Best Cabin Camping near Hensler, ND

Several cabin options are available at state parks surrounding Hensler, North Dakota. Cross Ranch State Park Campground offers cabins along with yurts in a natural riverside setting with access to hiking trails, playgrounds, and clean facilities. Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park provides two cabins at $60 per night with water and electrical hookups nearby. Lake Sakakawea State Park Campground features cabins in a lakeside setting with views of the water, picnic tables, and fire pits. "This is a beautiful campground with friendly people. The modern sites are well maintained and showers and bathrooms are clean," noted one visitor.

Cabins at Fort Stevenson State Park Campground provide year-round accommodation options with access to mountain biking and hiking trails. According to a camper, "This is a very well kept campground with clean bathrooms and showers, well maintained sites, and excellent mountain biking and hiking trails." Beulah Bay Rec Area offers cabin rentals that are "well kept and clean" with family-friendly amenities such as horseshoes, basketball courts, frisbee golf, and volleyball courts. The Bismarck KOA includes cabin options alongside other amenities including a dog park, playground, pool, and on-site store.

Most cabin facilities include beds but visitors typically need to bring their own linens, pillows, and towels. Cooking arrangements vary by location—some cabins provide basic kitchenettes while others rely on outdoor fire pits with grates. Firewood is available for purchase at many locations, including the Bismarck KOA and Fort Stevenson State Park. Each campground typically provides at least one picnic table per cabin site, and many have on-site markets for basic provisions. The more remote cabin locations have limited grocery options, so planning ahead with supplies is recommended for longer stays.

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Best Cabin Sites Near Hensler, North Dakota (9)

    1. Cross Ranch State Park Campground

    11 Reviews
    Hensler, ND
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (701) 794-3731

    "Yurts available and cabins available. Great hiking area, playground, ranger presentations."

    "Beautiful, well-groomed, shaded hiking paths everywhere. Playgrounds. Big fields. Clean water access to the river for swimming, dogs, fishing. Good sized sights, well sheltered by trees."

    2. Governors Centennial Loop Campground — Cross Ranch State Park

    1 Review
    Hensler, ND
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (701) 794-3731

    $17 - $125 / night

    "There are a lot more trails then show on the map so happy exploring. While you are right next to the river, can't really see it from most of the RV campsites."

    3. Lake Sakakawea State Park Campground

    13 Reviews
    Garrison, ND
    25 miles
    Website

    "Every year I head up to ND and make sure a camping trip to Lake Sakakawea is on the agenda. I always stay in the primitive no hook up section."

    "This is our first visit here, North Dakota does a great job with their state parks campgrounds. Our 3rd SP visited on this trip ( Lake Metigoshe & Sully Creek were the others)."

    4. Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park Campground

    26 Reviews
    Bismarck, ND
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (701) 667-6340

    $15 - $85 / night

    "There's a playground, wide open spaces, easy trails, a river, and remnants of the fort and an Indian village."

    "Great sites with beautiful trees and it’s a quiet relaxing place that is pet friendly. There are also a lot of history in the area from the Lewis and Clark days!"

    5. Bismarck KOA

    14 Reviews
    Bismarck, ND
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (701) 222-2662

    "Nice looking amenities, including a small dog park and playground! They do have a pool and a restroom building with toilets and showers."

    "However, this could easily be a destination park if you want to stay in the area and check out Bismarck. The campground (CG) is about a mile off I-94 and easy to find."

    6. Fort Stevenson State Park Campground

    5 Reviews
    Garrison, ND
    28 miles
    Website

    "This is a very well kept campground with clean bathrooms and showers, well maintained tent, camper, and RV sites, and excellent mountain biking and hiking trails."

    "Surround all the way around by Lake Sakakawea it makes a great spot for boating, fishing, and also has a sand beach spot for a day of play in the water."

    7. Hazen Bay Rec Area

    2 Reviews
    Garrison, ND
    30 miles
    Website

    "Hazen Bay has easy access to the water. Full hook ups which is nice!"

    "Lake was high so there was no beach. What was left of the water front was taken up by inconsiderate fisherman who couldn’t pull the trailers out of the way."

    8. Beulah Bay Rec Area

    3 Reviews
    Hazen, ND
    36 miles
    Website

    "The campground does have cabins and they are well kept and clean. Lots of family activities like horseshoes, basketball court, frisbee golf, and volleyball. Kayak rentals are available as well!"

    "Cabins, primitive campsites with great views and Full hook up RV sites."

    9. Glen Ullin Memorial Park

    4 Reviews
    Beulah, ND
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (701) 348-3950

    "They are in the open grass and I presume each “site” is designated by a picnic table. I was the only tent camper. There were about 3 RVs there."

    "Only downside is the proximity to a small airport with a 24hr rotating beacon, rail line across the street, and road intersection with rumble strips."

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  • Mary S.
    Aug. 8, 2018

    Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park Campground

    Beautiful park - fantastic place to explore with children

    What a great park for families! That was my first thought. It just looks like a great place for kids to play. There's a playground, wide open spaces, easy trails, a river, and remnants of the fort and an Indian village. There's a paved bike path that you can take from the campground all the way to Bismarck (10+ miles). Or you can ride over to the cavalry and infantry areas of the fort and to the Indian village.

    There is a separate $7/day entrance fee in addition to the camping fee. We chose a primitive site (no water, no electric) because those sites are along the river, and the fee was $17. Sites with electricity and water are $25. There are also a couple tipis for $35 and two cabins for $60. There is a clean shower facility plus other restrooms. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring, and there's a dump station. We have camped at so many Forest Service sites that all these amenities make it feel like glamping!

    My only complaint is that there is no path from the primitive sites to a restroom other than the road. It would have been nice if there were a few paths between sites. No one wants to take a long route to a restroom in the middle of the night. And cutting through an occupied site is poor camping etiquette.

  • GoWhereYouAreDraw N.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 30, 2021

    Beulah Bay Rec Area

    Well kept campgrounds

    This campground is nice for larger groups and has a lot of long-term campers. The campground does have cabins and they are well kept and clean. Lots of family activities like horseshoes, basketball court, frisbee golf, and volleyball. Kayak rentals are available as well!

    Bring water shoes if you plan on swimming in the lake as it is rocky.  All campsites include one picnic table and one fire pit.

  • Tori K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 28, 2025

    Bismarck KOA

    Love KOAs

    We only stayed here 1 night. But it was a great stay! Nice looking amenities, including a small dog park and playground! They do have a pool and a restroom building with toilets and showers. I checked out these briefly as I did not have a chance to swim and did not need the restroom facilities. Everything seemed clean and well maintained. The office has a store and you can get firewood there. Each site has a picnic table and fire pit.

  • Cassie T.
    Aug. 1, 2016

    Fort Stevenson State Park Campground

    Fort Stevenson State Park, ND

    This is a very well kept campground with clean bathrooms and showers, well maintained tent, camper, and RV sites, and excellent mountain biking and hiking trails. It also has lake front camping sites for both tents and campers. There are multiple swimming beaches on property, playgrounds, an ice cream and general store, and boat rentals available. Very enjoyable camping experience.

  • C
    Jun. 23, 2018

    Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park Campground

    Beautiful camp site down in the wooded river bottom.

    Great sites with beautiful trees and it’s a quiet relaxing place that is pet friendly. There are also a lot of history in the area from the Lewis and Clark days!

  • Brandi M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 4, 2019

    Beulah Bay Rec Area

    Family friendly campground

    Lots of to do! Boating, fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding. Cabins, primitive campsites with great views and Full hook up RV sites. Fishing cleaning station, playground, basketball, volleyball, frisbee golf, horse shoes, on site store for ice, food and wood(WiFi at the store) Bathrooms and showers. Great campground!

  • Stacey B.
    Aug. 18, 2018

    Lake Sakakawea State Park Campground

    Love the primitive camp area!

    Every year I head up to ND and make sure a camping trip to Lake Sakakawea is on the agenda. I always stay in the primitive no hook up section. It is nicely mowed (if you stay more than 3 days in a row there is a good chance they will mow around your site) and they also spray for bugs. Each site has a picnic table as well as a fire pit. There is good off-shore fishing as well as a swim beach with a bathroom. Nearby is a marina and store.

  • Bob M.
    Aug. 12, 2023

    Lake Sakakawea State Park Campground

    Really Nice

    This is our first visit here, North Dakota does a great job with their state parks campgrounds. Our 3rd SP visited on this trip ( Lake Metigoshe & Sully Creek were the others).

    Huge, well spaced campsites. Pretty much in immaculate condition. The park was busy, hardly any vacant spots but still very quiet. Plenty of folks had their boats, & plenty of room to park them. Very scenic area.

    We've been to plenty of state parks across the USA. Looks like North Dakota might have the best ones.

  • Karen Z.
    Oct. 13, 2018

    Cross Ranch State Park Campground

    Wonderful Park

    Great camping facilites. Tent and camper sites. Yurts available and cabins available. Great hiking area, playground, ranger presentations.


Guide to Hensler

Cabin camping near Hensler, North Dakota offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in nature while enjoying the comforts of home. With a variety of well-reviewed options, you can find the perfect spot for your next getaway.

Explore the Scenic Trails at Cross Ranch State Park

  • Enjoy the beautiful, well-groomed hiking paths at Cross Ranch State Park Campground, where you can take in the stunning views along the river.
  • The park features shaded trails that are perfect for family hikes, making it a great choice for those looking to explore the outdoors.
  • With clean water access for swimming and fishing, this campground provides a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure.

Cabins are Available at Fort Stevenson State Park

  • Fort Stevenson State Park Campground offers spacious cabins surrounded by the beauty of Lake Sakakawea, ideal for boating and fishing enthusiasts.
  • Families can enjoy a sandy beach area for swimming and a playground for the kids, ensuring a fun-filled stay.
  • The park is well-maintained, featuring clean facilities and a variety of hiking trails that showcase the area's natural beauty.

Cabin Campers Appreciate These Amenities at Lake Sakakawea State Park

  • At Lake Sakakawea State Park Campground, you'll find cabins equipped with essential amenities, making your stay comfortable and enjoyable.
  • The campground is known for its spacious sites and scenic views, perfect for those looking to unwind in a tranquil setting.
  • With access to hiking trails and opportunities for water activities, this location is a favorite among outdoor lovers.

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Which is the most popular cabin campsite near Hensler, ND?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Hensler, ND is Cross Ranch State Park Campground with a 4.8-star rating from 11 reviews.

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