Best Cabin Camping near Frederic, WI

Cabin rentals near Frederic, Wisconsin include options like Wild River State Park Campground and Big Rock Creek which offer basic overnight accommodations with varying amenities. Wild River provides electricity and heat in their camper cabins situated along the St. Croix River, with decks facing into the woods and ravine. "The camper cabins at Wild River are located just above the St. Croix River. Our cabin had electricity and heat, no plumbing. Excellent fire ring for cooking," noted one visitor. Most cabins feature fire rings, picnic tables, and nearby toilet facilities, though bathrooms with running water may require a walk from some locations.

Options range from rustic and deluxe cabins depending on the location. Lily Springs Regenerative Farm offers tent and cabin accommodations with minimal amenities but high ratings from previous guests. Wild River State Park's camper cabins can be reserved year-round, though some guests note the proximity between units: "My only complaint about the site is how close the cabins are together, but the fact that the decks face into the woods and ravine is very peaceful." Pet policies vary by location - while Wild River and St. Croix River Resort allow pets in some cabins, Big Rock Creek prohibits them in their accommodations.

Most cabins require visitors to bring their own bedding, pillows, and towels, though bed frames and mattresses are typically provided. Kitchen facilities vary significantly between locations - some offer only outdoor fire rings with cooking grates while others might include basic indoor cooking equipment. According to one review, Wild River cabins feature "excellent fire rings for cooking" but no indoor plumbing. Firewood is available for purchase at most locations, with Wild River charging $6 per bundle. The campground office at Wild River sells basic supplies including fire starters and beverages, though selection is limited. Visitors planning extended stays should bring groceries and supplies from larger towns before arrival.

Best Cabin Sites Near Frederic, Wisconsin (27)

    1. Wild River State Park Campground

    45 Reviews
    Taylors Falls, MN
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (651) 583-2125

    $35 / night

    "The camper cabins at Wild River are located just above the St. Croix River. Our cabin seemed to be at a trailhead to the river, which we took advantage of."

    "It was very buggy so we got a screen tent. Nicely shaded site as well. Not far from the water station and pit toilet."

    2. Big Rock Creek

    4 Reviews
    Taylors Falls, MN
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 501-8172

    $225 - $500 / night

    "Book your stay and leave a review!"

    3. Old Logging Trail — St. Croix State Park

    10 Reviews
    Danbury, WI
    22 miles
    Website

    "Multiple restrooms and showers throughout the campgrounds. Each site has a fire ring and picnic table and wood can be purchased at the office."

    "This park has a ton of camping available, particularly if you don't need electricity and have a smaller rig because then you can get into more of the campground loops."

    4. William O'Brien State Park Campground

    39 Reviews
    Marine on St. Croix, MN
    33 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."

    5. Paint Rock Springs Campground — St. Croix State Park

    6 Reviews
    Danbury, WI
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (320) 280-7880

    $25 - $35 / night

    "Felt nice to spend a weekend without cell service about an hour away from home. Forgot to take my usual photos and video of the site all set up but had a few random to share. Nice campground."

    "Croix State Park. This campground has a handful of electric sites and a modern restroom and shower. The sites here are very open and there is little trees or shrubs."

    6. Banning State Park Campground

    34 Reviews
    Sandstone, MN
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (320) 245-2668

    $24 - $34 / night

    "The campsites are large enough (despite the snow) to set up suitable winter tents, and each site has a picnic table and fire pit. In the park, there's a lot of ice climbing and cross country skiing."

    "Nice well maintained State Park."

    7. St Croix River Resort

    4 Reviews
    Danbury, WI
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (320) 655-0016

    $76 - $999 / night

    "We stayed here with my extended family in a couple of cabins. It is nice and wooded. The pool is indoors which is nice and has drawbacks. It is a good sized pool."

    "We stayed at the Resort for 3 nights nice and shady huge playground for kids indoor pool volleyball net lots of water near by getting in and out is easy nice wide roads Wi-Fi was pretty poor at are spot"

    8. Lily Springs Regenerative Farm

    1 Review
    Dresser, WI
    25 miles
    Website

    $70 / night

    "Both the White Pine Meadow and the Lakeside Serenity sites are amazing and large. We wound up staying at the Lakeside site, which has a nice view of Mud Lake and one of the herds of goats."

    9. Grand Casino RV Resort

    7 Reviews
    Hinckley, MN
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 468-3517

    "We booked our stay at the RV Resort so we wouldn't have to drive two and a half hours back and forth during the two day Grand RockTember Music Festival."

    "To bring a bit of casino action to your downtime, check out https://aviator.download, a game that combines thrill and simplicity, perfect for a cozy evening by the campfire"

    10. Country Quiet RV Park and Campground

    1 Review
    Barronett, WI
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 822-2800

    "This is a very nice RV Park. There’s plenty of sites and they appear to be expanding. Sites are fairly spread out. Easy loop system makes this campground very easy to navigate through."

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Cabin Reviews near Frederic, WI

218 Reviews of 27 Frederic Campgrounds


  • 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.

  • kristin C.
    Aug. 9, 2018

    Ham Lake Resort

    Well Rounded RV Park and Campground

    My partner and I scheduled a 3 day / 2 night stay in a new Vintage Cruiser RV for $39.99, in exchange for attending a presentation on private membership.

    We checked in Wednesday evening, and the nicest staff I've ever met helped us acclimate to RV living. We are new to this game. They patiently described how to utilize the grey and black water tanks, as well as encouraged us to check-out the canoes, row boats, bikes, horseshoes, ladder golf and many other entertainment items - for FREE!

    The map provided was accurate which made locating the cruiser a breeze. There were further instructions inside as well. The RV was immaculate. Provided for our use were all linens (a public very clean bath and shower was just across the road), dish soap, dish towels, paper towels, flat wear, plates, bowls, mugs and pans.

    The campground has a couple of ponds, as well as access to Ham Lake where the watercraft is launched. There is a petting arena with goats, ponies, and a llama who gave my partner the stink eye, but fell in love with me rubbing the fence and giving me all googly eyes!

    The clubhouse sells bundled wood, ice, snacks, cold drinks, ice cream and provides 24-hour fresh coffee. There is also a small resupply area, and gift shop.

    There are pull-through sites, back ups, 50 and 30 amp hook ups, and tent sites, covered pavilions, picnic tables and fire pits.

    The campground itself seems remote, secluded and peaceful, however, you are conveniently located to two well-stocked convenience stores, as well as Wal-Mart about 15 minutes away. It's also only about 45 minutes from the Minnesota Twin Cities.

    One note: We visited in August and needed gallons of bug spray.

    We very much enjoyed our get away!

  • Rachelle W.
    Aug. 31, 2021

    Wild River State Park Campground

    Wild River State Park Camper Cabin

    The camper cabins at Wild River are located just above the St. Croix River. Our cabin seemed to be at a trailhead to the river, which we took advantage of. The camper cabins had electricity and heat, no plumbing. Excellent fire ring for cooking. The park itself has many trails.

  • Ashley H.
    Jun. 25, 2023

    Wild River State Park Campground

    One of the better state park campgrounds we've stayed at

    We were at site 93. It's a large site with plenty of room for a huge tent or a few tents. It was very buggy so we got a screen tent. Nicely shaded site as well. Not far from the water station and pit toilet. For a bathroom with running water it's a long walk and there's not close parking either. The campground is a long drive into the park from the main entrance. 12x10 screen tent fit easily over the 8' picnic table.

  • TyAnn J.
    Oct. 2, 2017

    Grand Casino RV Resort

    Rocking RockTember Music Festival

    We booked our stay at the RV Resort so we wouldn't have to drive two and a half hours back and forth during the two day Grand RockTember Music Festival. *Please note when there's an event, book early!! This RV Resort has 271 RV/Camping full hook up sites that include a picnic table and fire pit. The sites are very close together with little to no privacy, but it did a fine job as we were there for the concert. Guest Services were super friendly when we checked in, and they give you a pass card to enter & exit the Resort. There is 24 hour security, and shuttle bus service to the casino, although we enjoyed the 1/2 mile walk to the amphitheater. All the sites are back in only, and are a tight squeeze for bigger rigs. They enforced the quite hours well, and we got a good nights sleep. There's a heated outdoor pool, and small convince store in the guest services building. They have a pet walking area, and kennels if you want to spend time at the casino. The bathhouse offered private toilet stalls and showers, and we squeaky clean!!! If you like to golf, don't miss the 18 hole Grand National Golf Course next door. We enjoyed our stay, and will be back again.

  • Tori K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 12, 2024

    Paint Rock Springs Campground — St. Croix State Park

    No service

    Felt nice to spend a weekend without cell service about an hour away from home. Forgot to take my usual photos and video of the site all set up but had a few random to share. Nice campground. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring. There are flush toilets and showers and the office has a store for any last minute needs.

  • Katherine T.
    Oct. 11, 2024

    Wild River State Park Campground

    Solid option with star gazing

    This is a solid state park offering. The sites are decently spaced with good tree cover. Noise seemed to travel between sites, I had some loud neighbors during the day but they settled down before quiet hours. The grass was easy to get tent stakes into. Bathrooms were your basic state park situation. Clean with warm showers so no complaints from me. The star gazing area was great! Intermittently had 1-2 bars of T-Mobile with LTE Internet. Wi-Fi is available at the park entrance.

  • Janet R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 1, 2020

    Banning RV Park and Campground

    Alternative to Banning State Park

    We discovered this campground while researching the area, it is fairly new and not only not reviewed on the Dyrt but not listed on it yet either. If you are planning to explore the Kettle River and Banning State Park nearby, this is a good alternative to camping within the State Park itself. With easy access to both the Twin Cities metro area and Duluth, with desireable whitewater paddling and rockclimbing both available in the area, Banning State Park campground fills quickly especially in summer and on weekends, and the Banning RV Park is an excellent backup alternative for overflow demand. And, actually, it may be your go-to option even if campsites at Banning are available, because this RV campground is located only½ mile from the Banning State Park entrance, and because it is at a higher elevation further from the river it is remarkably less buggy which Banning State Park can be in springtime or after recent rains. This campground is quite large, geared towards RVs and trailers but also has dozens of tent sites and is currently adding more! There are also several nice new camper cabins available. We stayed in site 297, a very large double tent site with soft grass for tenting, big shady trees, picnic table and fire ring, with possibility for water and electric hookup but we didn’t use it. We had two families with 3 tents and two vehicles, plus bought firewood(which was delivered in generous quantities) and the total price was$48, which would have been the cost of the two campsites we would have needed if camping at the nearby state park. We were located near the campground pavilion, which included picnic tables, family bathrooms with showers, playground, activity center with craft classes etc, and laundry room. Remarkably, in addition to playgrounds for children in different places around the campground, there was a huge dog walking and play area that was grassy and beautifully clean—and, of special interest, included a complete“dog playground” with all the standards elements of a dog agility course! Very cool—and an expense and effort most places wouldn’t go to. The campground itself was very clean and well landscaped and maintained, however the bathrooms do get heavy use and, though nicely cleaned a few times during the day, are in need of attention in the evening. The campers are mostly family oriented so the campground itself is very quiet in the evenings—however, it is not far from nearby Highway 35, so there is a fair amount of road noise despite a barrier of pines planted as a buffer. I was a bit concerned that folks camping there were not too concerned about covid precautions, no one was wearing masks even when participating at close range to others during some of the campgrounds organized group activities, and there was lotion soap but no hand sanitizer in the bathrooms. You may want to bring your own. Overall, nicely maintained, reasonably priced, conveniently located, and less buggy than the nearby state park! We would camp here again if returning to the area.

  • Lesley R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 30, 2022

    North View Campground

    Serene Serenity

    Pet friendly and the perfect get away. Relaxing, quiet and surrounded by nature. We’re lucky enough to plan ahead and book for the fall colors. Highly recommended for those who respect nature, it’s beauty and the silence they encompass.


Guide to Frederic

Camping cabins near Frederic, Wisconsin provide convenient access to the St. Croix River Valley, where wooded landscapes transition from oak savannas to pine forests. Located approximately 70 miles northeast of Minneapolis-St. Paul, this area features numerous state parks within a 40-mile radius of Frederic. Winter temperatures can drop below zero, while summer highs typically reach the upper 70s to mid-80s Fahrenheit, creating distinct seasonal camping experiences.

What to do

Hiking river trails: Wild River State Park offers extensive trail systems ranging from easy to moderate difficulty. "We spent an entire day hiking and it was decent hiking along the river, some of the trails where a little confusing and trying to figure out where we at, but we made it just hiked a little further than we wanted to!" notes a visitor to Wild River State Park Campground.

Stargazing: Some campgrounds have designated areas for night sky viewing. "The star gazing area was great! Intermittently had 1-2 bars of T-Mobile with LTE Internet. Wi-Fi is available at the park entrance," reports a camper who stayed at Wild River State Park.

Water recreation: Many parks offer equipment rentals for water activities. At Big Rock Creek, "It was nice to have kayaks and paddle boards to try for free, but everything else is a charge." Summer water levels affect paddling conditions, with early summer typically providing higher water levels for kayaking.

Historical exploration: Several parks feature preserved historical sites. One visitor to Banning State Park Campground shares, "Hike along the Quarry Loop Trail for some interesting facts about the old quarry and stone workers. The ruins are worth an explore for sure! We went a little off trail and went down from the hells gate trail to the portage trail along the river."

What campers like

Privacy between sites: Campgrounds vary in spacing and vegetation barriers. "The campground was very nice. The sites are private, couldn't see any neighbors as there are a lot of trees. The park rangers were very helpful and informative," mentions a camper at Wild River State Park.

Wildlife viewing opportunities: Various animals are commonly spotted throughout the region. "We saw sooooo many deer some even walking right through campsites! You can hear coyotes, raccoons and very loud owls," reports another Wild River State Park visitor.

Winter camping options: Some campgrounds remain open year-round with specific winter amenities. A visitor to William O'Brien State Park shares their winter experience: "The moon was very bright that night so visibility was excellent. We walked some trail through a frozen marsh landscape and happened upon a railroad that passed above our trail with a beautiful tunnel-overpass."

Accessibility to trails: Many campgrounds offer direct trail access without requiring driving. At St. Croix State Park's Old Logging Trail campground, a visitor notes, "Clean, fairly private sites. Easy to get in and out. Walk in sites available. Canoe outfitters in park during most of the summer. A great way to spend a weekend."

What you should know

Bug preparedness: Insects can be problematic, especially in early summer. "It was very buggy, so be prepared for that. I can't wait to go back so I can explore more of the park!" shares a camper at Old Logging Trail campground.

Cell service limitations: Coverage varies significantly by location. At St. Croix State Park, "Cell service is incredibly spotty on Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile. Depending on where you're at, you'll get a low signal, but often it was only enough for texting."

Reservation timing: Popular seasons book quickly at many campgrounds. "Weekends have been packed and reservations scarce for months at state parks in Minnesota. Arriving on a Sunday afternoon was a dream—very few people in the campground loop," reports a William O'Brien State Park visitor.

Bathroom facilities: Quality varies between campgrounds and specific loops. "The men's bathroom/showers were designed and built well and is very clean. Bath building has a large 'family/handicap' bathroom shower room," notes a visitor to Paint Rock Springs Campground.

Tips for camping with families

Fire tower views: Several parks feature observation towers safe for children with supervision. "There is also a 100' fire tower you can climb up and get an epic view," notes a visitor to St. Croix State Park.

Playground accessibility: Some campgrounds include play areas for children. A visitor to St Croix River Resort shares, "We stayed here with my extended family in a couple of cabins. It is nice and wooded. The pool is indoors which is nice and has drawbacks. It is a good sized pool. There is a nice playground for the kids and there are some nice trails."

Shower and bathroom proximity: Consider campsite location relative to facilities. As one camper at Wild River State Park notes, "Very private and remote, Lots of wildlife, friendly staff, okay hiking... Only one shower house and we had to drive there, the primitive toilet smelled so bad it burned!"

Educational opportunities: Look for interpretive programs and historical features. "This seems to be the hot spot for horses and if we go back I definitely want to do the horseback riding right outside the park!" reports a Wild River State Park visitor.

Tips from RVers

Site angles and backing difficulty: Some campgrounds have challenging site approaches. At Grand Casino RV Resort, a visitor notes, "Back-in site was 90 degrees to the road - if the bathhouse parking lot wasn't across from it, wouldn't have been able to swing in on a 24' travel trailer."

Electrical capacity awareness: Know your power requirements before booking. "We came up with our camper with the expectation we'd have electric and water hook ups. For the most part we did. The electricity was not for a 30 amp hook up. It's 50 amp or us an adapter," shares a Big Rock Creek camper.

Loop navigation: RV-friendly campgrounds often feature easy navigation systems. According to a visitor at Country Quiet RV Park, "Easy loop system makes this campground very easy to navigate through. It's definitely not the most private campground, so it your looking for rustic quiet I would look into some of the smaller county campgrounds."

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Frederic, WI is Wild River State Park Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 45 reviews.

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