7 campgrounds with availability next weekend
Cabin camping near Granite Falls ranges from rustic accommodations at Wegdahl Park along the Minnesota River to camper cabins at Lac qui Parle State Park. Basic cabins offer varying levels of amenities, with most providing electricity, beds, and picnic tables. Full-service cabins at Games Lake County Park include water hookups, while more rustic options at Oak Ridge Campground in Sibley State Park provide a more traditional experience. "There is a water access to the MN River. They have cabins that I've never stayed in but look nice," notes a visitor to Wegdahl Park.
Reservation requirements vary by location, with most state park cabins requiring advance booking through the Minnesota DNR reservation system. Lac qui Parle State Park offers "several really nice park camper cabins if you would rather not camp out," according to one visitor. Pet policies differ between locations, with most allowing pets with restrictions. Camden State Park and Fort Ridgely State Park maintain cabins open from spring through fall, while others like Plum Creek Park Campground operate seasonally. Availability is limited at many locations, particularly during summer weekends.
Most basic cabins include minimal furnishings, requiring guests to bring bedding, pillows, towels, and cooking equipment. Outdoors Inn Campground provides more amenities in their cabins, with "clean, well lit" facilities according to visitor feedback. For provisions, the Outdoors Inn area includes "a super dog park and grocery just east on US-12." Campgrounds with on-site camp stores include Lac qui Parle State Park and Camden State Park, though selection is typically limited to essentials and firewood. Kitchen facilities range from simple fire rings to cabins with refrigerators and cooking surfaces, depending on the location and price point.
from $50 / night
"Lots of space between sites. There are not many trees so not much shade. Sites are gravel and relatively level, not much leveling required."
"Sites have fire ring & picnic table. Main road is blacktop sites level gravel. Good separation but open."
Available next weekend
from $24 - $85 / night
"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."
from $25 - $35 / night
"Camp site was easy to access and close to the restrooms/showers. The camp sites along the river have little trails that go down to the water, beautiful river bottom scenery a few yards away."
"Nice, secluded and wooded sites."
Available next weekend
from $24 - $75 / night
"This park is only about 1 1/2 hours from shakopee. It’s a wonderful surprise to find this beautiful wooded river valley on the middle of farm fields."
"Most others along the river don’t have the view but you can still sleep to the sound of running water (until you wake to the same sound…)."
Campground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $24 - $85 / night
"The park is well maintained with friendly staff. There are nice trails around the lake and more in the lower unit."
"This park features great sites, trails, a swimming beach, and playground equipment. There are seasonal spots and overnight/on-the-fly spots."
from $20 - $75 / night
"We spent three nights at the Oak Woods campground at Lake Shetek State Park in May 2022."
"Tons of walking trails and pet friendly!! You’ll see lots of birds and deer... Second time here and love it!!"
from $24 - $85 / night
"We picked Benson because of its close location to Glacial Lake state park and the [Glacial Ridge Trail](https://www.exploreminnesota.com"
"Clean, well lit, and surrounded by beauty. Bath house modern and spotless. Would visit again and for longer."
Available next weekend
from $45 / night
"The cabin consisted of bunk beds with double beds on bottom and twin bed on top. With our gear for four days we found the cabin had just enough room for our party."
"Beautiful lake setting. LARGE well maintained walking trails, most are flatter so easy to walk. Easy access to fishing, kayaking and canoeing.
3 different campgrounds in the park."
from $34 / night
"Hands down my favorite spot to get away from the hectic week of work, parenting duties, and just all together adulting."
"Beautiful clear lake, nice sites, friendly people, affordable rentals, and so much to do!"
from $24 - $34 / night
ScoutWhat a wonderful campground! Bathrooms and showers are very nice, and kept clean. The campsites are nice and level. Well laid out, and numbered clearly. Reserving through the website is easy. What a spectacular view of the valley! I took a peek into one of the cabins - very nice. This place is a great value for the money.
ScoutThe community facilities are well kept and clean. Overall this site is beautiful and great for kids, we tried booking a spot by the lookout but unfortunately they only had electric hookups!
Either way the site we switched to was spacious and had two picnic tables. We will definitely be back!
GuideAlmost no shady sites. Large open field overlooking the river below which is visible if in camper or standing. Sites have fire ring & picnic table. Main road is blacktop sites level gravel. Good separation but open.
Guidestayed in the cart in sites. number 7 is probably the most private because its at the end of the line but us about .2 miles from the parking lot. they do provide some nice carts though.
ScoutLOVE IT! we will be back. secluded. quiet. water access. potable water. rocks to throw for my kid. the stars! oh my lanta! immaculate.
GuideStayed in a tent in early may. Camp site was easy to access and close to the restrooms/showers. The camp sites along the river have little trails that go down to the water, beautiful river bottom scenery a few yards away. There is a swimming pond near by and miles of beautiful southwest Minnesota scenery. Trails include river bottom, prairie, and woodland.
ScoutSo clean and wonderful staff.
ScoutSeems run down compared to 20 years ago. The swimming pond is very gross. Lots of weeds. They really need to clean it out. You can even see the spring anymore it’s so overgrown. Very sad to see something that was so clean and beautiful to be muddy, not clear and full of weeds.
TravelerWent for a last minute solo moto camping trip. Campground is beautiful. Clean, and great trails. Mosquitos were minimal, but the wood ticks were out in force.
Site was on a bit of a slope, and, in a pretty open area compared to the sites before it. The site I was on only 2 trees, which would be great for a hammock. Lots of traffic, driving, people biking, and walking by. It was pretty constant until around 9pm.
If you're looking for a bit of privacy, I'd recommend any of the sites before 96. If you're looking for ease of access to multiple camping spots (for a family get together with extended family) sites after 94 would be great for that.
Overall I enjoyed the campground. I will stay again, just not at the spot I was at.
Cabin camping near Granite Falls, Minnesota offers options in prairies, woodlands, and lakeside settings across several county and state parks. The Minnesota River Valley creates varied terrain with spring wildflowers blooming from April through June. Winter cabin camping extends into November at some locations with temperatures often dropping below freezing after October.
Hiking to viewpoints: Sibley State Park offers trails with elevation changes unusual for this region. "The park has everything from bike trails, hiking trails, look out tower at the top of Mount Tom, to swimming and fishing. Close to our home so we go often!" notes a regular visitor.
Wildlife viewing: Spring and fall are prime for bird migration at Lac qui Parle State Park, where camping cabins provide shelter during peak observation seasons. "During migration, the thousands of birds convening on the headwater lakes of these two rivers makes it sound as though the lake itself is speaking up in its own voice," explains one camper about the park's name origin.
Fishing opportunities: Multiple lake and river access points provide varied fishing experiences. "Lake Shetek had a fish kill over the winter, so our boat only got one trip out on the lake," reports a camper, highlighting the importance of checking conditions before planning fishing trips.
Quiet off-season stays: Less crowded periods offer peaceful cabin experiences at many parks. At Fort Ridgely State Park, a visitor notes, "I was THE ONLY CAMPER in the whole park Wednesday through Saturday! Drinking water is very good and many fountains and hydrants are located all throughout the park."
Historical sites: Many cabins are located near historical points of interest. "Make sure to read up about the fort before arriving so that you can appreciate the importance of the site you're camping on," recommends a Fort Ridgely visitor, referencing the significance of the U.S.-Dakota Conflict of 1862.
Lake activities: Cabin locations often provide water access for recreation. A visitor to Lake Shetek State Park shares, "Lake Shetek allows motor boats and there was a lot of boat traffic. There are other resorts on this lake so it's very active."
Privacy levels vary: Some cabin sites offer more seclusion than others. At Camden State Park, "Sites in the lower campground are fairly close together and we didn't have cell service (Verizon), which wasn't a big deal."
Mosquito activity: Bug levels can be significant in certain seasons. "The park and campground are nice, but the mosquitos weren't! Stayed right after a mosquitos hatch sadly," reports a Lac qui Parle visitor.
Limited services: Remote cabin locations may require advance planning. "The park has good facilities eg water and restrooms etc, but is pretty far off the beaten path in terms of access to groceries and supplies, so stock up before arriving and come prepared."
Playground proximity: Select cabins near activity areas for convenience with children. At Plum Creek Park Campground, "This park features great sites, trails, a swimming beach, and playground equipment. The spots were very spacious and the park staff was very friendly."
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