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We stayed at Baker as a family for our first camping trip, and it was great. Fire pit with swivel grate for cooking, bathrooms, and plenty to explore.
Cabin Camping near Coon Rapids, MN
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Bunker Hills Regional Park and Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park offer rustic cabin accommodations within 15 miles of Coon Rapids. Most cabins include basic furnishings with bunk beds, tables, and benches, while providing electricity and heating for year-round comfort. "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," noted one visitor. Bathroom facilities are typically centralized with showers and flush toilets, though some locations only offer vault toilets near cabin clusters. Cooking is restricted to outdoor fire rings at most locations, with indoor cooking prohibited to prevent fire hazards.
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. William O'Brien State Park features camper cabins with enclosed porches, while Minneapolis Northwest KOA offers more amenity-rich options with greater privacy. Reservations are essential, especially during summer months when cabins book up to 120 days in advance. According to feedback on The Dyrt, "Plan ahead as these are hard to come by." Most parks prohibit pets inside cabins, though Ham Lake Resort and Baker Park Reserve allow pets with additional fees. Winter cabin camping remains popular at several locations, with heated options available at Lake Maria State Park and Whitetail Woods.
Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Cooking supplies are limited to what guests bring themselves, with only fire rings and picnic tables provided at most sites. As one reviewer mentioned, "No cooking is allowed inside the cabins, which can make things rough if the weather isn't cooperating." Potable water is available at central spigots or bathroom facilities, though winter visitors should verify seasonal availability. Small camp stores at Minneapolis Northwest KOA and Ham Lake Resort stock firewood, ice, and basic provisions, while larger grocery options require a short drive to nearby communities.
Best Cabin Campgrounds near Coon Rapids (25)
1. Bunker Hills Regional Park
"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."
Check Availabilityfrom $20 - $32 / night
2. Baker Campground - Baker Park Reserve
"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."
207 Sites AvailableAvailable next weekend
from $25 - $164 / night
3. Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park
"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."
Check Availabilityfrom $20 - $75 / night
4. Minneapolis Northwest KOA
"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. Ham Lake Resort
"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."
Check AvailabilityCampground full next weekend
from $54 - $999 / night
6. Rice Creek Campgrounds
"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."
Check Availabilityfrom $20 - $32 / night
7. William O'Brien State Park Campground
"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."
4 Sites AvailableAvailable next weekend
from $25 - $90 / night
8. Crow Hassan Park Reserve
"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"
2 Sites AvailableAvailable next weekend
from $131 - $164 / night
9. Lake Maria State Park Campground
"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."
Check AvailabilityCampground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $22 - $80 / night
10. Afton State Park Campground
"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."
29 Sites AvailableAvailable next weekend
from $22 - $85 / night
Drive Time
- 18 min from Minneapolis, MN
- 48 min from St. Cloud, MN
- 1 hr 26 min from Mankato, MN
- 1 hr 29 min from Rochester, MN
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Cabin Reviews near Coon Rapids, MN
330 Reviews of 25 Coon Rapids Campgrounds
Brett G.ScoutMinneapolis Southwest KOA
Basic KOA
Nice quiet campground. It's a very basic KOA. Not a whole lot of amenities. Large playground is quite good for children. Our site is right across from the campground.
Campsite is in the middle of nature. Lots of trees cover. Not much of a breeze but well protected.
Water is clean, electrical boxes are in good condition.
Gail G.
GuideRiver Terrace Park
love the river views and shade
Needs alot of updates, old facility with no amenities. Shower water, barely warm, sign on mens bathroom says, bring your own toilet paper. For most part the park is quiet, shady, but again could use some improvements. There are 3 long pull-thru sites for overnight stops
A S.
TravelerBunker Hills Regional Park
Welcoming
I arrived after the campgrounds closed I was welcomed and was very happy to be accepted
- A S.Traveler
Bunker Hills Regional Park
Bunker hills
A ranger does nightly rounds of the camps
Cari E.
RangerRice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park
Top notch for a county park
I’m still a little miffed that this was a county campground—it’s better than some state (non-MN) campgrounds I’ve been to. Unfortunately I only had one quick night here, but it was a quiet, relaxing stay.
There is a dump station and playground, but I didn’t come across a bathhouse when walking the inner campground loop—it’s likely I just missed it. I had poor cell service with Verizon, but it was good enough to text although web browsing was a bit slow. Be aware there is also an additional $7/day vehicle fee required upon entry, which is not included in the price of your campsite. It can be paid at the visitors center and I believe there is a kiosk if you arrive after hours.
My only complaint was the 5 piles of very large dog excrement in my campsite, which says more about the previous campers, but it was prevalent enough that I found myself wishing the park staff had cleaned it up.
- Jonathan S.Scout
Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park Campground
The Bertram Park pass was an asshole
Me and my nephew came to camp at Bertram Park in Monticello and the boss came up to him and was being an ass telling him that he can’t ride his dirtbike that has the battery in it and he said it in a mean way and he said if he catches him again, he will kick us out of the park. I don’t recommend coming here. The bus could’ve been a lot nicer about it.
- Stina M.Guide
William O'Brien State Park Campground
Savannah campground site
Stayed for two nights when I worked at concerts in Somerset. Was very impressed with how private the sites are. There is Good tree cover in between each site. There is nothing to do for kids, if that’s important for you….I didn’t look around too much, just a walk around the loops. But I want to go back again. Beautiful and clean is how I’d describe in 2 words.
- PPat Z.Scout
Baker Campground - Baker Park Reserve
Baker Park Reserve
Large sites. NO sewer hookups but there is a dump station.
Guide to Coon Rapids
The cabin camping options near Coon Rapids extend beyond basic accommodations, with several locations offering year-round availability. Most cabins in this region sit at elevations between 850-950 feet above sea level, with the St. Croix River valley creating natural temperature variations that affect cabin camping experiences. Winter cabin temperatures can drop below -10°F while summer brings humid 80-90°F days, making seasonal preparedness essential.
What to do
Waterpark access: Bunker Hills Regional Park features a large waterpark with wave pool adjacent to cabin sites. "Huge waterpark, miles of bike trails," notes visitor Tiffany W. The waterpark operates seasonally from June through August.
Wildlife observation: Lake Maria State Park cabins provide excellent wildlife viewing opportunities. "We saw pileated woodpeckers, red squirrels, and a chorus of chorus frogs. Nature feels close here — in the best way," writes Alison O. The park maintains three lakeside cabins open year-round.
Trail exploration: Multiple trail systems connect cabin sites to broader park amenities. "The park is patrolled by rangers and the local sheriff after closing hours. Very safe place to camp. Perfect for kids, they have a water park with a wave pool, a disc golf course, a golf course, several pavilions with grills, a few playgrounds and plenty of trails both paved and unpaved," explains Arielle P.
What campers like
Site privacy: Site selection significantly impacts the cabin camping experience near Coon Rapids. At Bunker Hills Regional Park, campers appreciate the natural setting despite suburban proximity. "I spent the entire time just saying 'wow'. I had never been here before, despite it only being 20 minutes away, because I always prioritize going to state parks," shares Krista T.
Year-round accessibility: Winter cabin camping remains popular with heated options. "I visited William O'Brien in the middle of February with two college roommates. As you can imagine, this meant snow was everywhere in the heart of winter in Minnesota. The cabin we stayed in felt very welcoming," reports David K.
Spacious layouts: Cabins vary in size and capacity across locations. Baker Campground offers larger sites. "The sites are good sized, and the bathroom/showers are great. With great fishing, playground, swimming, and biking trails very nearby, the kids were kept as busy as they wanted to be," writes Bryan S.
What you should know
Bug protection requirements: Insects can be overwhelming during summer months. "My husband and I paid for one night at a non electric drive in tent site...As we slowly whined down a gravel road the trees became more dense, our site seemed perfect for the two of us! Picnic table and fire pit centered and to our left a designated tent landing area...that is when we started noticing the horseflies were making it known that we were 'trespassing on their turf'," cautions Ariel H. about Rice Creek Campgrounds.
Varying site quality: Not all cabin sites offer equal amenities or privacy. "Campsites were nice, good tent pads too! Very clean. Respectful neighbors," reports Carter N., while others note exposure to noise and traffic at some locations.
Reservation challenges: Many cabins require booking 3-4 months in advance for summer weekends. "This was a great park and close to everything. This campground was big with privacy between the camp spots. There were nice trails to help explorer the regional park," observes Melissa A.
Tips for camping with families
Cabin selection for kids: Choose sites with playground access and water features. "We went with a ground of friends (all families with young kids). It was the perfect place to easily get in, set up, hangout, and just relax. The sites are fairly large, but very open (which was ok with a group of us, not our style when it's just us though)," explains Jennifer H. about Baker Park Reserve.
Indoor backup activities: Bring games and activities that work inside cabins for rainy days. "I camped here back in 2020 of November. Overpacked, along with not packing the right gear and didn't have a cart. Buddy and I parked at the southeast parking lot so the hike was about a mile and also hilly," shares cheeming Y. about Lake Maria State Park.
Wildlife education opportunities: Several parks offer educational programming for families. "Level private sites, lots of trees, Showers were clean. Would definitely camp again," notes Corey P., highlighting the comfortable environment for family activities.
Tips from RVers
Cabin alternatives: Minneapolis Northwest KOA offers both cabin and RV options. "The sites are well maintained. The staff is very kind and accommodating. There are a few restaurants around that deliver. Great spot," writes Justin R., making this location popular among those seeking more amenities.
Site selection strategy: Carefully review cabin and RV site maps before booking. "The KOA was nice and clean but your packed in on top of each other like sardines in a can," warns Sarah C., highlighting the importance of choosing sites along the edges of campground loops when possible.
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