Best Cabin Camping near Gordon, WI

Cabin options around Gordon, Wisconsin include rustic accommodations and furnished units across several established campgrounds. North View Campground offers cabin rentals with electrical hookups, picnic tables, and fire rings. Gordon Dam provides lakeside cabins with access to Gordon Flowage for fishing and boating activities. One visitor noted: "Pet friendly and the perfect get away. Relaxing, quiet and surrounded by nature." Wilderness Way, located on a secluded lake, provides camper cabins without utilities alongside fully furnished cabins with modern amenities. Most properties maintain clean facilities with regular maintenance and offer various levels of privacy between units.

Options range from tiny log cabins to spacious family-sized layouts. KOA cabins at Hayward KOA (approximately 20 miles south of Gordon) feature heating and air conditioning, with some deluxe units including bathrooms and kitchenettes. Basic cabins typically provide beds, tables, and outdoor fire rings but require guests to bring their own bedding. Most locations are pet-friendly but may charge additional fees for animals. A reviewer of Hayward KOA mentioned, "Great campground to stay with family! Campground was kept very clean, even though it is an older campground." Reservations are strongly recommended, especially during summer months and fall color season.

Most cabins provide minimal cooking facilities, often limited to outdoor fire rings or basic countertops. Guests should bring bedding, pillows, towels, cooking utensils, and personal items. Some properties like Nelson Lake Lodge offer more fully equipped kitchens in their cabin units. Several campgrounds maintain small on-site markets selling essentials like firewood, ice, and basic groceries. The town of Gordon has limited shopping options, so visitors should consider stocking up on supplies in larger nearby communities like Hayward or Spooner before arrival. Campgrounds with cabins typically operate from April through October, though some properties with heated units remain open year-round.

Best Cabin Sites Near Gordon, Wisconsin (29)

    1. Wilderness Way

    2 Reviews
    Gordon, WI
    8 miles

    $22 - $40 / night

    "It’s very secluded and quiet. The owners are the best! There are tent sites, RV, camper cabin (no electric/sewage), and full cabins. It’s on a beautiful lake with a swimming area."

    2. North View Campground

    1 Review
    Gordon, WI
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 376-4528

    "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."

    3. Gordon Dam

    1 Review
    Gordon, WI
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 378-2219

    "Does not have water sewer hookups but had a station to dump and fill has electricity at most sites close to water has boat access and camp ground is outside of an awesome lil town"

    4. Hayward KOA

    14 Reviews
    Hayward, WI
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 634-2331

    "Great place to let the kids go run off and play while the parents relax under the awning while grilling."

    "Right off the highway so you will get some road noise even at night. But if you're lucky to have a site farther from the road you really can't hear much!"

    5. Jay Cooke State Park Campground

    67 Reviews
    Carlton, MN
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (218) 384-4610

    "The tent camping is great, the park is amazing for hiking and geology study, and there are camper cabins that I have often stayed at as well."

    "We have stayed in a camper cabin in the winter and RV site in the summer."

    6. Nelson Lake Lodge

    1 Review
    Hayward, WI
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 634-3750

    $40 / night

    "Our site was in a great location in the park and we were surrounded by some very friendly seasonal RV'ers."

    7. Top O’ the Morn Resort & Campground

    8 Reviews
    Iron River, WI
    27 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."

    8. Dairyland Outdoor Veterans Retreat

    1 Review
    Danbury, WI
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 388-7419

    "Off the beaten path. Quiet & relaxing."

    9. Camp Namekagon

    1 Review
    Hayward, WI
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 766-2277

    $41 - $120 / night

    "Sites are a little small and not very private. Seemed like a well visited campground with lots of parties if you are into that. There is a restaurant and bar on the site although I didnt use it."

    10. Spirit Mountain Campground

    25 Reviews
    Proctor, MN
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (218) 628-2891

    "You ride across the road to acsess the trails. We stayed for a week and it helped that the weather was perfect."

    "The downhill mountain biking is awesome (the kids still want to go back) and the Adventure Park was a lot of fun too - and a short walk from camp. "

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Cabin Reviews near Gordon, WI

175 Reviews of 29 Gordon Campgrounds


  • Amy G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 9, 2023

    Mont du Lac Resort

    Winter camping was cozy in the cabin

    This was my first time at this location and we decided to do a cabin (package) so that we could stay and ski (well, they skied I snowshoed). The cabin was nicely located close to the slope but not in the way of the action.

    Cabin 1 was an RV Cabin (as they call it) which is sort of RV shaped but not on wheels.  Wooden cabin, 2 bedrooms and a loft with plenty of space for sleeping. It was carpeted with outlets and windows and lights .  We had three teenage boys up there and could easily have slept 2 to 3 more.  A mini kitchen with fridge, stove, pots, pans, dishes, soap and microwave as well as full bathroom with shower.  All linens provided. Ah yes - and it's heated/cooled too! Not with a wood stove, but an actual thermostat adjustable heater. Bedrooms have mini plug in ceramic type heaters for extra warmth.

    If you stay in a cabin or campsite (they are open in summer) you get a discount on lift tickets. During the summer, there is a lazy river, mini water slide type of platform and a summer tubing area that runs through the trees!

    While I can not speak for the actual campsites since they were snow covered, I can say that they do have them.

    Additionally, all sites have a fire ring, picnic table and the cabins have BBQ grills. Firewood available for purchase.

  • 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!

  • Janet R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 14, 2019

    Jay Cooke State Park Campground

    Winter cabin camping

    I love Jay Cooke year round! The tent camping is great, the park is amazing for hiking and geology study, and there are camper cabins that I have often stayed at as well. This was my first time staying in winter, the camper cabins are cozy and fully heated and really nice. People use them when coming here in winter for the terrific cross country skiing or snowshoeing. The cabins are very simple and have beds, table, heat, and electricity, but no water inside (water punps are nearby, so bring a bucket ir canteen) and no bathroom (but you can use the outhouse nearby, and the campground will have a new bath house by early summer, it is inder construction and almost finished!) . You can use the facilities at the visitor center during the day but they arent open in the evening and are a bit of a trek from the campground. But, it you want to camp in warmth and relative comfort, and want to explire this amazing state park, the camper cabins are a great way to go year round! You can reserve campsites too if you have an RV or dont mind winter camping

  • Becky F.
    Aug. 2, 2020

    Jay Cooke State Park Campground

    The Views

    We have stayed in a camper cabin in the winter and RV site in the summer. We have explored so many trails on our snowshoes and cross country skis in the winter and have enjoyed many hikes and mountain bike rides in the summer months. The accommodations were well maintained with very clean campground area. The shower room is very new and the bathrooms were very clean. The cabins are pretty basic with bunk beds and a small table with chairs. The cabin we stayed in was heated with base board heaters that you have control of the temperature. We have also brought our canoe to explore the river and went fishing. There are so many trails to explore so we plan on camping here again and again!

  • W
    Aug. 21, 2023

    Anchor Inn Campground

    Great price for a quiet campsite near the Apostle Islands

    Had a lovely stay here on August 18th. You can't beat the price ($14/night for electric up to 50 amps). The woman I booked the reservation through was really nice and laid back. The campground is quiet, chill and safe. The woman's restroom was clean, despite some mildew on the shower ceiling (no big deal). Dog-friendly and free WiFi. Great option if you're looking for something near the Apostle Islands that's inexpensive and includes electricity. I stayed in spot 2, which is near the bathrooms and has a picnic table and fire pit.

  • Nancy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 23, 2017

    Jay Cooke State Park Campground

    Swinging Bridge and Lots of Hiking

    The main reason we wanted to come to this park was to hike the trails and experience the famous swinging bridge that takes you over the St. Louis River and the rushing rapids below and rocky gorge below. The park dates back to the early 1900’s and its historic character comes from the influence of the Civilian Conservation Corps who made improvements to the park in the 1930’s and 40’s. The park has an 82-site campground and LOTS of activities to keep adults and kids busy.

    The campground is what you would expect in a state park with tall trees, shady sites, lots of activities, and popular with families. Roads and sites are gravel and each site has a picnic table and fire pit. Some campsites are long and suited for large RV’s while others are more rustic tent sites and there are 5 cabins for rent. Twenty-one sites have electric hook-ups. If you are looking for more rustic, remote tent sites there are some hike-in sites. Four sites are located 1 to 4 miles from parking area where each site has picnic table, fire ring and latrine but water must be hauled in.  About half of the sites are reservable online with the others being first come, first served. What we liked was that this park was very well cared as sites and facilities were very clean. Tall trees provided nice shade and campsites were well-spaced so you didn’t feel like you were on top of your neighbor. 

    There is lots to do in this park and we were sorry we didn’t have more time to spend. Activities include hiking (over 50 miles of trails including a stretch of the North Country National Scenic Trail), 8 miles of biking trails, 30+ miles of cross-country ski trails, kayaking and fishing. The park offers hundreds of naturalist programs including nature walks, evening campfire talks, fishing programs, and geocaching.  Just a short drive north of the state park is Gordy’s High Hat which is a famous hamburger joint that has been around for years and still draws a massive crowd. There is a big enough parking lot to pull your RV into if you need to. Food was great and cheap!

    Even if you don’t camp in this park, I think it is well worth the $7/daily admission fee to spend a day enjoying all this place has to offer.

  • 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.

  • B
    Jun. 7, 2016

    Jay Cooke State Park Campground

    great stop on the way north

    site: wooded. walk-in sites available. camping cabins available. amenities: very clean. attractions: geocaching. historic sites. nature programs. biking. hiking. I would go camping here again.

  • Joe R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 25, 2022

    Jay Cooke State Park Campground

    Jay Cooke destination

    Jay Cooke is really a must experience state park within easy driving distance to other parks in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
    Positives:

    • Amazing hiking and water play
    • photogenic
    • Some open site options for camping with other families or friends and many private sites
    • Very clean and large shower/restroom facilities
    • 15 min to small town grocery store
    • Standard fire rings that you can grill on too
    • lots of bird watching Negative:
    • MOSQUITOS!!!! Bring bulk bug spray or extra blood.

Guide to Gordon

Camping cabins near Gordon, Wisconsin offer access to the St. Louis River watershed and dense northern Wisconsin forests at approximately 1,200 feet elevation. The area experiences warm summers with average July temperatures around 80°F and cold winters dropping well below freezing. Most cabin rental facilities maintain seasonal operations from May through October with limited winter availability.

What to do

Fishing at Gordon Dam: Access Gordon Flowage for pike, walleye and bass fishing. "Does not have water sewer hookups but had a station to dump and fill has electricity at most sites close to water has boat access and camp ground is outside of an awesome lil town," notes reviewer Kay U. at Gordon Dam.

Pontoon rentals: Cruise local lakes with rental boats available at several properties. "You can rent a pontoon or take out a canoe or rowboat for free. Great fishing too!" according to Chelsea T. who visited Wilderness Way.

Alpine slide activities: Travel 45 minutes to Spirit Mountain for summer adventure activities. "They also have a spot where they have mini golf, mountain luge, and mountain biking," states jennifer M. who camped at Spirit Mountain.

River tubing excursions: Arrange tubing trips on nearby rivers. "The river tubing was the best. They shuttle you out and pick you up," reports Melissa H. who stayed at Hayward KOA.

What campers like

Secluded lake settings: Quiet lakefront properties away from main roads provide peaceful environments. "It's very secluded and quiet. The owners are the best! There are tent sites, RV, camper cabin (no electric/sewage), and full cabins," writes Chelsea T. about her stay at Wilderness Way.

Wildlife viewing opportunities: Observe loons, painted turtles, beavers and other northern Wisconsin wildlife. "Lake is calm and peaceful. Saw a lot of wildlife and heard the sounds of loons in the AM and evening," reports katherine O. from her stay at Top O' the Morn Resort.

Private wooded sites: Find campsites with good tree coverage for shade and privacy. "Large camp site with trees abs wide open area," notes katherine O. about Top O' the Morn Resort.

Campground amenities: Many properties offer extras beyond basic camping. "Large 9ft heated pool, mini golf, large playground, horse shoes, volleyball, nice size water slide, covered stage for music, ice cream shop, huge jump pillow, and much more," explains Nate C. about Hayward KOA.

What you should know

Cabin categories vary widely: Unheated rustic cabins typically have minimal furnishings while deluxe cabins include bathrooms and kitchens. "Sites range from tents to cabins to Rv site of all types (pull throughs, back in, no hook ups to full hook ups)," explains Nate C. about Hayward KOA.

Kitchen facilities limitations: Many basic cabins lack indoor cooking facilities. "We had a very difficult time finding a place to camp for the night traveling from MN back to GA. We found this place and I'm so glad we stayed here. We got a site with water and electric to plug in our teardrop trailer," shares Elizabeth G. from Top O' the Morn Resort.

Reservation requirements: Book well ahead for summer weekends and fall color season. "Owners are very accommodating and personable. They are very busy working and updating cabins. If you are looking for the true up north Wisconsin getaway this is the spot!" advises Al J. who stayed at Top O' the Morn.

Weather considerations: Spring can bring significant rainfall and muddy conditions. "The hike in was muddy and buggy as there was quite a bit of rain in the weeks prior to our camping trip," reports Tori K. about backpacking sites at Jay Cooke State Park.

Tips for camping with families

Activity-focused campgrounds: Choose properties with dedicated recreational facilities for children. "Great place to let the kids go run off and play while the parents relax under the awning while grilling," recommends Nate C. about Hayward KOA.

Swimming areas: Look for properties with designated swimming beaches and water play areas. "It's on a beautiful lake with a swimming area. You can rent a pontoon or take out a canoe or rowboat for free," notes Chelsea T. about Wilderness Way.

Theme weekends: Some larger campgrounds offer special activities on weekends. "They also have themed weekends for the kids, and plenty of activites!" shares Lynn N. who visited Hayward KOA.

Bathroom considerations: Check if facilities include family-friendly bathroom options. "The restroom/shower facility is very new and has my favorite layout where there is one main area with toilets and sinks and separate rooms accessible from the outside for private shower rooms," explains Krista T. about Jay Cooke State Park Campground.

Tips from RVers

Site dimensions: Check site specifications carefully before booking. "There are alot of trees that make it very challenging for larger rigs. There are a handful of sites that would be easy to access, I recommend calling first. We have a 43ft 5th wheel," cautions Sheila H. about Hayward KOA.

Utility connections: Confirm which hookups are available at your specific site. "The pad was concrete and level, included a nice patio, a picnic table, some nice planters and well maintained grass on the driver's side of our rig. We had full hookups. The water spigot was shared with the site behind us but there was already a 'y' connection installed," explains Sam C. who stayed at Nelson Lake Lodge.

Cell coverage limitations: Be prepared for spotty cellular service in rural areas. "AT&T and Verizon signals were a little weak but could make phone calls (AT&T) and email with my Verizon hotspot for email," notes Sam C. from his stay at Nelson Lake Lodge.

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