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Best Cabin Camping near Elk River, MN

301 Reviews

Cabin accommodations near Elk River offer several options for visitors seeking a more comfortable camping experience. Lake Maria State Park provides rustic cabins nestled among wooded areas with access to hiking trails. The cabins feature basic furnishings with most including electricity, beds, and tables. Bunker Hills Regional Park maintains camper cabins with more modern amenities including electricity and climate control. Minneapolis Northwest KOA offers cabin rentals with varying levels of amenities from rustic to deluxe options. "The camper cabins are really excellent. We camped here while our friends used a camper cabin and they loved it too," notes one visitor at Bunker Hills.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Baker Park Reserve features cabins with electricity and indoor sleeping areas, while Crow Hassan Park Reserve offers more primitive cabin options. Most cabins require advance reservations, especially during peak summer months from May through October. Pet policies vary by location, with many allowing pets for an additional fee. According to a review, "The bathrooms were locked up, so no feedback on those at this time. They looked relatively modern though. Also there are two camper cabins, they look more utilitarian than atmospheric."

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Cooking facilities vary widely between locations - some provide only outdoor fire rings while others include small refrigerators or microwaves. Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park Campground includes cabins with more comprehensive kitchen facilities. River Terrace Park cabins provide access to the Mississippi River with great views. On-site camp stores at locations like Minneapolis Northwest KOA offer basic provisions, though many visitors prefer bringing essentials from home. Firewood is available for purchase at most locations including Lake Maria State Park and Baker Campground.

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Best Cabin Sites Near Elk River, Minnesota (27)

    1. Lake Maria State Park Campground

    34 Reviews
    Silver Creek, MN
    18 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."

    2. Baker Campground - Baker Park Reserve

    37 Reviews
    Maple Plain, MN
    21 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."

    3. Bunker Hills Regional Park

    16 Reviews
    Coon Rapids, MN
    16 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."

    4. Minneapolis Northwest KOA

    11 Reviews
    Maple Grove, MN
    12 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. Crow Hassan Park Reserve

    3 Reviews
    St. Michael, MN
    9 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"

    6. Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park Campground

    3 Reviews
    Monticello, MN
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (763) 295-0409

    "Meadow setting where the campsites are, but then TONS of hiking trails with significant trees& shade. Really beautiful. Nice people staying in adjacent sites. We would return."

    "There was some suggestion that there was some drive in sites that were not reservable, that is. They were first come first serve. But I was unaware or unable to find those."

    7. Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park

    17 Reviews
    Lino Lakes, MN
    26 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."

    8. River Terrace Park

    1 Review
    Monticello, MN
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (763) 295-2264

    "The only thing that took us by surprise was that we were  right in the middle of a mobile home park, which we weren't expecting. "

    9. Ham Lake Resort

    4 Reviews
    Andover, MN
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (763) 434-9492

    $54 - $999 / night

    "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."

    10. St. Cloud-Clearwater RV Park

    8 Reviews
    Clearwater, MN
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (320) 558-2876

    "We have a pop up so we parked on a grassy spot next to the cabins that backed up to a field. It was nice to be there instead of in the thick of the big camper section. Pool was nice and store too."

    "Restrooms and laundry available on site. Although from a sign posted, they wanted the restrooms to be used by those in pop-ups or tent camping only (just an fyi)."

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301 Reviews of 27 Elk River Campgrounds

  • 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!

  • 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!

  • Rachelle W.
    Aug. 31, 2021

    Wild River State Park Campground

    Wild River State Park Camper Cabin

    The camper cabins at Wild River are located just above the St. Croix River. Our cabin seemed to be at a trailhead to the river, which we took advantage of. The camper cabins had electricity and heat, no plumbing. Excellent fire ring for cooking. The park itself has many trails.

  • Ashley H.
    Jun. 25, 2023

    Wild River State Park Campground

    One of the better state park campgrounds we've stayed at

    We were at site 93. It's a large site with plenty of room for a huge tent or a few tents. It was very buggy so we got a screen tent. Nicely shaded site as well. Not far from the water station and pit toilet. For a bathroom with running water it's a long walk and there's not close parking either. The campground is a long drive into the park from the main entrance. 12x10 screen tent fit easily over the 8' picnic table.

  • 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!

Guide to Elk River

Camping cabins near Elk River, Minnesota provide options within a northern continental climate zone that experiences distinct seasons. Winter lows often drop below 0°F while summer temperatures average 70-85°F with humidity. Most Elk River area campgrounds sit on relatively flat terrain with elevations between 850-950 feet above sea level, making them accessible for various camping styles.

What to do

Wildlife viewing: Lake Maria State Park offers excellent opportunities for spotting wildlife in its diverse habitats. "The fun thing about this state park is that all the sites are hike in. No drive up camping. It has a couple camper cabins as well. But everyone is spread out along a few trails so it's a little quieter than your typical campground," notes Steph H. The park's wooded areas are home to many species including pileated woodpeckers and red squirrels.

Hiking trails: Baker Campground - Baker Park Reserve features an extensive network of trails suitable for all skill levels. "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)," according to ERolf P. The trails wind through wooded areas and alongside several small lakes.

Water activities: Most cabins in the area provide access to lakes or rivers for swimming, fishing, and boating. At Lake Maria State Park Campground, "Site B6 feels like a secret woodland sanctuary — set up on a slight rise, tucked beneath a cathedral of towering oaks and maples... It's close enough to Lake Maria's best hiking trails and just a short walk to the lake itself, where you can sit on a log and watch wood ducks paddle past," reports Alison O.

What campers like

Privacy between sites: Many cabin campers appreciate the seclusion offered at certain locations. At Bunker Hills Regional Park, "For being in the middle of the northern suburbs of Minneapolis, this park and campground is surprisingly woodsy, secluded and spacious. There are both primitive (tent) non-electric sites, and sites with electricity, even some 50 amp," writes Doug B. The park includes several camper cabins set apart from other camping areas.

Clean facilities: Across multiple campgrounds, reviewers consistently mention well-maintained bathroom and shower facilities. At Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park, "The check in staff was friendly, helpful and efficient. She gave us the info we needed for wood and other campgrounds in the area. Our site was clear, flat and grassy, and had an established fire pit," says kristin C.

Lake views: Several cabins offer direct views or access to water. A visitor to River Terrace Park notes, "The campground is right on the Mississippi River with great views. The sites are somewhat small, but decent." These riverside cabins provide opportunities for wildlife viewing and water activities.

What you should know

Bug preparation: Minnesota's lakes and woods mean insects are abundant, especially in summer. At Lake Maria State Park, one camper warns: "When we pulled up to the parking lot we knew we were in trouble. The black flies were dive bombing the car like a scene from Armageddon. We prepared the kiddos for a quick grab and run and jumped out of the car." Pack repellent, permethrin-treated clothing, and consider timing your visit for early spring or fall.

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