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Best Cabin Camping near Granite Falls, MN

98 Reviews

Cabin options near Granite Falls include rustic accommodations at Wegdahl Park along the Minnesota River and camper cabins at Lac qui Parle State Park. Basic cabins offer varying levels of amenities, with most providing electricity, beds, and picnic tables. Full-service cabins at Games Lake County Park include water hookups, while more rustic options at Oak Ridge Campground in Sibley State Park provide a more traditional experience. "There is a water access to the MN River. They have cabins that I've never stayed in but look nice," notes a visitor to Wegdahl Park.

Reservation requirements vary by location, with most state park cabins requiring advance booking through the Minnesota DNR reservation system. Lac qui Parle State Park offers "several really nice park camper cabins if you would rather not camp out," according to one visitor. Pet policies differ between locations, with most allowing pets with restrictions. Camden State Park and Fort Ridgely State Park maintain cabins open from spring through fall, while others like Plum Creek Park Campground operate seasonally. Availability is limited at many locations, particularly during summer weekends.

Most basic cabins include minimal furnishings, requiring guests to bring bedding, pillows, towels, and cooking equipment. Outdoors Inn Campground provides more amenities in their cabins, with "clean, well lit" facilities according to visitor feedback. For provisions, the Outdoors Inn area includes "a super dog park and grocery just east on US-12." Campgrounds with on-site camp stores include Lac qui Parle State Park and Camden State Park, though selection is typically limited to essentials and firewood. Kitchen facilities range from simple fire rings to cabins with refrigerators and cooking surfaces, depending on the location and price point.

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Best Cabin Sites Near Granite Falls, Minnesota (14)

    1. Wegdahl Park

    1 Review
    Montevideo, MN
    8 miles

    $50 / night

    2. Lac qui Parle Upper Campground — Lac qui Parle State Park

    8 Reviews
    Montevideo, MN
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (320) 752-4736

    "Lots of space between sites. There are not many trees so not much shade. Sites are gravel and relatively level, not much leveling required."

    "The sites were surrounded by blooming prairie and had an exquisite view over the lake, especially at dawn and sunrise."

    3. Oak Ridge Campground — Sibley State Park

    20 Reviews
    New London, MN
    43 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."

    4. Games Lake County Park

    15 Reviews
    New London, MN
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (320) 354-4453

    "Games Lake County Park, near New London, Minnesota, is a great spot for camping. With tent, RV, and cabin options, it suits all campers."

    "This is a nicely forested family-oriented campground on the shores of Games Lake."

    5. Camden State Park Campground

    9 Reviews
    Lynd, MN
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (507) 865-4530

    $24 - $45 / night

    "Nice, secluded and wooded sites."

    "Clean restrooms."

    6. Fort Ridgely State Park Campground

    12 Reviews
    Morton, MN
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (507) 426-7840

    "This park is only about 1 1/2 hours from shakopee. It’s a wonderful surprise to find this beautiful wooded river valley on the middle of farm fields."

    "Most others along the river don’t have the view but you can still sleep to the sound of running water (until you wake to the same sound…)."

    7. Plum Creek Park Campground

    6 Reviews
    Currie, MN
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (507) 859-2005

    $20 - $75 / night

    "The park is well maintained with friendly staff. There are nice trails around the lake and more in the lower unit."

    "This park features great sites, trails, a swimming beach, and playground equipment. There are seasonal spots and overnight/on-the-fly spots."

    8. Outdoors Inn Campground

    2 Reviews
    Sunburg, MN
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (320) 368-2670

    $45 / night

    "We picked Benson because of its close location to Glacial Lake state park and the [Glacial Ridge Trail](https://www.exploreminnesota.com"

    "Clean, well lit, and surrounded by beauty. Bath house modern and spotless. Would visit again and for longer."

    9. Sunrise Campground — Lake Shetek State Park

    10 Reviews
    Currie, MN
    50 miles
    Website
    +1 (507) 763-3256

    $33 - $41 / night

    "The cabin consisted of bunk beds with double beds on bottom and twin bed on top. With our gear for four days we found the cabin had just enough room for our party."

    "Beautiful lake setting. LARGE well maintained walking trails, most are flatter so easy to walk.

    Easy access to fishing, kayaking and canoeing.

    3 different campgrounds in the park."

    10. Oak Woods Campground — Lake Shetek State Park

    11 Reviews
    Currie, MN
    50 miles
    Website
    +1 (507) 763-3256

    $23 - $33 / night

    "We spent three nights at the Oak Woods campground at Lake Shetek State Park in May 2022."

    "Tons of walking trails and pet friendly!! You’ll see lots of birds and deer... Second time here and love it!!"

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  • J
    May. 16, 2018

    Sunrise Campground — Lake Shetek State Park

    Fantastic campground

    Our party consisted of two adults, and three children under 12. The cabin consisted of bunk beds with double beds on bottom and twin bed on top. With our gear for four days we found the cabin had just enough room for our party. Any longer or more kids and the cabin would be too small.

    The cabins are close to the lake. In early October the leaves are mostly fallen and you have an unobstructed view of the lake and surrounding hills. During the day take in the great vistas across the lake, at night look up and see stars that can only be seen in the wilderness.

    The area has several good hikes of 3 - 7 miles in length. If you are looking for heavy wooded off trail hikes you can forge your own way otherwise we found the trails great for family hikes, and a morning run.

    Bathrooms, and showers are clean and better than I have experienced at other state parks.

  • Tori K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 23, 2022

    Oak Ridge Campground — Sibley State Park

    Nice swimming beach

    Nice beach for swimming. 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.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    May. 10, 2022

    Oak Woods Campground — Lake Shetek State Park

    Lovely Park

    We spent three nights at the Oak Woods campground at Lake Shetek State Park in May 2022. The six non-electric campsites are along one edge of the campground, across the road from the park’s four camper cabins. All of the campsites are large and open and grassy. They lack privacy but have good spacing, tall trees, and lake views. One of the two bathroom-and-shower buildings is nearby. We were there in early May and were the only tent campers in the park at that time.

    The park is lovely. We saw and heard many birds including songbirds, woodpeckers, geese, turkeys, pelicans, turkey vultures, and a nesting swan. We saw deer, squirrels, chipmunks, and a mink. We heard coyotes the first night. There are some nice hiking trails. We especially enjoyed the Loon Island loop, which is accessed by a causeway across the lake. There is an observation deck with a viewing telescope at Eastlick Marsh, which is where we saw the nesting swan and a beaver dam. In season there are recreational rentals (canoes, kayaks, etc.), but we were a little too early for them to be available.

  • Renee H.
    May. 23, 2024

    Lac qui Parle Upper Campground — Lac qui Parle State Park

    Spacious and tranquil

    Lots of space between sites. There are not many trees so not much shade. Sites are gravel and relatively level, not much leveling required. Variety of sites, from group camping, primitive (no hookups), electric only, full hookups (water, electric, sewer) as well as cabins and tent only areas. Limited hiking trails connected to campground. Surrounded on two sides by farm fields and Lac Qui Parle Lake on another. There are two loops in the campground. One loop has view of the lake. Boat/canoe launch is in lower campground about 10 minutes from Upper Campground. Recycling and garbage dumpsters on site. Dump station near entrance. Verizon cell signal is poor. Pit toilets available. Bathhouse is centrally located, includes private showers. No laundry on site. Nearby attractions in Montevideo include Talking Waters Brewery/taproom, Jake’s pizza and Java River cafe (with outdoor seating, dog friendly).

  • D
    Jul. 19, 2021

    Oak Woods Campground — Lake Shetek State Park

    Little Gem in the Shetek Lake

    Spacious sites and great full hook up sites!! Tons of walking trails and pet friendly!! You’ll see lots of birds and deer... Second time here and love it!!

  • Megan R.
    Jul. 30, 2024

    Plum Creek Park Campground

    Hidden Gem

    This is the definition of a hidden gem. The park is well maintained with friendly staff. There are nice trails around the lake and more in the lower unit. There is disc golf and kayak rentals and a small store where you can buy ice, firewood, souvenirs, and an ice cream treat. 

    For extra peace and quiet, get the tent only (non electric) sites across the lake! There are a variety of sites if you want to “rough it” or not. Bathrooms are clean. 

    You can tell the workers here care about the park and your experience. I found 0 trash on the trails, and I usually come out with a handful.

    It fills up on weekends with “seasonals” but all the sites have trees and nice shade that gives you a sense of privacy. Theres a tent site close to the playground and bathrooms perfect if you have kids.

  • Joanna B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 7, 2020

    Oak Woods Campground — Lake Shetek State Park

    Boater’s paradise

    6/12/20-6/14/20 cart in 3

    Lake Shetek State Park is located in the SW corner is Minnesota and on Lake Shetek. They have 4 campgrounds. We always up for the more private sites and stayed in the cart-in campground. There are carts available to haul your gear if you choose. The cart in sits sit up on a ridge and had some views of Lake Shetek. Our campsite (3) was spacious with a tent pad large enough to hold 2 tents and had a spot for a hammock. It had a fire ring and picnic table. The vault toilet was right across from our campsite, so we had a lot of foot traffic. It was not the most private site of the bunch, we liked 5 and 7 better.

    Lake Shetek allows motor boats and there was a lot of boat traffic. There are other resorts on this lake so it’s very active. We brought our kayaks and enjoyed kayaking the lake, though there was always a pretty big wake and we stayed near the shoreline. We kayaked (a short Portage) to 2 smaller lakes that had no one on them. We were able to tie our boats to a tree below our campsite and scaled up the embankment, there was a path already there. There are a few hiking trails in the state park (roughly 4 miles of hiking tidal) but I wouldn’t say it’s known for its hiking. We enjoyed the causeway that led to the 1-mile Loon Island Trail. We saw turtles, deer, waterfowl and eagles during our stay. There is a “beach” locates near the Oak Wood campground however it was underwater, people still enjoyed swimming as it was shallow and warm in June. We did find another beach within the state park that was a longer walk to reach, but MANY boats were docked and “partying” here. There is a nice fishing pier and a dock within the park.

    Due to all the boat traffic, I would say this is a much less private and serene state park.

  • Stephanie H.
    Jul. 31, 2017

    Oak Ridge Campground — Sibley State Park

    Fun park!

    I've stayed in both campgrounds here. The campground closest to the lake isn't very private but the sites are spacious. Has a clean bathroom for showering. There are a lot of hiking and biking trails and you will see many different kinds of birds and wildlife. Lake Andrew is a big and clean lake with a swimming beach, canoe rentals, and a fishing pier. It's located close to the small town of new London which is fun to wander through. I would recommend the hike to mount Tom to check out that view!

  • Henry L.
    Feb. 11, 2025

    Games Lake County Park

    Games Lake County Park – A Perfect Camping Getaway

    Games Lake County Park, near New London, Minnesota, is a great spot for camping. With tent, RV, and cabin options, it suits all campers. The park offers electric hookups, clean facilities, and friendly staff. FR Legends recommends this park for its peaceful atmosphere and great amenities. Located near Games Lake, it’s perfect for fishing, boating, and family fun. A playground, beach, and boat launch make it a great getaway. Open May to September, it’s ideal for outdoor adventures!

Guide to Granite Falls

Cabin camping near Granite Falls, Minnesota offers options in prairies, woodlands, and lakeside settings across several county and state parks. The Minnesota River Valley creates varied terrain with spring wildflowers blooming from April through June. Winter cabin camping extends into November at some locations with temperatures often dropping below freezing after October.

What to do

Hiking to viewpoints: Sibley State Park offers trails with elevation changes unusual for this region. "The park has everything from bike trails, hiking trails, look out tower at the top of Mount Tom, to swimming and fishing. Close to our home so we go often!" notes a regular visitor.

Wildlife viewing: Spring and fall are prime for bird migration at Lac qui Parle State Park, where camping cabins provide shelter during peak observation seasons. "During migration, the thousands of birds convening on the headwater lakes of these two rivers makes it sound as though the lake itself is speaking up in its own voice," explains one camper about the park's name origin.

Fishing opportunities: Multiple lake and river access points provide varied fishing experiences. "Lake Shetek had a fish kill over the winter, so our boat only got one trip out on the lake," reports a camper, highlighting the importance of checking conditions before planning fishing trips.

What campers like

Quiet off-season stays: Less crowded periods offer peaceful cabin experiences at many parks. At Fort Ridgely State Park, a visitor notes, "I was THE ONLY CAMPER in the whole park Wednesday through Saturday! Drinking water is very good and many fountains and hydrants are located all throughout the park."

Historical sites: Many cabins are located near historical points of interest. "Make sure to read up about the fort before arriving so that you can appreciate the importance of the site you're camping on," recommends a Fort Ridgely visitor, referencing the significance of the U.S.-Dakota Conflict of 1862.

Lake activities: Cabin locations often provide water access for recreation. A visitor to Lake Shetek State Park shares, "Lake Shetek allows motor boats and there was a lot of boat traffic. There are other resorts on this lake so it's very active."

What you should know

Privacy levels vary: Some cabin sites offer more seclusion than others. At Camden State Park, "Sites in the lower campground are fairly close together and we didn't have cell service (Verizon), which wasn't a big deal."

Mosquito activity: Bug levels can be significant in certain seasons. "The park and campground are nice, but the mosquitos weren't! Stayed right after a mosquitos hatch sadly," reports a Lac qui Parle visitor.

Limited services: Remote cabin locations may require advance planning. "The park has good facilities eg water and restrooms etc, but is pretty far off the beaten path in terms of access to groceries and supplies, so stock up before arriving and come prepared."

Tips for camping with families

Playground proximity: Select cabins near activity areas for convenience with children. At Plum Creek Park Campground, "This park features great sites, trails, a swimming beach, and playground equipment. The spots were very spacious and the park staff was very friendly."

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