Playground for kids, a beach, fishing.
GuideThis campground was fabulous! Great pool, restaurant, live music, and Pickle Ball! Well kept facility. It has a security gate, which I really appreciated.
Cabins near Wauzeka, Wisconsin offer outdoor enthusiasts access to the Driftless Area, a unique region untouched by glaciers during the last ice age. The rugged terrain features dramatic limestone bluffs, deep valleys, and trout streams with elevation changes not typically associated with the Midwest. Winter cabin rentals in this region often require advance planning as facilities like water access may be limited during colder months.
Trout fishing access: Yellow River State Forest provides excellent fishing opportunities with stocked trout streams. "Trout streams well fed, campsites spread out well, amenities good for primitive use area. Horses welcome, firewood and ice available. Historical Fire Tower hike/visit is a must," notes a Fire Tower Cabin visitor.
Explore limestone formations: The region features unique geological attractions including caves. "This is a great family camp ground! Winter is best for cave camping! Mostly scouts and church groups during the winter," explains a visitor to Eagle Cave Resort.
Seasonal hiking: Fall colors peak in mid-October making it a popular time for cabin stays. "October is one of their busiest times of the year due to the fall colors, which peak around Oct 9-15th," advises a Pikes Peak State Park camper. Winter visits offer solitude but require preparation for cold conditions.
Historic structures: The observation fire tower at Yellow River State Forest provides panoramic views. A visitor notes, "Visited the 3 lookouts including Iowa only Fire tower. Bird life is colorful. Lots of places to hike. Scenery is lush," from their stay at Big Paint Campground.
River overlooks: Mississippi River views rank high among visitor experiences. "Nice hiking trails and lookout points are beautiful. Cross the Mississippi to Wisconsin and there is just as much over there to discover. Very affordable and totally worth it!!" shares a Pikes Peak State Park visitor.
Winter accessibility: Some cabin accommodations remain open year-round. "Was very thankful to find a place to overnight in mid-November. Not a lot of free parking options in this part of Iowa," explains a Big Paint Campground visitor who appreciated the off-season availability.
Water availability: Potable water access varies significantly between properties and seasons. "Fee was $12. First come first served basis from November through March," explains a winter visitor to Big Paint Campground, noting the primitive accommodations.
Bathroom facilities: Most cabin rentals have limited bathroom access. "NO shower/bathroom, must use pit toilet just yards away at trailhead," explains a reviewer about Fire Tower Cabin, highlighting the rustic nature of some accommodations.
Railroad proximity: Several cabins sit near active rail lines. "This campground is adjacent to a BNSF rail line. Though loud when trains pass, I didn't lose any sleep," notes a visitor to Sports Unlimited Campground.
Flood potential: Low-lying areas may experience flooding after heavy rains. "Can flood with a good downpour. Nice cabins. Close to railroad tracks so you will hear the trains go by," warns a Boulder Creek Campground reviewer.
Kid-friendly water features: Swimming areas provide summer recreation options. "Great for kids! The water attractions are great for the kiddos and the cabins aren't half bad either!" shares an enthusiastic Boulder Creek Campground visitor.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: The diverse ecosystem supports varied bird and animal populations. "Bird life is colorful. Lots of places to hike," notes a Big Paint Campground visitor about their experience.
Cultural attractions: The region offers educational opportunities beyond natural features. "Most notable hike: a half-mile wooden boardwalk to one of the park's glens to the picturesque Bridal Veil Falls. On your way to the falls, just north of the main overlook, you will notice Bear Mound, an effigy built by ancient American Indians who inhabited the area from 800-1200 A.D," explains a Pikes Peak visitor.
Reservation requirements: Some cabin locations require minimum stays. "FYI When we made reservations this site required a two-night minimum stay. Don't know if that is for all seasons," notes a visitor to Pikes Peak State Park Campground.
Local town access: Nearby communities provide supplies and additional activities. "There is a very nice smooth wood walk way for one of the trails making it easy for all ages. also amazing over looks of the river," shares a Pikes Peak visitor, while another mentions, "Very close to a cute town (McGregor) and Effigy Mounds NM."
Seasonal rental considerations: Red Barn Resort and Campground opens seasonally like many accommodations in the area. "We have been coming to red barn every year for past 9 years. The sites are very spacious and easy getting into for RV's/campers. Price is very reasonably priced," explains a repeat visitor, highlighting the value found at some locations.
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