Erin F.
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GuideSpirit Mountain Campground
Great Basecamp
Mountain bikers and hikers will love this beautiful treed campground. Level sites that are spread out enough to offer some privacy. Bath house was old, but adequate.
Cabin Camping near Hillside Terrace Homes, MN
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Several cabin campgrounds provide comfortable lodging options in the Minnesota woodland setting near Hillside Terrace Homes. Jay Cooke State Park Campground and Woods and Meadows Farm offer cabin accommodations with varying amenities. Banning State Park provides rustic cabins while Oak Lake Campground features lakeside units with scenic views. Cabins at Banning RV Park and Campground include essential furnishings such as beds, tables, and seating areas, though amenities vary by location. Big Lake Shores & The Lounge provides cabins with refrigerators, microwaves, and queen beds alongside bunk options. "We always stay in the cabin. It's a remote paradise! The price is right. Refrigerator, microwave, queen bed along side a bunk; double on the bottom bunk and a twin up top."
Rustic cabin rentals dominate the region, with options ranging from basic shelters to fully furnished units with electricity and heating. Most locations require advance reservations, especially during summer months from May through October when Banning State Park and other facilities operate at full capacity. Pet policies vary by location, with many campgrounds permitting dogs with appropriate restrictions and designated areas. Big Lake Shores & The Lounge received positive feedback for its cabin accommodations, with one visitor noting the property offers "a remote paradise" at reasonable rates. Banning RV Park and Campground maintains a dog park that impressed campers, with one review describing it as "not just some small dog area" but a "top of the line dog park."
Most cabins include basic furnishings but require guests to bring their own bedding, pillows, towels and toiletries. Kitchen facilities range from basic microwaves to refrigerators, though cooking equipment is often limited. On-site stores at Jay Cooke State Park Campground, Oak Lake Campground, and Banning RV Park provide essential supplies, though selection varies seasonally. Firewood is available for purchase at most locations with fire rings or designated cooking areas. Visitors staying at cabins near Banning State Park benefit from proximity to hiking trails, the Kettle River, and outdoor recreation opportunities while maintaining more comfortable accommodations than tent camping.
Best Cabin Campgrounds near Hillside Terrace Homes (28)
1. Jay Cooke State Park Campground
"The tent camping is great, the park is amazing for hiking and geology study, and there are camper cabins that I have often stayed at as well."
"We have stayed in a camper cabin in the winter and RV site in the summer."
47 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $23 - $90 / night
2. Banning State Park Campground
"The campsites are large enough (despite the snow) to set up suitable winter tents, and each site has a picnic table and fire pit. In the park, there's a lot of ice climbing and cross country skiing."
"Nice well maintained State Park."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $24 - $80 / night
3. Oak Lake Campground & RV Sales
"Spots were right by the lake and the lake was awesome"
4. Banning RV Park and Campground
"With easy access to both the Twin Cities metro area and Duluth, with desireable whitewater paddling and rockclimbing both available in the area, Banning State Park campground fills quickly especially in"
"Can’t say enough about the awesome pet park, also has nice walking trails, stores nearby, honestly just a great place to camp!"
Check Availabilityfrom $25 - $60 / night
5. Park Lake Campground
6. Spirit Mountain Campground
"You ride across the road to acsess the trails. We stayed for a week and it helped that the weather was perfect."
"The downhill mountain biking is awesome (the kids still want to go back) and the Adventure Park was a lot of fun too - and a short walk from camp. "
7. Big Lake Shores & The Lounge
"We always stay in the cabin. It’s a remote paradise! The price is right. Refrigerator, microwave, queen bed along side a bunk; double on the bottom bunk and a twin up top."
8. Buffalo Valley Camping
"Very Friendly owners and great campsites, pet friendly!"
"This park has a lot to offer. Nice woodsy spots, plenty of restrooms and showers, and a bar/restaurant!! Tents sports are also really nice. Close to downtown Duluth (10 mins.)"
9. Fond du Lac City
"Great place.Plenty to do.People that work there are freindly and helpful.Great mountain bike trails across the road,and hiking trails only right down the road about 6 blocks.Lots of Canoe and kayak rentals.Bath"
"kind campground hosts with quiet but well-used atvs
-easy lake access with docks and shoreline
-free wifi
-this is a good day-of campsite if you’re looking for an adventure or a fun story to tell!"
10. Woods and Meadows Farm
"This is the perfect place to get away from it all. Check them out and come back here to leave them some love 💕"
Drive Time
- 34 min from Duluth, MN
- 1 hr 31 min from Minneapolis, MN
- 1 hr 45 min from St. Cloud, MN
- 2 hrs 38 min from Eau Claire, WI
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Cabin Reviews near Hillside Terrace Homes, MN
231 Reviews of 28 Hillside Terrace Homes Campgrounds
- TTanya L.
TravelerJay Cooke State Park Campground
Crowded but lovely stop
A weekend in October...peak color but the campground is crowded and pretty noisy up until 8 pm ish when it does quiet down a bit. Would stay again, just when it's less crowded.
- TTimGuide
St Croix River Resort
Great Family Campground
Many activities throughout the day for the family. Kids enjoyed the pool. The store has a nice selection of items for sale. Firewood is $8 a bundle.
The campsites are close but there is enough trees between sites to make it seem like you are not so close.
There are atvs and utvs but at night they are not moving around.
- AAnita L.Guide
Spirit Mountain Campground
Spirit Mountain Campground
Private sites, W/E, Close to downtown Duluth. Our site was just big enough for our 38' 5th wheel with slides on both sides. They delivered wood which was $9 for 5 pieces. RR and showers close to this site. Toilets fairly new, but showers paint peeling and could use remodeling.
- JJeremy J.
ScoutOld Logging Trail Campground — St. Croix State Park
Nice campground, but…
The campground is nice and has more woods/bushes and more privacy than the other two campgrounds in the park. The bathroom/showers were relatively clean and functioned well with nice hot showers. The electric sites functioned as expected but, they all seem very well used. Not much in the way of grass (bit of a drought at the time) and lots of little bits of garbage all over our campsite. All the electrical sites were occupied while we were there and a lot of the other sites near the modern bathroom were occupied. If you want privacy and a less worn campsite I would suggest booking a non-electrical site further away from modern bathroom. Oh, another plus water from spigots around campground was good.
Cari E.
RangerSpirit Mountain Campground
Convenient when the SP are booked
If you’re hopping between state parks in the north shore area and need something near Duluth, this campground is a solid option if there’s nothing else available. Time has not been overly friendly and the park and campground are somewhat run down, but there are still upsides. It’s close to local stores and the sites are shaded and actually quite lovely, but beware that MANY of the sites on the far west loop (45-70) will not be level. Most also do not have a dedicated space for a tent, but there is usually ample space on the gravel drives (bring extra padding). This loop is also not ideal for larger RVs. Verizon cell service was manageable and if you scout the site images online, you can find spots with northern-facing openings in the trees for Starlink if needed. Water spigots in this loop are also well placed and the water was quite chilly. Now for the ugly…the bathrooms in this loop are serviceable, but if you touch the wall or floor while showering, you might want to star over. If you forgot your shower shoes, you won’t be showering. Older bath houses are acceptable, but this one was plain filthy beyond simple age.
Alysia B.ScoutMont du Lac Resort
Nice paved spots
Nice campground with flat paved spots and good facilities. Water park for extra charge, but a great free playground for non-swimmers
- Cari E.Ranger
Jay Cooke State Park Campground
Everything is convenient
I stayed at two sites, the second being 41E, which has electric. This loop is perhaps the most central to the bath house, but all are conveniently located nearby and the dump station isn’t too far (but far enough to stay out of sight, out of mind). The bath house is fully handicap friendly and the shower heads can all the raised and lowered, and there are wheelchair ramps up to the facility. The dirt roads are miraculously pothole free and the drinking water spigots are blissfully cold if you’re here during a heatwave. Site 41E, like quite a few actually, has the fire pit behind/on the wrong side of your rv door, but no biggie. The biggest downside is that the site is rather unlevel, but if you are able to scoot all the way to the right (closest to the electrical tower), it’s not so bad. The bridge/park office/store is a quick 7 min walk, and the bath house is less than a 2 min walk.
When I was staying, we were hit with hazardous levels of wildfire smoke, and I was so impressed that the park staff opened visitor’s center early so that campers would have a place to escape the smoke. I’ve never stayed at any park where the staff goes so far above and beyond.
- Cari E.Ranger
Jay Cooke State Park Campground
Woodsy Perfection
Every site is nestled into the woods, which is cozy and adds the added benefit of privacy. That said, the extra big rigs wouldn’t be a good fit—one loop only allows for rigs under 25’ in length due to a tight corner. Another oddity is that some fire pits are on the opposite side of your doors, but no biggie.
The bathrooms are wonderfully new and central to all the camping loops. There are men’s and women’s sides for toilets/sinks and independent shower rooms—all handicap friendly. The park really outdid themselves here, even the building is beautifully designed.
Firewood is for sale at the camp office along with your typical camping goods and souvenirs, and the park staff is wonderful to interact with. There are black bears, but no bear boxes, so be smart with your food. I had 1-2 bars of LTE on Verizon, and if you need Starlink access, try to find a site that runs north/south more than east/west because there are obviously trees everywhere.
Site 5 is near a small dumpster, which turned out to be rather convenient—there is a line of trees/brush for privacy, so don’t let that stop you. There is also an ice cold water spigot behind the site, which was even better—again, trees/brush for privacy. Mostly level, with just the smallest tilt toward the fire pit. 2 minute walk to the bathrooms, conveniently located near a walking path to the park office/bridge.
Guide to Hillside Terrace Homes
Minnesota cabin camping near Hillside Terrace Homes offers a mix of forested seclusion and lakeside settings within the state's northern woodland. Nestled at elevations between 1,000-1,400 feet, the area experiences distinct seasonal transitions with summer temperatures averaging 75-85°F and winter lows reaching below freezing. Seasonal variation affects cabin availability, with some locations operating only from late spring through early fall.
What to do
Explore river rapids and geology: The Kettle River at Banning State Park Campground provides opportunities for whitewater enthusiasts and rock climbers. "The hiking here is amazing! The Quarry Loop along the Kettle River has a ton of history, allowing you to explore the remains of the 130+ year old sandstone quarry. Seeing the drill holes in the cliffs was really cool and the remains of the old buildings were a highlight even to our small children," notes Jennifer H.
Paddle on calm lakes: Multiple small lakes within 20 miles of Hillside Terrace Homes offer paddling opportunities. "We spent the evening canoeing one of the lakes listening to Loons," writes Branden W. about his experience at Savanna Portage State Park Campground, which features four connected lakes and boat rentals available on-site.
Ride mountain bike trails: Duluth-area trails provide technical terrain for cyclists of all skill levels. "Heavily wooded and beautiful! Very close to Duluth. It is a mountain bikers paradise," shares Michelle P. about the trail system at Spirit Mountain Campground where you can "bike down the trails right from the campground."
What campers like
Private wooded sites: Most cabin campers appreciate the tree coverage that creates natural separation between campsites. "The campsites were fairly well spaced, wooded and offered some privacy," explains Joanna B. about her October stay at Banning State Park. Similarly, Scott M. observed that at Banning RV Park and Campground, "it is a mixed bag of tricks here as the sites can be level and some others are not at all."
Waterfront proximity: Several cabins offer direct lake or river views. "Very pretty and secluded! The bog/marsh was beautiful with some wildlife and was generally a very pleasant place to camp," reports Lydia N. about the Lost Lake backpacking site at Jay Cooke State Park Campground. At Oak Lake Campground, sites are positioned "right by the lake and the lake was awesome," according to Lisa D.
Seasonal activities: The region offers distinctly different experiences throughout the year. "This is a great place for winter camping! The campsites are large enough (despite the snow) to set up suitable winter tents... In the park, there's a lot of ice climbing and cross country skiing," shares Alexa S. about Banning State Park's year-round appeal.
What you should know
Bug intensity varies by season: Minnesota's woodlands can have significant insect activity. "Lost Lake backpacking site was pretty buggy and ticks were bad, but that's to be expected," notes Lydia N. about her stay at Jay Cooke State Park. For fewer insects, consider spring or fall visits when temperatures are cooler.
Bathroom facilities differ: While established campgrounds typically offer shower buildings, more remote cabins have basic facilities. At Fond du Lac City, "nice bathrooms and shower rooms" were appreciated by campers, though at other locations "bathrooms are so so," according to Daryl L.
Water hookups can be distant: Some cabin sites require long hoses to reach water sources. At Banning RV Park and Campground, Sam C. noted, "Our water source ended up being 75' plus from our RV. Thankfully I just happened to be carrying the extra hose for several years but never had to use it before."
Tips for camping with families
Look for cabins with nearby playgrounds: Several campgrounds offer dedicated children's play areas. At Oak Lake Campground, "the playground for the kids was decent" according to Courtney C., who adds that the campground "provides boat rental and a swimming beach."
Consider historical activities: Historical features can engage children of various ages. At Banning State Park, Jennifer H. reports that "seeing the drill holes in the cliffs was really cool and the remains of the old buildings were a highlight even to our small children."
Pack screen shelters: Given seasonal insect activity, enclosed dining areas are useful. Elissa W. advises, "The bugs were pretty intense, a lot of mosquitoes, flies, and several wood ticks, so we recommend a screen tent for eating" based on her family's experience at Savanna Portage State Park.
Tips from RVers
Research site dimensions carefully: Cabin and RV sites vary significantly in size and levelness. Sam C. found at Banning RV Park that "sites were grass that was a little long and rutted from what seemed from previous tenants. This made getting leveling a little difficult and out fold out stairs touched the ground before fully being deployed."
Arrive before dark: Setting up at unfamiliar sites can be challenging after sunset. Sam C. recommends at Banning RV Park to "arrive before it gets dark and bring a lot of hose" after discovering their water hookup was 75 feet from their parking spot.
Investigate pet amenities: For those traveling with dogs, some locations offer specialized facilities. At Banning RV Park, Matt P. appreciated that "we absolutely loved the dog park. It was not just some small dog area it was top of the line dog park," making it appealing for return visits.
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