Best Cabin Camping near Elmwood, WI

Cabin rentals near Elmwood include furnished units at Nugget Lake County Park and O'Neil Creek Campground, offering electricity and varying amenities. Camper cabins at Nugget Lake feature two rooms with bunk beds, a front room equipped with mini-fridge, microwave, and basic appliances. "The camper cabins are really nice. They have two rooms, a sleeping room and a front room. The sleeping room has 2 bunk beds (4 beds.) The front room has a mini fridge, coffeemaker, toaster, microwave, and a futon," notes one visitor. Most units include picnic tables, fire rings, and heating systems suitable for cool weather stays, with access to bathrooms and shower facilities.

Reservations are typically required for cabin accommodations, with peak seasons filling quickly. At William O'Brien State Park, cabins are heated with electricity and contain bunk beds, while Whitewater State Park offers year-round access to their cabin facilities. Pet policies vary by location - Nugget Lake County Park allows pets at their cabins, while St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park prohibits pets entirely. A camper mentioned, "We stayed in a camper cabin and enjoyed it. The cabins are one room plus an enclosed porch. Furnishings are bunk beds and a table with benches. The cabin was heated and had electricity." Booking 120 days in advance is recommended for popular sites, especially during summer months.

Cooking arrangements differ significantly between cabin options. Most prohibit indoor cooking except for small appliances like microwaves or coffee makers in fully equipped units. Fire rings with grates serve as the primary cooking option at most locations. Bedding, pillows and toiletries are rarely provided, so visitors should pack these essentials. While some parks like Nugget Lake have on-site mini-fridges, others require guests to bring coolers for food storage. Water sources may be limited seasonally, with a reviewer noting, "Outside water is shut off during some parts of the year, so bring your own drinking water if you are camping close to/during winter." Firewood is generally available for purchase at campgrounds, though prices and availability vary.

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Best Cabin Sites Near Elmwood, Wisconsin (22)

    1. Nugget Lake County Park

    3 Reviews
    Elmwood, WI
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 639-5611

    "The camper cabins are really nice. They have two rooms, a sleeping room and a front room. The sleeping room has 2 bunk beds (4 beds.)"

    "This park had lots of old tree coverage. The site we had was secluded enough from others. But they had sites available that were open to each other good for groups."

    2. Afton State Park Campground

    36 Reviews
    Denmark, MN
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (651) 436-5391

    "Camper Cabin (Eastern Bluebird)🏡🐦

    Perfect little cabin nestled in the southern half of the park! Screened in porch, heated with electricity, and two double bunk beds!"

    "It was a shaded site perfect for our hammocks, it was quiet and very secluded. The Yurt was very cool! Very comfortable beds and plenty of space for the 6 of us to stay and sleep."

    3. Hok-Si-La City Park & Campground

    7 Reviews
    Lake City, MN
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (651) 345-3855

    $22 - $132 / night

    "It is only 1 1/2 hours away from the TwinCities which makes it an ideal getaway. The campsites are wooded and have enough distance between them that noise is minimal."

    "Such a quaint town and park!

    We spent one night here and booked it for our wedding venue as well! The lake view was spectacular and the park manager, Joanne was so humble!"

    4. St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park

    20 Reviews
    Denmark, MN
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (651) 430-8240

    "Nice trails, clean restrooms, level sites. No alcohol allowed and no pets! Fire rings, sturdy picnic table. Electric and water."

    "Our site has a large picnic shelter with 6 picnic tables two grills and it’s own volleyball place. We also had a portable toilet included which was amazingly clean!"

    5. William O'Brien State Park Campground

    39 Reviews
    Marine on St. Croix, MN
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (651) 539-4980

    $16 - $250 / night

    "We camped at William O’Brien State Park November 1-4, 2022. We were taking advantage of some unseasonably warm days, and we are so glad we did. This park is beautiful!"

    "The picnic table and fire ring was great. We had an electrical hookup and the bathrooms were really clean. Great trails in the park too."

    6. Minneiska Campground — Whitewater State Park

    50 Reviews
    Elba, MN
    50 miles
    Website
    +1 (507) 932-3007

    "Stayed here for a couple nights on a mini state park road trip. Nice place, like most of the MN state parks. Spotty cell service. Hiked a trail with lots of steps."

    "We had a reservation on the North Shore, but switched it to Whitewater when we saw the ice and snowstorms in the forecast."

    7. Big River Resort

    2 Reviews
    Nelson, MN
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (651) 565-9932

    $68 / night

    "Excellent, clean, roomy restroom/shower. Friendly check in. Lots to do in the area. Short drive to Stockholm and Pepin Wisconsin."

    "Restrooms, showers, the areal is so clean! We felt very welcome. Elaine is very friendly and helpful!"

    8. O'Neil Creek Campground

    7 Reviews
    Chippewa Falls, WI
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 723-6581

    "Rentals available. Great place areas they have movies in the summer.truly have i t all. Very clean and friendly. Any type of camping is available."

    "The restrooms were spotless. It appears many of the sites are season rentals."

    9. Float-Rite Park

    3 Reviews
    Marine on St. Croix, WI
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 247-3453

    "You can tube down the river which is fun and it’s close to town. But it can get loud. Not a campground for children though"

    10. Whippoorwill Ranch Kampground

    1 Review
    Plainview, MN
    35 miles
    +1 (507) 534-3590

    "There are no picnic tables in the sites, but we got along just fine without. We can't wait to go back!"

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Cabin Reviews near Elmwood, WI

186 Reviews of 22 Elmwood Campgrounds


  • B
    Jun. 7, 2021

    Whitetail Woods Camper Cabins

    Great camper cabins for spring and fall

    Each cabin has four sleeping spots: 2 bunk beds, and the 2 couches convert to beds. There's a heater inside, but no AC, which makes these the most suitable during the spring and fall.

    There is a fire ring outside of each cabin, along with a table. No cooking is allowed inside the cabins, which can make things rough if the weather isn't cooperating. 

    We enjoy hiking around the trails, but we primarily go to decompress, lounge around, and play games, read, etc. There's WiFi available, but depending on which cabin you reserve signal will be took weak for real usage. Same for mobile data -- don't plan on cell service here.

    The bathroom facilities are nice. Outside water is shut off during some parts of the year, so bring your own drinking water if you are camping close to/during winter.

    Cabins are accessible for those who need special assistance, which is nice. The only caveat is I don't recall there being an automatic door opener to the cabins.

    While the cabins are close together, noise is not a factor once you're inside. 

    It's difficult to get reservations, so I recommend trying to start booking 120 days in advance, which is the farthest out you can reserve. For example, as of this review (early June), all weekends are booked for all cabins.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 23, 2022

    William O'Brien State Park Campground

    Camper Cabin

    We camped at William O’Brien State Park November 1-4, 2022. We were taking advantage of some unseasonably warm days, and we are so glad we did. This park is beautiful! The trails are well kept and cover woodlands, grasslands, and wetlands. There is a huge beaver lodge that can be seen from one of the trails, and we saw a smaller one from a different trail. We saw an abundance birds while we were there.

    We stayed in a camper cabin (‘Vasa’) and enjoyed it. The cabins are one room plus an enclosed porch. Furnishings are bunk beds and a table with benches. The cabin was heated and had electricity. You cannot cook indoors. There is a fire pit and picnic table outside. There are three cabins on a little cul de sac by the Savanna campground. There are two vault toilets near the cabins. The water source was off for the season, but water was available at the park office.

  • Scott M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 22, 2022

    Whitetail Woods Camper Cabins

    Great Cold Weather Option

    Super simple camping cabins. They each have 4 spots and have contactless entry as you get sent a code to use. There is no cooking inside the cabin so you have to use the fire ring outside. Shower facilities are really nice and match the cabins. Plan ahead as these are hard to come by.

  • Alison O.
    Mar. 16, 2021

    Afton State Park Campground

    Camper Cabin camping @ Afton State Park

    Camper Cabin (Eastern Bluebird)🏡🐦

    Perfect little cabin nestled in the southern half of the park! Screened in porch, heated with electricity, and two double bunk beds!

  • S
    Aug. 13, 2021

    St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park

    Top Shelf

    Beautiful, spacious, trees but open. Nice trails, clean restrooms, level sites. No alcohol allowed and no pets! Fire rings, sturdy picnic table. Electric and water.

    I made reservations online and when we arrived they said I had reserved a place at Elmo Lake which was 20 miles away. Same 2 county facilities but different campgrounds. Oops my bad. Different addresses!

  • S
    Oct. 28, 2019

    Nugget Lake County Park

    Camper cabins

    This is a really nice campground. The camper cabins are really nice. They have two rooms, a sleeping room and a front room. The sleeping room has 2 bunk beds (4 beds.) The front room has a mini fridge, coffeemaker, toaster, microwave, and a futon. The firepits are well taken care of. It is usually empty when you arrive. There is no.swim beach. The trails and playgrounds are really nice. The bathrooms are heated. The showers are pay showers.

  • T
    Jun. 18, 2018

    Afton State Park Campground

    Hiking and Yurting

    I have stayed multiple times in the hike in camp sites and also in the yurt! The hike in sites were beautiful with a view looking over the St. Croix River. It was a shaded site perfect for our hammocks, it was quiet and very secluded. The Yurt was very cool! Very comfortable beds and plenty of space for the 6 of us to stay and sleep. The fire pit and picnic table wasn't far from the yurt which made it nice to not have to walk too far since we camped in the winter. I highly suggest the expeeience of the yurt!

  • Tiffany B.
    Jun. 15, 2023

    Aefintyr

    Aefintyr is a gem in the Whitewater area!

    Aefintyr has it all!

    A beautiful cabin, hike-in glamping or bring your own gear.

    I was able to stay in the cabin for a couple nights with two friends. The cabin was cozy even during winter. The space was perfect for us. 

    I also brought my own gear and camped up on the bluff. It was so fun to socialize in the shared space around the fire and play games. 

    If you are up in the bluff, be sure to wear good shoes for the hike up. 

    I love that each site has it's own fire pit with fire wood.

    The Whitewater area is so beautiful, I enjoy hiking in the area.

    Looking forward to going back!

  • Krista T.
    Dec. 21, 2024

    Whitetail Woods Camper Cabins

    Cozy

    The cabins in the woods are great in winter with snow on the pine trees. I would probably prefer the prairie cabins in the summer, especially with mosquitoes. The prairie cabins have significantly less privacy though with trails on either side that have good views into the heavily windowed cabins.

    The cabins are well-built and heated. The wooded cabins have what seems like full-sized mattress bunk beds built into the wall. Each bunk has its own reading light. The storage in this place is amazing. Storage under the bed, one counter with ample storage under it, and even the windows are so deep that I was able to store most of my food on the sill.

    The biggest downside is the middle-of-the-night trek to the bathroom. The bathroom is heated and open year round. There are two year round showers as well, but don’t plan on a long shower to unwind unless you like cold water. There was maybe 2 minutes of hot water. Basically enough to wash your body quickly, it was easy enough to avoid getting my hair wet. The shower room is also set to a cool 58 degrees in the winter. I do suspect that the floors are slightly heated though. You will need to dart across to the bathroom to blow dry your hair if you’re washing it in the winter. 

    You can use a slow cooker and a coffee pot in the cabin. Otherwise you can cook over the fire as well. They have potable water in the bathroom for washing your dishes in the cabin with.

    Close enough to town if you need something, far enough away for peace and quiet.


Guide to Elmwood

Cabin camping near Elmwood, Wisconsin offers a serene escape into nature, with various options that cater to families, couples, and solo adventurers alike.

Cabin campers appreciate these amenities

  • At Hok-Si-La City Park & Campground, guests can enjoy cabins with stunning lake views and access to picnic tables and firewood.
  • Big River Resort features well-maintained cabins equipped with electric hookups and nearby restroom facilities, ensuring a comfortable stay.
  • O'Neil Creek Campground offers spacious cabins with full amenities, including a camp store and laundry facilities, perfect for families.

Explore the beauty of Lake Pepin

Some prices for cabin camping range from $60 to $80

  • Rates at O'Neil Creek Campground start around $60 per night, making it a great value for families looking for a fun getaway.
  • Big River Resort offers cabins starting at approximately $70, providing a comfortable stay with plenty of nearby activities.
  • At Nugget Lake County Park, cabin rentals are available for about $80, featuring beautiful wooded surroundings and modern amenities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular cabin campsite near Elmwood, WI?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Elmwood, WI is Nugget Lake County Park with a 4.7-star rating from 3 reviews.

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