Best Cabin Camping near Hudson, WI

Several cabin camping options exist near Hudson, Wisconsin, with varying levels of amenities. Afton State Park Campground offers camper cabins including the Eastern Bluebird cabin, which provides electricity, heating, and double bunk beds. St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park and William O'Brien State Park also maintain cabin accommodations with picnic tables and fire rings. Most park cabins include basic furniture while providing access to shared bathroom facilities and water sources. "Perfect little cabin nestled in the southern half of the park! Screened in porch, heated with electricity, and two double bunk beds!" noted one visitor about the Eastern Bluebird cabin at Afton.

Rustic cabins predominate at Veterans Campground on Big Marine Lake and Float-Rite Park, while more developed options appear at Wild River State Park Campground. Reservations are required at all locations, with many sites booking months in advance during summer. Pet policies vary by location - William O'Brien State Park and Float-Rite Park allow pets in designated cabins, while St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park prohibits pets in cabin accommodations. Based on reviews from The Dyrt, cabin sites provide good privacy and access to hiking trails, with one visitor remarking, "Sites are nice and private, and the campground was quiet the whole time."

Most cabin accommodations provide beds with mattresses but require guests to bring their own bedding, pillows, and towels. Kitchen facilities vary significantly between locations - some offer only outdoor fire rings with grill tops, while others include small refrigerators or microwaves inside. River's Edge Campground in Somerset maintains cabins with basic amenities and nearby shower facilities. Several campgrounds feature on-site camp stores selling firewood and essential supplies, though selection is limited. Grocery stores in nearby communities provide more extensive options for cabin campers planning longer stays.

Best Cabin Sites Near Hudson, Wisconsin (26)

    1. Afton State Park Campground

    36 Reviews
    Denmark, MN
    9 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."

    2. St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park

    20 Reviews
    Denmark, MN
    12 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!"

    3. William O'Brien State Park Campground

    39 Reviews
    Marine on St. Croix, MN
    18 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."

    4. Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park

    17 Reviews
    Lino Lakes, MN
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (763) 324-3340

    $20 - $75 / night

    "We took a 30 minute drive north of the cities for a quick get away, and were rewarded with a very nice campground!

    The check in staff was friendly, helpful and efficient."

    "It was very easy to find, close to the twin cities, and clean. There was good access to kindling for a fire in the nice fire pit that has a grill."

    5. Float-Rite Park

    3 Reviews
    Marine on St. Croix, WI
    12 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"

    6. Rice Creek Campgrounds

    8 Reviews
    Lino Lakes, MN
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (763) 324-3340

    $20 - $32 / night

    "I booked this on a whim since we needed an overnight close to the State Fair.  I loved the look of the "TENT ONLY" loop - you don't see this often - so it was a good fit. "

    "Beach was closed but we still got some good walks in. Fire ring was a little shallow for my liking so had to get some solid coals going to get dinner on the table."

    7. River's Edge Campground

    2 Reviews
    Marine on St. Croix, WI
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 247-3305

    8. Veterans Campground On Big Marine Lake

    2 Reviews
    Hugo, MN
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (651) 433-2699

    $20 - $110 / night

    "They have a small bar, small trail, fishing dock, swimming beach, boat dock, boat rental, kayak rental, golf cart rental, game room, parks, showers and bathrooms, pavilion."

    "We have stayed in cabins and in our trailer. The pontoons they offer for rent are beautiful!! The lake is nice. Good luck catching fish though. Bill the manager is a great guy!"

    9. Wild River State Park Campground

    44 Reviews
    Taylors Falls, MN
    40 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."

    10. Bunker Hills Regional Park

    16 Reviews
    Coon Rapids, MN
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (763) 862-4970

    $20 - $32 / night

    "If you simply look at the list of amenities this park has, nature lovers would be quick to turn their nose up at it as an overly-commercialized playground."

    "This is a nice, quiet campground with activities nearby. The sites are decently private and there is nice bathrooms/showers."

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Cabin Reviews near Hudson, WI

274 Reviews of 26 Hudson 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.

  • 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!

  • J
    Jul. 24, 2020

    Baker Campground - Baker Park Reserve

    Great First Time w/Travel Trailer

    Clean gravel sites with electric hook up surrounded by well maintained grass, picnic table, and fire pit. Central water spigot and dump station. Great signage throughout. Showers and restrooms available. A couple disc golf baskets, sand volleyball court and well maintained grass fields were available for play. Lake independence is a 5-10 minute walk along a newly paved trail. Lake offers two swimming beaches, a water equipment rental area, new restroom facilities, and a playground that was under construction at this time. Simple online reservation process at $26/night our one night total cost $36.03 all fees included. Morning of our reservation, camp staff called to communicate a change of site due to our reserved site having issues with its electrical. All amenities functioned appropriately. My wife, two young boys, and I had a great first time experience with our Bambi 19CB Airstream!

  • 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.


Guide to Hudson

Cabin camping near Hudson, Wisconsin offers options in a region defined by the St. Croix River Valley, with elevations ranging from 675 to 850 feet. Most cabins in the area remain accessible year-round, though winter cabin camping requires preparation for temperatures that can drop below zero degrees Fahrenheit. The region's oak and maple forests provide seasonal color changes that peak in late September to mid-October.

What to do

Winter activities: Wild River State Park Campground maintains 35 miles of groomed cross-country ski trails throughout winter months. "Minnesota State Parks have just started to build Yurts for 3 campgrounds around the state; Afton, Cuyuna and Glendalough State Parks. These have some great amenities and are perfect for family camping, especially in Fall, Winter and Spring," notes one visitor at Afton State Park Campground.

Hiking trails: Bunker Hills Regional Park offers extensive hiking options with varying difficulty levels. "Huge waterpark, miles of bike trails," mentions one reviewer who appreciates the combination of natural areas with developed amenities. Trails range from flat, accessible paths to more challenging routes with moderate elevation changes.

Water recreation: The St. Croix River provides paddling opportunities from multiple access points. One visitor at St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park reports, "Beautiful park. Lots of hiking. Easy boat launch. Clean facility...Quick trip to Prescott for bloodies at Muddy Waters."

What campers like

Privacy between sites: Many cabin areas offer good separation between units. A camper at Rice Creek Campgrounds observed, "Level private sites, lots of trees, Showers were clean. Would definitely camp again." This privacy varies significantly by season, with summer foliage providing additional screening.

Night sky viewing: Several campgrounds maintain designated star-gazing areas away from light pollution. "This is a solid state park offering. The sites are decently spaced with good tree cover...The star gazing area was great!" mentions a visitor at Wild River State Park Campground.

Wildlife encounters: Many cabins provide opportunities to observe native wildlife. "We saw sooooo many deer some even walking right through campsites! You can hear coyotes, raccoons and very loud owls," shares a camper from Wild River State Park, highlighting the natural setting many visitors appreciate.

What you should know

Reservation requirements: Most cabin facilities book up 3-6 months in advance for summer weekends. One camper at Bunker Hills Regional Park notes, "Based on the lack of Dyrt reviews and the overabundance of weekend availability for this campground, it might be a nice option for you to get camping even if you are a state-park-loving metro dweller like me."

Firewood quality: Several campgrounds sell firewood on-site, though quality varies. "Many campsites are fantastic with good spacing and shade. Access to lake is great. Firewood at $7 a bundle doesn't burn, it just smokes. I asked for a refund. Buy firewood elsewhere," advises a camper at Rice Creek Campgrounds.

Seasonal maintenance: Water systems at some parks may be unreliable during peak summer periods. A visitor at Afton State Park warns, "This may be an ongoing issue but none of the water faucets or water pumps on the trails at Afton State Park are working. The good news is you can fill up on cold drinking water at the visitor center before trekking around the park's beautiful hiking trails!"

Frequently Asked Questions

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Hudson, WI is Afton State Park Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 36 reviews.

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