Best Cabin Camping near Bigelow, MN

Recent Cabin Reviews in Bigelow

138 Reviews of 15 Bigelow Campgrounds

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  Ken G.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 25, 2024

  Palisades State Park Campground

  beautiful area, clean campsite

  This was a wonderful spot.  Lots of really nice short hikes down by the water which was really beautiful with the cliffs on the water.  Sites were very nice and clean.  We were able to get a site on a Friday night last minute by calling ahead.

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  James P.

  Legend

  

  Aug. 9, 2024

  Sunrise Campground — Lake Shetek State Park

  Nice and peaceful

  FHU. Large gravel sites. Good fishing. Stock up on groceries as large grocery stores are approximately 40 minutes away. Vehicle pass required along with paid campsite. Nice staff. Firewood for purchase.

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  Lumpie C.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 3, 2024

  Palisades State Park Campground

  New King section open in Palisades

  Totally new entrance with easy access to new section that will handle larger RVs with toads. Open area with no shade but easy placement for satellite reception on RV or ground. New hard surface roads with gravel sites.

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  Megan R.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 30, 2024

  Plum Creek Park Campground

  Hidden Gem

  This is the definition of a hidden gem. The park is well maintained with friendly staff. There are nice trails around the lake and more in the lower unit. There is disc golf and kayak rentals and a small store where you can buy ice, firewood, souvenirs, and an ice cream treat. 

  For extra peace and quiet, get the tent only (non electric) sites across the lake! There are a variety of sites if you want to “rough it” or not. Bathrooms are clean. 

  You can tell the workers here care about the park and your experience. I found 0 trash on the trails, and I usually come out with a handful.

  It fills up on weekends with “seasonals” but all the sites have trees and nice shade that gives you a sense of privacy. Theres a tent site close to the playground and bathrooms perfect if you have kids.

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  Dave K.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 24, 2024

  Island Park - Rock Rapids

  Campground Currently Closed

  Drove over tonight excited for my stay at this neat looking park. Unfortunately it appears that the June 2024 flood damaged the campground and it’s currently closed for repair.

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  Nathan L.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 18, 2024

  Big Sioux Recreation Area — Big Sioux

  Nice little nook with lots of cover!

  This campsite was great! We had a tent site, number 24, and it was tucked into the woods but still close to the parking lot!

  The neighboring sites are far enough away where you still have privacy but if you had two next to each other with a large group it could still function as one. Beautiful hiking trails, play grounds, disc golf, volleyball net, and so much more. Also, the lady at the front was cute as a button!

  Highly recommend!

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  Jessie C.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 16, 2024

  Big Sioux Recreation Area — Big Sioux

  Fun and relaxing

  We booked this site last minute as we needed a place to stop for the night. The website was pretty easy to use to book the site. The ranger at the station was super friendly and helpful. Our camp site is beautiful and there is plenty of room. There are lots of trails here, so I got a good run in. My husband biked over to Brandon to get a good ride. There is a sweet disc golf course too! I’m mad I didn’t bring my discs!

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  Barb N.

  Ranger

  

  Jul. 10, 2024

  Big Sioux Recreation Area — Big Sioux

  Wilderness abound

  Level spots with electric. Has a nice bike bath and is very peaceful.

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  Nicholas S.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 15, 2023

  Sioux Falls Yogi Bear

  Getaway for the kids!

  Our family had a fantastic time at Yogi Bear Campground. It was an absolute blast for our kids with plenty of activities to keep them entertained. The spacious and clean grounds allowed for a comfortable stay, and we enjoyed the tranquility of the outdoors, which was a perfect escape from the city. Yogi Bear Campground is a wonderful destination for families seeking both fun and relaxation in a natural setting.

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  Nicholas S.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 15, 2023

  Newton Hills Campground — Newton Hills State Park

  Perfect to relax and bring the kids!

  I had an amazing time at Newton Hills Campground in South Dakota with my family and young children. The spacious and clean facilities provided the perfect backdrop for our outdoor getaway, offering a blend of adventure and relaxation away from the city. The kids had a blast exploring the natural surroundings and participating in the family-friendly activities. This campground is a true gem for those seeking a wholesome outdoor experience.

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  N M.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 28, 2023

  Palisades State Park Campground

  Quiet and quick

  We stopped here for one night, site 29E. Really nice area except there was a bunch of wasps invading our space as there is some sort of fruit tree above. Nice space, so clean, lots of amenities. Park rangers stopped by to say hi. There is a train you can hear during the night. Almost all the sites were full, mostly RVs.

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  Liz

  Guide

  

  Sep. 13, 2023

  Big Sioux Recreation Area — Big Sioux

  Great choice

  We are on a e/w road trip. We knew absolutely nothing about this state park but it was on our route so took a chance. An excellent choice! Sites are big and roomy. We have two big dogs and were able to put them both on 30 foot leads. Lots of trails. Bathrooms exceptionally clean. Showers great. Park staff friendly and helpful. We liked it so much we stayed a second night. Definitely would return.

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  Lisa H.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 28, 2023

  Sunrise Campground — Lake Shetek State Park

  Wonderful Campground and park

  We had a great view of the lake from our tent site. Sites were very large for a state park. We had many lovely walks on the trails around the campground. Loon Island was a cool walk on a hot day. Lake Shetek had a fish kill over the winter, so our boat only got one trip out on the lake. I would definitely recommend.

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  Cari E.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 25, 2023

  Newton Hills Campground — Newton Hills State Park

  Great for families

  I spent a quick night at Newton Hills and found the park to be lovely, but it was very busy with lots of families out and about which made for a bit of a loud evening. If you have a family it’ll be a great spot—if you’re looking for quiet and calm, maybe something else. Spots are fairly spacious, but not a lot of privacy.

  Regardless, the location is a hidden gem among a lot of farmland kind of in the middle of nowhere. It’s actually really stunning. When you leave, be sure to take the little one lane road out back (from 1E toward the tower)—it’s a magical little drive through the hills the park is named after.

  No comments on the bathrooms/facilities as I didn’t use them, but the rest of the park was very cleaned and well maintained.

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  Cari E.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 15, 2023

  Big Sioux Recreation Area — Big Sioux

  Absolutely lovely

  One of my favorite state parks I’ve been to in any state. Sites are spacious and the showers/bathrooms are clean and well kept. It offers the most lovely paved path for walking/running/cycling that meanders by the river and through the woods, in addition to more dirt hiking/cycling paths. The disc golf course really took this park to the next level, though be warned—the narrow fairways and dense OB make it challenging (I lost one of my discs on 10). Site 35E was ideal as it’s angle par to the tree line for additional privacy and it’s just a 3 minute stroll to the showers. Tip: the best spots are those that back up to the river as you can cut through the tree line to pop out on the walking path. Con: there is a race track nearby that was very loud Sunday night when I arrived until nearly 11PM, but that was the only real downside.

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  Gregory L.

  Guide

  

  May. 21, 2023

  Jackson KOA

  Great little park!

  We stopped here for 2 nights on our way to South Dakota. The park is small, but very well maintained, and man, literally every person there was INCREDIBLY nice! I met the previous owner of the park and his wife, and told about some cool things to do in the area including the Jeffers Petroglyphs, a fort in the town of Jackson, and the town from Little House on the Prairie.

  Our site was level, easy to get into, and had a nice tree providing some shade. Water pressure was good, no issues with electric. One thing I noticed that I thought was really cool was they had a good sewer hose at the dump station for guests to use so they didn’t have to dig theirs out. That is the kind of thought the owners put into the experience at their park. Simple, nice perks that make the experience just that little bit extra good, and there were things like that throughout the park.

  There is a small grocery store about 5 mins south of the park, a Burger King right across the street, and a few gas stations. New Ulm is about an hour away and well worth the visit! Cool little downtown area with lots of history, great restaurants, and cool shops.

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  Charlie B.

  Traveler

  

  May. 20, 2023

  Palisades State Park Campground

  Great spot close to Sioux Falls

  We enjoyed our stay in site 10. It was a large site, though on a busy weekend the proximity of 7, 8 and 9 would be bothersome. They have RV/Camper sites, tent only and adorable camper cabins. We were very happy to stay somewhere without a fire ban. The park is also close to Split Rock Park and Devils Gulch. There is plenty of hiking and it is only about 30 min from Sioux Falls. Overall, after looking around, I think 20 would have been the best tent site.

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  Victor E.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 24, 2022

  Newton Hills Campground — Newton Hills State Park

  Beautiful, spacious sites but average showers and baths.

  Beautiful, quiet, shaded, level sites with plenty of space between. Great trails and a short scenic road, plus some nice open spaces. Bath facilities are convenient, but seem old and marginally maintained. Great stargazing.

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  Kaila

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 9, 2022

  Mill Creek State Park

  Nice lake

  The campground is hard to get a spot at and is far away from the lake. The lake and grounds are well maintained. The showers are decent but take quarters to use them. Decent campground but not my favorite to go to in the area.

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  Joe R.

  Legend

  

  Jul. 25, 2022

  Palisades State Park Campground

  Well Shaded Park

  We happened upon this park during the 50th anniversary of the park so there were lots of park events happening. This is a very clean and well maintained park. We tent camp so much of my observations are geared for the tent camper. We stayed at site 34E, a long but narrow and slanted site. We were lucky to find some awkward somewhat flat place for our two tents. This site would be just fine for RV camping but I’d steer clear for tent camping. I’d estimate that 50% of the sites are flat and suitable for tents.
  Here are some key take aways from our 3 night stay in late July 2022. -clean and well maintained park

  • fair wireless service for Verizon
  • well placed and clean shower / restroom houses
  • nice playgrounds
  • great options on the park for paddle boarding, kayaking, water play as well as additional options at near by Devil’s Gultch and Split Rock parks.
  • Very well shaded park
  • Grocery store less than 10 min away.
  • Mosquitos weren’t a problem during out stay with a little bug spray prevention.
  • Nice aluminum picnic tables at all sites. Standard fire pits with grilling attachments.
  • employees will enforce local approved fire wood use Negatives:
  • lots of biting flies
  • if you like private sites this isn’t for you The interesting:
  • this is easily the most heavily staffed state park I’ve ever stayed at. If you like a constant park employee presence you’ll like it. I found it to be excessive however. During a 30 min time period we counted 8 employee vehicles to two park visitors driving by. It seemed to create unnecessary road traffic and noise at times. Park employees walk the park on foot in the dark at the 11pm to enforce quite time. There aren’t going to be any site reservation mix ups there either. Park employees constantly check sites and make sure reservations are correct. The camp host was very nice and makes the round frequently.
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  Robert M.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 14, 2022

  Island Park - Rock Rapids

  A cute campground.

  Staying here was fun. Pool available. I would stay again.

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  Tammie L.

  Legend

  

  Jun. 26, 2022

  Sioux Falls Yogi Bear

  Great place to stay with kids!

  Large park, lots of trees for shade. All sites are pull thru, gravel and level. Nice pool and showers.

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  John G.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 24, 2022

  Island Park - Rock Rapids

  Racing into the night

  Nice campground. The night we stayed, there was racing going on at Rapid Speedway (http://www.rockrapidsspeedway.com/) that lasted well into the evening. Extremely LOUD. Make sure to check the race schedule the night you want to stay and move on down the road if a race is happening

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  Eric G.

  Legend

  

  Jun. 24, 2022

  Big Sioux Recreation Area — Big Sioux

  Nice sites, things to do

  It is a nice quiet campground. Paved bike path. Frisbee golf, deer. River for fishing or kayaking.

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  Marie B.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 18, 2022

  Big Sioux Recreation Area — Big Sioux

  Clean and Dog Friendly

  Such a nice campground. Nice big shady trees and manicured lawns. They sell campfire wood for 6$ a bundle on site so we had some great campfires going. They have nice long paved trails for walking and biking. We got to walk our dogs on it to avoid tick contact from the grassy trails. There was a cool suspension bridge that was fun to walk on. The showers were very nice and hot without a lot of traffic. 

  There is no sewage hookup or water hook ups. They do that 50/30 amp sites available. There is a dump station right at the entrance to dump when you leave and it also has a separate fresh water station if you want to fill up right when you get there so youre not traveling with a bunch of water in your tank. 

  It was a great campground and the falls were close by and palisades state park was also in the area with a nice hike. 

  There is an extra $8 car fee per night that you have to pay on top of any camping fees. If you are staying longer than 5 days it better to just get the annual parking pass for $32, which would cover parking for all state parks and recreation areas in SD. 

  They have great discounts if you are a veteran and south dakota resident.

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  Kaitlin B.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 14, 2022

  Rivers Bend Campground

  Very nice campground

  Decent size spots with lakefront views at just about all of them. There is a swimming hole with a little beach and walking/bike trail. They have tent sites that you have to walk to but they are right on the water away from all of the RV sites. The town of Rock Valley is small but very quaint. I'd reccomend the coffee shop Rooted. Will definitely be coming back here.

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  Zach E.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 12, 2022

  Newton Hills Campground — Newton Hills State Park

  Great Campground and Parks!

  Everything was great. There are plenty of parks and paved roadways to wander around on. The spots are nice. The only thing that could be approved would be more established, kid friendly trails into the woods. Also, the lake is currently dried up but that's no one's fault!