According to the Iowa DNR, there are nearly 100 cabins for rent in state parks across Iowa. So, whether you want a quiet weekend getaway or a weeklong family get-together, plan your escape to one of the Iowa state parks with cabins!
The good news is, there’s something for everyone! From yurts to modern cabins, the options are as varied as the parks themselves. Also, several are available year-round, so you can even retreat to nature during the winter.
See our list of cabins for rent in Iowa State Parks below to help you find the right place to stay!
Plan your cabin stay
There are a few things to know about renting cabins at Iowa State Parks. Below are a few details to keep in mind when planning your cabin stay:
- There’s a minimum stay of two nights, and during peak season, some require a week-long stay (weeks begin on Fridays). But most camping cabins are a two-night minimum all season.
- Make reservations online at Reserve America.
- You must provide your bedding, pillows, towels, dishes, cleaning items, and toiletries.
- Check-in is 4:00 pm, and checkout is 11:00 am.
- Prices range from approximately $50 to $150 per night.
- Dogs are allowed in some cabin rentals (not all!). Renters are responsible for damage and clean-up.
- See the DNR Cabin-Yurt General Rules for more cabin & yurt rental rules (and park-specific rules).
- Renter’s are responsible for cleaning up before checkout. See the DNR Cabin-Yurt Cleaning Rules.
Iowa State Parks With Cabins
Whether you want a camping cabin or a modern cabin with amenities, you’ll find what you’re looking for at Iowa’s state parks!
The parks with cabins for rent are listed by region and start with those closest to Des Moines.* For more details on cabins in each park and online reservations, go to Reserve America.
Central Iowa State Parks With Cabins
Dolliver Memorial State Park | Lehigh, Iowa
Seasonal basic family cabins
- Up to four people
- Electricity
- Kitchenette
- Open floor plan (no bedrooms)
- No restroom; restrooms & showers are nearby at the campground.
Pine Lake State Park | Eldora, Iowa
Year-round modern family cabins & studio (one-room) cabins
- Walk-in cabins (wagon available)
- For four to six people
- Water and electricity
- Full kitchen
- Full bath
- Heat & A/C
- Minimum one-week stay from Memorial Day – Labor Day (starting on Fridays); off-peak requires a two-night minimum.
Union Grove State Park | Gladbrook, Iowa
Year-round modern family cabins
- Waterfront
- Up to four people
- Water and electricity
- Full kitchen
- Full bath
- Heat & A/C
- Minimum one-week stay from Memorial Day – Labor Day (starting on Fridays); off-peak requires a two-night minimum.
Green Valley State Park | Creston, Iowa
Seasonal camping cabins
- Up to six people
- Waterfront
- Heat & A/C
- Electricity, no running water
- Kitchenette
- No restroom in cabin/pit latrine; modern restroom/showers in the campground.
- Two-night minimum stay
Springbrook State Park | Guthrie Center, Iowa
The Sherburne House; Seasonal modern multi-family cabin
- 10-14 people
- On 10-acres
- Water and electricity
- Full kitchen
- Two full baths & one with shower only
- Heat & A/C
- Minimum three-night stay from Memorial Day – Labor Day (starting on Fridays); off-peak requires a two-night minimum.
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Southern Iowa Parks With Cabins
Honey Creek Resort | Moravia, Iowa
Modern luxury cottages
- Up to seven people
- Electricity & water
- Heat & A/C
- Full kitchen
- Modern restroom
- TV & Wifi
- Pet friendly
- See resort website for reservations
Honey Creek State Park | Moravia, Iowa
Seasonal camping cabins
- Up to six people
- Heat & A/C
- Electricity, no water
- Kitchenette
- No restroom in the cabin; modern restroom/showers at the campground.
- Two-night minimum stay
Nine Eagles State Park | Davis City, Iowa
Seasonal modern family cabin
- Up to four people
- Waterfront
- Water and electricity
- Full kitchen
- Full bath
- Heat & A/C
- Minimum one-week stay from Memorial Day – Labor Day (starting on Fridays); off-peak requires a two-night minimum.
Lake of Three Fires State Park | Bedford, Iowa
Seasonal family cabin studios
- Up to six people
- Lake views
- Water and electricity
- Full kitchen
- Full bath
- Heat & A/C
- Minimum one-week stay from Memorial Day – Labor Day (starting on Fridays); off-peak requires a two-night minimum.
Eastern Iowa State Parks With Cabins
Palisades-Kepler State Park | Mount Vernon, Iowa
Seasonal modern family cabins
- Up to six people
- Water and electricity
- Full kitchen
- Full bath
- Heat & A/C
- Minimum one-week stay from Memorial Day – Labor Day (starting on Fridays); off-peak requires a two-night minimum.
Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area | Palo, Iowa
Seasonal camping cabins
- Up to six people
- Heat & A/C
- Electricity, no running water
- Kitchenette
- No restroom in the cabin; modern restroom/showers in the campground.
- Two-night minimum stay
Northeast Iowa Parks With Cabins
Backbone State Park | Dundee, Iowa
Year-round modern family cabins
- Cabins for four to eleven people
- Water and electricity
- Heat & A/C
- Full bath
- Full kitchen
- Minimum one-week stay from Memorial Day – Labor Day (starting on Fridays); off-peak requires a two-night minimum.
Yellow River State Forest | Harpers Ferry, Iowa
Seasonal camping cabin
- Up to six people
- Heat & A/C
- Electricity, no water
- Kitchenette
- No modern restroom – latrine nearby
- Two-night minimum stay
Southeast Iowa Parks With Cabins
Lake Darling State Park | Brighton, Iowa
Seasonal camping cabins
- Up to four people
- No restroom in-cabin – latrine nearby; modern restroom & shower at the campground.
Year-round modern family cabins
- Up to six people
- Water and electricity
- Full kitchen
- Full bath
- Heat & A/C
- Minimum one-week stay from Memorial Day – Labor Day (starting on Fridays); off-peak requires a two-night minimum.
Lake Wapello State Park | Drakesville, Iowa
Year-round & seasonal modern family cabins
- Up to six people
- Water and electricity
- Full kitchen
- Full bath
- Heat & A/C
- Minimum one-week stay from Memorial Day – Labor Day (starting on Fridays); off-peak requires a two-night minimum.
Lacey-Keosauqua State Park | Keosauqua, Iowa
Seasonal modern family cabin studios
- Up to six people
- Water and electricity
- Full kitchen
- Full bath
- Heat & A/C
- Minimum one-week stay from Memorial Day – Labor Day (starting on Fridays); off-peak requires a two-night minimum.
Western Iowa Parks With Cabins
Black Hawk State Park | Lake View, Iowa
Year-round modern family deluxe cabin
- Up to 11 people
- Water and electricity
- Full kitchen
- Full bath
- Heat & A/C
- Minimum one-week stay from Memorial Day – Labor Day (starting on Fridays); off-peak requires a two-night minimum.
Prairie Rose State Park | Harlan, Iowa
Seasonal camping cabins
- Up to six people
- Waterfront available
- Heat & A/C
- Electricity, no water
- Kitchenette
- No restroom in the cabin; modern restroom/showers at the campground.
- Two-night minimum stay.
Northwest Iowa State Parks With Cabins
Stone State Park | Sioux City, Iowa
Seasonal camping cabins
- Up to six people
- Heat & A/C
- Electricity, no water
- Kitchenette
- No restroom in the cabin; modern restroom/showers at the campground.
- Two-night minimum stay
Southwest Iowa Parks With Cabins
Waubonsie State Park | Hamburg, Iowa
Seasonal camping cabins
- Cabin options for 4, 6, or 12 people
- Electricity, no water (hydrant outside cabin)
- Heat & A/C
- Kitchenette
- No restroom in the cabin – latrine nearby; modern bathroom & shower at the campground.
- Two-night minimum stay
Year-round modern family cabins and studios
- Cabin options that sleep up to 4, 8, or 12 people
- Water and electricity
- Full kitchen
- Full bath
- Heat & A/C
- Minimum one-week stay from Memorial Day – Labor Day (starting on Fridays); off-peak requires a two-night minimum.
Northern Iowa Parks
McIntosh Woods State Park | Ventura, Iowa
Seasonal yurts
- Up to four people
- Waterfront
- Outside hydrant
- Restroom outside
- Electricity
- Two-night minimum stay
*Please note this list is cabins in Iowa State Parks only. It does not include the cabins in the many county parks throughout the state.
