Best Cabin Camping near Grand Forks, ND
Turtle River State Park Campground offers rustic cabin rentals in a wooded setting 22 miles west of Grand Forks on Highway 2. The cabins provide basic accommodations with electricity and are situated among mature ash trees that create shaded camping spots. Bathroom facilities with showers are centrally located rather than in-cabin. According to Jesse B., the park features "great shelters all over the park as well as rental cabins." Visitors should note that while the cabins provide shelter, they lack some amenities found in hotel accommodations. Leistikow City Park in Grafton and Hendrum Community Park in Minnesota also offer cabin options within driving distance of Grand Forks.
Pet-friendly cabins are available at most locations, though specific policies vary by campground. Turtle River State Park's cabins were described by one visitor as "basic and look worn," though park management has plans for renovations. Reservations are strongly recommended, especially during summer months when occupancy rates increase. Winter cabin camping is available at Turtle River State Park, which operates year-round and becomes popular for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. The park maintains clean facilities even in cold weather, with Teresa T. noting, "We spent 3 nights here and it was very cold and snowy but the bathroom was open and warm and clean."
Most cabin rentals provide beds but require guests to bring their own linens, pillows, and sleeping bags. Kitchen facilities are limited or nonexistent in most cabins, so campers should plan to cook outdoors on fire pits or grills. Firewood is available for purchase at Turtle River State Park's entrance station. Basic supplies can be found at gas stations approximately 5 miles east of Turtle River State Park, including a Subway and Dairy Queen. For more extensive grocery shopping, Grand Forks offers full-service supermarkets. Visitors should also be prepared for seasonal considerations, including mosquitoes in summer and potential poison ivy throughout the park grounds.
