Cabins · Iowa State Parks · Iowa
Camping Cabins
Iowa State Parks · Iowa, United States · at Prairie Rose State Park
- Sleeps
- 5
- Heated
- Yes
- Electricity
- Yes
- Drinking water
- No
- Elevation
- 1,250 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 2
- Nearest town
- Harlan
- Address
- 680 Road M47
- Phone
- 712-773-2701
About
Two camper cabins at Prairie Rose State Park, each accommodating up to five people (seven with arrangement), with heat/air conditioning, a microwave, a dorm-size refrigerator, and two twin-over-full bunk beds. No indoor water or bathroom - a pit latrine and water hydrants are nearby, along with fishing-jetty access. Pet policy and wheelchair accessibility aren't listed - call the park to confirm.
Fees
$50.00 per night ($300.00 weekly). Rate is before local and state hotel tax. A damage deposit equal to the nightly rate or $50, whichever is greater, is required for every cabin/yurt rental. (Iowa DNR's own official Cabin and Yurt Rates table, iowadnr.gov, updated February 15, 2026.)
No specific season-open/close date is published for these cabins - treat them as a seasonal, warm-weather product (closed in winter) and confirm current availability directly before a trip.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29° | 11° | -21° | 51° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 37° | 18° | -31° | 68° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 51° | 31° | 6° | 73° | 10 of 11 |
| April | 62° | 40° | 23° | 83° | 8 of 11 |
| May | 73° | 55° | 38° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 85° | 65° | 48° | 102° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 85° | 68° | 56° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 81° | 66° | 55° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 80° | 63° | 46° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 65° | 45° | 24° | 79° | 3 of 10 |
| November | 50° | 33° | 6° | 70° | 6 of 10 |
| December | 37° | 21° | -7° | 69° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Campgrounds nearby
- Prairie Rose State Park · Iowa State Parks · 0 mi · 94 sites
- Nishna Bend Recreation Area · City, County & Regional Parks · 6 mi · 26 sites
- Elk Horn Creek Recreation Area · City, County & Regional Parks · 8 mi
- Botna Bend Park · City, County & Regional Parks · 17 mi
- Manteno Park · City, County & Regional Parks · 21 mi · 27 sites
Other cabins nearby
- Springbrook State Park · Iowa State Parks · 41 mi
- Black Hawk State Park · Iowa State Parks · 49 mi
- Green Valley State Park · Iowa State Parks · 55 mi
- Two Rivers State Recreation Area · Nebraska State Parks · 65 mi
- Platte River State Park · Nebraska State Parks · 67 mi · 5 units
All public cabins and yurts in Iowa · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-08-26. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.