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Best Cabin Camping near Bayport, MN

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Afton State Park Campground offers furnished cabins, including the Eastern Bluebird cabin which one visitor described as a "perfect little cabin nestled in the southern half of the park" with a "screened in porch, heated with electricity, and two double bunk beds." William O'Brien State Park and St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park also provide cabin accommodations with varying amenities. Most cabins include electric hookups and heating options for year-round comfort. Park cabins typically feature picnic tables, fire rings, and access to drinking water. Toilet facilities vary by location, with some parks offering modern restrooms with showers while others provide vault toilets.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Veterans Campground on Big Marine Lake maintains cabin rentals with water hookups and electric service, making it suitable for extended stays. Wild River State Park Campground operates year-round with cabin options that include electric hookups and access to showers. According to one visitor at Float-Rite Park, the location offers "excitement galore" for those seeking an active cabin getaway. Most parks require advance reservations, especially during peak summer months from May through September. Pet policies vary by location, with some cabins permitting pets while others, like St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park, prohibit animals in cabin accommodations.

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Basic furniture typically includes tables, chairs, and sleeping platforms or bunks. Cooking facilities vary considerably between parks, with some offering only outdoor fire pits with grill grates while others provide indoor kitchenettes. Many cabins have access to firewood for purchase on-site. Based on reviews from The Dyrt, the firewood at Afton State Park "was dry and burned well, although you do have to cut it yourself." Several campgrounds feature on-site markets or camp stores for basic supplies, though most cabin campers should arrive prepared with groceries and provisions from nearby towns.

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Best Cabin Sites Near Bayport, Minnesota (27)

    1. Afton State Park Campground

    36 Reviews
    Denmark, MN
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (651) 436-5391

    "Camper Cabin (Eastern Bluebird)🏡🐦

    Perfect little cabin nestled in the southern half of the park! Screened in porch, heated with electricity, and two double bunk beds!"

    "It was a shaded site perfect for our hammocks, it was quiet and very secluded. The Yurt was very cool! Very comfortable beds and plenty of space for the 6 of us to stay and sleep."

    2. William O'Brien State Park Campground

    39 Reviews
    Marine on St. Croix, MN
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (651) 539-4980

    $16 - $250 / night

    "We camped at William O’Brien State Park November 1-4, 2022. We were taking advantage of some unseasonably warm days, and we are so glad we did. This park is beautiful!"

    "The picnic table and fire ring was great. We had an electrical hookup and the bathrooms were really clean. Great trails in the park too."

    3. St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park

    20 Reviews
    Denmark, MN
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (651) 430-8240

    "Nice trails, clean restrooms, level sites. No alcohol allowed and no pets! Fire rings, sturdy picnic table. Electric and water."

    "Our site has a large picnic shelter with 6 picnic tables two grills and it’s own volleyball place. We also had a portable toilet included which was amazingly clean!"

    4. Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park

    17 Reviews
    Lino Lakes, MN
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (763) 324-3340

    $20 - $75 / night

    "We took a 30 minute drive north of the cities for a quick get away, and were rewarded with a very nice campground!

    The check in staff was friendly, helpful and efficient."

    "It was very easy to find, close to the twin cities, and clean. There was good access to kindling for a fire in the nice fire pit that has a grill."

    5. Float-Rite Park

    3 Reviews
    Marine on St. Croix, MN
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 247-3453

    "You can tube down the river which is fun and it’s close to town. But it can get loud. Not a campground for children though"

    6. Rice Creek Campgrounds

    8 Reviews
    Lino Lakes, MN
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (763) 324-3340

    $20 - $32 / night

    "I booked this on a whim since we needed an overnight close to the State Fair.  I loved the look of the "TENT ONLY" loop - you don't see this often - so it was a good fit. "

    "Beach was closed but we still got some good walks in. Fire ring was a little shallow for my liking so had to get some solid coals going to get dinner on the table."

    7. Veterans Campground On Big Marine Lake

    2 Reviews
    Hugo, MN
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (651) 433-2699

    $20 - $110 / night

    "They have a small bar, small trail, fishing dock, swimming beach, boat dock, boat rental, kayak rental, golf cart rental, game room, parks, showers and bathrooms, pavilion."

    "We have stayed in cabins and in our trailer. The pontoons they offer for rent are beautiful!! The lake is nice. Good luck catching fish though. Bill the manager is a great guy!"

    8. River's Edge Campground

    2 Reviews
    Marine on St. Croix, MN
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 247-3305

    9. Wild River State Park Campground

    44 Reviews
    Taylors Falls, MN
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (651) 583-2125

    $35 / night

    "The camper cabins at Wild River are located just above the St. Croix River. Our cabin seemed to be at a trailhead to the river, which we took advantage of."

    "It was very buggy so we got a screen tent. Nicely shaded site as well. Not far from the water station and pit toilet."

    10. Bunker Hills Regional Park

    16 Reviews
    Coon Rapids, MN
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (763) 862-4970

    $20 - $32 / night

    "If you simply look at the list of amenities this park has, nature lovers would be quick to turn their nose up at it as an overly-commercialized playground."

    "This is a nice, quiet campground with activities nearby. The sites are decently private and there is nice bathrooms/showers."

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281 Reviews of 27 Bayport Campgrounds

  • B
    Jun. 7, 2021

    Whitetail Woods Camper Cabins

    Great camper cabins for spring and fall

    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.

    There is a fire ring outside of each cabin, along with a table. No cooking is allowed inside the cabins, which can make things rough if the weather isn't cooperating. 

    We enjoy hiking around the trails, but we primarily go to decompress, lounge around, and play games, read, etc. There's WiFi available, but depending on which cabin you reserve signal will be took weak for real usage. Same for mobile data -- don't plan on cell service here.

    The bathroom facilities are nice. Outside water is shut off during some parts of the year, so bring your own drinking water if you are camping close to/during winter.

    Cabins are accessible for those who need special assistance, which is nice. The only caveat is I don't recall there being an automatic door opener to the cabins.

    While the cabins are close together, noise is not a factor once you're inside. 

    It's difficult to get reservations, so I recommend trying to start booking 120 days in advance, which is the farthest out you can reserve. For example, as of this review (early June), all weekends are booked for all cabins.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 23, 2022

    William O'Brien State Park Campground

    Camper Cabin

    We camped at William O’Brien State Park November 1-4, 2022. We were taking advantage of some unseasonably warm days, and we are so glad we did. This park is beautiful! The trails are well kept and cover woodlands, grasslands, and wetlands. There is a huge beaver lodge that can be seen from one of the trails, and we saw a smaller one from a different trail. We saw an abundance birds while we were there.

    We stayed in a camper cabin (‘Vasa’) and enjoyed it. 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. There is a fire pit and picnic table outside. There are three cabins on a little cul de sac by the Savanna campground. There are two vault toilets near the cabins. The water source was off for the season, but water was available at the park office.

  • Scott M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 22, 2022

    Whitetail Woods Camper Cabins

    Great Cold Weather Option

    Super simple camping cabins. They each have 4 spots and have contactless entry as you get sent a code to use. There is no cooking inside the cabin so you have to use the fire ring outside. Shower facilities are really nice and match the cabins. Plan ahead as these are hard to come by.

  • Alison O.
    Mar. 16, 2021

    Afton State Park Campground

    Camper Cabin camping @ Afton State Park

    Camper Cabin (Eastern Bluebird)🏡🐦

    Perfect little cabin nestled in the southern half of the park! Screened in porch, heated with electricity, and two double bunk beds!

  • S
    Aug. 13, 2021

    St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park

    Top Shelf

    Beautiful, spacious, trees but open. Nice trails, clean restrooms, level sites. No alcohol allowed and no pets! Fire rings, sturdy picnic table. Electric and water.

    I made reservations online and when we arrived they said I had reserved a place at Elmo Lake which was 20 miles away. Same 2 county facilities but different campgrounds. Oops my bad. Different addresses!

  • S
    Oct. 28, 2019

    Nugget Lake County Park

    Camper cabins

    This is a really nice campground. The camper cabins are really nice. They have two rooms, a sleeping room and a front room. The sleeping room has 2 bunk beds (4 beds.) The front room has a mini fridge, coffeemaker, toaster, microwave, and a futon. The firepits are well taken care of. It is usually empty when you arrive. There is no.swim beach. The trails and playgrounds are really nice. The bathrooms are heated. The showers are pay showers.

  • kristin C.
    Aug. 9, 2018

    Ham Lake Resort

    Well Rounded RV Park and Campground

    My partner and I scheduled a 3 day / 2 night stay in a new Vintage Cruiser RV for $39.99, in exchange for attending a presentation on private membership.

    We checked in Wednesday evening, and the nicest staff I've ever met helped us acclimate to RV living. We are new to this game. They patiently described how to utilize the grey and black water tanks, as well as encouraged us to check-out the canoes, row boats, bikes, horseshoes, ladder golf and many other entertainment items - for FREE!

    The map provided was accurate which made locating the cruiser a breeze. There were further instructions inside as well. The RV was immaculate. Provided for our use were all linens (a public very clean bath and shower was just across the road), dish soap, dish towels, paper towels, flat wear, plates, bowls, mugs and pans.

    The campground has a couple of ponds, as well as access to Ham Lake where the watercraft is launched. There is a petting arena with goats, ponies, and a llama who gave my partner the stink eye, but fell in love with me rubbing the fence and giving me all googly eyes!

    The clubhouse sells bundled wood, ice, snacks, cold drinks, ice cream and provides 24-hour fresh coffee. There is also a small resupply area, and gift shop.

    There are pull-through sites, back ups, 50 and 30 amp hook ups, and tent sites, covered pavilions, picnic tables and fire pits.

    The campground itself seems remote, secluded and peaceful, however, you are conveniently located to two well-stocked convenience stores, as well as Wal-Mart about 15 minutes away. It's also only about 45 minutes from the Minnesota Twin Cities.

    One note: We visited in August and needed gallons of bug spray.

    We very much enjoyed our get away!

  • J
    Jul. 24, 2020

    Baker Campground - Baker Park Reserve

    Great First Time w/Travel Trailer

    Clean gravel sites with electric hook up surrounded by well maintained grass, picnic table, and fire pit. Central water spigot and dump station. Great signage throughout. Showers and restrooms available. A couple disc golf baskets, sand volleyball court and well maintained grass fields were available for play. Lake independence is a 5-10 minute walk along a newly paved trail. Lake offers two swimming beaches, a water equipment rental area, new restroom facilities, and a playground that was under construction at this time. Simple online reservation process at $26/night our one night total cost $36.03 all fees included. Morning of our reservation, camp staff called to communicate a change of site due to our reserved site having issues with its electrical. All amenities functioned appropriately. My wife, two young boys, and I had a great first time experience with our Bambi 19CB Airstream!

  • Rachelle W.
    Aug. 31, 2021

    Wild River State Park Campground

    Wild River State Park Camper Cabin

    The camper cabins at Wild River are located just above the St. Croix River. Our cabin seemed to be at a trailhead to the river, which we took advantage of. The camper cabins had electricity and heat, no plumbing. Excellent fire ring for cooking. The park itself has many trails.

Guide to Bayport

Camping cabins near Bayport, Minnesota offer comfortable alternatives to traditional tent camping along the St. Croix River valley. The area sits at approximately 700 feet above sea level within a transition zone between hardwood forest and prairie landscapes. Winter temperatures can drop below zero degrees Fahrenheit, making heated cabin options particularly valuable from November through March.

What to do

Hiking trail exploration: Wild River State Park Campground features extensive trail networks with varying terrain. One visitor noted, "I hiked 11 miles here and it was awesome!" while another appreciated the diversity: "There are also Oak Savanna trails... The hike to the former Dam site is the neatest thing about the park."

Beach activities: Several campgrounds provide water access for swimming during summer months. At Afton State Park Campground, visitors enjoy "the beach which is nice for swim and sun bath. But beach isn't motor vehicle accessible so expect 5-10 min walk," according to one camper.

Seasonal stargazing: Wild River State Park offers designated stargazing areas away from light pollution. A visitor mentioned, "It's a great place to star gaze," while noting the secluded Buck Hill site provides "beautiful view to the east" for optimal night sky viewing.

Winter recreation: Winter camping options include heated cabins and seasonal activities. At William O'Brien State Park Campground, one visitor recalled, "The cabin we stayed in felt very welcoming... I plan on going back to experience the park with more time on my hands in the future."

What campers like

Private camping spots: Campers frequently praise the privacy of sites. At Wild River State Park, one reviewer mentioned, "The campground was very nice. The sites are private, couldn't see any neighbors as there are a lot of trees." Similarly, at Bunker Hills Regional Park, a visitor noted: "For being in the middle of the northern suburbs of Minneapolis, this park and campground is surprisingly woodsy, secluded and spacious."

Rustic wood options: Some campgrounds provide wood-cutting opportunities. At Afton State Park, one camper shared practical advice: "They do have firewood available however it is long slab wood, so you do need to cut it yourself. Hand hacksaws are provided, but we're not great quality which made cutting the wood difficult."

Wildlife viewing: The area offers abundant wildlife sightings. One camper at William O'Brien State Park Campground described, "This campground is lovely. You can hear frogs all night and we even saw a turtle laying eggs in a different campsite."

Water access: Many cabins and campsites provide proximity to water features. A visitor to St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park explained, "Beach is great. Easy boat launch. Clean facility... Great hiking trails, bike trails, nearby horseback riding."

What you should know

Reservation requirements: Most campgrounds require advance planning. At Rice Creek Campgrounds, one visitor recommends: "Booking was fairly easy through their website, and you can 'hover' over the sites to see a photo of it. I chose the one I wanted and hoped it would be what we wanted it to be."

Water availability: Water access varies seasonally. One Afton State Park visitor warned: "None of the water faucets or water pumps on the trails at Afton State Park are working. The good news is you can fill up on cold drinking water at the visitor center before trekking around the park's beautiful hiking trails!"

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