Best Cabin Camping near Bay Lake, MN

Whether you're a tent camper, an RVer, or just passing through, Bay Lake, MN has a lot to offer. Camping, hiking, biking: however you want to spend your days near Bay Lake, you'll find great campgrounds with The Dyrt. Search nearby campsites and find top-rated spots from other campers.

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Best Cabin Sites Near Bay Lake, Minnesota (27)

    1. True North Basecamp

    9 Reviews
    Crosby, MN
    7 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
    7 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
    5 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. Crow Wing State Park Campground

    26 Reviews
    Baxter, MN
    24 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."

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

    14 Reviews
    Isle, MN
    20 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. Mission Beach Resort

    2 Reviews
    Ironton, MN
    13 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."

    7. Camper Cabins — Mille Lacs Kathio State Park

    3 Reviews
    Isle, MN
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (320) 532-3523

    $90 / night

    "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."

    "Stayed at Mille Lacs Kathio and visited the nearby Father Hennepin State Park in late winter, staying in a camper cabin."

    8. Breezy Point Resort

    1 Review
    Pequot Lakes, MN
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (218) 562-7141

    "We stayed in the lodge cabins in August 2021 fir a family reunion. Great facility with many types if cabins. Beautiful spot with lakes all around."

    9. Birch Bay RV Resort

    2 Reviews
    Nisswa, MN
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (218) 963-4488

    $60 - $80 / night

    "Sites are huge, very dog friendly, quiet, ice and firewood on site, cute little lake with gorgeous sunsets, huge kiddy play area on water, free kayak and paddle board use, nice little onsite store."

    "Very nice RV resort with clean campground, clean bathrooms & showers. Full hookups, good resort wifi and good Verizon."

    10. Lake Emily Resort & Campground

    1 Review
    Crooked Creek Lake, MN
    21 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)."

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Cabin Reviews near Bay Lake, MN

110 Reviews of 27 Bay Lake 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.

  • 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!

  • 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!

  • Heather T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 8, 2025

    Sandy Lake

    Nice place to stay

    This campground has 2 parts, the north section and the south section. The south is on a peninsula with just a few campsites. The north is the bigger part of the campground. 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. If there's anywhere to improve, it is the number of toilets in the bigger campground. The south campground has the shower house and laundry, along with flush toilets. All in all, a very nice place to stay.

  • A
    Jul. 13, 2021

    Camp Holiday Resort and Campground

    Nice clean and quiet

    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. Was quiet and peaceful, we very much enjoyed our stay, and will be back. Most of the lake side sites were pretty uneven, bring plenty of leveling blocks. That was really the only negative we had, but it wasn’t really a big deal because we came prepared with just enough leveling blocks.


Guide to Bay Lake

Cabin camping near Bay Lake, Minnesota offers a perfect blend of nature and comfort, making it an ideal getaway for families and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

Cabin campers appreciate these amenities

Explore local attractions

  • The historical trails at Crow Wing State Park Campground offer a glimpse into the area's rich past, with well-marked paths along the scenic Mississippi River.
  • Red Rider Resort is conveniently located near mountain biking trails, making it a favorite for biking enthusiasts looking to explore the beautiful surroundings.
  • Take advantage of the water activities at Camp Holiday Resort and Campground, where you can rent boats and enjoy a day on the lake.

Cabins are available at True North Basecamp

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular cabin campsite near Bay Lake, MN?

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

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