Best Cabin Camping near Apple Valley, MN
Several cabin campgrounds near Apple Valley provide rustic to modern accommodations within an hour's drive. Whitetail Woods Camper Cabins feature four sleeping spots with two bunk beds and two convertible couches, electric heating for cooler months, and no cooking allowed inside. William O'Brien State Park offers camper cabins with bunk beds, electricity, and enclosed porches. Afton State Park Campground provides heated cabins with electricity and double bunk beds. "Each cabin has four sleeping spots: 2 bunk beds, and the 2 couches convert to beds. There's a heater inside, but no AC, which makes these the most suitable during the spring and fall," noted one visitor about Whitetail Woods.
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Baker Park Reserve offers cabins with electric hookups and nearby shower facilities. Minneapolis Northwest KOA provides cabin rentals with more amenities, including access to showers and toilets. St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park features cabins with electric and water hookups. Reservations are essential, especially for popular sites like Whitetail Woods where a reviewer mentioned, "Plan ahead as these are hard to come by." Most cabins require booking 120 days in advance during peak seasons. Pet policies vary by location—Baker Park and Minneapolis KOA allow pets in some cabins, while Whitetail Woods and St. Croix Bluffs prohibit pets.
Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Cooking facilities vary significantly between locations—some cabins permit slow cookers and coffee makers inside while others restrict all cooking to outdoor fire rings. Whitetail Woods provides potable water in the bathroom for washing dishes. Rice Creek Campgrounds and Minneapolis Northwest KOA offer more extensive amenities with some cabins featuring mini-fridges. A visitor at William O'Brien noted, "The cabins are one room plus an enclosed porch. Furnishings are bunk beds and a table with benches. The cabin was heated and had electricity. You cannot cook indoors." Firewood is available for purchase at most locations, though prices vary.
