Camping in winter is definitely an acquired taste, but we love it. There’s something uniquely beautiful and peaceful about setting up camp in a near-deserted state park, sometimes with a blanket of snow on the ground, and taking in the silence. Not all of Iowa’s state parks allow camping during the winter, but some of the best do. But even for those of us who love the bracing cold of a winter camping adventure, we don’t want to “rough it” in chilly winter temperatures! That’s where the wonderful cabins available at Iowa’s state parks come in, offering the perfect combo of rustic charm and modern comfort. And the good news is, a 20 percent discount is available on cabins at eight of Iowa’s most stunning state parks in January and February of 2024! Just enter the code Cabin2024 when you book your stay – read on to discover the amazing cabins awaiting you when you go winter camping in Iowa!

Winter in Iowa is a truly beautiful time, and you can see it like never before with a stay at an Iowa state park cabin.
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Eight parks are available with cabins, and the king of them is Backbone State Park - which boasts 16 cabins, with occupancy ranging from 4 to 9 people per unit.
Backbone State Park, 1347 129th St, Dundee, IA 52038, USA
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Black Hawk State Park has only one rustic stone cabin - but it sleeps 11.
Black Hawk State Park, 228 S Blossom St, Lake View, IA 51450, USA
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Have a big family reunion and everyone loves camping? The massive cabin at Springbrook State Park sleeps 14 people.
Springbrook State Park, 2437 160th Rd, Guthrie Center, IA 50115, USA
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Pine Lake State Park has four cabins, sleeping 4 to 6 people, and is wonderfully rustic.
Pine Lake State Park, Iowa 50627, USA
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Waubonsie State Park,. Lake Darling State Park, Lake Wapello State Park, and Union Grove State Park all have between two and six cabins, and each has its own unique charm.
Waubonsie State Park, 2585 Waubonsie Park Rd, Hamburg, IA 51640, USA
Iowa DNR

Do you enjoy winter camping in Iowa? Are you planning to take advantage of this discount for an adventure in January and February? Let us know in the comments section! You can read more about this unique offer on the official Iowa DNR press release, and make sure to use the code Cabin2024 when you book your stay. For more winter adventures, check out why Pine Lake State Park becomes an ice palace in the winter, and consider a subscription to AllTrails + if you’re planning some winter hiking expeditions that will take you off the beaten path.

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