4 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Cabins near Turner offer options ranging from basic to comfortable accommodations. Jay Cooke State Park provides camper cabins with electricity, heat, and furnishings including beds, tables, and chairs. Campers have access to water pumps and bathroom facilities, though water is not available inside the cabins. True North Basecamp features lakeside cabins equipped with air conditioning, comfortable beds, and electricity. Cabins at Savanna Portage State Park and Sandy Lake COE Recreation Area provide similar basic amenities with varying levels of comfort. "The cabin has electricity, heat, no plumbing. No cooking inside, wonderful fire ring for cooking, which we used at night."
Rustic and deluxe cabin options accommodate different group sizes throughout the Turner region. Red Rider Resort offers cabins with varying amenities, including some with water and electric hookups. Most cabins require reservations, particularly during summer months when availability becomes limited. Many cabins are pet-friendly, though policies vary by location. Winter cabin options are available at several locations, with heated interiors making cold-weather stays comfortable. According to one visitor, "Winter cabin camping was cozy in the cabin. The cabin was nicely located close to the slope but not in the way of the action."
Most cabin accommodations include beds with mattresses but require visitors to bring their own linens, pillows, and sleeping bags. Cooking facilities vary significantly between locations—some cabins prohibit indoor cooking entirely while others provide basic kitchen amenities like refrigerators, microwaves, and stovetops. Bathrooms are typically located in nearby facilities rather than within the cabins themselves. Campers should plan to bring their own cooking equipment, food supplies, and personal items. Firewood is available for purchase at many locations for use in the outdoor fire rings that accompany most cabin sites. A visitor noted, "The cabins are pretty basic with bunk beds and a small table with chairs. The cabin we stayed in was heated with base board heaters that you have control of the temperature."
"It’s situated near four lakes and loads of biking/hiking. There is a lot to do in the area from fishing, hiking, biking, and nature watching."
"This state park is definitely off the beaten path, with the Savannah Portage itself almost as it 200 years ago when Americans explorers came trekking through."
Available this weekend
from $22 - $120 / night
"Electrical at every site and everyone is friendly. There are even showers and plumbed bathrooms."
"There’s a nice variety of sites available, a boat landing and docks, shower building, dump station, playground, beach, etc. It’s all very nicely maintained."
from $16 - $60 / night
"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."
"Nice sites but surrounded by swampy areas so mosquitoes are thick. Very clean, pay attention to north or south entrance. Have to drive on either end can’t cross the dam with a vehicle."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $18 - $70 / night
"The tent camping is great, the park is amazing for hiking and geology study, and there are camper cabins that I have often stayed at as well."
"We have stayed in a camper cabin in the winter and RV site in the summer."
Available this weekend
from $23 - $90 / night
from $33 - $45 / night
"Vaulted toilet and recycling/dumpster close proximity."
"Quiet little place, far enough away from too many things to make you feel like you're in town but anything you need is a hop skip and jump away."
from $45 - $119 / night
"The campsites are large enough (despite the snow) to set up suitable winter tents, and each site has a picnic table and fire pit. In the park, there's a lot of ice climbing and cross country skiing."
"Nice well maintained State Park."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $24 - $80 / night
"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."
"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."
TravelerA weekend in October...peak color but the campground is crowded and pretty noisy up until 8 pm ish when it does quiet down a bit. Would stay again, just when it's less crowded.
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.
ScoutNice campground with flat paved spots and good facilities. Water park for extra charge, but a great free playground for non-swimmers
RangerI stayed at two sites, the second being 41E, which has electric. This loop is perhaps the most central to the bath house, but all are conveniently located nearby and the dump station isn’t too far (but far enough to stay out of sight, out of mind). The bath house is fully handicap friendly and the shower heads can all the raised and lowered, and there are wheelchair ramps up to the facility. The dirt roads are miraculously pothole free and the drinking water spigots are blissfully cold if you’re here during a heatwave. Site 41E, like quite a few actually, has the fire pit behind/on the wrong side of your rv door, but no biggie. The biggest downside is that the site is rather unlevel, but if you are able to scoot all the way to the right (closest to the electrical tower), it’s not so bad. The bridge/park office/store is a quick 7 min walk, and the bath house is less than a 2 min walk.
When I was staying, we were hit with hazardous levels of wildfire smoke, and I was so impressed that the park staff opened visitor’s center early so that campers would have a place to escape the smoke. I’ve never stayed at any park where the staff goes so far above and beyond.
RangerEvery site is nestled into the woods, which is cozy and adds the added benefit of privacy. That said, the extra big rigs wouldn’t be a good fit—one loop only allows for rigs under 25’ in length due to a tight corner. Another oddity is that some fire pits are on the opposite side of your doors, but no biggie.
The bathrooms are wonderfully new and central to all the camping loops. There are men’s and women’s sides for toilets/sinks and independent shower rooms—all handicap friendly. The park really outdid themselves here, even the building is beautifully designed.
Firewood is for sale at the camp office along with your typical camping goods and souvenirs, and the park staff is wonderful to interact with. There are black bears, but no bear boxes, so be smart with your food. I had 1-2 bars of LTE on Verizon, and if you need Starlink access, try to find a site that runs north/south more than east/west because there are obviously trees everywhere.
Site 5 is near a small dumpster, which turned out to be rather convenient—there is a line of trees/brush for privacy, so don’t let that stop you. There is also an ice cold water spigot behind the site, which was even better—again, trees/brush for privacy. Mostly level, with just the smallest tilt toward the fire pit. 2 minute walk to the bathrooms, conveniently located near a walking path to the park office/bridge.
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!
GuideThis is a favorite of mine. I have been here tent camping twice and will be staying at a camper cabin later this summer!
My favorite part of this park is the swinging bridge. I'm in awe of the view every time I come. I sometimes stop here on my way up to the north shore just to sit out on the rocks and enjoy the view.
The campground is huge. There's multiple loops for both primitive and electric hook up. There's a very nice shower building located very centrally. There's camper cabins too.
Beware last year there was a bear that frequented the campgrounds, but we didn't really have any major issues with him. Just keep your food secure.
Lots of great hiking. The superior hiking trail runs through this park as well. Close to Duluth where there are so many fantastic recreational activities. I had great cell service everywhere in the campgrounds too.
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!
Cabins near Turner, Minnesota range from rustic single-room structures to more modern accommodations with air conditioning. The region sits within Minnesota's lake country at approximately 1,300 feet elevation, with spring and fall temperatures typically ranging from 40-65°F. Winter cabin camping options remain viable when temperatures drop below freezing, as many structures provide base heating systems.
Fishing access points: Sandy Lake COE Recreation Area provides excellent fishing opportunities with dedicated docks. "Great Lake to boat on and Zorbas on the lake is fun," notes one visitor to Sandy Lake COE Recreation Area.
Continental divide hiking: The historic continental divide trail at Savanna Portage offers unique watershed views. "The hike to see the continental divide was really cool. We saw a fox and a deer which was cool. Then spent the evening canoeing one of the lakes listening to Loons," reports a camper from Savanna Portage.
Winter activities: Several cabin locations maintain year-round access for cold-weather recreation. "Being in the park in winter for snowshoeing was beautiful and amazing!" says a visitor to Savanna Portage State Park Campground.
Lakeside positioning: Cabins with water views provide both scenery and recreation access. "We were in spot 12 and it was right on the water. The spots are very small and no privacy between the sites but having a water view made up for it and you can park your boat on the dock in front of your spot," mentions a camper at Sandy Lake.
Clean facilities: Most cabin areas maintain well-serviced bathroom facilities. "Showers and restrooms were super clean!" notes a visitor to Savanna Portage State Park.
Direct trail access: Mountain biking enthusiasts appreciate cabins with immediate trail connections. "Close to both Crosby restaurants and bars and the incredible trails of Cuyuna Country. Lovely cabins for glamping with incredible views of Armour Mine 2," explains a camper at True North Basecamp.
Seasonal bug considerations: Summer cabin stays require proper insect preparation. "There are a lot of bugs in the summer, so make sure to pack plenty of bug spray! Overall, it's a fantastic place for outdoor lovers looking for a quiet and rustic getaway," advises a visitor to Savanna Portage State Park.
Site sizing variations: Cabin sites vary significantly in size and accommodation capacity. According to a camper at Jay Cooke State Park Campground, "The layout of most campsites is kind of tight. If you are camping with multiple tents it might be a good idea to get multiple sites OR just do your research to make sure that the tent pad measurements listed on the reservation site are going to be sufficient."
Noise factors: Some cabin locations experience periodic noise disruption. "One of the only things that was obnoxious about this park is that there is a frequently used train track nearby - and the trains really lay on whistle. I slept with earplugs in because of this, but I was still woken up around 4 times that night," reports another Jay Cooke visitor.
Swimming areas: Several cabin locations offer swimming access for children. "Loon lake has a nice little 'park' with a beach so that is great for families," mentions a visitor to Savanna Portage State Park.
Playground access: Verify playground availability when booking. A camper at Banning State Park Campground notes, "This park boasts a waterfall, so that sold me. Picnic area pretty great, with little fire ring and picnic table areas separated decently."
Activity kits: Some parks offer educational materials for children. "We enjoyed renting canoes for a bit in the afternoon and borrowed a kids activity kit," shares a Savanna Portage visitor.
Hookup variations: Cabin sites with RV accommodation offer varying levels of utility connections. "Most sites did not have enough space for your car, your tent, the fire ring, and a bug house. Our site would have had enough space for all of them had we chosen to move our picnic table into the car area," explains a Jay Cooke State Park visitor.
Dump station locations: Not all cabin areas provide on-site sanitary dumps. "Dump station is not at the water spigot in the North Campground, but on the other end near the boat launch," notes a visitor to Sandy Lake COE Recreation Area.
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