Best Cabin Camping near St. Michael, MN
Baker Park Reserve in Medina and Lake Maria State Park in Monticello provide cabin accommodations within 30 minutes of St. Michael. Baker Park cabins feature electric hookups, picnic tables, and fire rings with access to showers and flush toilets. The cabins at Lake Maria are more rustic but include drinking water and fire rings. Minneapolis Northwest KOA offers cabins with more amenities including electric hookups, water, and sewer connections. "The campgrounds were quiet at night and the showers were clean. I would definitely come back here to camp again," noted one visitor about Baker Park Reserve.
Rustic cabin rentals are available year-round at Lake Maria State Park, while the KOA-style cabins at Minneapolis Northwest KOA operate seasonally from April through mid-October. Three Rivers Park District Baker Campground provides cabins with varying levels of amenities from basic to more furnished options. Most cabins require reservations, especially during summer months when availability becomes limited. Pet policies vary by location, with Baker Park Reserve, Lake Maria State Park, and Minneapolis Northwest KOA all permitting pets in cabin areas. A camper described the Minneapolis Northwest KOA as having "clean sites, great staff, nice hookups."
Most cabin rentals include beds and basic furniture but require visitors to bring their own linens, pillows, and towels. Kitchen facilities range from simple fire rings with cooking grates to cabins with small refrigerators and microwaves. Baker Park Reserve and Minneapolis Northwest KOA maintain small camp stores for basic provisions, while Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park Campground cabins have access to modern facilities but limited on-site supplies. Campers staying at cabins near Crow Hassan Park Reserve should pack adequate bug protection, as one reviewer mentioned, "the wooded areas are nice but you may want to hustle out of there if you don't have enough bug protection."