3 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Several cabin camping options surround the Pequot Lakes, Minnesota area, with facilities ranging from basic to fully furnished accommodations. True North Basecamp offers clean cabins with comfortable beds, tables, and air conditioning units, situated with lake views and access to nearby trails. Wildwedge Golf and RV Park provides cabin rentals with electricity and heating options for extended season comfort. Breezy Point Resort features lakeside cabins with modern amenities, though pets are not permitted at this location. "Cabins are basic but clean with comfortable beds, a table and AC! Right on the lake and direct access to the trails," notes one True North Basecamp visitor who appreciated the straightforward accommodations.
Rustic and deluxe cabin options vary significantly across the region's campgrounds and resorts. Most locations operate seasonally from May through October, with limited winter availability. Pet policies differ considerably, with Birch Bay RV Resort and Red Rider Resort welcoming pets while Fritz's Resort and Breezy Point Resort prohibit them. Cabin sizes range from cozy one-room structures to multi-bedroom family units with separate sleeping areas. Advance reservations are essential, particularly during summer months when lakeside cabins book quickly. According to a Mille Lacs Kathio State Park visitor, "Perfect little camper cabin and site. Fabulous park staff that even turned the heater on for us before we arrived. The cabin has electricity, heat, no plumbing. No cooking inside, wonderful fire ring for cooking, which we used at night."
Most cabin rentals provide beds with mattresses but require guests to bring their own linens, pillows, and towels. Kitchen facilities vary widely, from simple microwaves to full kitchenettes with refrigerators and stovetops in premium cabins. Outdoor cooking equipment typically includes fire rings with grates and picnic tables. Sunset Pines Campground maintains "nice cabins, very reasonable rates" with clean facilities and helpful staff. Firewood is available for purchase at most locations, with prices around $6 per bundle. Pequot Lakes offers grocery stores and supplies within a short drive of most cabin campgrounds, making it convenient to stock up on essentials before arrival. Visitors should check specific cabin amenities when booking to ensure they pack appropriate supplies for their stay.
"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."
Available this weekend
from $24 - $80 / night
"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"
"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."
"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."
"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
"No tent sites available on the lake as those are reserved for rv, but the tent area is nice and wooded."
"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."
"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
"Family camping RV sites have playground right there. Paddle Boats available and swimming beach. Right on the lake so kids spent a lot of time in the lake and on the lake fishing."
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.
GuideThis campground has 2 parts, the north section and the south section. The south is on a peninsula with just a few campsites. The north is the bigger part of the campground. The sites in the north are large and very well kept, each with a picnic table, fire ring and level sights. Two campground hosts who are very friendly and accommodating. Just a few vault toilets. If there's anywhere to improve, it is the number of toilets in the bigger campground. The south campground has the shower house and laundry, along with flush toilets. All in all, a very nice place to stay.
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
Cabin accommodations near Pequot Lakes, Minnesota range from basic structures to fully equipped lodging options. The region's 40+ lakes bring seasonal temperature swings with summer highs reaching 80°F and winter lows dropping below 0°F. During peak season (May-October), cabin rates typically increase by 30-40% compared to shoulder seasons.
Fishing from docks: At Birch Bay RV Resort, guests can fish directly from three different docks and access a small boat landing. "Cute little lake with gorgeous sunsets, huge kiddy play area on water, free kayak and paddle board use," reports one visitor who appreciated the amenities.
Golf courses nearby: Wildwedge Golf and RV Park maintains a well-kept course adjacent to cabin areas. "The kids loved the mini golf and maze and we all loved the cute little golf course that was very well maintained," notes a camper who visited with family. The golf course layout incorporates large shaded sites.
Historical exploration: Crow Wing State Park offers significant historical attractions alongside cabin camping. "History, hiking, biking, fishing and boating here. We grabbed a site just above the river. There is an old town site with informational plaques along the way that depict what life was like here in the 1890s," writes a reviewer who explored the park's past.
Private cabin settings: Red Rider Resort receives high marks for its secluded cabin and tent areas. "Sites are gorgeous and secluded, a bike trail heads off from camp, there's showers, a sauna, and a lake. Wonderful vibe, not an RV park," states one visitor comparing the atmosphere to national forest campgrounds.
Lakeside swimming areas: Mission Beach Resort cabins accommodate varied age groups with accessible water features. "The resort is small, something we appreciate, but offers enough for my 84 yr old father to my 3 yr old granddaughter," explains a guest who found the compact property suitable for their multi-generational family.
Clean facilities: Cabin guests consistently mention facility cleanliness as a priority. "Clean bathrooms, nice ppl...sites right on the lake & a little beach to sit at...seems small but a lot of big rigs fit just fine," notes a camper who stayed at Sunset Pines Campground. Many properties maintain daily cleaning schedules for shared bathhouses.
Reservation requirements: Summer cabins near Pequot Lakes book 4-6 months in advance, especially for lakefront locations. Most properties require 2-night minimum stays during peak season with stricter cancellation policies.
Wi-Fi availability: Cabin internet access varies significantly between properties. At True North Basecamp, "Cabins have WiFi. The cabins are my favorite because of the lake views, proximity to the bathhouse, and heat/AC units. Cabin #5 has the best unobstructed views of the lake."
Pet restrictions: Several cabin properties prohibit pets while others require additional fees ranging from $10-25 per night. Fritz's Resort maintains a strict no-pets policy that extends to both cabin and RV guests.
Seasonal operation: Most cabin properties operate from May through October with limited winter availability. According to a Red Rider Resort visitor, "Camp Sites were open early (March), if not year round. Other campgrounds don't open until mid-April."
Playground access: Sunset Pines Campground provides family-friendly amenities including a heated pool. "The 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," reports one family who appreciated the recreational options.
Cabin selection for lake views: Strategic cabin selection impacts the experience significantly. At True North Basecamp, "Cabin #5 has the best unobstructed views of the lake," advises a repeat visitor familiar with the property layout.
Rental equipment: Multiple properties offer complimentary equipment use with cabin stays. Birch Bay provides "free kayak and paddle board use" while other locations charge $10-15 hourly for similar equipment.
Tent alternatives for cabin stays: RVers sometimes prefer tent camping options at cabin-focused resorts. "The site here was nice and wooded. Definitely a bit more private than other Cuyuna options," explains a visitor to Red Rider Resort who typically uses an RV but opted for tent camping.
Level site considerations: Site grading varies significantly across properties. One camper at True North Basecamp reported, "I camped in site #18 and it either isn't very level or I just did a poor job of setting up my tent because we were slanted all night."
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