Best Cabin Camping near La Crescent, MN
Several campgrounds around La Crescent feature cabin accommodations with varying amenities. Shady Rest Acres offers a cabin attached to the main house with two full-sized beds, microwave, mini-fridge, coffee maker, wood stove for cool nights, and air conditioning for warm days. Beaver Creek Valley State Park Campground provides more rustic cabin options nestled between two bluffs. "Beyond being kind, their property is clean, tidy, beautiful yet rustic and home to so many animals that are all exceptionally well cared for," notes one visitor about Shady Rest Acres. Money Creek Haven and Champions Riverside Resort also offer cabin rentals with access to campground facilities including showers, toilets, and recreation areas.
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Neshonoc Lakeside in nearby West Salem, Wisconsin offers cabin rentals of various sizes alongside their RV camping options. Most cabins require reservations, particularly during peak summer months from May through September. Pet policies vary by location – Shady Rest Acres welcomes pets while other properties may restrict animals in cabin accommodations. A camper described Neshonoc as "a huge campground with RV sites, cabins, tent sites and park models" that feels like "a true old-school campground not an RV resort."
Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Basic kitchen amenities like microwaves and mini-refrigerators are common, though cooking facilities vary widely between properties. On-site camp stores at larger establishments like Champions Riverside Resort and Neshonoc Lakeside provide basic supplies. Cabin guests at Shady Rest Acres have access to an indoor bathroom and shower inside the main house. Visitors planning extended stays should consider bringing additional cooking equipment, food supplies, and personal items as rural cabin locations may be distant from major grocery stores.
