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Several cabin campgrounds offer lakeside accommodations in the Nisswa region. Breezy Point Resort offers cabins with full electrical hookups, modern indoor toilets, and showers. True North Basecamp features cabins with "comfortable beds, a table and AC," according to one reviewer, and many cabins provide direct lake views. Most cabins include basic furnishings like beds, tables, and seating areas, though amenities vary by location. Wildwedge Golf and RV Park provides cabins near the Paul Bunyan Trail with full hookup options. Birch Bay RV Resort features cabins with electricity, water hookups, and sewer connections, while Red Rider Resort offers more rustic options.
Cabin styles vary from basic to well-appointed across the region's facilities. At True North Basecamp, "Cabin #5 has the best unobstructed views of the lake," notes one camper, who appreciated the "heat/AC units" and WiFi availability. Some campgrounds like Crow Wing State Park operate from April through November, while others maintain year-round availability. Pet policies differ significantly between locations - Birch Bay RV Resort and Red Rider Resort welcome pets in their cabins, while Breezy Point Resort does not permit pets. Most cabin facilities require advance reservations, especially during summer months when lakeside accommodations fill quickly.
Many cabins provide basic furnishings but require guests to bring their own bedding, towels, and personal items. Kitchen facilities range from simple fire rings outside the cabin to properties with full kitchenettes. One visitor at Mille Lacs Kathio State Park noted that their cabin had "electricity, heat, no plumbing" and "no cooking inside" was permitted, though there was a "wonderful fire ring for cooking." On-site stores at locations like Camp Holiday Resort and Birch Bay RV Resort offer basic provisions, firewood, and ice. Visitors staying in more remote cabins should plan to bring groceries and supplies, as some locations have limited on-site purchasing options.
"Although they have lots of sites, it is a State Park. That means that they are close together. We canoed into the park on the Mississippi and had to carry a canoe to our site."
"Water fill and firewood available at the registration building. The water was high in iron. Canoe and kayak rentals available. Lots of trails for hiking and biking."
from $24 - $80 / night
Check Availability"Cabins are basic but clean with comfortable beds, a table and ac! Right on the lake and direct access to the trails"
"I've stayed in both the cabins and the camping area. The cabins are my favorite because of the lake views, proximity to the bathhouse, and heat/AC units."
"Sites are huge, very dog friendly, quiet, ice and firewood on site, cute little lake with gorgeous sunsets, huge kiddy play area on water, free kayak and paddle board use, nice little onsite store."
"Very nice RV resort with clean campground, clean bathrooms & showers. Full hookups, good resort wifi and good Verizon."
from $60 - $80 / night
Check Availability"Rode our bikes on the Paul Bunyan Trail to Nisswa and had some ice cream at The Chocolate Ox. Did a little shopping and got a beer at the brewery. Great location for lots of activities."
"Lots of amenities in the surrounding area. Good golfing. Good times"
"There are 10 tent sites and many cabins. We stayed in tents. The sites are rustic but have fire rings and some have charcoal grills in them."
"Stayed at RV site 4 which is bordered by trees on one side which was nice for privacy."
"We stayed in the lodge cabins in August 2021 fir a family reunion. Great facility with many types if cabins. Beautiful spot with lakes all around."
"No tent sites available on the lake as those are reserved for rv, but the tent area is nice and wooded."
"Clean and detailed bathroom and showers. Laundry available. 30, 50 amp hookups. Back in trailer sites. Nice cabins, very reasonable rates. Everything REALLY CLEAN. beautiful swimming pool."
"Kids loved the heated pool and tether ball! We all had a great time riding 4 wheelers on the Spider Lake trails a few miles away. Great sites, great time!"
from $52 / night
Check Availability"We had site 4, lake side access. The site was amazing, with a dock to the lake. Has a picnic table with a lean to shelter, and a fire ring."
"Right on the lake with private dock. Sites a close by. Most have water and electric. Full hookups are very limited. Only 4 site near the back. Off of a quiet road. No traffic noise."
from $30 - $66 / night
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GuideGreat site. Has a good fire ring. Has a wilderness toilet off away from the site. Trail into the site is well marked. You’ll get plenty of animal sounds from the beaver dam lake that is right by the site. Has a picnic table. There is only one tent pad. Not a completely level place for a second tent so prepared if you have two tents that one of them will be on a slight angle.
ScoutWe have been going up to Camp Holiday for about 5 years now and staying in the same campsite. We just love this place. We have the same neighbors every year so it is like having a family reunion each time. It is so clean and quiet and the sunsets are absolutely beautiful. It is so nice just sitting by the lake listening to the loons. It is hard to leave at the end of the week! Thank you Camp Holiday for giving us such a great week every year!
GuideI had a very...interesting experience at the camper cabins this week! I stayed at the cabin #3 this week, Monday through Thursday (3 nights). Monday and Tuesday were awesome. I was the only one there on the whole side of the road, and it was soooo peaceful.
Early Wednesday morning (around 3am)is where things stopped being peaceful. A really bad storm developed (that I had no idea was coming). It was probably the worst storm I had ever experienced in my life. Five trees fell in the yard, one small one hitting the cabin. One tree even fell a couple of feet behind my car, blocking me in. After taking a short walk when the sun came up, I realized the damage was everywhere in the park. I was seeing downed trees all over every single trial and road. I emailed the park office which opened at 8 that I was trapped, and they cleared all the trees from the office to where I was (almost three miles away) and was getting me out by 9:30. I was so impressed with how fast they worked. Amazing job! They offered to give me a refund if I wanted to go home early (I didn't, because I was still really enjoying my time there). I will definitely be back!
Without the whole storm fiasco, here are some pros and cons:
Pro *the cabins are gorgeous and cozy. *they have electric and heat (a gas burning stove heats the cabin, how cute!) *there's a screened in porch allowing you to enjoy the weather without bugs. *the vault toilet is really close, but there is also flush toilets with a shower in the campground, which is like a five minute walk, or a very short drive. *the mattresses on the bunk beds appear to be newer than some cabins I stayed in, that being said, a foam mattress topper isn't a bad idea if you struggle to sleep *the trails are gorgeous. The cabins aren't far from the lake either. There's a visitor center that's currently closed for renovations (2026) but I think will be open next year. There's a short interpretive trail behind it too. *there's a fire ring and picnic table outside.
Cons (there aren't many!) *I think being separated from the main campground is both a pro and a con, depending on your personality. If you like solitude then it's perfect. If you enjoy being where everyone else is, then it's a con.
ScoutCamp Holiday has many great options for lodging and amenities. The hosts are personable and friendly. There are activities for everyone; kids, teens and adults. The lake is big enough and they have two beach access points. We can't wait to stay again this summer!
GuideSet on the Upper Missisippi this was well worth the 8 Mile detour off the main east/west route through MN. History, hiking, biking, fishing and boating here. We grabbed a site just above the river. So peaceful and quiet. The few campers here on a late September day were mostly at the electric site area. There is an old town site with informational plaques along the way that depict what life was like here in the 1890s. Excellent map signage on the hiking trails too. Clean and tidy vault toilets. There is access to the extended bike path from this state park as well.
ScoutWe tent camped and appreciated the clean facilities, activities for kids to do, and close to great fishing lakes (Bay Lake & Borden Lake).
LegendLots of fun amenities, most notable are disc golf and a small zoo with some bison and deer. Sites are fairly spacious and the tent sites are closest to the river. A couple of cute cabins to rent. Picnic tables at each site (some are warped). There is a bike trail nearby. No fire pits at each site so bring one if you can! There is a large community fire pit though. Full hookup sites available.
RangerI was looking to take a solo camping trip for the weekend and paddleboard on the Cuyuna Mine Lakes. I booked the trip pretty late because of a lot of different factors, but Crow Wing State park still had plenty of availability. The park is nothing spectacular, but it was nice, wooded, and the staff were great. It was my first time solo camping in awhile, so I opted to stay at a state park where there would be rangers. I noticed that the rangers stopped and talked to me night one, and remembered me- which made me feel very safe as a solo female camper. The campground was overall pretty quiet, and my site was wooded so that I normally could not see other campers from my site, which was great! It felt decently quiet . If you visit in the summertime, expect hellish mosquitoes and pack accordingly!
You can join the hiking club trail straight from the campground, which was nice- I went on a few beautiful sunset walks to watch the sunset over the river
The bathroom and shower were clean and easily accessible.
The park was a 20-30 minute drive from the Cuyuna Mines area, so I was able to easily drive over Saturday morning and spend the day paddleboarding.
This park is not one of the most spectacular in Minnesota, but I had a great stay and it was very relaxing. It was great for a weekend getaway for a solo female camper looking to do some paddle boarding in the area
LegendThis park features fishing in Whiskey Creek, (stocked with rainbow trout, crappies, and sunfish), picnic area, children's playground, semi-enclosed shelters, campground area with full hook-up and tent sites, two camping cabins, softball fields, frisbee golf, volleyball area and a children's zoo, which includes buffalo, whitetail deer, peacocks, and golden pheasants. Site had picnic table and fire ring.
Camping with the whole family so there may be some familiar rigs from other reviews of mine.
Nisswa's cabin camping options sit within Minnesota's pine forest region at approximately 1,250 feet elevation, where summer temperatures average 75-85°F during peak season. Cabin rentals often book 3-6 months in advance, particularly for lakefront properties that provide direct water access. Most cabin facilities operate from May through September with limited winter availability at select locations.
Mountain biking at Cuyuna trails: True North Basecamp provides direct trail access to the renowned Cuyuna mountain biking area. "Right on the lake and direct access to the trails," notes one visitor who appreciated the convenience for cyclists. The campground connects to what one reviewer calls "Cuyuna Rec Area world class mountain bike trails."
Golf and mini-golf activities: Wildwedge Golf and RV Park features a well-maintained golf course adjacent to cabin sites. "The kids loved the mini golf and maze and we all loved the cute little golf course that was very well maintained," reports one camper. Another mentions the "good golfing" available right from the campground.
Water recreation on multiple lakes: Camp Holiday Resort offers extensive water recreation options including equipment rentals. "You can also rent water toys, boats and pontoons. You can also bring your own boat and rent dock space," explains one visitor. The resort provides "a slide, water trampoline, nice beach" according to another reviewer, making it ideal for water activities.
Private docks with lake access: Lakeside cabins at Camp Holiday often include private dock space. One camper noted their site was "right on the water with private dock" and that "the lake is clean but dark with ore." Another mentioned having "site 4, lake side access. The site was amazing, with a dock to the lake."
Cabin comfort amenities: True North Basecamp cabins include practical features for comfortable stays. A reviewer who stayed for "a week of biking" noted they "brought our paddleboard and had a great time on the quiet lake." Other visitors appreciate that cabins include "comfortable beds, a table and AC" and "heat/AC units."
Trail connectivity from sites: Crow Wing State Park offers excellent hiking and cycling connections. "You can join the hiking club trail straight from the campground, which was nice," mentions one camper. Another notes that "Paul Bunyan Bike Trail passes through park(120 miles long)" providing extensive riding options from the cabins.
Pet policies vary significantly: Several campgrounds have specific pet rules for cabin guests. At Red Rider Resort, one reviewer called it "Best for tents, mountain bikers, dogs," indicating pet-friendly policies. However, not all cabins permit animals, so calling ahead is essential.
Cabin amenities differ by price point: Cabin facilities range from rustic to modern across properties. A Crow Wing State Park visitor explained, "I noticed that the rangers stopped and talked to me night one, and remembered me- which made me feel very safe as a solo female camper."
Reservation timing matters: Most cabin facilities require advance booking, particularly for summer months. One Pine Mountain camper noted they have "really reasonable rates" but recommends booking early. Another mentions, "We go here every year and will continue to do so," suggesting repeat visitors often secure preferred dates well in advance.
Look for dedicated play areas: Pine Mountain Campground receives high marks for family amenities. "Kids loved the heated pool and tether ball!" reports one family. Another mentions that the staff "go above and beyond to make sure your stay is good" and appreciates the "pool and playground for kids among other activities."
Consider historical sites for educational value: Crow Wing State Park offers learning opportunities through its historical features. A camper noted, "Historic signs describing the old town are along the beginning part of the trail near the picnic area. Kinda fun to read about and feel what old settlements were like!"
Swimming areas with gradual entry: When selecting a cabin for families with small children, check water depth. At True North Basecamp, one visitor noted they had "a great swimming area, though it did get deep fast for little kids," suggesting families with younger children should inquire about beach conditions.
Site leveling challenges: Many cabin and RV sites in the Nisswa area require leveling equipment. One Camp Holiday visitor warned that "Most of the lake side sites were pretty uneven, bring plenty of leveling blocks" and recommended coming "prepared with just enough leveling blocks."
Seasonal availability varies: Birch Bay RV Resort and other facilities have different operating seasons. A September visitor noted finding "clean campground, clean bathrooms & showers. Full hookups, good resort wifi and good Verizon," indicating shoulder season can offer less crowded experiences with full services still available.
Visitor policies affect gatherings: Some resorts have strict rules about additional visitors. Birch Bay RV Resort earned "5 stars because, despite it not being visitor friendly, they are up front in their policies about visitors and the place is great in all other respects," according to one reviewer who advised checking these policies before booking if planning to host friends or family.
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