99% (809) • 7 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Holiday Lake
Windy Goat Acres
1. Windy Goat Acres
99%
(732)
12mi from Holiday Lake · 7 sites · Lodging
We love animals, plants, art, and outdoor recreation and love sharing these things with people! We found the perfect little plot for all of these things we love. Nature, art, animals, and lots of space! The hilly, lush land is also known as the Bohemie Alps and it's quite a beautiful area tucked away in Iowa.
Visit with the llamas, goats, peacocks, potbelly pigs and the horses and hike around the property or stay in for a quiet stay with a good book and enjoy all the sights and sounds. Lots of extra 'add ons' to enhance the experience, like a waffle bar kit, smore's package, hikes, and more!
Semi wooded property with hiking trails, hammocks, aerial silks, campfire pit. 5 mi away is Otter Creek Lake, a recreational park for fishing, kayaking, swimming, etc. We have 2 kayaks available. So much to do! Also perfect to just relax, meditate, yoga, sleep...
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$68
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Sleep in an Iowa Barn @ TLC
2. Sleep in an Iowa Barn @ TLC
98%
(41)
50mi from Holiday Lake · 2 sites · Tents, Lodging
Threshold Learning Center is 28 acres of prairie, creek, woods, and our barn dormitory. Threshold is first, an outdoor learning center for schools during the school year, and a summer camp offering several day camps, family camps, and trips. As a non-profit, however, we are constantly trying to find a way to offer our programs to everyone regardless of whether they are able to pay our fees while still making enough money to stay open. We started renting TLC to the public 5 years ago for weddings, reunions, or just families who are looking to connect to the world around them. Our motto is "No Child Left Inside" and we want every inner child to enjoy what we have at TLC. We have 7 bedrooms in our dormitory, 5 camp sites, a large camp fire ring, a mini-golf course, and we are always willing to lead your group in an educational experience or take you on a hayrack ride.
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$15
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Black Oak Tiny Cabin
3. Black Oak Tiny Cabin
100%
(2)
18mi from Holiday Lake · 1 site · Lodging
Unique tiny cabin experience! Black Oak Cabin has been recently updated and sleeps up to four people. Relax, unwind, and take a break from technology. It features a stunning view of our lake and private deck for sipping your cup of coffe in the morning. Commune with nature on our private trails, beach and more!
Black Oak Cabin features a mini fridge, mircowave, and coffee maker. Hot water, A/C and heater.
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$135
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Union Grove State Park
4. Union Grove State Park
22 sites · Gladbrook, Iowa
Discover Union Grove State Park's natural charm and outdoor activities.
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Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area
5. Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area
74 sites · Shellsburg, Iowa
Discover the allure of Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area.
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Spruce Tiny Cabin
6. Spruce Tiny Cabin
100%
(2)
18mi from Holiday Lake · 1 site · Lodging
Pilgrim Heights is an oasis of natural beauty and outdoor recreation for all ages! We sit on 100 private wooded acres with an 80 acre recreational lake complete with a beach, and stunning views from our private cabins. From fishing to canoeing to hiking, the center is bursting with enriching activities.
100 private wooded acres
80-acre recreational lake
Beach
Fishing
Boating
Swimming
Hiking
Campfires
Challenge Course
Frisbee Golf
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Toilets
Showers
from
$135
/ night
Palisades-Kepler State Park
7. Palisades-Kepler State Park
40 sites · Bertram, Iowa
Discover the scenic beauty of Palisades-Kepler State Park.
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99% (809) • 7 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Holiday Lake
Windy Goat Acres
1. Windy Goat Acres
99%
(732)
12mi from Holiday Lake · 7 sites · Lodging
We love animals, plants, art, and outdoor recreation and love sharing these things with people! We found the perfect little plot for all of these things we love. Nature, art, animals, and lots of space! The hilly, lush land is also known as the Bohemie Alps and it's quite a beautiful area tucked away in Iowa.
Visit with the llamas, goats, peacocks, potbelly pigs and the horses and hike around the property or stay in for a quiet stay with a good book and enjoy all the sights and sounds. Lots of extra 'add ons' to enhance the experience, like a waffle bar kit, smore's package, hikes, and more!
Semi wooded property with hiking trails, hammocks, aerial silks, campfire pit. 5 mi away is Otter Creek Lake, a recreational park for fishing, kayaking, swimming, etc. We have 2 kayaks available. So much to do! Also perfect to just relax, meditate, yoga, sleep...
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$68
/ night
Sleep in an Iowa Barn @ TLC
2. Sleep in an Iowa Barn @ TLC
98%
(41)
50mi from Holiday Lake · 2 sites · Tents, Lodging
Threshold Learning Center is 28 acres of prairie, creek, woods, and our barn dormitory. Threshold is first, an outdoor learning center for schools during the school year, and a summer camp offering several day camps, family camps, and trips. As a non-profit, however, we are constantly trying to find a way to offer our programs to everyone regardless of whether they are able to pay our fees while still making enough money to stay open. We started renting TLC to the public 5 years ago for weddings, reunions, or just families who are looking to connect to the world around them. Our motto is "No Child Left Inside" and we want every inner child to enjoy what we have at TLC. We have 7 bedrooms in our dormitory, 5 camp sites, a large camp fire ring, a mini-golf course, and we are always willing to lead your group in an educational experience or take you on a hayrack ride.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$15
/ night
Black Oak Tiny Cabin
3. Black Oak Tiny Cabin
100%
(2)
18mi from Holiday Lake · 1 site · Lodging
Unique tiny cabin experience! Black Oak Cabin has been recently updated and sleeps up to four people. Relax, unwind, and take a break from technology. It features a stunning view of our lake and private deck for sipping your cup of coffe in the morning. Commune with nature on our private trails, beach and more!
Black Oak Cabin features a mini fridge, mircowave, and coffee maker. Hot water, A/C and heater.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$135
/ night
Union Grove State Park
4. Union Grove State Park
22 sites · Gladbrook, Iowa
Discover Union Grove State Park's natural charm and outdoor activities.
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Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area
5. Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area
74 sites · Shellsburg, Iowa
Discover the allure of Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area.
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Spruce Tiny Cabin
6. Spruce Tiny Cabin
100%
(2)
18mi from Holiday Lake · 1 site · Lodging
Pilgrim Heights is an oasis of natural beauty and outdoor recreation for all ages! We sit on 100 private wooded acres with an 80 acre recreational lake complete with a beach, and stunning views from our private cabins. From fishing to canoeing to hiking, the center is bursting with enriching activities.
100 private wooded acres
80-acre recreational lake
Beach
Fishing
Boating
Swimming
Hiking
Campfires
Challenge Course
Frisbee Golf
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$135
/ night
Palisades-Kepler State Park
7. Palisades-Kepler State Park
40 sites · Bertram, Iowa
Discover the scenic beauty of Palisades-Kepler State Park.
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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
Nick
November 2025
With pets
The cabin was a great peaceful stay! We enjoyed walking around looking and visiting with all the animals. It was a great relaxing stay. We will be back!
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Nicole
November 2025
Weekend Trip to Windy Goat Acres
We absolutely loved our time at Windy Goat Acres! Every corner of the property was enchanting and creative. Jim and Jessie were amazing hosts. Incredibly communicative and were eager to share their passion for their animals. We got to spend a lot of time interacting with the animals (goats, pigs, llama, emu, rabbits, horses, barn cats, peacocks, ducks and chickens) and they were all super friendly. Jim was an awesome bartender at the garden pop up bar. The tiny house was well equipped with all the essentials and nearby an indoor restroom. We can’t wait for our next stay!
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Jordan
October 2025
With pets
Windy Goat Acres is such a cute and quaint farm. My friend and I stayed in the tiny cabin, although there are larger cabins and yurts available to rent. The tiny cabin was perfect for a quick weekend getaway for the two of us and my small dog. There is quite the variety of animals on the farm that made for a unique trip as well. The hosts were very nice, very responsive to texts, and gave us privacy.
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Anna
October 2025
With pets
My husband and I stayed at the mini cabin retreat! We loved how close it was to everything and it had an amazing view of the other cabins. We immersed ourselves in the whimsy across the property all weekend and cannot wait to go back.
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Isaac
August 2025
Weekend Trip to Windy Goat Acres
The Tiny Retreat Cabin was really cozy and fun! The property was nice, the animals were fun, and the other rental spots looked really cool as well.
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Richard
August 2025
5 nights at Sleep in an Iowa Barn @ TLC
Our stay at the TLC Learning Center was an incredible experience. I only wish I had more time to explore and take advantage of the many available activities. And next time I would bring more friends and family to enjoy the experience. There’s room for everyone!!
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Allison
July 2025
2 nights at Windy Goat Acres
I loved the whole experience! Had so much fun with the wildlife and all the set ups the camp had. Both of the owners were so very sweet and made the whole experience greater. 10/10 would recommend!
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Aiden
July 2025
3 nights at Windy Goat Acres
Out experience was wonderful, the animals were adorable and very socialized, and the people running it were kind and helpful, 10/10 will definitely be back again!
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Heather
June 2025
With pets
The little cabin is was nice! We really enjoyed our stay. The office manager/co-director was on top of anything we needed. She even brought us firewood!! The only thing I would add is the cabin is part of a larger camp. So there is no guarantee you will have it all to yourself as the description says. However, it was very quiet and we were not disturbed any other campers. I would recommend 10 out of 10!
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Alison
June 2025
1 night at Windy Goat Acres
Such a wonderful stay! So many animals in such a picturesque setting. And the hosts were lovely.
We got to pet baby goats, feed the animals, and explore the grounds. Wish we could have stayed longer.
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Rebecca
June 2025
1 night at Windy Goat Acres
We had a great visit to Windy Goat Acres!! Friendly and helpful hosts, so many animals to watch and pet- both farm animals and kitties. ♥️ The baby goats and friendly pigs were also so sweet, and we had a great time feeding and walking the llamas around the property (thanks Jess!). So many fun surprises around the land and lots of opportunity for photos! We loved how close the tiny cabin was to both the animals, brick oven and shower/bathroom. While using the brick oven shortly after sunset, the cutest orange kitty popped out of the hobbit garden and hung out with us for about an hour and gave us lots of cuddles. ♥️ In the morning we received the waffle basket and were so impressed!! This was the perfect way to end our camping weekend and we will be recommending it to everyone we know. We hope to be back soon!
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Leo
May 2025
Weekend Trip to Windy Goat Acres
Wonderful experience! Staff was very accommodating and informative. The property is very enchanting and full of fury wonders. Such a great place to reset and get back in touch with nature. Can't wait to go back.
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Mark
May 2025
With pets
The good: At night you'll have crickets and frogs singing for you, and in the morning birds will take over. Waking up to a sun rising over the lake is wonderful. The host was friendly, and they provide pretty much everything you'll need. There is a great truck stop just a few minutes away, too.
The bad: There were dead bugs everywhere. The bed wasn't the most comfortable. The road is in terrible condition, and I worried about getting out if it rained. If I'd been on the motorcycle it would have been impossible to do.
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Amber
April 2025
Weekend Trip to Windy Goat Acres
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Windy Goat Acres! This was our 3rd time staying at the retreat cabin. The weather was a little on the colder side, so we didn't get to enjoy the farm as much as we would've liked, but otherwise we both left feeling completely serene. I highly recommend Windy Goat Acres!
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Autumn
March 2025
Weekend Trip to Windy Goat Acres
What a great trip! I loved the cabin and all the opportunities for interaction with the animals, even other people staying. I wanted a quiet retreat and I got it! Am definitely coming again!
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Rebecca
March 2025
With pets
Great place! Super charming and the animals were delightful.
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Karen
November 2024
Weekend Trip to Windy Goat Acres
Windy Goats was such a magical place! Lots to explore, so many friendly animals, and the cabin was so cozy. We will definitely be coming back!
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