Best Cabin Camping near Aitkin, MN

Whether you're an RVer or tent camper, Aitkin, MN is a great place to post up for the weekend—or longer. There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in. Experience some of the most stunning views that Minnesota camping has to offer. Get the dirt on all the best camping near Aitkin. Browse campgrounds by amenities, site types, and more.

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Best Cabin Sites Near Aitkin, Minnesota (31)

    1. True North Basecamp

    9 Reviews
    Crosby, MN
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (218) 833-2267

    "Cabins are basic but clean with comfortable beds, a table and ac! Right on the lake and direct access to the trails"

    "I've stayed in both the cabins and the camping area. The cabins are my favorite because of the lake views, proximity to the bathhouse, and heat/AC units."

    2. Red Rider Resort

    7 Reviews
    Crosby, MN
    11 miles
    Website

    "There are 10 tent sites and many cabins. We stayed in tents. The sites are rustic but have fire rings and some have charcoal grills in them."

    "Stayed at RV site 4 which is bordered by trees on one side which was nice for privacy."

    3. Camp Holiday Resort and Campground

    6 Reviews
    Bay Lake, MN
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (218) 678-2495

    $30 - $66 / night

    "We had site 4, lake side access. The site was amazing, with a dock to the lake. Has a picnic table with a lean to shelter, and a fire ring."

    "Right on the lake with private dock. Sites a close by. Most have water and electric. Full hookups are very limited. Only 4 site near the back. Off of a quiet road. No traffic noise."

    4. Mission Beach Resort

    2 Reviews
    Ironton, MN
    18 miles
    +1 (218) 765-3447

    "No tent sites available on the lake as those are reserved for rv, but the tent area is nice and wooded."

    5. Mille Lacs Kathio Petaga Campground — Mille Lacs Kathio State Park

    14 Reviews
    Isle, MN
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (320) 532-3523

    "Kathio is a big park with lots of trails. Camp sites are decent sized and most have trees in between them. some of the sites are bigger and more secluded."

    "This is one campground in Minnesota that offers a handful of electric hookups for winter camping."

    6. Lake Emily Resort & Campground

    1 Review
    Crooked Creek Lake, MN
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (218) 763-2933

    "This resort and campground only has a few reservable campsites and a couple of cabins (at least one is more like a Park model)."

    7. Crow Wing State Park Campground

    26 Reviews
    Baxter, MN
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (218) 825-3075

    $21 / night

    "Although they have lots of sites, it is a State Park. That means that they are close together. We canoed into the park on the Mississippi and had to carry a canoe to our site."

    "Water fill and firewood available at the registration building. The water was high in iron. Canoe and kayak rentals available. Lots of trails for hiking and biking."

    8. Sandy Lake COE Recreation Area

    6 Reviews
    Turner, MN
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (218) 426-3482

    $16 - $60 / night

    "Electrical at every site and everyone is friendly. There are even showers and plumbed bathrooms."

    "There’s a nice variety of sites available, a boat landing and docks, shower building, dump station, playground, beach, etc. It’s all very nicely maintained."

    9. Savanna Portage State Park Campground

    13 Reviews
    Balsam, MN
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (218) 426-3271

    "It’s situated near four lakes and loads of biking/hiking. There is a lot to do in the area from fishing, hiking, biking, and nature watching."

    "Savanna Portage State Park is a beautiful and peaceful spot for camping, especially if you enjoy tent camping."

    10. Sandy Lake

    3 Reviews
    Turner, MN
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (651) 290-5850

    $16 - $60 / night

    "The sites in the north are large and very well kept, each with a picnic table, fire ring and level sights. Two campground hosts who are very friendly and accommodating. Just a few vault toilets."

    "Nice sites but surrounded by swampy areas so mosquitoes are thick.

    Very clean, pay attention to north or south entrance. Have to drive on either end can’t cross the dam with a vehicle."

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Cabin Reviews near Aitkin, MN

154 Reviews of 31 Aitkin Campgrounds


  • Rachelle W.
    Aug. 31, 2021

    Camper Cabins — Mille Lacs Kathio State Park

    Camper Cabin at Mille Lacs Kathio State Park

    Perfect little camper cabin and site. Fabulous park staff that even turned the heater on for us before we arrived. The cabin has electricity, heat, no plumbing. No cooking inside, wonderful fire ring for cooking, which we used at night.

  • Lesley R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 30, 2022

    Bayside Cabins Resort

    Natural Luxury

    We love Minnesota, almost more than we love Wisconsin - only because the natural beauty and the numerous, non-ending lakes to explore. Instead of “ruffing it” we decided to treat ourselves with a cabin rental and don’t regret the splurge. Adorable cabins, with nice layout, on Pine Mountain Lake, which is one of many is of Minnesota's hidden treasured lakes. I don’t fish but it was fun watching others. This stay was quiet, relaxing and we left feeling rejuvenated. Excellent amenities and folks. Ya know, MN nice is a thing!

  • O
    May. 23, 2020

    True North Basecamp

    Awesome cabins

    Cabins are basic but clean with comfortable beds, a table and ac! Right on the lake and direct access to the trails

  • Makayla B.
    Oct. 7, 2020

    True North Basecamp

    Lake cabins and tent sites

    I've stayed in both the cabins and the camping area. The cabins are my favorite because of the lake views, proximity to the bathhouse, and heat/AC units. Cabin #5 has the best unobstructed views of the lake. Cabins have WiFi. The campground is nice but only has a primitive toilet adjacent to the campsites. There are no electric or sewer hookups, but there are a couple of tent sites than can accommodate small campers. I camped in site #18 and it either isn't very level or I just did a poor job of setting up my tent because we were slanted all night. Great stargazing at both the cabins and the tent sites. 

    Check-in information is shared via email (key codes for the bathhouse and the cabin locks). The emails are very informative and the owners have been prompt to reply when I had questions. They even offer up the option to have firewood delivered to your site (either cabin or tent site) before you arrive.

    This is my favorite place to stay in Crosby because it's so close to both the Rally Center Trailhead and Crosby. My favorite places in town are Red Raven (great coffee shop with good breakfast and lunch food options), Crosby Pub (wide variety of food - burgers, salads, appetizers), Rafferty's Pizza (pizza and beer plus a couple of arcade games in the back), and Iron Range Eatery (a little fancier than Crosby Pub (but not by much) and offers great food as well). All of these restaurants offer outdoor seating.

  • K
    Jul. 18, 2018

    Mille Lacs Kathio Petaga Campground — Mille Lacs Kathio State Park

    great park

    We have camped here a few times. Kathio is a big park with lots of trails. Camp sites are decent sized and most have trees in between them. some of the sites are bigger and more secluded. All sites except hike-ins have fire pit with grill grate and picnic table. mosquitos are extra brutal mid summer here so be prepared.

  • Janet R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 1, 2020

    Banning RV Park and Campground

    Alternative to Banning State Park

    We discovered this campground while researching the area, it is fairly new and not only not reviewed on the Dyrt but not listed on it yet either. If you are planning to explore the Kettle River and Banning State Park nearby, this is a good alternative to camping within the State Park itself. With easy access to both the Twin Cities metro area and Duluth, with desireable whitewater paddling and rockclimbing both available in the area, Banning State Park campground fills quickly especially in summer and on weekends, and the Banning RV Park is an excellent backup alternative for overflow demand. And, actually, it may be your go-to option even if campsites at Banning are available, because this RV campground is located only½ mile from the Banning State Park entrance, and because it is at a higher elevation further from the river it is remarkably less buggy which Banning State Park can be in springtime or after recent rains. This campground is quite large, geared towards RVs and trailers but also has dozens of tent sites and is currently adding more! There are also several nice new camper cabins available. We stayed in site 297, a very large double tent site with soft grass for tenting, big shady trees, picnic table and fire ring, with possibility for water and electric hookup but we didn’t use it. We had two families with 3 tents and two vehicles, plus bought firewood(which was delivered in generous quantities) and the total price was$48, which would have been the cost of the two campsites we would have needed if camping at the nearby state park. We were located near the campground pavilion, which included picnic tables, family bathrooms with showers, playground, activity center with craft classes etc, and laundry room. Remarkably, in addition to playgrounds for children in different places around the campground, there was a huge dog walking and play area that was grassy and beautifully clean—and, of special interest, included a complete“dog playground” with all the standards elements of a dog agility course! Very cool—and an expense and effort most places wouldn’t go to. The campground itself was very clean and well landscaped and maintained, however the bathrooms do get heavy use and, though nicely cleaned a few times during the day, are in need of attention in the evening. The campers are mostly family oriented so the campground itself is very quiet in the evenings—however, it is not far from nearby Highway 35, so there is a fair amount of road noise despite a barrier of pines planted as a buffer. I was a bit concerned that folks camping there were not too concerned about covid precautions, no one was wearing masks even when participating at close range to others during some of the campgrounds organized group activities, and there was lotion soap but no hand sanitizer in the bathrooms. You may want to bring your own. Overall, nicely maintained, reasonably priced, conveniently located, and less buggy than the nearby state park! We would camp here again if returning to the area.

  • R
    Jul. 20, 2020

    Red Rider Resort

    Wonderful campground

    Myself and some friends spent the weekend here in July. There are 10 tent sites and many cabins. We stayed in tents. The sites are rustic but have fire rings and some have charcoal grills in them. The bathrooms are spotless and come with real flush toilets and sinks. There is even showers in both of them. Most people come here to ride the red dirt mtb trails of Cuyuna so the showers are a great amenity! Beautiful views of the lake (mine pit) and swimming off of the private dock. If you want to fish here you must have a trout stamp. We want to come back and rent a cabin next time. Overall 10/10 would recommend and will return!

  • A
    Jun. 19, 2016

    Banning State Park Campground

    Winter camping

    This is a great place for winter camping! The campsites are large enough (despite the snow) to set up suitable winter tents, and each site has a picnic table and fire pit. In the park, there's a lot of ice climbing and cross country skiing. If you take a short walk from the main parking area towards the bathroom, and follow the trail alongside the bluff, you'll find awesome spots to climb and likely a lot of dedicated adventurers. Nearby the campsite you have a great water source, and a lot of peace and quiet at night despite being close to a residential area and town.

  • Lauren
    Sep. 15, 2020

    Red Rider Resort

    Campground with charm

    Stopped for a night during our cross country travels. Stayed at RV site 4 which is bordered by trees on one side which was nice for privacy. Overall the tent sites appeared to be pretty private although closer together than I expected from looking at the map. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Firewood is for sale. There is a very nice kitchen with running water and showers were large, private, and clean. Only reason I didn’t give 5 stars is because it is right off highway and you can hear traffic and I was hoping for a bit more space between sites given what I saw on map. Would definitely stay here again!


Guide to Aitkin

Cabin camping near Aitkin, Minnesota offers a perfect blend of nature and comfort, allowing visitors to enjoy the great outdoors without sacrificing the comforts of home.

Explore the Scenic Cuyuna Recreation Area

  • Experience the beauty of the trails at True North Basecamp, where you can enjoy biking and hiking right from your cabin doorstep.
  • Stay at Red Rider Resort for secluded sites and direct access to stunning mountain biking trails.
  • Enjoy the picturesque views of the lake from your cabin at Camp Holiday Resort and Campground, perfect for a relaxing getaway.

Cabin Camping Prices and Amenities

  • Prices for cabin camping typically range from $100 to $200 per night, depending on the season and amenities offered.
  • Breezy Point Resort features a variety of cabin options, ensuring a comfortable stay for families and groups.
  • At Lake Emily Resort & Campground, you’ll find well-maintained cabins with essential amenities like showers and picnic tables.

Activities for Cabin Campers

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular cabin campsite near Aitkin, MN?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Aitkin, MN is True North Basecamp with a 4.7-star rating from 9 reviews.

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