Best Cabin Camping near Mendota, MN
Whitetail Woods Camper Cabins and Afton State Park Campground offer private cabin accommodations near Mendota. Whitetail Woods features well-constructed cabins with built-in bunk beds, reading lights, and ample storage space. The cabins are heated for winter comfort and include electrical outlets for slow cookers and coffee pots. "The cabins are well-built and heated. The wooded cabins have what seems like full-sized mattress bunk beds built into the wall. Each bunk has its own reading light. The storage in this place is amazing," noted one visitor. Bathroom facilities are located a short walk from the cabins with heated restrooms and shower facilities available year-round, though hot water may be limited.
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. At Afton State Park, camper cabins provide a more rustic experience with electricity and heating but minimal amenities. Minneapolis Northwest KOA and Minneapolis Southwest KOA offer cabin rentals with more services, including access to showers, toilets, and camp stores. Most cabins require advance reservations, with popular locations like Whitetail Woods booking up 120 days in advance. A review mentioned, "Plan ahead as these are hard to come by." Pet policies vary by location—while Baker Campground and Bunker Hills Regional Park allow pets in their cabins, Whitetail Woods and some other facilities do not permit animals.
Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Cooking facilities vary considerably between locations, with no indoor cooking allowed at Whitetail Woods cabins. External fire rings and picnic tables are standard at most cabin sites. Several campgrounds provide firewood for purchase, though Afton State Park requires guests to cut their own with provided saws. Potable water is available at bathroom facilities for dish washing and drinking. Rice Creek Chain of Lakes and both KOA locations have on-site markets for basic provisions, while other cabin areas require bringing supplies or traveling to nearby towns for groceries.
