Best Cabin Camping near Montevideo, MN

Lac qui Parle State Park offers cabins for visitors seeking sheltered accommodations near Montevideo, Minnesota. Camper cabins at the park provide a comfortable alternative to tent camping while maintaining a rustic outdoor experience. The park features both Upper and Lower campgrounds, with the Upper area offering more open views of the lake. Cabin amenities typically include electricity, basic furnishings, and nearby access to showers and toilets. Additional cabin options can be found at Wegdahl Park, where small rental cabins provide basic shelter. "There is a water access to the mn River. They have cabins that I've never stayed in but look nice," notes one visitor about the Wegdahl Park cabins.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Games Lake County Park provides cabin accommodations alongside its tent and RV sites from May through September. Most park cabins require advance reservations, especially during summer months when demand peaks. Pet policies vary by location - some cabins at Lac qui Parle State Park do not permit pets inside, while other properties may allow pets with additional fees. The camper cabins at Sibley State Park provide another option for visitors seeking simple but comfortable shelter. Reservations are typically required well in advance for weekend stays during peak summer season.

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities vary significantly between properties - some provide only outdoor fire rings while others may include small refrigerators or microwaves. Basic supplies can be purchased at markets near some campgrounds, though selection is limited. Campers staying at Lac qui Parle should note the remote location and stock up on provisions before arrival. One reviewer advised, "The park and campground are nice, but stock up before arriving and come prepared. This location is pretty far off the beaten path in terms of access to groceries and supplies." Visitors to most cabin properties should plan to bring cooking equipment, food storage containers, and cleaning supplies.

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Best Cabin Sites Near Montevideo, Minnesota (14)

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

    8 Reviews
    Montevideo, MN
    10 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."

    2. Wegdahl Park

    1 Review
    Montevideo, MN
    5 miles

    $50 / night

    3. Outdoors Inn Campground

    2 Reviews
    Sunburg, MN
    25 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."

    4. Oak Ridge Campground — Sibley State Park

    20 Reviews
    New London, MN
    42 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."

    5. Games Lake County Park

    15 Reviews
    New London, MN
    40 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."

    6. Glacial Lakes State Park Campground

    13 Reviews
    Starbuck, MN
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (320) 239-2860

    "The trails in the park have nice rolling hills and offer a unique type of beauty. The campground is small, but offers some electric sites as well as some primitive sites."

    "Had a great stay, everything was as expected with a camper cabin. Beautiful park with great trails and a beautiful lake!"

    7. Camden State Park Campground

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

    $24 - $45 / night

    "Nice, secluded and wooded sites."

    "Clean restrooms."

    8. Green Lake County Park

    5 Reviews
    New London, MN
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (320) 796-5564

    $24 - $34 / night

    "Hands down my favorite spot to get away from the hectic week of work, parenting duties, and just all together adulting."

    "Beautiful clear lake, nice sites, friendly people, affordable rentals, and so much to do!"

    9. Pomme De Terre Campground

    4 Reviews
    Chokio, MN
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (320) 208-6500

    "Pretty nice campground with water and electric. Bathhouse, walking trails, fishing and beautiful lake views. Some sites are a little difficult to get into but not impossible."

    "Nice shower house and plenty of bathrooms. Could have proved to be a nightmare week was actually a blast partially due to the wonderful park staff. All in all a great week!"

    10. Camber Cabins — Sibley State Park

    2 Reviews
    New London, MN
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (320) 347-7810

    $90 / night

    "What a beautiful park and great camping spaces. We saw the cabins and they looked amazing. The activities around the were plentiful such as snow shoes and sled hill and plenty of trails. Well kept."

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Cabin Reviews near Montevideo, MN

79 Reviews of 14 Montevideo Campgrounds


  • 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).

  • 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.

  • 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!

  • P
    Aug. 23, 2021

    Oak Ridge Campground — Sibley State Park

    Nice Getaway at Sibley State Park

    Fun spot not far from the Twin Cities. Campsites are nicely spaced and pretty secluded. Nice trails, beach, and beach rentals.

  • Janet R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 9, 2019

    Oak Ridge Campground — Sibley State Park

    Forest meets prairie

    This state park uniquely showcases an ecologic transition zone between hardwood forest, savannah, and prairie. There are also local history connections. As a bird watcher, I was very excited to see birds here that I dont usually see at home in northern Minnesota, and to learn a bit more about glaciation in this area and about prairie and savannah habitats. The park has self guided hikes, educational nature programs, and learning kits for birding and more that you can check out at the ranger station. The lakeshore is pretty, and the lakeside campground is green and leafy with mature trees but the campsites are very close together, and the beachfront and bath house are currently closed for renovation which puts a damper on waterfront activities. Away from the lake is another campground in the oak savanna section of the park, and this campground seems quieter with more spacious sites, although they are more open. The park’s camper cabins are located here and are in a very pretty setting tucked into a little hill, though a bit of a walk to the bathrooms and showerhouse. At both campgrounds there are nice ADA sites which are level, spacious and accessible, and also close to the bathrooms. I was at a conference in nearby Willmar, and this park is a good alternative for lodging if you need to be in the area. If you are really into learning more about prairies and local glacial geology, the nearby Prairie Environmental Learning Center is fantastic to visit, and lots of prairie pothole WMAs are also closeby for waterfowl watching

  • Makayla B.
    Sep. 9, 2019

    Camden State Park Campground

    Nice campground on the prairie

    There are two campgrounds in this park - the upper one is on the prairie while the lower one is situated among trees along the river. We stayed in the lower campground in site 30. The lower campground is close to the playground and swimming pond but it rained the whole time we camped so we didn't use either.

    Sites in the lower campground are fairly close together and we didn't have cell service (Verizon), which wasn't a big deal.

    I brought my fat bike and bike the Bluebird and Dakota Valley trails. Both are mowed paths that go through prairie and wooded areas. The actual mountain bike trail was disappointing, it was overgrown, narrow, and hugged a high ridge.

    Our site, 30, sloped away from the parking pad. You wouldn't be able to set up.chairs under your awning at this site and the picnic table sat in a low spot that got muddy after 2 straight days of rain. There is a river that runs behind the sites in this loop. Our boys played on the rocks and had a great time.

    There are nearby train tracks and trains ran by several times a day, though luckily they don't blow the horn so we didn't notice them much.

  • Tori K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 1, 2023

    Glacial Lakes State Park Campground

    Located in Central MN

    The trails in the park have nice rolling hills and offer a unique type of beauty. The campground is small, but offers some electric sites as well as some primitive sites. I do believe there were 2 or 3 cabins that I saw. Unsure if there is a group camp with this campground being so small as it is. Firewood is available at the check in/office building. There is a bathroom/shower building in the loop with the electric sites. The electric loop and primitive loops both have vault toilets. Each loop also has a few water stations to fill containers with potable water and each loop has a dumpster for disposing of waste. Not sure if there is a dump station for RVs as I typically use a tent when camping. Nice state park in Rural central Minnesota

  • Janet R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 13, 2017

    Lac qui Parle Upper Campground — Lac qui Parle State Park

    “The Lake that speaks”

    We camped here in July and it was a great experience, but apparently it is spectacular during the spring and fall migration seasons, because this area is a major stopover on the Red River/ Minnesota River flyway fir migrating birds and waterfowl. 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, hence the french furtraders name of “Lac Qui Parle”. The state park here has two sections, a lower part in the forested lowlands on tbe west side, and an upper section on an open prairie bluff on the east side. We camped at the upper camprground, where the sites were open but nicely spaced from the neighbors. The sites were surrounded by blooming prairie and had an exquisite view over the lake, especially at dawn and sunrise. There are also several really nice park camper cabins if you would rather not camp out. The park has lots to explore but is also close to a huge national wildlife marsh refuge that is great for birdwatching and paddling. 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. This location is close to some interesting Minnezota history sites, too, as well as being a great destination for natural history and outdoor recreation


Guide to Montevideo

Lac qui Parle State Park and surrounding areas offer several cabin accommodations for visitors to western Minnesota. The region features prairie landscapes and numerous lakes formed by glacial activity. Winter temperatures can drop below 0°F, while summer averages 80°F with moderate humidity. Cabins near Montevideo, Minnesota provide shelter during temperature extremes and protection from seasonal mosquitoes typically present from June through August.

What to do

Birdwatching during migrations: At Lac qui Parle State Park, the lake becomes a major stopover on the Red River/Minnesota River flyway. "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, hence the french furtraders name of 'Lac Qui Parle'," explains Janet R.

Paddle the waterways: The Chippewa River flows next to several camping areas near Montevideo. At Outdoors Inn Campground, visitors can enjoy water activities. "The Chippewa river flows next to the camp and the adjoining river bank is woodlands. We had no insect issues," reports one camper.

Explore the Glacial Ridge Trail: Drive north on MN-29 from Benson to experience dramatic landscape changes. "The topology change in terrain from the farm lands around Benson to the rolling hills and lakes north on MN-29 is great. Continue on MN-29 to Starbuck for a sizable lake," notes a reviewer.

What campers like

Open prairie views for stargazing: The Upper Campground at Lac qui Parle provides unobstructed sky views. "While the campground lacks privacy, its wide open skies provide wonderful stargazing on clear nights. The openness was also great for watching groups of large birds (geese, turkey vultures, pelicans) wheeling overhead," writes Deanna J.

Spacious sites with lake views: Campers appreciate the layout at Lac qui Parle. "Lots of space between sites. There are not many trees so not much shade. Sites are gravel and relatively level, not much leveling required," reports Renee H.

Clean facilities: Green Lake County Park maintains high standards for their bathrooms. "The deal sealer for me though is the bathroom/showers are clean and they have cleaners go in and clean 3 times a day," notes Jessica B.

What you should know

Weather preparedness: The prairie setting exposes campers to weather elements. "This is a prairie setting, essentially a very large grassy field without trees or shrubs to provide privacy from neighbors or protection from winds," explains a Lac qui Parle visitor.

Bug protection: Insect activity varies seasonally. "The park and campground are nice, but the mosquitos weren't! Stayed right after a mosquitos hatch sadly," warns Tori K. from Lac qui Parle.

Cell service limitations: Pomme De Terre Campground and other rural sites have spotty coverage. "Verizon cell signal is poor," mentions a reviewer about Lac qui Parle, indicating you should download maps and information before arrival.

Limited shade: Upper campgrounds throughout the region tend to be open. "The upper campground was open and I found a level campsite for the evening. Very few trees," reports Han E.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Montevideo, MN is Lac qui Parle Upper Campground — Lac qui Parle State Park with a 4.4-star rating from 8 reviews.

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