<< back to listing

Lakeshore Cabin

1542 campground rd
Ph: 641-347-5100
Afton, IA, 50830

                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

The Lakeshore Cabin is a two-room cabin located by the lake between the main boat ramp and the beach area. It is equipped with 2 self contained heating and air-conditioning units, electricity, 3 sets of bunk beds and 2 queen sized sofa sleepers. Outside the cabin is a deck overlooking the lake and beach area, picnic tables, a charcoal grill, and a fire ring. There is no water inside the cabin. There are 2 pit latrines located near the cabin. For flush toilets and showers you will need to drive up to the shower house. The cabin can sleep up to 10 people. You must rent both Friday and Saturday for weekend stays otherwise it may be reserved by the day. 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.

Location

This cabin is locate by the main boat ramp at Three Mile Lake Recreation Area.

GOOGLE MAP LOCATION
  • For Directions click the link above
  • Click on "Get Directions"
  • Right-click on the Lakeshore cabin on the map
  • Click on "Directions to Here"
  • Enter your current location

Amenities

Inside the Lakeshore cabin you will find 3 sets of bunk beds, 2 queen sized sleeper sofas, a queen sized futon, a microwave, stove/oven and a refrigerator. This cabin has 2 wall mounted heater/air conditioning units 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 deck, a patio area, charcoal grill, fire ring, water hydrant, and a picnic table. There are 2 pit latrines located near this cabin for restroom needs and the shower house is located about half a mile away for your shower and flush toilet needs.
A/C
Electricity
Fire ring
Handicap Accessible
Heating
Kitchenette
Microwave
Picnic Table
Pressurized water
Refuse cans
Swimming nearby
Table with chairs

Fees

The rates for this cabin is $80/night Sunday-Thursday and $90/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 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.

Closures

There are no closures for this cabin