13 Best Cabins Near Omaha, Including Practical & Charming Options

Where: Honey Creek, Iowa

Distance from Omaha: 20 miles

Types of cabins: The beautiful park (a favorite on mine for hiking) has three rustic cabins. They sleep up to 5 people and have A/C and heating, but no water

Where: Ashland, Neb.

Distance from Omaha: 31 miles

Types of cabins: Mahoney has 60 cabins, 49 of which have two bedrooms, six of which have four bedrooms, and five of which have six bedrooms. You can reserve a cabin up to a year in advance, which is what you'll need to do if you want to stay over the weekend.

This park is, by far, the most popular park near the Omaha Metro with a lot of activities to do inside the park. Nearby attractions include the Strategic Air & Aerospace Museum and the Wildlife Safari Park.

Where: Ashland, Neb.

Distance from Omaha: 25 miles

Types of cabins: There are eight different accommodations, including glamping domes (heated in the winter!), pods, and cabins that sleep up to six people.

Where: Louisville, Neb.
Distance from Omaha: 25 miles
Types of cabins: Being at one of my favorite state parks, and so near Mahoney State Park, make Platte River cabins great options. The park has the much-coveted glamping cabins for 2 people, as well as more than 50 other cabins.
Sixteen of the cabins are camper cabins, so while they have A/C and heating, they're pretty rustic. The 21 modern cabins have housekeeping and linens provided.

Where: Gretna, Neb.

Distance from Omaha: 25 miles

Types of cabins: While KOA may be known for its campgrounds around the country, this location also has five cabins. Ranging in size, the largest sleeps up to 8 people. These cabins are bring-your-own linens. All but one have a kitchen.

Where: Corning, Iowa
Distance from Omaha: 80 miles
Types of cabins: By far, the most impressive cabins in the park are the two, 10-person Cabin Cottages. During the summer, these are typically rented out by the week.
There are also 14 smaller cabins, some with water and a bathroom, and some without. We stayed in a cabin without water and while it was cozy, the nighttime run to the public bathroom isn't my favorite. Read about our experience at Lake Icaria here!

Where: South Sioux City, Neb.

Distance from Omaha: 95 miles

Type of cabin: You guessed it. It's a tree house. You'll have to climb stairs to get to your accommodations. This small tree house is perfect for two adults (in fact, they explicitly say it's not suitable for young children). The perk of this place is that's it's not far from Dorothy Picate Nature Center, a great place for hiking.

Where: South Sioux City, Neb. (right next to the treehouse above)

Distance from Omaha: 95 miles

Type of cabin: It's a one-of-a-kind structure designed to look like it's a Hobbit abode. It's a two-bedroom home that sleeps four people. Like the treehouse mentioned above, it's near a lovely state park, not to mention that it shares the property with a coffee shop!

Where: Ponca, Neb.

Distance from Omaha: 115 miles

Types of cabins: Ponca State Park has 31 cabins available, ranging from those that sleep 5 on up to sleeping 8. Cabin Loop cabins are more rustic (and affordable) and the popular Conference Center cabins are more modern.

Having stayed in a Cabin Loop cabin, it's not fancy by any means, but nice to have a little kitchen and running water. I know I'd be happier splurging for a Conference Center cabin next time, though.

Where: Ponca, Neb.

Distance from Omaha: 115 miles

Type of cabin: This tiny house sleeps up to 4 people, and somehow has a hot tub on site! It's not far from Ponca State Park, which in my opinion, is its biggest nearby attraction.