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Best Cabin Camping near Carlos, MN

148 Reviews

Lake Carlos State Park Campground offers multiple cabin options in both upper and lower campground sections, with amenities varying by location. The cabins provide heat and electricity for year-round comfort, with sleeping accommodations for up to six people in most units. "We headed to Lake Carlos for their candlelight ski, this was our first visit to this state park. Tent camping wasn't available and we were able to reserve a camper cabin - Frog Pond. It was a nice change and a warmer option, the cabin is gorgeous! Frog Pond sleeps 6 with heat and electricity," noted one visitor. The park's cabins include electricity for indoor lighting, while some feature wooded settings for additional privacy.

Rustic and more furnished cabin options can be found at several locations near Carlos. Lake Carlos State Park provides camper cabins with vault toilets shared between four cabins, while Glendalough State Park Campground offers both cabin and yurt accommodations. A camper mentioned, "The sites are huge. The price cannot be beat for camping." Reservations are essential, particularly during summer months when lakefront cabins fill quickly. Most parks charge a daily entrance fee ($7) in addition to cabin rental costs, with some visitors noting the value of purchasing an annual pass ($35) for frequent users.

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Cooking facilities vary significantly between properties, with some offering only outdoor fire rings and picnic tables while others may include indoor heating options. Several campgrounds provide firewood for purchase on-site, typically around $6 per bundle. Camp stores at locations like Lake Carlos State Park stock essential items "from toys for the kids to s'mores stuff and stickers specific to the park," according to one review. Winter cabin users should verify which amenities remain available, as many parks close shower facilities during off-season months while keeping select cabins open for cold-weather activities.

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    1. Lake Carlos State Park Campground

    28 Reviews
    Carlos, MN
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (320) 852-7200

    "I stayed here with a few friends in the winter when the park was doing their lantern-lit snowshoe trail. They have 1 site (electric) available in the winter."

    "End of October, Stopped for just one night, probably about a 20ish minute drive from 94. Was able to purchase firewood after closing, and the campsite were easy to find after (7$)entry to the park."

    2. Linwood Resort & Campgrounds

    1 Review
    Osakis, MN
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (320) 859-2175

    "Amenities I remember when we had a seasonal spot here: cabins with beautiful lake view, boathouse lodge and game room, sunbathing dock on the water, large picnic grounds, sand-filled playground, paddleboard"

    3. Head Of The Lakes Resort

    1 Review
    Osakis, MN
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (320) 859-4252

    "They have cabins, camp sites, and restaurant/bar. Right on Lake osakis, which usually has good fishing."

    4. Andes RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Kensington, MN
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (320) 965-2455

    $45 - $125 / night

    "We had an incredible stay at Andes RV Park! The facilities are top-notch, with brand-new, spacious bathrooms and showers that were really nice and clean!"

    "We were in town for a weekend event and Andes RV Park was outstanding! Friendly service was in the easy check-in and checkout process."

    5. Canary Beach Resort

    2 Reviews
    Glenwood, MN
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (320) 554-2471

    $78 - $1090 / night

    "So many activities and clean shower and restrooms. Folks working here we very pleasant and personable."

    6. Glendalough State Park Campground

    13 Reviews
    Battle Lake, MN
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (218) 864-0110

    "Woah love this park! Has so many things to do. Went on the hiking club trail around Annie Battle Lake, most of it is even paved for biking or groomed for skiing."

    "This park is a little gem. The campgrounds are on Annie Battle Lake, a peaceful little lake."

    7. Glacial Lakes State Park Campground

    13 Reviews
    Starbuck, MN
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (320) 239-2860

    "The trails in the park have nice rolling hills and offer a unique type of beauty. The campground is small, but offers some electric sites as well as some primitive sites."

    "Had a great stay, everything was as expected with a camper cabin. Beautiful park with great trails and a beautiful lake!"

    8. Tipsinah Mounds City Park

    7 Reviews
    Evansville, MN
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (218) 685-5114

    "Restroom and shower facilities onsite, some lakefront campsites and some that are not. Public boat launch, sandy swimming beach, picnic shelters. WIFI is provided."

    "Not lakeside but nicely secluded. There is a nice beach and the lake is clear. There is a big playground, basketball court, and ball field."

    9. Maplewood State Park Campground

    26 Reviews
    Erhard, MN
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (218) 863-8383

    "We stayed at Maplewood State Park mid-July. We actually stayed in one of the 3 camper cabins and loved it! They have electricity, heat, ceiling fans and a private dock on Beers Lake."

    "We stayed 7 nights really wish we had booked a few weeks. Our site was #16. We had electric hook up, fill with water near the dump station."

    10. Oak Ridge Campground — Sibley State Park

    20 Reviews
    New London, MN
    47 miles
    Website

    "Shower and bathrooms available in the campground. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring. Firewood is available at the office for about $6 per bundle. There are 2 campgrounds in the park."

    "The campground closest to the lake isn't very private but the sites are spacious. Has a clean bathroom for showering."

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  • Tori K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Feb. 9, 2025

    Lake Carlos State Park Campground

    Lakefront (winter edition)

    I stayed here with a few friends in the winter when the park was doing their lantern-lit snowshoe trail. They have 1 site (electric) available in the winter. We had room for a truck bed camper and a pop-up clam ice fishing tent. A couple and their 2 dogs stayed in the truck camper and me and another friend stayed in the clam with an electric space heater going in addition to our 0 degree bags. It stayed pretty cozy! Fire ring and picnic table at the site. I believe the bathrooms and showers were closed for the season but cannot recall. Firewood is available at the office.

  • Tori K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 31, 2022

    Head Of The Lakes Resort

    Lots to offer!

    They have cabins, camp sites, and restaurant/bar. Right on Lake osakis, which usually has good fishing.

  • Tori K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Feb. 9, 2025

    Sunnybrook Park

    Lots to do!

    This 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.

    Camping with the whole family so there may be some familiar rigs from other reviews of mine.

  • Stacia R.
    Jul. 14, 2019

    Maplewood State Park Campground

    Loved our short time here in a camper cabin

    We stayed at Maplewood State Park mid-July. We actually stayed in one of the 3 camper cabins and loved it! They have electricity, heat, ceiling fans and a private dock on Beers Lake. There is a vault toilet & water spicket nearby. Each cabin has its own fire pit and picnic table area. It felt very private although the cabins are rather near to each other. We checked out the campgrounds and they had spacious sites, some more private than others. It had a family friendly feel and was obviously a favorite spot for fisherman and water recreation enthusiasts. I wish we could have spent more time in the 9200 acre park. There is a swimming beach & picnic area that allows you to have campfires, as well as a nice shower house. The ranger was helpful regarding my questions about the lake and potentially renting a cabin for ice fishing this winter. At sunset, sitting by the lake, it was beautiful- nothing but songbirds and the call of loons to listen to.

  • HollyRose M.
    Nov. 7, 2020

    Glendalough State Park Campground

    Well Managed

    Woah love this park! Has so many things to do.

    • Went on the hiking club trail around Annie Battle Lake, most of it is even paved for biking or groomed for skiing.

    • The yurt and watercraft sites are secluded and so awesome with great views, right on the lake, firewood and water back there available specifically for that area... so cool.

    • The cart in sites and camper cabins are in a little old growth forest area right on the lake up in a little hill area. Spaced out quite well, all have views of lake (even though on a hill so for swimming/boating access you gotta go to appropriate spots). What a site for camping!

    • Very clear and calm lakes, sandy, and the little creeks/rivers betwixt them are just begging to be canoed or kayaked.

    • Great swimming areas and picnic tables and fire pits everywhere. Vast views and also pretty wooded areas.

    • Shower and rest rooms very modern by the trail center.

    All in all so cool that they kept it so rustic has a cool history! Big views and wooded views which I love. Various walks, streams and lakes. Campground is the real deal and good for anyone who wants a wilderness experience without actually backpacking! Great for kids, for sure!

  • Tori K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 13, 2024

    Linwood Resort & Campgrounds

    Great lake

    Amenities I remember when we had a seasonal spot here: cabins with beautiful lake view, boathouse lodge and game room, sunbathing dock on the water, large picnic grounds, sand-filled playground, paddleboard &kayak rentals, boat ramp and launching service, boat & pontoon rental, boatlifts, gas, oil, tackle and live bait, screened-in fish cleaning house, sand volleyball, mini golf, laundry.

    The nearby town of Osakis has convenience stores, grocery, liquor stores, gas, bars and restaurants, etc. Lake osakis is usually pretty good for fishing.

  • L
    Nov. 2, 2022

    Lake Carlos State Park Campground

    Beautiful and quiet

    End of October, Stopped for just one night, probably about a 20ish minute drive from 94. Was able to purchase firewood after closing, and the campsite were easy to find after (7$)entry to the park. Campsites are reserved through an online system. We found the top campsite completely empty and plenty of sites had good tree coverage for privacy/ way no protection. Nice level sites with soft ground. Each site had a fire ring and picnic table. The only bathroom in walking distance to the upper campsites was a vault toilet located amongst the cabins. Seems like a great place to stay any season.

  • Joanna B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 1, 2020

    Lake Carlos State Park Campground

    Beautiful camper cabin

    Leap Day 2/29/20-3/1/20 Frog Pond

    We headed to Lake Carlos for their candlelight ski, this was our first visit to this state park. Tent camping wasn’t available and we were able to reserve a camper cabin - Frog Pond. It was a nice change and a warmer option, the cabin is gorgeous! Frog Pond sleeps 6 with heat and electricity. There are 4 cabins that share 2 vault toilets.

    It was a beautiful 38 degree Leap Day and we took advantage of it. They offer a large number of ski trails so we xcountry skied before dark. The trails were icy, but still enjoyable. At dark we headed to the candlelight event. It was very busy and a huge turnout. We hiked 1.2 miles and then snowshoed 2.4 miles. There are ponds and bogs that they create snowshoe trails on, so there are even more trails to explore in the winter. It was a beautiful night and we enjoyed the wooded trails and starry skies. We had a fire and enjoyed a normal outdoor cookout before bed.

    We did more skiing on Sunday and checked out the 2 campgrounds as they were on the ski route. One campground is on Lake Carlos and very open. Sites have beautiful lake views. You can apparently drive your boat right into a sandy shore and dock it. They also have a swimming beach. The other campground is a bit more wooded and more suited for tents. This campground is near the camper cabins. The trails are very wooded and pretty. We enjoyed skiing the hiking club trail and ended up hitting almost every trail in our stay. I assume this park would be equally beautiful in the summer. What a beautiful state park!

  • Tori K.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 14, 2025

    Sunnybrook Park

    Quaint and fun

    Lots of fun amenities, most notable are disc golf and a small zoo with some bison and deer. Sites are fairly spacious and the tent sites are closest to the river. A couple of cute cabins to rent. Picnic tables at each site (some are warped). There is a bike trail nearby. No fire pits at each site so bring one if you can! There is a large community fire pit though. Full hookup sites available.

Guide to Carlos

Cabin camping near Carlos, Minnesota offers a serene escape into nature, with a variety of well-reviewed options that cater to different preferences and budgets.

Cabin campers appreciate these amenities

  • At Lake Carlos State Park Campground, guests enjoy access to clean restrooms and showers, along with picnic tables and fire rings at each site.
  • Andes RV Park features brand new restroom and shower facilities, ensuring a comfortable stay for cabin campers.
  • Linwood Resort & Campgrounds offers a range of amenities including a game room, playground, and boat rentals, making it a family-friendly destination.

Enjoy fishing and water activities

  • Norway Beach Resort is situated on Stalker Lake, providing excellent fishing opportunities right at your doorstep.
  • Tipsinah Mounds City Park features a sandy swimming beach and offers watercraft rentals, perfect for a day of kayaking or canoeing.
  • Big Sauk Resort is known for its fishing spots, making it a great choice for anglers looking to catch some local fish.

Some prices for cabin camping range from $20 to $790

  • Tent camping at Norway Beach Resort is priced at $20 per night, making it an affordable option for those looking to enjoy the outdoors.
  • For a more comfortable stay, cabins at Tipsinah Mounds City Park can be rented, with prices varying based on amenities and location.
  • Lake Carlos State Park Campground offers cabin rentals that provide a cozy retreat, with costs reflecting the season and specific site features.

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