Best Cabin Camping near Hettinger, ND
Two cabin camping options exist near Hettinger, North Dakota, with Shadehill Recreation Area and Cabins of Amidon providing year-round accommodations. Both locations offer cabin rentals with electric hookups, drinking water, and indoor plumbing facilities. Cabins typically include picnic tables and fire pits for outdoor cooking and gathering. The Shadehill cabins provide lakeside views elevated above the water, while Amidon's cabins offer convenient access to on-site amenities. A recent review noted, "Very nice campground. What appear to be lakeside sites are actually elevated above the water. Clean vault toilets and also shower house with running water."
Rustic log cabins at both locations accommodate various group sizes with different amenity levels. Shadehill Recreation Area maintains reservable cabins with toilets and showers in a shared facility, while Cabins of Amidon provides more comprehensive amenities including sewer hookups and private bathroom facilities. According to one visitor, "We had flushable toilets, HOT showers with good pressure and free laundry! We also liked having the bar on site to grab snacks, drinks, food etc." Pet-friendly policies exist at both locations, allowing families to bring their animals during cabin stays.
Most cabins require visitors to bring their own bedding, towels, and personal items despite providing basic furnishings. Cooking facilities vary between locations, with some offering simple fire pits and others providing more complete setups. Limited grocery options exist in the immediate area, particularly at Cabins of Amidon where, as one camper wrote, there are "No groceries except in small store in Bowman 21 miles away." The bar at Cabins of Amidon serves food including pizza and snacks, providing a convenient dining option for cabin guests who prefer not to cook or travel for meals.
