Best Cabin Camping near Brainerd, MN

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87 Reviews of 24 Brainerd Campgrounds


  • Amy G.The Dyrt ADMIN User
    Camper-submitted photo from Mille Lacs Kathio Petaga Campground — Mille Lacs Kathio State Park
    Dec. 17, 2024

    Mille Lacs Kathio Petaga Campground — Mille Lacs Kathio State Park

    Winter camping- very quiet with the electric hookups

    This is one campground in Minnesota that offers a handful of electric hookups for winter camping. The beauty of this campground, is that while the campsites available are in a row, there's plenty of space between sites and some of them are even pulled through. Making it easy for RVs to pull in and hook up.

    The vault toilet is not easy to find from where the electric openings are in the winter. While these spaces are right next door to a shower house with toilets, this is closed in the winter. The vault toilet is several rows over and down, making it hard to find if you don't already know where it is. But it was clean, and it was available.

    The campfire rings seemed clean, and each had a picnic table as well. We loved the pull-through site because then we were a little more protected from the road, although it's not busy this time of year at all. So it was very quiet except for our neighbors, and they didn't make much noise at all.

    There are trails nearby that are easily accessible on foot from the campground, and you can make loops that come back to the campground as well.

    There are two campgrounds at this park, but this is the one that has availability in the winter time. Ironically, they also have a couple of walk-in spots that are also open this time of year. If you're willing to brave the temps without an electric hookup. Not hard to find, not hard to access, but no electric hookups at these sites.

  • Tori K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sunnybrook Park
    Nov. 1, 2024

    Sunnybrook Park

    WOW!

    park features fishing in Whiskey Creek, (stocked with rainbow trout, crappies, and sunfish), picnic area, children's playground, semi-enclosed shelters, campground area with full hook-up and tent sites, two camping cabins, softball fields, frisbee golf, volleyball area and a children's zoo, which includes buffalo, whitetail deer, peacocks, and golden pheasants. Site had picnic table and fire ring.

    We thoroughly enjoyed the frisbee golf and the zoo!

  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Crow Wing State Park Campground
    Jun. 10, 2024

    Crow Wing State Park Campground

    Beautiful trails, easy to walk

    Nice trails along the Mississippi River, easy to walk, good signage on trails, and good information signs with history of each site along the trail.

    Very Clean men’s bathroom. One shower needs a new shower head.

    Sites 40 to 45 are very nice and secluded. Sites 58 and 59 are prime secluded sites.

  • Teresa T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Mille Lacs Kathio Petaga Campground — Mille Lacs Kathio State Park
    Jun. 2, 2024

    Mille Lacs Kathio Petaga Campground — Mille Lacs Kathio State Park

    Nice enough spots but not my kind of park.

    I came in the spring it was a wet spring there were a lot of bugs. The trails are probably not maintained because it was so wet but they were almost impossible to hike on simply because of the amount of mosquitoes. The bathrooms are nice the camp spots were nice they had good signage for the archaeological stuff. It was just very hard to enjoy it because it was so overwhelmingly buggy.

  • Emelia O.
    Camper-submitted photo from Crow Wing State Park Campground
    Jun. 1, 2024

    Crow Wing State Park Campground

    Semi Secluded Site

    The campsite was pretty wooded on most sides. I visited in the late spring so there were quite a few mosquitos since the campground is near the river. Bathrooms/showers were cleanish, water was mid from the outdoor taps but not horrible

  • Teresa T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Crow Wing State Park Campground
    May. 28, 2024

    Crow Wing State Park Campground

    What you expect in the state park

    This is a more rustic State Park. There's lots of history here most of it is just a plaque not actually something to see. The river was really high and there was a fair amount of mosquitoes outside but a lot of trails and a lot of signs and a lot of history in the park.

  • Renee H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Crow Wing State Park Campground
    May. 23, 2024

    Crow Wing State Park Campground

    Wooded with abundant hiking and biking nearby

    Nice wooded campground. Gravel sites, fairly level. 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. Bring bug spray in the summer!
    Historical sites along hiking path. Bathrooms and showers were decent. Dump station on site.

  • Stacy M.
    Camper-submitted photo from True North Basecamp
    Mar. 8, 2024

    True North Basecamp

    Great spot

    We stayed in a cabin for a week of biking. Excellent location with all the trails. It has a great swimming area, though it did get deep fast for little kids. We brought our paddleboard and had a great time on the quiet lake. We did hike up to the top of the camp area and were glad we stayed in the cabins. The shower/bathroom house was nice. Overall, we would stay here again.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Birch Bay RV Resort
    Sep. 17, 2023

    Birch Bay RV Resort

    Mid September Trip

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

  • Jeremy W.
    Camper-submitted photo from Sunset Pines Campground
    Sep. 5, 2023

    Sunset Pines Campground

    Loved every minute of this trip!

    Lots to do here, very fun, very friendly staff. If you are looking for a good vacation, come here you won’t be disappointed!

  • Emilie V.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sunset Pines Campground
    Jun. 27, 2023

    Sunset Pines Campground

    Wow! Great management, beautiful place!

    One of the best campgrounds I’ve ever been to. The only negative for us was the fact that we had to go to a laundromat in town.

  • Scott S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Crow Wing State Park Campground
    Jun. 9, 2023

    Crow Wing State Park Campground

    Great Campsites

    Nice park on the Mississippi and Crow Wing Rivers. The park encompasses the 1850’s town of Crow Wing. Great hiking trails. A lot of mosquitoes. Bring spray.

  • Lesley R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Bayside Cabins Resort
    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!

  • A
    Camper-submitted photo from Crow Wing State Park Campground
    Sep. 11, 2022

    Crow Wing State Park Campground

    Meets camping expectations

    Tent site is an open area with tall trees. It also offered an open view of the night sky & enjoyed watching the full moon! Next to the shower house which makes it a convenient trip to the bathroom. Stayed one night but will stay longer when bringing the kayaks. Price for this spot made my trip super cheap!

  • Michael V.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hidden Bay RV Resort
    Aug. 11, 2022

    Hidden Bay RV Resort

    Ice fishing Mecca

    I’m talking winter camping on the lake on the Ice in an “Ice castle” catching walleye.

    Had a great time fishing in the camper (Ice Castle) well plowed roads, nice showers. Lots of other ice fisherman in January and February.

    My largest walleye here was a slot fish, actually caught a lot of slot fish here.

  • Kristi P.
    Camper-submitted photo from Mille Lacs Kathio Petaga Campground — Mille Lacs Kathio State Park
    Aug. 4, 2022

    Mille Lacs Kathio Petaga Campground — Mille Lacs Kathio State Park

    Do not recommend.

    Got here just after 4pm. No one to check us in. Only place to fill with water is at the dump station( and it is really slow, got harrased by the Park Ranger about speeding our bicycles to fast through the campground, and lastly went to get firewood( you cant bring your own in and I understand that) there was no wood. And same ranger harrased son in law for chopping the wood he got into smaller pieces. And I have only been here 1 day.

  • mThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Birch Bay RV Resort
    Aug. 3, 2022

    Birch Bay RV Resort

    Great but not visitor friendly

    We give this resort 5 stars because, despite it not being visitor friendly, they are up front in their policies about visitors and the place is great in all other respects. If you want to have visitors while staying here it is best to consider these policy before visiting as they are strictly enforced. We won’t stay here again because of those policies despite how great the amenities are.

    OK, for the good stuff. 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. Be aware much of the place is seasonal rentals but these sites are kept very tidy. Whole place is immaculate. Also have 3 docs and a small boat landing.

  • kThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Camp Holiday Resort and Campground
    Jul. 15, 2022

    Camp Holiday Resort and Campground

    Lovely Resort

    Love this resort. It is the perfect size on a perfect size clean lake. We had a site right on the water with W/E and close to outhouse and shower house. We had our own dock and there were plenty of water equipment to rent. The owners are very friendly and helpful. We will be back and hope to bring others with us next time.

  • kThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Camp Holiday Resort and Campground
    Jul. 10, 2022

    Camp Holiday Resort and Campground

    Great Lake Site with W/E

    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. Lake is clean but dark with ore. Loons frequent. Turtle lake channels over to another lake. Makes a great boat or kayak trip. Boat kayak paddle board and paddle boat rentals available.

  • Rich B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Diamond Crest Resort
    Jun. 2, 2022

    Diamond Crest Resort

    Family loved it!

    Beautiful place. Non expensive. Not many tent sites but we had one down the hill and it was perfect. Very peaceful and owners are respectful and kind.

  • JOSEPH D.
    Camper-submitted photo from Sunset Pines Campground
    May. 17, 2022

    Sunset Pines Campground

    Great Rv/Cabin rentals.

    Really reasonable rates. Clean and detailed bathroom and showers. Laundry available. 30, 50 amp hookups. Back in trailer sites. Nice cabins, very reasonable rates. Everything REALLY CLEAN. beautiful swimming pool. Owners, Bill and Candy Ruttger are GREAT people, very helpful. This property offers great value! See their website.

  • Landon M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Fritz's Resort & Campground
    Apr. 16, 2022

    Fritz's Resort & Campground

    The oeners are rude inconsiderate twisted people.

    After reading in other review locations peoples run-ins with the owner Jane and her husband, I'd stay far far away from their place. The word dictator comes to mind.

    I came there to buy a camper from a seasonal person. I decided to stop by the office to ask about the deck the office has to move in order for me to drive the camper away. Having already driven 2.5 hours I wanted to avoid a second round trip if possible. Why the camper owner didn't already have this done is a good question or why he neglectfully dropped this on me 40 minutes away but be it as it may. I came into the main building, the owner Jane was not friendly or understanding. She instead suggested I could not buy the trailer until her friend looked at it first. That's right, it's not her trailer or her who placed the sale ad but she tried to manipulate and dictate the situation to suit her wants. I said it's a first come first serve sale, if I decide to buy it it's mine...she said no, everyone should be able to see it then go from there. I don't know what planet this lady came from to assert this. My mind was blown when she went further to say "you can't go onto a car dealers lot and buy and drive off with the vehicle that day." I'm like that is exactly how that works. Lol.

    The owner lady Jane caggy and rudely insisted I stay at the office while she meet with the seller somewhere on the property. I knew exactly her intention was to try to convince the seller to sell to her friend and not me. I followed her, we got to the seller, she yelled at me for following and proceeded to do exactly what I thought she was going to do. Very twisted, inconsiderate, manipulate woman and her husband who showed up is no better. She even went so far as to suggest 'I jumped the line' (in reference to showing times). Unreal. She will create any alternative world to bring about what she wants. I previously scheduled the showing with the sellers wife, even had a cashier's check made out to the seller at their request but according to her I jumped the line.

    From my experience and others I read, for sanity's sake avoid this place.

  • Russell S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Crow Wing State Park Campground
    Sep. 13, 2021

    Crow Wing State Park Campground

    Family fun!!

    We introduced our youngest to camping at this campground. It’s a crazy story. In summary you couldn’t ask for a better first time family campground as far as my sons first camping experience lol well I’m surprised he doesn’t deeply hate camping. Everything that could of went wrong did including rain on a clear forecast and we didn’t equip the rain fly.

  • Rachelle W.
    Camper-submitted photo from Camper Cabins — Mille Lacs Kathio State Park
    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.



Guide to Brainerd

Experience the charm of cabin camping near Brainerd, Minnesota, where nature meets comfort. With a variety of options, you can enjoy the great outdoors without sacrificing the comforts of home.

Cabin campers appreciate these amenities

  • At True North Basecamp, guests enjoy clean cabins equipped with air conditioning and direct access to trails, making it a perfect spot for outdoor enthusiasts.
  • Red Rider Resort offers secluded tent and cabin sites, along with clean bathrooms and showers, ensuring a comfortable stay for all visitors.
  • Camp Holiday Resort and Campground features lakeside cabins with private docks, providing a serene setting for fishing and relaxation.

Some prices for cabin camping range from $100 to $200

  • Rates at Breezy Point Resort for their lodge cabins start around $150 per night, making it an affordable choice for families.
  • Fritz's Resort & Campground offers cabins starting at approximately $120, perfect for those looking to enjoy a rustic experience.
  • Prices at Mission Beach Resort for cabin rentals typically range from $100 to $180, catering to various budgets.

Cabin campers like these nearby activities

  • Guests at Crow Wing State Park Campground can explore beautiful trails along the Mississippi River, ideal for hiking and biking.
  • Wildwedge Golf and RV Park offers a unique experience with its on-site golf course and mini-golf, perfect for family fun.
  • Visitors to Birch Bay RV Resort can enjoy kayaking and paddleboarding on the serene lake, making it a great spot for water activities.

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  • Which is the most popular cabin campsite near Brainerd, MN?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Brainerd, MN is Crow Wing State Park Campground with a 3.9-star rating from 25 reviews.

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