Best Cabin Camping near Bayfield, WI

Several cabin rental options exist near Bayfield, Wisconsin, with varying levels of amenities. Apostle Islands Area RV Park and Camping offers cabins alongside a small pond with easy access to Lake Superior views. Sailor Springs Glamping provides cabin accommodations with drinking water, fires allowed, and on-site firewood. Facilities typically include basic furnishings, fire rings, and picnic tables, with some offering private bathrooms and kitchenettes. One camper shared, "The unique looking cabins were on the pond and looked to be very convenient for families with children who want to be in the water most of the time." Nearby Kreher RV Park and Top O' the Morn Resort also offer cabin rentals with more comprehensive amenities including electric hookups and water access.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Clark Cove provides basic cabin rentals, while Copper Falls State Park Campground features more established cabin options with electricity. Apostle Islands Area Campground maintains well-rated cabin facilities with full amenities. Most cabins require advance reservations, especially during peak summer months from May through October when the region experiences high tourism. Pet policies vary by location—many allow pets but may require additional fees. "Very clean, good for all sort of rigs and hookup needs. Very friendly and caring hosts. Close to town. Very reasonable," noted one visitor about Apostle Islands Area Campground.

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities range from basic fire rings to full kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves, so packing appropriate cooking gear is advisable. Several campgrounds including Apostle Islands Area RV Park feature small camp stores with basic provisions, firewood, and ice. The town of Bayfield is within 1-2 miles of most cabin rentals, providing access to restaurants, grocery stores, and outdoor equipment rentals. Winter cabin rentals are limited, as most facilities close from October through early May due to harsh Lake Superior weather conditions.

Best Cabin Sites Near Bayfield, Wisconsin (16)

    1. Apostle Islands Area RV park and Camping

    23 Reviews
    Bayfield, WI
    0 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 779-3397

    $30 / night

    "This is a  private campground that fills up quick.    It is 1 mile from Bayfield town center.  It is close to the ferry dock, restaurants, parks and beaches. "

    "It’s about a mile from Bayfield. There is bike rental at Howl bike shop which is walking distance. Howl also has a brewery with outside seating. The camp ground itself is quiet and clean."

    2. Apostle Islands Area Campground

    5 Reviews
    Bayfield, WI
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (715) 779-5524

    $25 - $35 / night

    "Great area near all there is to do in Bayfield"

    "Great campground with swimming hole & great access to Bayside for island ferry’s! Complaints: Park is located on the side of a hill—Spots are small but level, roads are all at a slope."

    3. Kreher RV Park

    12 Reviews
    Ashland, WI
    15 miles
    Website

    $45 - $50 / night

    "This is a municipal park, right on the shores of Lake superior. A beautiful little park, with a great playground and a boat launch. Each site has a picnic table fire pit and grill."

    "First come first served park. We were able to find a spot before 1pm but the park filled up by 3-4pm. There was steady traffic of disappointed RVs driving through the grounds till 6-7pm."

    4. Sailor Springs Glamping

    1 Review
    Bayfield, WI
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (414) 629-2085

    $100 - $150 / night

    "The cabin is absolutely beautiful. Perfect place to be secluded from everything to relax and enjoy the views!"

    5. Copper Falls State Park Campground

    35 Reviews
    Mellen, WI
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 274-5123

    $20 - $30 / night

    "This campground has well spaced sites with electric.   There are two campgrounds, north and south.   The north has water spigots to fill your RV or water bottles and two toilet buildings.   "

    "The Southern campground doesn’t have any electric and mostly for tent campers, there were still some trailers there."

    7. Presque Isle - Porcupine Mountains State Park

    36 Reviews
    Wakefield, MI
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 885-5275

    $4 - $20 / night

    "Great rustic campground on the far west side of the state park. One loop is generator free which was wonderful. Easy to get other places in the park. Water pump and vault toilets."

    "This campground is rustic with only vault toilets and no hookups. There is a section that allows generators during certain hours of the day, a non-generator area and a few walk-in sites."

    8. Top O’ the Morn Resort & Campground

    8 Reviews
    Iron River, WI
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 372-4546

    $27 - $40 / night

    "We were tent camping and they had a well shaded,very clean and quiet area for us. The owners were quick to return our phone call when trying to make a reservation.

    Very friendly owners!"

    "We stayed in site #31 overnight while driving south with our teardrop trailer. The site was so spacious and treed for hammocks or tents or trailers. Fire rings and wood is available on site."

    9. Anchor Inn

    2 Reviews
    Port Wing, WI
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 774-3658

    $15 - $20 / night

    "WiFi wasn't perfect, but worked well most of the time.  I wasn't expecting Verizon coverage, but I got 1-3 bars, and was able to use my hotspot most of the time. "

    10. Little Presque Isle Rustic Outpost Camp — Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park

    5 Reviews
    Wakefield, MI
    41 miles
    Website

    "Great location, right in the porcupine mountains. Nice trails to 2 large waterfalls, a staircase to the rocky shores of Lake superior. Just a quick drive to Lake of the Clouds."

    "Great campground with access to Lake Superior. Perfect for watching the sunset or yooperlite hunting. This campground is family friendly and the vault toilets are well maintained."

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Cabin Reviews near Bayfield, WI

137 Reviews of 16 Bayfield Campgrounds


  • Debra M.
    Jul. 18, 2021

    Apostle Islands Area RV park and Camping

    Great Location and Nice Staff

    This is a  private campground that fills up quick.    It is 1 mile from Bayfield town center.  It is close to the ferry dock, restaurants, parks and beaches.  All sites are electric and water and some are full hook up.  There are cabins and tent sites as well.   The office/store is very clean and stocked with things you may need.  8 flavor ice creams on site!  There is a  dump station and picnic tables and fire rings at each site.   There is free wi-fi and a shower house, bathrooms and laundry.

  • Janet R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 27, 2020

    Birkie Barn farmstay camper cabin

    Great farm stay near Ashland and Apostle Islands

    I was in the area for a workshop, but wanted a place "out of town" for a peaceful retreat in the evenings. Tom’s homestead is so welcoming, and I loved my cozy cabin. Its the old creamery on a farm, and is equipped with a futon sleeper, comfy chairs, a sink, picnic table and lawn chairs. Tom also has a Bed and Breakfast on the proerty. Tom is so great to talk to, and his property is an old dairy farm on country land with wildlife ponds and miles of trails you can hike or cross county ski. Great birdwatching everywhere! The whole place is  restful and meditative. My little cabin even had an en suite sauna that I hope to try out next time I come! No bathroom in cabin, but you can go inside the host home, and also use the kitchen and family room there. Ashland is about a 15 minut drive, Bayfield about 30 minute drive. Lovely spot to stay, I’ll be back!

  • L
    Jul. 13, 2020

    Apostle Islands Area RV park and Camping

    Best spot to explore the Apostle islands

    This is the best base camp for exploring the Apostle islands. It’s about a mile from Bayfield. There is bike rental at Howl bike shop which is walking distance. Howl also has a brewery with outside seating. The camp ground itself is quiet and clean. We didn’t go in the bathrooms or use the washers due to Covid. Owners are very accommodating.

  • kelly N.
    Jun. 5, 2022

    Kreher RV Park

    Love this place

    This is a municipal park, right on the shores of Lake superior. A beautiful little park, with a great playground and a boat launch. Each site has a picnic table fire pit and grill. Water and electric are provided with your $40 a night Lakeside campsite or $35 park campsite. Beautiful grounds very well-kept and very clean! They offer monthly reservations or it is a first come first serve park.

  • Emily V.
    Aug. 27, 2018

    Presque Isle - Porcupine Mountains State Park

    Gorgeous views and perfect rustic space

    Great rustic campground on the far west side of the state park. One loop is generator free which was wonderful. Easy to get other places in the park. Water pump and vault toilets. Sites are large and level with grass or packed sand and have a picnic table and fire ring. Dumpsters available for trash.

  • kThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 12, 2021

    Apostle Islands Area RV park and Camping

    Great woodsy location close to town

    Loved this location. 1.5 miles out of Bayfield, yet great outdoorsy feel with decent privacy. Can bike to the brewery or wineries and bike to town. Common area great for corn hole and a meager playground for the kids. Also super close to the gourmet garage bakery. Yum.

  • Cheryl  S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 25, 2023

    Apostle Islands Area RV park and Camping

    Very big rig friendly with all the amenities

    We liked the easy drive through sites with full hookup.  The campsites were tiered into the hill.  This helped sound proof the campsites.  There was a large group a few sites down from us that we didn't hear until we walked past their site.  Some sites also had a view overlooking the pond and Lake Superior.  We could see the full moon reflecting off of Lake Superior.  Our site did not have this view but we saw it on a walk in the campground.  The unique looking cabins were on the pond and looked to be very convenient for families with children who want to be in the water most of the time.  We loved all the amenities of Water, Sewer, Electric and WiFi.   We loved the close access to Bayfield and the water excursions we took from Bayfield.  One of the highlights for our group was the excellent golf course close to the campground.  I gave my review a 4 star because the day we were leaving the campsites lost water pressure and had no water to get ready to leave.  I believe the owners will be addressing this problem.  They were working on it while we were there.

  • Debra M.
    Jul. 20, 2021

    Copper Falls State Park Campground

    Waterfalls and great sites

    This campground has well spaced sites with electric.   There are two campgrounds, north and south.   The north has water spigots to fill your RV or water bottles and two toilet buildings.   The south has a dump station and water fill.

    There is a playground, ballfield, concession stand and lots of picnic areas.   

    The sites are tucked in the trees for privacy and all have a picnic table and fire ring.   There is also a lake and kayaks available to rent.  There  is a town less than 5 miles away and you can find groceries and gas.

  • Stacia R.
    Apr. 27, 2019

    Presque Isle - Porcupine Mountains State Park

    Stunning landscapes

    We camped at Presque Isle in the Porkies for a long weekend in October. The color change was amazing! This campground is rustic with only vault toilets and no hookups. There is a section that allows generators during certain hours of the day, a non-generator area and a few walk-in sites. There are a few sites which are along the cliff side looking down to Lake Superior, we were lucky enough to reserve one of those, site 2. It was a very large site, equipped with the standard picnic table and fire ring. Many of the sites back up to the woods, which were smaller and a little soggy while we were there. This campground is one of two in the park, Union Bay is the other more modern campground located right on the lake. The sites there are much smaller and crowded. I prefer the more remote Presque Isle campground by far. Less amenities but far less people. The hiking throughout this park is unparalleled in its beauty. The campground is close to the Presque Isle river trail which is waterfall after waterfall. The park has a ski lift we rode to check out the views from the top of the mountain, as well as an 18 hole disc course. It’s the hiking and rugged beauty of the area that is the main attraction, especially catching the fall colors surrounding Lake Superior.


Guide to Bayfield

Cabin camping near Bayfield, Wisconsin provides access to the northern edge of Wisconsin's Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest where elevations range from 602 feet at Lake Superior to 1,200 feet inland. This region experiences average summer temperatures of 70-75°F, with Lake Superior creating microclimates that can suddenly drop temperatures by 15-20 degrees when winds shift offshore. Winter cabin rental options remain limited due to seasonal closures from November through April when temperatures regularly dip below freezing.

What to do

Kayaking adventures: Apostle Islands offers exceptional kayaking opportunities among the 21-island chain. "Went kayaking out here and the caves are awesome!!!! So much fun and lucked out having a nice still day!!!" notes a visitor to Apostle Islands Area RV park and Camping. For serious paddlers, the islands require preparation as conditions can change rapidly on Lake Superior.

Waterfall exploration: Within 45 minutes of Bayfield, several impressive waterfalls await. Copper Falls State Park features multiple cascades along well-maintained trails. A visitor to Copper Falls State Park Campground shares: "If you like waterfalls, then this is the area that you want to visit. You can hike here and see 3 different waterfalls or take a short drive to numerous others in the area."

Winter activities: Though limited, some cabins remain accessible during winter months. When snow arrives, visitors can access groomed cross-country ski trails and snowshoe routes throughout the region. Trails range from beginner-friendly loops to challenging backcountry routes with significant elevation changes.

What campers like

Privacy between sites: Many cabin renters appreciate the secluded setting of cabins near Bayfield. At Sailor Springs Glamping, a visitor notes: "You won't regret staying here!! The cabin is absolutely beautiful. Perfect place to be secluded from everything to relax and enjoy the views!"

Lake access: Direct water access ranks high among cabin campers' priorities. "This is a nice enough campground but I am honestly disappointed. The website describes lots of amenities, which is why I booked this campground, however, everything is extra cost in addition to nightly rate— including mini-golf," shares one Apostle Islands Area RV Park visitor, highlighting the importance of understanding what amenities are included versus add-ons.

Proximity to town: Cabin rentals with convenient access to Bayfield's amenities are highly rated. A visitor at Top O' the Morn Resort & Campground notes the balance of accessibility and nature: "Large camp site with trees and wide open area. Lake is calm and peaceful. Saw a lot of wildlife and heard the sounds of loons in the AM and evening."

What you should know

Reservation requirements: Most cabin rentals require advance booking, especially during peak summer months. At Apostle Islands Area Campground, a camper notes: "Great area near all there is to do in Bayfield," but availability becomes limited from June through August.

Amenity variations: Cabin facilities vary dramatically between locations. Some offer bare-bones shelter while others provide full kitchens. "This is a private campground that fills up quick. It is 1 mile from Bayfield town center. It is close to the ferry dock, restaurants, parks and beaches," explains one visitor about accommodation options.

Cell service limitations: Many cabin locations have limited connectivity. "WiFi wasn't perfect, but worked well most of the time. I wasn't expecting Verizon coverage, but I got 1-3 bars, and was able to use my hotspot most of the time," notes a visitor at Anchor Inn, indicating variable but generally limited service throughout the region.

Tips for camping with families

Beach options: For families with children, lakefront cabins offer convenient water access. "The campground also charges you $5-7 per person to play mini-golf... which is odd, since it is advertised as a campground amenity on the website," notes an Apostle Islands Area Campground visitor, highlighting the importance of understanding additional activity costs.

Wildlife viewing: Many cabin areas offer opportunities to see native wildlife. At Kreher RV Park, visitors can access trails where wildlife viewing is common: "We had a wonderful weekend there and saw a few black bears. And one even meandered through our camp site. And enjoyed the sounds of the waves and hiked a few of the trails."

Safety considerations: Families should pack for weather extremes as temperatures can shift rapidly. Lake Superior water remains cold even in summer months, rarely exceeding 65°F even during August. Life jackets for children are essential for water activities as winds can create unexpected conditions.

Tips from RVers

Site access: Some cabin rentals have challenging access roads. "The entire campground is in the side of a mountain and there are no flat roads, which makes biking and walking a workout rather than leisure," notes one visitor at Apostle Islands Area RV Park, emphasizing the importance of checking road conditions before booking.

Utility considerations: Most cabin rentals offer at least basic electricity, but water and sewer connections vary. "Owners are awesome! Have a cute little bar with craft beer where you can buy pizzas and take to the beach. A little lake to do your activities. Clean showers and bathrooms," shares a Top O' the Morn visitor, demonstrating the range of amenities available.

Local supplies: Supplies cost more in Bayfield than in larger towns. Travelers should stock up on groceries and essentials in Ashland (30 minutes south) where prices are typically 10-15% lower than in Bayfield proper.

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