Best Cabin Camping near Hinckley, MN

Camper cabins at Mille Lacs Kathio State Park and Wild River State Park provide electricity and heat but no plumbing facilities. Most cabins include basic furnishings such as beds, tables, and seating areas, with outdoor fire rings for cooking. The Wild River State Park cabins are positioned on a bluff overlooking the St. Croix River with nearby trail access. Banning State Park also offers a cabin option among its 34 total sites. "Perfect little camper cabin and site. Fabulous park staff that even turned the heater on for us before we arrived. The cabin has electricity, heat, no plumbing. No cooking inside, wonderful fire ring for cooking, which we used at night."

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Grand Casino RV Resort in Hinckley provides cabin accommodations year-round, while Banning RV Park and Campground offers "several nice new camper cabins" with seasonal availability from May through October. St. Croix River Resort features cabin rentals among its 186 total sites. Pet policies vary by location, with most state park cabins allowing pets outside but not inside the structures. Based on reviews from The Dyrt, the camper cabins at Wild River State Park are "located just above the St. Croix River" with "electricity and heat, no plumbing" and "excellent fire ring for cooking."

Most cabins require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Cooking is typically restricted to outdoor fire rings, with firewood available for purchase at most locations for around $6 per bundle. Cabin interiors generally prohibit cooking, though some may include small refrigerators or microwaves. The campground offices at several locations sell basic supplies, firewood, and sometimes snacks or beverages. According to one visitor, the cabins at Wild River State Park are positioned with "decks face into the woods and ravine" which is "very peaceful," though some noted that "the cabins are close together."

Best Cabin Sites Near Hinckley, Minnesota (20)

    1. Banning State Park Campground

    34 Reviews
    Sandstone, MN
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (320) 245-2668

    $24 - $34 / night

    "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."

    2. Grand Casino RV Resort

    7 Reviews
    Hinckley, MN
    0 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 468-3517

    "We booked our stay at the RV Resort so we wouldn't have to drive two and a half hours back and forth during the two day Grand RockTember Music Festival."

    "To bring a bit of casino action to your downtime, check out https://aviator.download, a game that combines thrill and simplicity, perfect for a cozy evening by the campfire"

    3. Banning RV Park and Campground

    8 Reviews
    Finlayson, MN
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (612) 390-0415

    $25 - $60 / night

    "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!"

    4. Old Logging Trail — St. Croix State Park

    10 Reviews
    Danbury, WI
    17 miles
    Website

    "Multiple restrooms and showers throughout the campgrounds. Each site has a fire ring and picnic table and wood can be purchased at the office."

    "This park has a ton of camping available, particularly if you don't need electricity and have a smaller rig because then you can get into more of the campground loops."

    5. Paint Rock Springs Campground — St. Croix State Park

    6 Reviews
    Danbury, WI
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (320) 280-7880

    $25 - $35 / night

    "Felt nice to spend a weekend without cell service about an hour away from home. Forgot to take my usual photos and video of the site all set up but had a few random to share. Nice campground."

    "Croix State Park. This campground has a handful of electric sites and a modern restroom and shower. The sites here are very open and there is little trees or shrubs."

    6. Wild River State Park Campground

    45 Reviews
    Taylors Falls, MN
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (651) 583-2125

    $35 / night

    "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."

    "It was very buggy so we got a screen tent. Nicely shaded site as well. Not far from the water station and pit toilet."

    7. St Croix River Resort

    4 Reviews
    Danbury, WI
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (320) 655-0016

    $76 - $999 / night

    "We stayed here with my extended family in a couple of cabins. It is nice and wooded. The pool is indoors which is nice and has drawbacks. It is a good sized pool."

    "We stayed at the Resort for 3 nights nice and shady huge playground for kids indoor pool volleyball net lots of water near by getting in and out is easy nice wide roads Wi-Fi was pretty poor at are spot"

    8. Mille Lacs Kathio Petaga Campground — Mille Lacs Kathio State Park

    14 Reviews
    Isle, MN
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (320) 532-3523

    "Kathio is a big park with lots of trails. Camp sites are decent sized and most have trees in between them. some of the sites are bigger and more secluded."

    "This is one campground in Minnesota that offers a handful of electric hookups for winter camping."

    9. Hidden Bay RV Resort

    1 Review
    Isle, MN
    30 miles
    +1 (320) 295-1883

    "I’m talking winter camping on the lake on the Ice in an “Ice castle” catching walleye. Had a great time fishing in the camper (Ice Castle) well plowed roads, nice showers."

    10. Oak Lake Campground & RV Sales

    2 Reviews
    Moose Lake, MN
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (218) 496-5678

    "Spots were right by the lake and the lake was awesome"

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Cabin Reviews near Hinckley, MN

151 Reviews of 20 Hinckley Campgrounds


  • Rachelle W.
    Aug. 31, 2021

    Camper Cabins — Mille Lacs Kathio State Park

    Camper Cabin at Mille Lacs Kathio State Park

    Perfect little camper cabin and site. Fabulous park staff that even turned the heater on for us before we arrived. The cabin has electricity, heat, no plumbing. No cooking inside, wonderful fire ring for cooking, which we used at night.

  • 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.

  • TyAnn J.
    Oct. 2, 2017

    Grand Casino RV Resort

    Rocking RockTember Music Festival

    We booked our stay at the RV Resort so we wouldn't have to drive two and a half hours back and forth during the two day Grand RockTember Music Festival. *Please note when there's an event, book early!! This RV Resort has 271 RV/Camping full hook up sites that include a picnic table and fire pit. The sites are very close together with little to no privacy, but it did a fine job as we were there for the concert. Guest Services were super friendly when we checked in, and they give you a pass card to enter & exit the Resort. There is 24 hour security, and shuttle bus service to the casino, although we enjoyed the 1/2 mile walk to the amphitheater. All the sites are back in only, and are a tight squeeze for bigger rigs. They enforced the quite hours well, and we got a good nights sleep. There's a heated outdoor pool, and small convince store in the guest services building. They have a pet walking area, and kennels if you want to spend time at the casino. The bathhouse offered private toilet stalls and showers, and we squeaky clean!!! If you like to golf, don't miss the 18 hole Grand National Golf Course next door. We enjoyed our stay, and will be back again.

  • Tori K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 12, 2024

    Paint Rock Springs Campground — St. Croix State Park

    No service

    Felt nice to spend a weekend without cell service about an hour away from home. Forgot to take my usual photos and video of the site all set up but had a few random to share. Nice campground. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring. There are flush toilets and showers and the office has a store for any last minute needs.

  • Katherine T.
    Oct. 11, 2024

    Wild River State Park Campground

    Solid option with star gazing

    This is a solid state park offering. The sites are decently spaced with good tree cover. Noise seemed to travel between sites, I had some loud neighbors during the day but they settled down before quiet hours. The grass was easy to get tent stakes into. Bathrooms were your basic state park situation. Clean with warm showers so no complaints from me. The star gazing area was great! Intermittently had 1-2 bars of T-Mobile with LTE Internet. Wi-Fi is available at the park entrance.

  • Janet R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 1, 2020

    Banning RV Park and Campground

    Alternative to Banning State Park

    We discovered this campground while researching the area, it is fairly new and not only not reviewed on the Dyrt but not listed on it yet either. If you are planning to explore the Kettle River and Banning State Park nearby, this is a good alternative to camping within the State Park itself. 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 summer and on weekends, and the Banning RV Park is an excellent backup alternative for overflow demand. And, actually, it may be your go-to option even if campsites at Banning are available, because this RV campground is located only½ mile from the Banning State Park entrance, and because it is at a higher elevation further from the river it is remarkably less buggy which Banning State Park can be in springtime or after recent rains. This campground is quite large, geared towards RVs and trailers but also has dozens of tent sites and is currently adding more! There are also several nice new camper cabins available. We stayed in site 297, a very large double tent site with soft grass for tenting, big shady trees, picnic table and fire ring, with possibility for water and electric hookup but we didn’t use it. We had two families with 3 tents and two vehicles, plus bought firewood(which was delivered in generous quantities) and the total price was$48, which would have been the cost of the two campsites we would have needed if camping at the nearby state park. We were located near the campground pavilion, which included picnic tables, family bathrooms with showers, playground, activity center with craft classes etc, and laundry room. Remarkably, in addition to playgrounds for children in different places around the campground, there was a huge dog walking and play area that was grassy and beautifully clean—and, of special interest, included a complete“dog playground” with all the standards elements of a dog agility course! Very cool—and an expense and effort most places wouldn’t go to. The campground itself was very clean and well landscaped and maintained, however the bathrooms do get heavy use and, though nicely cleaned a few times during the day, are in need of attention in the evening. The campers are mostly family oriented so the campground itself is very quiet in the evenings—however, it is not far from nearby Highway 35, so there is a fair amount of road noise despite a barrier of pines planted as a buffer. I was a bit concerned that folks camping there were not too concerned about covid precautions, no one was wearing masks even when participating at close range to others during some of the campgrounds organized group activities, and there was lotion soap but no hand sanitizer in the bathrooms. You may want to bring your own. Overall, nicely maintained, reasonably priced, conveniently located, and less buggy than the nearby state park! We would camp here again if returning to the area.

  • K
    Jul. 18, 2018

    Mille Lacs Kathio Petaga Campground — Mille Lacs Kathio State Park

    great park

    We have camped here a few times. Kathio is a big park with lots of trails. Camp sites are decent sized and most have trees in between them. some of the sites are bigger and more secluded. All sites except hike-ins have fire pit with grill grate and picnic table. mosquitos are extra brutal mid summer here so be prepared.

  • Ashley T.
    Jul. 8, 2019

    Big Lake Shores & The Lounge

    Serenity

    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. The neighborhood is welcoming.


Guide to Hinckley

Cabin camping near Hinckley, Minnesota offers options in various settings from riverfront locations to wooded areas with access to outdoor recreation. Hinckley sits at approximately 1,050 feet elevation in Pine County, where the landscape features mixed hardwood forests, wetlands, and river corridors. Winter temperatures often drop below zero, while summer averages reach the 80s with occasional thunderstorms.

What to do

Hiking at Banning State Park: The park features trails along the Kettle River with historical ruins from a 130-year-old sandstone quarry. "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. from Banning State Park Campground.

Winter activities: Several parks offer year-round cabin options for cold-weather recreation. "This is a great place for winter camping! 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," reports Alexa S. about winter experiences at Banning State Park Campground.

Canoeing at St. Croix State Park: The park offers canoe rentals and river access during warmer months. "Canoe outfitters in park during most of the summer. A great way to spend a weekend," says Tony J. from Old Logging Trail — St. Croix State Park.

What campers like

Privacy at Wild River State Park: Sites feature natural vegetation barriers. "The campground was very nice. The sites are private, couldn't see any neighbors as there are a lot of trees. The park rangers were very helpful and informative. The facilities were nice and well kept," explains Stephanie H. from Wild River State Park Campground.

Clean facilities: Many campers note the maintenance standards. "Very nice campground. Can't stress enough how CLEAN the restrooms and showers are. Cleaned 3x daily due to COVID. Site drained VERY well during and after heavy rain," writes Dave T. about his stay at St Croix River Resort.

Fall colors: The area transforms during autumn. "10/11/19-10/13/19. #9. We booked a site in advance and hoped to catch the fall colors. It was our first time camping at Banning. Fall came early in MN and it was just past peak. Most of the leaves were yellow (or on the ground), but it was still pretty," shares Joanna B. about her October visit to Banning State Park.

What you should know

Seasonal insect conditions: Bug activity varies significantly by season. "We decided to try an extend the camping season by staying here in the first weekend of October, and we were rewarded greatly! The colors were near peak and the water was really high, so there were many kayakers going down the river as we hiked along the parallel trails," explains Bryan S. from Banning State Park Campground, highlighting benefits of fall camping.

Cell service limitations: Connectivity varies by location. "This is a solid state park offering. The sites are decently spaced with good tree cover. Noise seemed to travel between sites, I had some loud neighbors during the day but they settled down before quiet hours. Intermittently had 1-2 bars of T-Mobile with LTE Internet. Wi-Fi is available at the park entrance," reports Katherine T. about Wild River State Park.

Water access options: Some cabins have distant water hookups. "We were quick to learn that water hookups were shared with other sites and required 'y' connections at the spigots. 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," shares Sam C. from Banning RV Park and Campground.

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Several campgrounds offer play areas. "This park had nice spots - grassy with level tar to park on. The pool had a perfect temperature and nice lounging area. Shuttle took you to the casino 24 hours a day," describes Lisa D. about Grand Casino RV Resort.

Winter cabin options: Electric heated cabins available year-round. "This is one campground in Minnesota that offers a handful of electric hookups for winter camping. The beauty of this campground, is that while the campsites available are in a row, there's plenty of space between sites and some of them are even pulled through. Making it easy for RVs to pull in and hook up," notes Amy G. about Mille Lacs Kathio Petaga Campground in winter.

Dog-friendly areas: Pet accommodations vary by location. "Remarkably, in addition to playgrounds for children in different places around the campground, there was a huge dog walking and play area that was grassy and beautifully clean—and, of special interest, included a complete 'dog playground' with all the standards elements of a dog agility course! Very cool—and an expense and effort most places wouldn't go to," explains Janet R. at Banning RV Park and Campground.

Tips from RVers

Parking challenges: Some sites require careful maneuvering. "Back-in site was 90 degrees to the road - if the bathhouse parking lot wasn't across from it, wouldn't have been able to swing in on a 24' travel trailer. Water pressure was low, internet was out more than on," reports Cathleen V. about Grand Casino RV Resort.

Distance to utilities: Bring extra-long hoses for some sites. "Then we all collectively began searching for our water source. Ours 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," shares Sam C. about Banning RV Park and Campground.

Seasonal availability: Most cabin camping options operate May through October, though some like Grand Casino RV Resort remain open year-round with winterized facilities. "We stayed in one of the walk-in sites. It was great, not too too buggy. Mostly quiet. Hiking trails in the park are wonderful and there's a lot of history to discover within the park," notes Ashley H. about summer conditions at Mille Lacs Kathio Petaga Campground.

Frequently Asked Questions

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Hinckley, MN is Banning State Park Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 34 reviews.

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