Best Cabin Camping near Larimore, ND
Turtle River State Park offers cabin rentals with electricity and basic sleeping accommodations, nestled among wooded grounds 22 miles west of Grand Forks on Highway 2. The cabins provide an alternative to tent and RV camping while maintaining a rustic outdoor experience. "The cabins are basic and look worn. Park Manager going to fix up next year," noted one visitor who scouted the park before bringing their travel trailer. Clean bathroom facilities with free hot showers are centrally located near the cabin areas, and fire pits are provided at each site for cooking and evening warmth.
Rustic cabins vary in size and layout throughout the area campgrounds including both Turtle River State Park and Leistikow City Park in Grafton. Reservations are recommended, especially during summer months when the parks experience higher visitor numbers. Many cabins in these facilities remain open year-round, making them suitable for winter recreation enthusiasts. According to one visitor, "This would be an interesting park for birders, and it is like an oasis in the prairie, a forested enclave." Pet policies differ between locations, with most allowing leashed dogs on the property but with specific rules regarding pets inside cabin accommodations.
Most furnished cabins include basic beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities are minimal in most cabins, so campers should plan to cook over fire pits or bring portable cooking equipment. Firewood is available for purchase at the main entrance of Turtle River State Park, while ice and other basic supplies can be found at the visitor center. The nearest gas stations and convenience stores are approximately 5 miles east of Turtle River State Park, with additional services including a Subway and Dairy Queen. Binford Park Campground offers three small cabins at reasonable prices with basic amenities but no shower facilities.
