Last Minute Cabin RentalsIf you are unable to reserve a cabin online because the reservation window has closed,
you must call the Backbone Concessionaire at 319-361-4794 regarding cabin availability.
All last minute cabin rentals must be a minimum of 2 nights, are handled by park staff and must be done prior to arriving at the park.
North East and West gates are closedThe North, East, and West gates at Backbone are now closed for the season. You are welcome to park at the entrance and walk in. Please do not block the gates. Posted: 11/28/23
Mordern facilities shut down Modern facilities are shut down through out the park. This includes the shower buildings and the dump station. Frost free hydrants are on in the campgrounds until the end of October. Watch here for further updates. The cabins remain open year-round.
Posted: 10/18/23
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Last Minute Cabin RentalsIf you are unable to reserve a cabin online because the reservation window has closed,
you must call the Backbone Concessionaire at 319-361-4794 regarding cabin availability.
All last minute cabin rentals must be a minimum of 2 nights, are handled by park staff and must be done prior to arriving at the park.
North East and West gates are closedThe North, East, and West gates at Backbone are now closed for the season. You are welcome to park at the entrance and walk in. Please do not block the gates. Posted: 11/28/23
Mordern facilities shut down Modern facilities are shut down through out the park. This includes the shower buildings and the dump station. Frost free hydrants are on in the campgrounds until the end of October. Watch here for further updates. The cabins remain open year-round.
Posted: 10/18/23
Reservations must be made 7 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 12 Month(s) in advance.
Family Cabins Deluxe (D)
Sun Dec 10 2023 - Tue Dec 03 2024
Reservations must be made 7 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 12 Month(s) in advance.
Family Cabins Modern (D)
Sun Dec 10 2023 - Tue Dec 03 2024
Reservations must be made 7 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 12 Month(s) in advance.
Shelters
Sun Dec 10 2023 - Tue Dec 03 2024
Reservations must be made 7 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 12 Month(s) in advance.
Standard Electric
Tue Dec 05 2023 - Sun Mar 03 2024
Reservations must be made 2 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 3 Month(s) in advance.
Standard Full Hook-Up
Tue Dec 05 2023 - Sun Mar 03 2024
Reservations must be made 2 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 3 Month(s) in advance.
Standard Non-Electric
Tue Dec 05 2023 - Sun Mar 03 2024
Reservations must be made 2 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 3 Month(s) in advance.
Tent Only
Tue Dec 05 2023 - Sun Mar 03 2024
Reservations must be made 2 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 3 Month(s) in advance.
Youth Group Only
Tue Dec 05 2023 - Sun Mar 03 2024
Reservations must be made 2 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 3 Month(s) in advance.
Booking Rules
Camping - 3 months up to 2 days prior to arrival
Cabins/Lodges/Shelters - 12 months up to 4 days prior to arrival during peak season. 12 months up to 7 days prior to arrival during off-season.
*Displayed rates do not reflect discounts, attribute fees (electrical hook-ups / water hook-ups), taxes or incremental charges
**Weekly rates may not be available for all sites
Alerts and Important Information
Park staff generally try to have the water on and shower buildings open by mid April. Park staff generally start closing down shower buildings and turning off water around mid-October. If you are interested in camping this park and wish to know if the shower buildings are open and the water is on, please contact the park directly.
Concessions
Open Friday of Memorial weekend thru Labor Day weekend; 7 days a week; 9:30 AM to 7 PM daily. They sell hamburgers, hot dogs, fast food, ice cream, ice, candy, pop, beach toys, firewood, bait and boat rentals, cabin rentals. Check in for reserved cabins and beach lodge rentals is also here with the concessionaire.
Backbone State Park camping trips are easy to plan with ReserveAmerica. Backbone State Park campground reservations can be made online. Click one of the links below to see available campsites at Backbone State Park or day pass availability.
