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Best Cabin Camping near Fargo, ND

33 Reviews

Several campgrounds within an hour's drive of Fargo, North Dakota provide furnished cabin rentals with varying amenities. Maplewood State Park Campground in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota offers three camper cabins equipped with electricity, heat, ceiling fans, and private docks on Beers Lake. Each cabin includes its own fire pit and picnic table area, with vault toilets and water spigots nearby. "They have electricity, heat, ceiling fans and a private dock on Beers Lake. Each cabin has its own fire pit and picnic table area. It felt very private although the cabins are rather near to each other," notes one visitor. Chahinkapa Park in Wahpeton, North Dakota also provides cabin accommodations with access to bathhouse facilities, showers, and fire pits. The Red River Valley Fairgrounds in West Fargo maintains year-round cabin options with clean, well-maintained facilities.

Rustic cabins and more developed units are available depending on location and season. Maplewood State Park's camper cabins remain open year-round, making them suitable for winter activities like ice fishing. Most cabins in the region are pet-friendly, though specific policies vary by location. Hendrum Community Park offers a small number of cabin rentals in a quiet, wooded setting near the Red River, with limited availability requiring advance reservations. "This is a small but well kept and woodsy community park near the small town of Hendrum, MN," according to a visitor. Sheyenne Oaks provides additional cabin options with modern amenities. Fall is particularly popular for cabin rentals in the area, with Maplewood State Park known for its vibrant autumn colors and recreational opportunities.

Visitors should check what supplies are provided before arrival, as amenities vary significantly between locations. Most cabins include beds but require guests to bring their own bedding, pillows, and towels. Kitchen facilities range from basic fire pits with grills to cabins with small refrigerators or microwaves. Firewood is available for purchase at some locations like Maplewood State Park, while others require bringing your own. Pelican Rapids, approximately an hour from Fargo, offers grocery stores and supplies for cabin campers. The Red River Valley Fairgrounds provides convenient access to Fargo shopping centers for any forgotten items. During peak summer months and fall color season, advance reservations are essential as cabin availability is limited throughout the region.

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Best Cabin Sites Near Fargo, North Dakota (5)

    1. Red River Valley Fairgrounds

    3 Reviews
    West Fargo, ND
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (701) 282-2200

    "Big event, we're lucky to find his space open. campground completely full , thousands of pickups and cars. Level sites with cement pad. Some pull through most back in. Amazingly, very quiet at night."

    2. Maplewood State Park Campground

    26 Reviews
    Erhard, MN
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (218) 863-8383

    "We stayed at Maplewood State Park mid-July. We actually stayed in one of the 3 camper cabins and loved it! They have electricity, heat, ceiling fans and a private dock on Beers Lake."

    "From great lakes to kayak and fish on, to trails that are beautiful to hike, snowshoe or cross country ski this park has something for everyone."

    3. Hendrum Community Park

    3 Reviews
    Hillsboro, MN
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (218) 861-6210

    "The envelopes are right outside. Fill out, add cash or check and drop in slot. They use the $ to pump out the sewage holding tank. Please be courteous and keep our little community parks going."

    "This is a small but well kept and woodsy community park near the small town of Hendrum, MN."

    4. Sheyenne Oaks

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    Leonard, ND
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (701) 361-8566

    $28 - $49 / night

    5. Chahinkapa Park

    1 Review
    Wahpeton, ND
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (701) 642-2811

    "There is a fire pit and also a grill to use. There is a bathhouse and a shower. It was very easy to back the camper into the spot. There are also cabins available too."

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  • Stacia R.
    Jul. 14, 2019

    Maplewood State Park Campground

    Loved our short time here in a camper cabin

    We stayed at Maplewood State Park mid-July. We actually stayed in one of the 3 camper cabins and loved it! They have electricity, heat, ceiling fans and a private dock on Beers Lake. There is a vault toilet & water spicket nearby. Each cabin has its own fire pit and picnic table area. It felt very private although the cabins are rather near to each other. We checked out the campgrounds and they had spacious sites, some more private than others. It had a family friendly feel and was obviously a favorite spot for fisherman and water recreation enthusiasts. I wish we could have spent more time in the 9200 acre park. There is a swimming beach & picnic area that allows you to have campfires, as well as a nice shower house. The ranger was helpful regarding my questions about the lake and potentially renting a cabin for ice fishing this winter. At sunset, sitting by the lake, it was beautiful- nothing but songbirds and the call of loons to listen to.

  • Amie N.
    May. 9, 2018

    Maplewood State Park Campground

    Great Park for Everyone

    I have a special love for this park so I maybe a bit biased. I have had great experiences here during every season. From great lakes to kayak and fish on, to trails that are beautiful to hike, snowshoe or cross country ski this park has something for everyone.

    There is a main campground for those who want more of a community experience, campgrounds that have sites spaced out to provide more privacy, remote sites you can hike out to and even a horse campground (and trails marked for trail riding). They also have camper cabins and the main campground is open year round.

    Ive stayed mostly in the knoll loop and always had a good experience. Trees and shrubs between sites adds a good amount of privacy for campers. There is a vault toilet in the center of the loop for campers to utilize.

    Only located an hour from Fargo, ND and Pelican Rapids, MN is just a hop, skip and a jump away if you need to grab any forgotten supplies!

    The one thing I will say is properly store your food. There are some overly active raccoon robbers around at this park.

  • B M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 24, 2020

    Maplewood State Park Campground

    Amazing park Big Waterview Site one of my favorites

    We stayed 7 nights really wish we had booked a few weeks. Our site was #16. We had electric hook up, fill with water near the dump station. Our site was big and private on Grass lake facing west so we saw great sunsets sitting in our site. Our bump out was facing the water when we backed in so sitting at the dinette in the camper we had a great view of the lake. Our table & fire pit were behind the camper with a great view of the water & sunset. The small birds were amazing, the sound of the Loons and an occasional muskrat will swim by.  Every morning we had a Chipmunk warm itself up on a tree behind the camper when the sun hit that spot. The big Maple trees everywhere is nice very lush campground. When the sun set we kicked up a bonfire and took it all in. 

    There are several docks on grass lake and a big dock on Beers lake you can fish from. We launched the Kayak at the boat ramp on Beers lake it's a nice ramp and not busy. We didn't get on Lake Lida it's much bigger and lots of go fast boats we prefer no wake. The bigger fish are on Lida.

    There are 8 lakes in the park which 3 or 4 have easy water access to launch a canoe or Kayak. Each lake has different fish in it. Our favorite was Beers lake it had some calm coves in it, we caught some Crappies, pan fish & Bass on this lake. They say it also has Walleye and Northern Pike. Lots of beavers & muskrats swimming interesting to watch. There is a hike or boat in site on Beers lake it's nice. 

    Grass lake has Pan fish, crappie, Northern Pike & more it's a smaller lake. Bass lake has trout, imagine that!

    There is a 5 mile drive in the parks around some lakes that was nice we saw Swans with babies, Loons, and beavers. We loved this park. There are so many trails and so much to do.

    There is a fish cleaning station, restrooms, boat ramps, canoe rentals, a swim beach and picnic area tat Lake Lida just a great place. We will go back & spend a few weeks next time were from Florida so it's a ways to go but will do it again. 

    The ranger that would drive through in the evenings was very knowledgeable about the wildlife, the area & 2 other parks he works at.  Someone had 2 campers in one site he told them it wasn't allowed (I think we all know that) he made one book a spot & move. It was the only noise we heard was their dogs in that site when no one was there they barked the entire time. Glad he made the one camper move it got quiet again. We did have some people try to walk through our site we asked them not to. They had to walk between the camper & the truck I would think it was common sense. 

    There is an Equestrian campground there and trails around the lakes to ride your horses on, a few water access spots for them to wet their hoofs. 

    There is a town close by Pelican Rapids, the drive there is nice and it's a small town but a nice grocery store (Larry's), Liquor store, a drug store a few gift shops & good ice cream. 

    I'm so happy we found this campground we will return.

  • Joe S.
    Oct. 29, 2021

    Chahinkapa Park

    Nice, Small Campground

    We stayed here one night in April and it was a nice little place. There is a zoo which is nice for the kids. There is a fire pit and also a grill to use. There is a bathhouse and a shower. It was very easy to back the camper into the spot. There are also cabins available too. There is also a golf course so be sure to bring the clubs!

  • Tori K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 21, 2022

    Maplewood State Park Campground

    Nice park

    Close to fargo and moorhead if you're looking for things to do in the area! Like the other state parks you can get firewood at the office and sites come with a fire ring and table.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 10, 2019

    Maplewood State Park Campground

    Spacious sites

    This was the first MN state park we’ve been to in the “shoulder” season (weekday before Memorial Day) that was staffed and had boat rentals available. Very spacious sites; the best ones in the main campground (with electric) are along Grass Lake (7,8,15,16) but all would be decent sites. Well-marked hiking trails, however, if you take the figure 8 hike around Cataract and Grass Lakes, it IS longer than the two miles advertised! Clean restrooms and showers. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. The only warning (and we were warned upon arrival) is to watch for ticks. I found two on me.

  • Leslie R.
    Oct. 25, 2018

    Maplewood State Park Campground

    Great Location

    This was such a great campground. The state park is absolutely gorgeous and the camp sites are no different. The sites with electrical hook up are less private, but it’s a family camping site so it’s very friendly. The sites without any hookups are more private and secluded, great for tent camping. There are lots of walking trails as some fishing spots as well. We absolutely loved it here and will definitely be back!

  • Duncan G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 2, 2022

    Red River Valley Fairgrounds

    Sleepless Night

    This is a convenient stop-over when traveling. However, interstate 94 runs by it and nearby trains run all night with horns blaring. There was also someone setting off fireworks in the area where I was camping, and the debris was hitting my camper. Really annoying. I was parked in the overflow area because the main campground was full(80% are contract workers living there). The main campground has full hookups. The overflow area only electric. The main campground was clean and well maintained. I would rate the bathrooms a B. The manager was very friendly and helpful. There is easy access down 13th avenue to shopping centers in Fargo.

  • Art S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 22, 2018

    Maplewood State Park Campground

    Spread out over a large area, a horse and fishing spot.

    Several rangers directed us here so we stopped in before we left Minnesota. The ranger was very helpful and set us up with a quiet campsite. The drive in was a few miles but it gave a view of the variety of ecosystems in the park. 

    Site 33 is by itself on the access road to a small non-electric loop. This meant no distraction for my dog and let the bird song entertain us. There is a very long walk to a restroom but water is close by. The site is large and has enough room for two cars. This is a great site as long as you don’t mind the walk. 

    We tried out hiking along one of the trails. The grass was long and we quickly found ticks crawling up our leg. More trimming of the trails would make hiking more pleasant. There are trails for horses and mountain bikes. Another draw is the lake. Bring your boat or rent one. There is even a place to clean your catch. 

    The sites in the main loop have little privacy. That, coupled with the hiking trails, made this a not so high recommendation. It would go over higher with fishermen.

Guide to Fargo

Several cabin rentals near Fargo, North Dakota offer convenient getaway options without requiring extensive travel. Cabins are available within a 60-mile radius, situated in terrain that transitions from flat prairie to rolling hills and wooded lakeshores. Winter cabin options typically maintain accessibility even during snow season, with most roads to cabin areas regularly plowed.

What to do

Fishing access: At Red River Valley Fairgrounds cabins, visitors can use the site as a base for fishing expeditions to nearby waters. "This is a convenient stop-over when traveling. The main campground was clean and well maintained," notes Duncan G., who appreciates the amenities despite some noise issues.

Fall color viewing: Maplewood State Park offers prime autumn foliage viewing from its cabin locations. "Lots of maple trees red, orange colors in fall," reports Denise D., while Charles H. simply states it's "Imaculate" and recommends visitors "Visit in the fall."

Trail exploration: Cabins provide convenient access to hiking networks. "Easily a contender for best hiking trails in the MN state parks state system. This western park offers miles of hiking with the North Country Trail weaving throughout," explains Will H. about Maplewood State Park Campground.

What campers like

Privacy levels: Some cabins offer more seclusion than others. At Maplewood State Park, Levi S. shares: "Stayed at knoll loop. I enjoyed the privacy of these sites. Road in is a little rough. The showers are at the main campground with plenty of parking."

Wildlife encounters: Cabin locations offer opportunities to experience local fauna. "Very nice and peaceful with the loons singing in the morning," describes Denise D. about her Maplewood experience.

Multiple ecosystems: Cabin sites often provide access to diverse landscapes. Art S. explains: "The drive in was a few miles but it gave a view of the variety of ecosystems in the park. Site 33 is by itself on the access road to a small non-electric loop."

What you should know

Bathroom access: Facilities vary significantly between cabin sites. At Hendrum Community Park, visitors should note bathroom limitations, as one camper mentioned: "I only took away a star since the facilities are closed and the mosquitos are vicious!"

Reservation requirements: Most cabin sites have limited availability. "There is only room for about 3-4 campers so call in advance for a spot! It is well worth it!" advises a visitor to Hendrum Community Park.

Weather preparedness: Cabins in the region experience significant seasonal temperature variations. Spring and fall can bring unexpected cold snaps, while summer humidity often makes evenings uncomfortable without proper ventilation or cooling.

Tips for camping with families

Zoo access: Chahinkapa Park offers cabin stays with unique family amenities. Joe S. reports: "We stayed here one night in April and it was a nice little place. There is a zoo which is nice for the kids. There is a fire pit and also a grill to use."

Playground availability: Several cabin locations include play areas. At Hendrum Community Park, a reviewer notes there are "Bathrooms are open and there is room for tent campers as well. Playground for the kids."

Water recreation: Many cabin sites include water access for children. Maplewood State Park Campground cabins provide lake recreation opportunities, with Leslie R. sharing: "There are lots of walking trails as some fishing spots as well."

Tips from RVers

Practice location: The Red River Valley Fairgrounds cabins serve as an ideal testing ground. Chris A. suggests: "This is a good place to do a practice run for newbies. It is only a few miles from Outlet Recreation also which can be handy if you need something from an RV dealer."

Shopping access: Cabin visitors can easily reach supplies. "There is easy access down 13th avenue to shopping centers in Fargo," notes Duncan G. about the Red River Valley Fairgrounds location.

Site selection strategy: When booking cabins that share grounds with RV sites, location matters. A Maplewood State Park visitor advises: "The sites with electrical hook up are less private, but it's a family camping site so it's very friendly. The sites without any hookups are more private and secluded."

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find cabins near Fargo, North Dakota?

Several campgrounds near Fargo offer cabin accommodations. Maplewood State Park Campground features three camper cabins with electricity, heat, ceiling fans, and even private docks on Beers Lake. Located about an hour from Fargo, it's a popular destination for those seeking cabin stays. Another option is Chahinkapa Park, which offers cabins alongside its campground facilities. The park also features amenities like a zoo, making it family-friendly for cabin campers looking for activities during their stay.

What alternative lodging options like yurts are available near Fargo?

While traditional yurts are limited in the Fargo area, alternative lodging options do exist. Hendrum Community Park offers unique overnight accommodations that provide shelter beyond traditional tent camping. For those seeking non-traditional options, some private properties in the region list alternative structures like tiny houses and converted outbuildings for rent through vacation rental platforms. The area primarily focuses on cabin rentals rather than yurts specifically, with most state parks and recreation areas offering cabins as their primary alternative lodging. Consider reaching out to North Dakota Parks and Recreation for the most current information on alternative camping structures.

How much do cabin rentals cost near Fargo?

Cabin rental prices near Fargo vary based on amenities and location. At Red River Valley Fairgrounds, cabins are typically more affordable, with basic accommodations priced competitively for budget-conscious travelers. For those willing to travel a bit further, Sheyenne Oaks offers cabin rentals with rates that reflect their water access and additional amenities. Generally, expect to pay $50-100 per night for basic cabins and $100-150 for more equipped options with electricity and added features. Prices may increase during peak summer months or special events.

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