Best Cabin Camping near North Shore, MN

Located within several Minnesota state parks, cabin accommodations provide year-round shelter for visitors seeking a forest retreat with basic amenities. Lake Carlos State Park Campground offers cabins with electricity and heat, positioned near hiking trails and lake access. Creekwood Acres features private woodland cabins with full working kitchens including microwave, stove, refrigerator and sink. Cabins at Linwood Resort & Campgrounds provide views of Lake Osakis with access to amenities like a boathouse lodge and game room. "They have cabins, camp sites, and restaurant/bar. Right on Lake Osakis, which usually has good fishing."

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. State park cabins typically sleep four to six people on bunk beds or futons, while resort cabins often feature more comfortable sleeping arrangements. Reservations are required for most cabin facilities, with peak season running May through October. Many locations enforce quiet hours, typically 10 PM to 8 AM. A visitor noted that "the cabin is gorgeous! Frog Pond sleeps 6 with heat and electricity." Pet policies vary by location - some resorts like Head Of The Lakes and Canary Beach allow pets, while others maintain pet-free accommodations.

Most cabins include basic furniture but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities range from none (at primitive cabins) to fully-equipped kitchens in resort settings. On-site camp stores at locations like Lake Carlos State Park Campground and Canary Beach Resort provide essentials like firewood and basic provisions. According to one camper, "The camper cabin is gorgeous! Frog Pond sleeps 6 with heat and electricity." Some campgrounds provide shared bathroom facilities with showers, while private cabins may have their own bathroom and shower facilities.

Best Cabin Sites Near North Shore, Minnesota (21)

    1. Lake Carlos State Park Campground

    28 Reviews
    Carlos, MN
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (320) 852-7200

    "I stayed here with a few friends in the winter when the park was doing their lantern-lit snowshoe trail. They have 1 site (electric) available in the winter."

    "End of October, Stopped for just one night, probably about a 20ish minute drive from 94. Was able to purchase firewood after closing, and the campsite were easy to find after (7$)entry to the park."

    2. Head Of The Lakes Resort

    1 Review
    Osakis, MN
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (320) 859-4252

    "They have cabins, camp sites, and restaurant/bar. Right on Lake osakis, which usually has good fishing."

    3. Linwood Resort & Campgrounds

    1 Review
    Osakis, MN
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (320) 859-2175

    "Amenities I remember when we had a seasonal spot here: cabins with beautiful lake view, boathouse lodge and game room, sunbathing dock on the water, large picnic grounds, sand-filled playground, paddleboard"

    4. Big Sauk Resort

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    Melrose, MN
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (320) 352-2510

    5. Crow Wing State Park Campground

    27 Reviews
    Baxter, MN
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (218) 825-3075

    $21 / night

    "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."

    6. Oak Ridge Campground — Sibley State Park

    20 Reviews
    New London, MN
    36 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."

    7. Games Lake County Park

    15 Reviews
    New London, MN
    37 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."

    8. Creekwood Acres

    1 Review
    St. Joseph, MN
    26 miles
    +1 (320) 267-6240

    $150 / night

    "I had been out of town and away from home the previous week, and decided I would stop here on the long drive home in order to break up my trip."

    9. Canary Beach Resort

    2 Reviews
    Glenwood, MN
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (320) 554-2471

    $78 - $1090 / night

    "So many activities and clean shower and restrooms. Folks working here we very pleasant and personable."

    10. St. Cloud Campground & RV Park

    8 Reviews
    Saint Cloud, MN
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (320) 251-4463

    $75 / night

    "On the outskirts of St Cloud, this campground was very well maintained and clean."

    "No lake but a pool. More like an RV Park although they do have rustic sites."

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Cabin Reviews near North Shore, MN

140 Reviews of 21 North Shore Campgrounds


  • Tori K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Feb. 9, 2025

    Lake Carlos State Park Campground

    Lakefront (winter edition)

    I stayed here with a few friends in the winter when the park was doing their lantern-lit snowshoe trail. They have 1 site (electric) available in the winter. We had room for a truck bed camper and a pop-up clam ice fishing tent. A couple and their 2 dogs stayed in the truck camper and me and another friend stayed in the clam with an electric space heater going in addition to our 0 degree bags. It stayed pretty cozy! Fire ring and picnic table at the site. I believe the bathrooms and showers were closed for the season but cannot recall. Firewood is available at the office.

  • Tori K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 31, 2022

    Head Of The Lakes Resort

    Lots to offer!

    They have cabins, camp sites, and restaurant/bar. Right on Lake osakis, which usually has good fishing.

  • Tori K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Feb. 9, 2025

    Sunnybrook Park

    Lots to do!

    This 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.

  • Tori K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 13, 2024

    Linwood Resort & Campgrounds

    Great lake

    Amenities I remember when we had a seasonal spot here: cabins with beautiful lake view, boathouse lodge and game room, sunbathing dock on the water, large picnic grounds, sand-filled playground, paddleboard &kayak rentals, boat ramp and launching service, boat & pontoon rental, boatlifts, gas, oil, tackle and live bait, screened-in fish cleaning house, sand volleyball, mini golf, laundry.

    The nearby town of Osakis has convenience stores, grocery, liquor stores, gas, bars and restaurants, etc. Lake osakis is usually pretty good for fishing.

  • Janet R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 9, 2020

    Creekwood Acres

    Tiny-house farm-stay!

    What a privilege it was to spend a night here! I had been out of town and away from home the previous week, and decided I would stop here on the long drive home in order to break up my trip. It wasnt just goid stopover, but a great retreat to restore body, mind and spirit. This listing for the Creekwood Cabin is a new listing on the“Hipcamp” website, which is like Airbnb for campgrounds, campsites, camper cabins, etc, that are located on private properties like farms and vineyards. The Theisens, Todd and Sarah, are the stewards of a beautiful farm focused on organic, sustainable and restorative land practices on acreage that is a mix of prairie, forest, wetlands, and rolling hills. They have free range cows, pigs and chickens who roam the farm freely and who are pretty happy campers themselves, it seems! The Theisens also have a traditional woodcraft and wood products business using sustainable harvest of hardwoods on their land, turning downed trees into planks for hardwood floors, wall panelling, countertops and other home woodwork for area homes. Currently in production when I was there were several outhouses to be uses at the campsites they are setting up in various wooded groves on their farm, and in the works are the production if several tiny homes that will serve as camper cabins on their farm. Any tree wood not used in their products is chipped and used as woods for the miles of walking trails they are setting up over hill and dale on the property, and for sawdust for their composting toilets for their guest facilities. As of yet, the tent campsites and tiny house camper cabins are still being constructed and are a“work in progress”, but given what I saw will be really wonderful when finished. I had the opportunity to stay in their recently opened Creek Wood Cabin, which is an amazing showcase of both their hospitality and their best woodwork artisanry. This cabin is set in a shady grove of mature trees on a hill overlooking a peaceful pond and marsh. I was serenaded all night by frogs and owls and more. The cabin is constructed with all local materials, including of course woodwork from their own trees. The cabin has a full working kitchen including microwave, stove, fridge and sink, so you can bring all you need for your own meal prep. There is one open bedroom with a comfy double bed on the main floor, and two more double beds in the sunny loft above. The sitting area is complete with two rocking chairs and a library of amazing books related to sustainable living, simplicity, camping, and various topics to restore the spirit. There are large sunny windows on all walls which makes the cabin sunny and cheerful and makes the interior woodwork glow with warmth. There is a wood stove and a well stocked wood box, but there is also electric baseboard heat. There is running water with an on-demand water heater, but the toilet is an efficient low impact composting toilet so be prepared to flush with sawdust instead if water when using the facilities! Next to the cabin is a heavenly sauna that is set up for either dry or steam saunas. I loved having a sauna before bedtime and sleeping soundly til the rooster crowed at sunrise. When I had arrived the night before, Todd took me out in his RTV to tour the whole farm to see all the animals and the farming and woodworking operations, and also showed me all the trails I could go on. So, when the rooster called me forth the next morning I knew just where to go for my morning walk. When I returned, I reD for a while and journaled for a while til Sarah showed up at the cabin door with a basket containing my piping hot breakfast complete with fresh scrambled eggs from their henhouse. After breakfast, I visited the cows and their calves in their peaceful meadow, including one calf who was pals with the Bernese mountain dogs of the farm and preferred to frolick with the dogs rather than the other calves! Then more resting, writing and relaxing in the cozy cabin before continuing in my way. I would have to recommend this cabin stay as one if the loveliest I have experienced, and I know I will be back for more! In summer, guests would enjoy being in the farm itself and learning all the Theisens can share able simple low impact living and sustainable farming and restorative land management. If staying here you could also visit like-minded facilities like the organic gardens or art studios of the nearby College of St Benedict, or the solar farm or Arboretum and restored prairie at nearby St Johns University. St Johns and St Bens also have myriad hiking trails and places for meditation both indoors and out. Guests of the cabin can easily access both campuses just minutes away by car or bike, with additional biking further afield on the nearby Lake Woebegone state bike trail. During the school year there are myriad cultural activities on both campuses that cabin guests could take advantage of, and a winter time stay would also be lovely with the chance for snowshoeing or cross country skiing on the farm itself or in the area, as well as the chance to just rest, read, write and restore in the peace and quiet and coziness if the cabin. It would be the kind of retreat that Thoreau himself would heartily recommend, but Thoreau never had it this good in his own cabin! Come check it out for yourself, or come for the tent camping or tiny house experience as soon as those options are ready!

  • L
    Nov. 2, 2022

    Lake Carlos State Park Campground

    Beautiful and quiet

    End of October, Stopped for just one night, probably about a 20ish minute drive from 94. Was able to purchase firewood after closing, and the campsite were easy to find after (7$)entry to the park. Campsites are reserved through an online system. We found the top campsite completely empty and plenty of sites had good tree coverage for privacy/ way no protection. Nice level sites with soft ground. Each site had a fire ring and picnic table. The only bathroom in walking distance to the upper campsites was a vault toilet located amongst the cabins. Seems like a great place to stay any season.

  • Tori K.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 14, 2025

    Sunnybrook Park

    Quaint and fun

    Lots 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.

  • 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.

  • M
    Jul. 6, 2025

    Lake Carlos State Park Campground

    Absolutely Beautiful!

    We are camping/glamping in. 30’ fifth wheel. The sites here are spacious and cozy at the same time. Feels like we are deep in the forest but civilization is close enough for WiFi! Get some firewood from the Ranger, the fire pits are great!!


Guide to North Shore

Minnesota's cabin accommodations provide year-round shelter options near North Shore. The cabins range from rustic structures to deluxe units with full amenities, situated within state parks and private resorts across the region. Winter temperatures can drop to -30°F while summer averages 70-85°F, making seasonal preparation essential for cabin stays.

What to do

Hiking trails: Lake Carlos State Park Campground features multiple trail systems suitable for all seasons. The park offers lantern-lit snowshoe trails in winter months with special nighttime events. According to one visitor, "I stayed here with a few friends in the winter when the park was doing their lantern-lit snowshoe trail... We had room for a truck bed camper and a pop-up clam ice fishing tent."

Swimming opportunities: Oak Ridge Campground — Sibley State Park provides a large beach area on Lake Andrew for warm-weather recreation. A reviewer noted, "Beautiful swimming beach short walk from campground. Good hiking trails. Good biking trails nearby."

Historical exploration: Crow Wing State Park Campground features an interpretive area with remnants and information about the 1890s settlement. "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," reports one camper.

Water recreation: Games Lake County Park provides multiple water-based activities near cabin accommodations. A visitor shared, "The park offers electric hookups, clean facilities, and friendly staff... Located near Games Lake, it's perfect for fishing, boating, and family fun."

What campers like

Private woodland settings: Creekwood Acres offers secluded cabin experiences surrounded by mature forest. A camper described, "This cabin is set in a shady grove of mature trees on a hill overlooking a peaceful pond and marsh. I was serenaded all night by frogs and owls and more."

Lakefront access: Linwood Resort & Campgrounds cabins provide direct lake views and water access. A visitor detailed, "Amenities I remember when we had a seasonal spot here: cabins with beautiful lake view, boathouse lodge and game room, sunbathing dock on the water, large picnic grounds, sand-filled playground."

Winter camping options: Lake Carlos State Park maintains one electric site available for winter camping, alongside their camper cabins. A reviewer shared their experience: "They have 1 site (electric) available in the winter... It stayed pretty cozy! Fire ring and picnic table at the site."

Resort-style facilities: Canary Beach Resort provides comprehensive amenities beyond basic cabin features. A camper reported, "So many activities and clean shower and restrooms. Folks working here were very pleasant and personable."

What you should know

Reservation requirements: Most cabin facilities require advance booking, especially during peak months. Typical reservation windows open 120 days before arrival date for state park cabins and up to 12 months for private resort accommodations.

Seasonal variations: Winter cabin stays require additional preparation for cold temperatures. A Lake Carlos visitor reported, "I stayed here with a few friends in the winter... A couple and their 2 dogs stayed in the truck camper and me and another friend stayed in the clam with an electric space heater going in addition to our 0 degree bags."

Amenity differences: St. Cloud Campground & RV Park cabins offer different comfort levels than more rustic state park options. A visitor noted, "This campground is well maintained. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The shower house was clean."

Noise considerations: Some campgrounds maintain strict quiet hours while others have more activity. A reviewer at Crow Wing State Park mentioned, "We stayed in a tent for 2 nights at non-electric site 34. Maybe it was the weekend crowd, but it was incredibly noisy - both from people and mechanical noises."

Tips for camping with families

Beach access: Cabins near lakes typically offer swimming areas for children. At Oak Ridge Campground, a visitor reported, "Swimming was great! Cute little store by the beach. Sites were pretty close together but it was still an enjoyable time!"

Playground facilities: Multiple cabin locations feature playground equipment for children. At Games Lake County Park, a reviewer noted, "The kids loved the beach area and playground, and we spent most of our time fishing and boating on the lake—it's such a peaceful spot."

Nature programs: Head Of The Lakes Resort and surrounding state parks offer educational opportunities for children. The location provides "cabins, camp sites, and restaurant/bar. Right on Lake osakis, which usually has good fishing."

Space considerations: Family cabins vary in sleeping capacity and floor plans. At St. Cloud Campground, a visitor noted, "We were in a pull through at the north end of the campground and the site itself was nice and had decent spacing between sites, but I noticed some of the other sites were quite close."

Tips from RVers

Winter RV options: Lake Carlos State Park offers limited but viable winter camping with electric hookups for RVs. A camper reported, "We are camping/glamping in 30' fifth wheel. The sites here are spacious and cozy at the same time. Feels like we are deep in the forest but civilization is close enough for WiFi!"

Connectivity issues: Several campgrounds with cabins report limited internet access. At St. Cloud Campground, a visitor warned, "It was the worst wifi of about 15 campgrounds we've been to on our trip this year. They warned us it was slow, but we couldn't even connect to it from our site."

Site positioning: Cabins and RV sites offer varying privacy levels based on location within the campground. A Lake Carlos visitor suggested, "Our campsite wasn't private but there are some that are surrounded by trees and private. Would love to come back to this state park."

Utility considerations: RV sites near cabins typically feature electric hookups but may have limited sewer connections. A St. Cloud Campground guest mentioned, "The site was level and easy to get into to."

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near North Shore, MN is Lake Carlos State Park Campground with a 4.5-star rating from 28 reviews.

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