Best Cabin Camping near West St. Paul, MN
Cabin options near West St. Paul include camper cabins at Afton State Park, where the Eastern Bluebird cabin features electricity, heat, and two double bunk beds with a screened-in porch. William O'Brien State Park Campground, St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park, and Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park all offer cabin accommodations within an hour's drive of the city. The Whitetail Woods Camper Cabins provide drinking water, fire pits, picnic tables, and access to toilets and showers, though they lack electric hookups. "Perfect little cabin nestled in the southern half of the park! Screened in porch, heated with electricity, and two double bunk beds!" noted one visitor about the Afton State Park cabins.
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Minneapolis Northwest KOA and Minneapolis Southwest KOA offer cabin rentals with more amenities than state park options, including access to showers, toilets, and trash disposal. Most park cabins require reservations well in advance, especially during summer months. Pet policies vary by location—pets are not allowed in the Whitetail Woods Camper Cabins but are permitted at both KOA locations. Baker Park Reserve and Bunker Hills Regional Park also feature cabin accommodations with electric hookups, water access, and fire pits. A camper who stayed at Afton wrote, "We stayed in a backpacking site, was very private and a fun hike to our site."
Most cabins include basic furnishings but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities vary widely—state park cabins typically offer only basic amenities while KOA cabins may include more extensive cooking options. Some campgrounds provide firewood for purchase, with Afton State Park offering a self-serve option where campers cut their own wood using provided saws. On-site markets are available at several locations including Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park, Afton State Park, and both KOA locations. Visitors staying at cabins in more remote settings should plan to bring most supplies, as some cabins require a hike to access. Based on reviews from The Dyrt, the Afton yurts are particularly well-appointed with "comfy beds, room for 7 and it was clean and well built."
