Notice to Cabin Users and Campers

Three Mile Lake is scheduled to be drawn down 12’ starting Sept. 1 of 2023 for in-lake work on the sediment control basin, the placement of rip rap along the lake’s shoreline, and fish habitat work.  The lake will still be accessible via the middle lane at the main boat ramp.  Surface area of the lake will reduced.  Construction is expected to be complete by the spring of 2025. Scheduling on this project is tentative and may change.  Please visit this website for updates

This cabin sleeps up to 6 people. There are 2 sets of bunk beds and a queen sized sleeper sofa inside along with a microwave and a dorm sized refrigerator. Outside the cabin is a picnic table, fire ring and a charcoal grill. You are responsible for bringing your own cookware and linens. To obtain your keys to your cabin there is a cabin information kiosk located in front of  the gravel parking lot provided for the cabins. The kiosk has 4 boxes on it that are numbered. Go to the numbered box that coincides with your cabin and there will be a padlock on the door with 4 rolling combination wheels. Enter the 4 digit code you selected  (We highly suggest using the last 4 digits of your phone number). FOR RESERVATIONS DURING THE MONTHS OF JANUARY AND FEBRUARY OF EVERY YEAR YOU MUST CALL THE UNION COUNTY CONSERVATION BOARD OFFICE AT 641-347-5100 FOR RESERVATIONS.


Check-In / Out Availability Check-in is after 04:00 PM and check-out is before 02:00 PM.

Location This cabin is located near the Three Mile Lake Main Campground.

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Three Mile Cabins


Amenities

  • Campground
  • Electricity
  • Fire ring
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Heating
  • Microwave
  • Picnic Table
  • Refuse cans
  • Swimming nearby
  • Table with chairs
Inside the cabin you will find 2 sets of bunk beds, a queen sized sleeper sofa, a microwave and a dorm sized refrigerator. This cabin has a wall mounted heater/air conditioning unit for year around comfort. There are cabinets for storage and a small open closet for hanging clothing and coats. Outside the cabin there is a charcoal grill, fire ring, and a picnic table. The shower house is located near the cabins for your shower and restroom needs.

Fees

The rates for this cabin is $65/night Sunday-Thursday and $75/night on Friday and Saturday. We do not split up our weekends so Friday and Saturday MUST be reserved together.


Hours of Operation & Seasons

This cabin and all of our cabins are open year around! FOR RESERVATIONS DURING THE MONTHS OF JANUARY AND FEBRUARY YOU MUST CALL THE UNION COUNTY CONSERVATION BOARD OFFICE AT 641-347-5100 FOR RESERVATIONS.


Address

1542 campground rd
Ph: 641-347-5100

Afton, IA, 50830


Closures

There are no closures for our cabins.


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Union County

                                  Notice to Cabin Users and Campers

Three Mile Lake is scheduled to be drawn down 12’ starting shortly after Sept. 1 of 2023 for in-lake work on the sediment control basin, the placement of rip rap along the lake’s shoreline, and fish habitat work.  The lake will still be accessible via the middle lane at the main boat ramp.  Surface area of the lake will reduced.  Construction is expected to be complete by the spring of 2025.  Scheduling on this project is tentative and may change.  Please visit this website for updates

 

The Union County Conservation Board is located in south-central Iowa and his home to the 3350-acre Three Mile Lake Recreation Area. The Union County Conservation Board manages a total of 9 parks, recreation, and wildlife areas encompassing 3,790 acres about the county. Cabin reservation are made through this website by going to the FACILITIES tab to the left.  To make a cabin reservation for January or February, call our office at 641-347-5100.

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