Best Cabin Camping near Richmond, MN
Several state parks and private campgrounds near Richmond, Minnesota provide cabin rentals with varying amenities and comfort levels. Lake Maria State Park offers three camper cabins that require a short hike to access, each featuring bunk beds with queen and twin mattresses that sleep up to six people. The cabins include wood stoves and electric baseboard heat, making them suitable for year-round use. Creekwood Acres provides a fully furnished cabin with a complete kitchen including microwave, stove, refrigerator, and sink. This private cabin features a main-floor bedroom with a double bed and two additional double beds in the loft area. According to one visitor, "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." Sibley State Park's camper cabins are situated in a wooded setting with access to shower facilities, though they're located a short walk from bathrooms.
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available throughout the region, with seasonal availability varying by location. Most state park cabins operate year-round, while private resorts like Games Lake County Park typically open from May through September. Pet policies differ significantly between properties, with some state park cabins prohibiting pets entirely while others welcome them for an additional fee. Cabin sizes range from intimate one-room structures to larger family accommodations with separate sleeping areas. Lake Maria's cabins require advance planning as they're accessible only by hiking trails, though as one reviewer notes, "The trails are groomed enough that if you have a cart, you can pack your gear in that way too." Reservations are essential during summer months when cabin availability becomes limited, particularly at popular locations like Green Lake County Park and St. Cloud Campground & RV Park.
Most cabins provide beds with mattresses but require visitors to bring their own bedding, pillows, and towels. Kitchen facilities vary widely, from basic setups with only fire rings to fully equipped kitchens with refrigerators and stoves. Campers staying in more rustic cabins should pack cooking equipment, food storage containers, and cleaning supplies. Firewood is available for purchase at most locations, typically costing $5-6 per bundle. The town of Richmond offers grocery stores and convenience shops for stocking cabin kitchens, though many visitors prefer to bring essentials from home. Lighting can be limited in some cabins, as one Lake Maria visitor advises: "Bring lighting as the cabin solar light only gives you a couple hours and it's so wooded it gets dark very quickly."
