Oak Cabin
If you’re looking for a place to get away for the weekend or even during the week, but you don’t want to drive for eight hours, you need to check out the log cabins at Tower Rock Park near Steamboat Rock, Iowa. They come furnished with everything except your groceries, bedding, toiletries and towels. One stop at the store and you're set for a relaxing weekend on the Iowa River!
There are two cabins situated along the Iowa River to choose from - Oak Cabin or Hickory Cabin. These cabins are right next to each other and share parking. Both cabins offer an open living area with kitchen, covered front porch, bedroom, and full bathroom.
Oak Cabin at Tower Rock has one bedroom, full bathroom, open living area with kitchen and dining room table, covered front porch, and deck on back. This cabin sleeps 5 people easily. The bedroom has a queen bed and storage space. The couch in the living area converts to a full bed. The cabin is also equipped with a toaster, coffee maker, microwave, stove/oven, refrigerator, pots and pans, utensils, silverware, dishes, heat/air conditioning, and cleaning supplies.
There is plenty to do right outside of the cabins. From canoeing, fishing and hunting to hopping on bike and checking out the trails, we have a little something for everyone. Just check out the available dates and book your getaway. Consider staying during the week to avoid all the hustle and bustle of trying to get away for a weekend.
Check-In / Out Availability Check-in is after 04:00 PM and check-out is before 11:00 AM.
Location
Located less than a 1/4 mile south of Steamboat Rock on Co Hwy S56, at Tower Rock. The county property begins 1/20th of a mile west and features 1/2 mile of river frontage. Hickory Cabin and Oak Cabin are located along the Hardin County Bike Trail, up the hill from the Iowa River.
Amenities
- A/C
- Cooking / eating utensils
- Electricity
- Fire ring
- Fireplace
- Firewood available
- Heating
- Kitchenette
- Microwave
- Pets prohibited
- Picnic Table
- Pressurized water
- Refuse cans
- Restroom
- Shower facilities
- Table with chairs
Oak Cabin at Tower Rock has with one bedroom, full bathroom, open living area with kitchen and dining room table, covered front porch, and deck on back. This cabin sleeps 5 people easily. The bedroom has a queen bed and storage space. The couch in the living area converts to a double bed and the love seat converts to a single bed. The cabin is also equipped with a toaster, coffee maker, microwave, stove/oven, refrigerator, pots and pans, utensils, silverware, dishes, heat/air conditioning, and cleaning supplies.
- Sleeps 5 comfortably, 6 maximum
- Bedroom with queen bed
- Couch converts to full bed
- Love seat converts to single bed
- Full bathroom with standing shower
- Covered front porch
- Back deck
- Full kitchen area with stove, oven, microwave, and refrigerator
- Heat and air conditioning
- Dishes/utensils/silverware/pots/pans/potholders
- Coffee pot
- Toaster
- Clocks
- Cleaning supplies
- Broom/dust pan
- Fire ring
- Picnic table
- Trash can and bags
RENTER WILL NEED TO BRING:
- Complete bedding with pillows, sheets, blankets and/or sleeping bags (1 queen, 1 full, 1 twin)
- Dish towels and soap
- Bath towels and soap
- Toiletries
- Food and beverage supplies
- Lawn chairs
NO FIREWOOD FROM OUTSIDE HARDIN COUNTY
Fees
- Cabin rentals are regularly $115 per night, 2 consecutive night minimum reservation.
- Maximum stay of 14 days.
- $4 NON-REFUNDABLE processing fee will be added to each cabin rental at the time payment is submitted.
This facility requires an additional deposit check of $250 (refundable). The deposit check must be mailed and received at Hardin County Conservation Headquarters within 30 days of the reservation arrival date.
Hardin County Conservation Headquarters
15537 S Ave
Ackley, IA 50601
Deposits for reservations made shorter than 30 days in advance of the cabin stay will be arranged with Conservation Staff.
The deposit will be shredded if you cancel the reservation or if the cabin and grounds are vacated in good, clean condition and equipment/furnishings not lost or damaged. All or part of the deposit may be retained against cleanup costs, damage, or loss incurred. If the deposit amount does not cover such costs, the renter is held responsible for additional payment.
Hours of Operation & Seasons
- Oak Cabin is available for reservation January 1st through December 31st.
- Reservations must be at least 3 days prior to stay and may be up to two years in advance.
- Check-in time is after 4:00 pm on the day of arrival.
- Check-out time is before 11:00 am on the day of departure.
Address
20392 Co HwyS56
Steamboat Rock, IA, 50672
Closures
Cabins may not be used without an advanced reservation and payment of fees.
CANCELLATION POLICY
If you need to cancel a reservation, you will forfeit 100% of all reservation fees paid. All cancellations must be made by calling the Hardin County Conservation Board Office at 641-648-4361.
REFUND POLICY
All reservations with Hardin County Conservation Board facilities are final. Reservations are non-refundable, unless the following situations occur:
- The National Weather Service has issued severe weather and/or travel conditions.
- We are unable to provide your facility (or like facility) in operable condition for the date of your event.
- Accident, serious injury or death of an immediate family member.
All requests for refunds must be made by calling the Hardin County Conservation Board Office at 641-648-4361.
Permits
- All rules and regulations of the Hardin County Conservation Board and the State of Iowa are in effect.
- Smoking is prohibited inside the cabin.
- Keg Beer is prohibited.
- Pet & Service Animal Policy: No pets allowed in the cabins. A therapy animal is considered the same as a pet under the law and this policy, and therefore is not a service animal or service-animal-in-training. A service animal or service-animal-in-training is not a pet. A person with a disability has a right to be accompanied by a service animal or service-animal-in-training, provided the animal is under control, without being required to make additional payment for lodging. Renters who plan on bringing a service animal are required to complete a Service Animal Registration.
- Clean-up of the cabin must be completed prior to check out. See Cabin Cleaning Checklist for cleaning expectations.
- See Cabin Rules & Rental Agreement for a list of all cabin rules.
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Hardin County
Welcome to beautiful Hardin County!
Hardin County is a hidden gem in the middle of Iowa farm country, we have many fantastic areas for you to get outdoors and explore. Whether you are bird watching, geocaching, canoeing, hunting, camping or hiking we have something for everyone.
It is the mission of the Hardin County Conservation Board to:
- Provide safe and healthful recreational opportunities
- Protect and enhance county natural resources
- Offer opportunities for our residents to participate in conservation education.