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Best Cabin Camping near Chanhassen, MN

304 Reviews

Several state parks and private campgrounds within driving distance of Chanhassen, Minnesota provide furnished cabin rentals with varying amenities. Whitetail Woods Camper Cabins feature bunk beds with full-sized mattresses, built-in storage, and heating systems suitable for year-round use. Lake Maria State Park Campground offers three secluded camper cabins, each equipped with two bunk beds that sleep up to six people, with queens on the bottom and twins on top. Baker Park Reserve in Medina provides camper cabins near Lake Independence with electricity and heat. The cabins at William O'Brien State Park include one room plus an enclosed porch with bunk beds and tables with benches. According to one visitor at Whitetail Woods, "The cabins are well-built and heated. The wooded cabins have full-sized mattress bunk beds built into the wall. Each bunk has its own reading light."

Most cabin rentals in the region require advance reservations, with popular locations booking up to 120 days ahead, especially for weekend stays. Minneapolis Northwest KOA and Minneapolis Southwest KOA offer pet-friendly cabin options with more amenities than state park alternatives. Afton State Park Campground features camper cabins with screened porches and electrical heating, making them suitable for cooler weather camping. Cabin sizes range from small units for couples to larger options accommodating families of 4-6 people. While some locations operate year-round, others close during winter months, with seasonal availability typically running April through October. A Whitetail Woods visitor noted, "Plan ahead as these are hard to come by," highlighting the popularity of cabin camping in the region.

Visitors should bring their own bedding, pillows, and towels as these items are rarely provided in rustic cabins. Cooking facilities vary significantly between locations, with most prohibiting indoor cooking except for slow cookers and coffee makers in some cabins. Fire rings with cooking grates are standard at outdoor areas, and picnic tables are typically provided. Bathroom facilities range from nearby vault toilets to modern shower buildings, with some locations shutting off water during winter months. Basic supplies can be purchased at campground offices or nearby towns, though it's advisable to bring essentials. Firewood is available for purchase at most locations, with prices ranging from $5.50 to $7 per bundle depending on the park. Cabin interiors typically include electricity for lighting and heating but may lack air conditioning, making spring and fall the most comfortable seasons for many locations.

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Best Cabin Sites Near Chanhassen, Minnesota (26)

    1. Baker Campground - Baker Park Reserve

    37 Reviews
    Maple Plain, MN
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (763) 694-7662

    $21 - $29 / night

    "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."

    "Super peaceful vibes, nice tree cover, flat tent pad, and plenty of space to spread out. 🌳⛺️ It’s tucked just enough off the path to feel private, but not so far that you feel isolated."

    2. Minneapolis Southwest KOA

    9 Reviews
    Jordan, MN
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (952) 492-6440

    "I used to be against KOA’s and swore I would never camp at one but a couple of friends booked it and I went with. It was actually pretty nice."

    "A couple weeks ago we spent some time at the Northwest koa...that one had private tent sites surrounded on 3 sides by trees, quiet spaces etc."

    3. Three Rivers Park District Baker Campground

    3 Reviews
    Maple Plain, MN
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (763) 694-7662

    "Quiet, lots of trees, nice fire rings. Bathrooms were close and well kept. There were lots of other campers there but the sites are large and plentiful so it was not crowded."

    "I grew up going to baker park! Tons of trails and camping. 🏕"

    4. Minneapolis Northwest KOA

    11 Reviews
    Maple Grove, MN
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (763) 420-2255

    "Sites are close to each other, but easy access, clean grounds and facilities, friendly staff, and a K9 fenced area for a pet friendly campground."

    "The site was spacious and private-surrounded on 3 sides by trees. The bathrooms were clean. The pool area was clean and without issue."

    5. Bunker Hills Regional Park

    16 Reviews
    Coon Rapids, MN
    29 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."

    6. Afton State Park Campground

    36 Reviews
    Denmark, MN
    38 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."

    7. Lake Maria State Park Campground

    34 Reviews
    Silver Creek, MN
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (763) 878-2325

    "The campsite was secluded and absolutely beautiful. Definitely will be going back again!"

    "Love this park as it offers many backpacking sites with some being very short hikes in and some being longer hikes. Some are lake front and some are more woodsy sites."

    8. Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park

    17 Reviews
    Lino Lakes, MN
    33 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."

    9. Crow Hassan Park Reserve

    3 Reviews
    St. Michael, MN
    24 miles
    Website

    $15 / night

    "This is my all-time favorite park to bring my horse to, and it's her favorite trail too. Seriously, when we head back to our trailer she will stop and refuse to proceed."

    "During these COVID times everyone wants to get out and about more, which means that the main parking lot for the park that used to be mostly designated for horse trailer parking is now overrun with family"

    10. Whitetail Woods Camper Cabins

    4 Reviews
    Empire, MN
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (952) 891-7000

    $85 / night

    "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."

    "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."

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  • 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!

  • 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!

  • T
    Jun. 18, 2018

    Afton State Park Campground

    Hiking and Yurting

    I have stayed multiple times in the hike in camp sites and also in the yurt! The hike in sites were beautiful with a view looking over the St. Croix River. 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. The fire pit and picnic table wasn't far from the yurt which made it nice to not have to walk too far since we camped in the winter. I highly suggest the expeeience of the yurt!

  • Krista T.
    Dec. 21, 2024

    Whitetail Woods Camper Cabins

    Cozy

    The cabins in the woods are great in winter with snow on the pine trees. I would probably prefer the prairie cabins in the summer, especially with mosquitoes. The prairie cabins have significantly less privacy though with trails on either side that have good views into the heavily windowed cabins.

    The cabins are well-built and heated. The wooded cabins have what seems like full-sized mattress bunk beds built into the wall. Each bunk has its own reading light. The storage in this place is amazing. Storage under the bed, one counter with ample storage under it, and even the windows are so deep that I was able to store most of my food on the sill.

    The biggest downside is the middle-of-the-night trek to the bathroom. The bathroom is heated and open year round. There are two year round showers as well, but don’t plan on a long shower to unwind unless you like cold water. There was maybe 2 minutes of hot water. Basically enough to wash your body quickly, it was easy enough to avoid getting my hair wet. The shower room is also set to a cool 58 degrees in the winter. I do suspect that the floors are slightly heated though. You will need to dart across to the bathroom to blow dry your hair if you’re washing it in the winter. 

    You can use a slow cooker and a coffee pot in the cabin. Otherwise you can cook over the fire as well. They have potable water in the bathroom for washing your dishes in the cabin with.

    Close enough to town if you need something, far enough away for peace and quiet.

Guide to Chanhassen

Baker Campground offers secluded cabin camping within 30 minutes of Chanhassen, Minnesota. The region features a mix of prairie and woodland terrain, with elevations ranging from 820 to 1,000 feet above sea level. Fall temperatures typically range from 45-65°F, making it ideal for cozy cabin stays without summer's mosquito population.

What to do

Hiking and biking trails: Baker Park Reserve has extensive paved paths ideal for family outings. "There are nice paved trails around a couple of lakes/ponds for biking, and easy access to the shower and bathroom facilities (which were very nice)," notes a visitor at Baker Campground.

Water activities: Nearby lakes provide swimming and boating options during warmer months. "The lake is nice. There are 2 swimming beaches: 1 for the campground and one for all of the day visitors. You can rent canoes, paddle boats and SUP boards," according to a Baker Park visitor.

Wildlife viewing: The natural areas surrounding cabin accommodations host diverse bird species. A visitor at Crow Hassan Park Reserve mentions, "I never tire walking the dog park circle along the crow river! Great for birding and tons of beautiful trails!"

Winter activities: Some cabins remain open for cold-weather adventures. A Whitetail Woods visitor notes, "The cabins in the woods are great in winter with snow on the pine trees. I would probably prefer the prairie cabins in the summer, especially with mosquitoes."

What campers like

Privacy levels: Site layout affects the cabin experience significantly. A visitor at Minneapolis Northwest KOA reported, "We had a tent site with no hook ups. The site was spacious and private-surrounded on 3 sides by trees."

Clean facilities: Well-maintained bathrooms enhance the camping experience. "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," advises a visitor at Whitetail Woods Camper Cabins.

Proximity to cities: Many cabins allow quick weekend escapes without extensive travel. "Campgrounds were grouped, well maintained, and always have firewood(etc) stocked for their guests," notes a visitor at Baker Park Reserve.

Cabin design features: Indoor amenities can make for comfortable stays in varying weather. "The cabins are well-built and heated. The wooded cabins have what seems like full-sized mattress bunk beds built into the wall. Each bunk has its own reading light," explains a Whitetail Woods visitor.

What you should know

Reservation difficulty: Competition for cabins is intense, requiring advance planning. "Super simple camping cabins. They each have 4 spots and have contactless entry as you get sent a code to use. Plan ahead as these are hard to come by," warns a Whitetail Woods visitor.

Cooking restrictions: Most cabins limit indoor food preparation. A visitor at Whitetail Woods notes, "You can use a slow cooker and a coffee pot in the cabin. Otherwise you can cook over the fire as well. They have potable water in the bathroom for washing your dishes in the cabin with."

Bathroom logistics: Facilities may be located away from cabins. "The biggest downside is the middle-of-the-night trek to the bathroom. The bathroom is heated and open year round," explains a Whitetail Woods visitor.

Seasonal considerations: Bunker Hills Regional Park experiences higher insect activity during summer months. "The bugs are aggressive here, especially near the tent sites which are located near a swampy area," reports a camper at Minneapolis Northwest KOA.

Tips for camping with families

Water park access: Some parks include water features beyond natural swimming. "Huge waterpark, miles of bike trails," notes a visitor at Bunker Hills Regional Park.

Playground availability: Children's play areas enhance family camping experiences. "With great fishing, playground, swimming, and biking trails very nearby, the kids were kept as busy as they wanted to be," reports a Baker Park visitor.

Site selection for privacy: Family groups benefit from strategically chosen locations. At Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park, a visitor found, "Our site was clear, flat and grassy, and had an established fire pit. Other loops had grills and hook ups for pop-up campers and RVs."

Accessibility considerations: Facilities accommodate various mobility needs. A Whitetail Woods visitor notes, "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."

Tips from RVers

Site spacing: Vehicle-based camping offers varying degrees of separation. A Minneapolis Northwest KOA visitor observed, "The sites are stacked on top of each other, but there is a pool (unheated) and a cute little camp store."

Leveling challenges: Terrain can affect comfort in wheeled accommodations. One visitor at Minneapolis Southwest KOA noted, "The site was very unlevel and the water Spicket didn't really work very well."

Seasonal site availability: Many cabin-equipped campgrounds close during winter months. A Baker Park visitor mentioned, "After months of winter the first trip of the season is something we look forward to. The sites at Baker Park Reserve are larger than average."

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