Best Cabin Camping near Pepin, WI

Cabins near Pepin, Wisconsin range from rustic to well-equipped options with varying amenities at multiple campgrounds. Hok-Si-La City Park & Campground offers cabin accommodations overlooking Lake Pepin, with basic furnishings and shared facilities nearby. A visitor commented, "They have recently added 3 small cabins to rent which would be a nice alternative to tent camping." Nugget Lake County Park provides camper cabins with more comprehensive amenities, including mini-fridges, coffeemakers, toasters, and microwaves. Big River Resort in Wabasha, Minnesota, just across the Mississippi River from Pepin, also features cabin rentals with full hookup conveniences.

Reservation requirements vary by location, with most cabins needing advance booking, especially during summer months. Nugget Lake's camper cabins feature two rooms—a sleeping area with bunk beds accommodating up to four people and a front room with additional sleeping space on a futon. According to one camper, "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)." Most cabins in the area permit pets, though specific rules and additional fees may apply. Aefintyr, though requiring a hike to access, offers a beautiful cabin option even during winter months, as one reviewer noted it was "cozy even during winter."

Visitors should check what supplies are included with each cabin rental. Most provide basic furniture and sleeping surfaces but require guests to bring their own bedding, pillows, and towels. Kitchen facilities vary considerably—some cabins like those at Nugget Lake include small appliances while others have only outdoor cooking options. Firewood is provided at many locations, including Aefintyr where "each site has a bundle of firewood." The campgrounds near Pepin typically maintain clean restroom and shower facilities, though some charge for shower usage. Grocery stores and supplies can be found in nearby Lake City, Wabasha, and Pepin for any forgotten essentials.

Best Cabin Sites Near Pepin, Wisconsin (21)

    1. Hok-Si-La City Park & Campground

    7 Reviews
    Lake City, MN
    7 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!"

    2. Minneiska Campground — Whitewater State Park

    50 Reviews
    Elba, MN
    27 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."

    3. Big River Resort

    2 Reviews
    Nelson, MN
    8 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!"

    4. Haycreek Valley Campground

    8 Reviews
    Hay Creek, MN
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (651) 388-3998

    "Our site was rather odd as the electric and water post was on the opposite side of our camper."

    "We had a great weekend went to bed a little early on Saturday night because of rain and woke up to snow!!!"

    5. Whippoorwill Ranch Kampground

    1 Review
    Plainview, MN
    12 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!"

    6. Nugget Lake County Park

    3 Reviews
    Elmwood, WI
    19 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."

    7. Aefintyr

    4 Reviews
    Elba, MN
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (507) 513-5598

    $29 - $139 / night

    "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."

    "Beautiful campground with great amenities available. The hike to the site is steep but worth it once you get up there."

    8. Afton State Park Campground

    36 Reviews
    Denmark, MN
    42 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."

    9. St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park

    20 Reviews
    Denmark, MN
    40 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!"

    10. Chester Woods Park

    6 Reviews
    Eyota, MN
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (507) 285-7050

    "Chester Woods is a county park just east of Rochester, MN."

    "Nice park for everyone’s type from tents, cabins and all size RV’s. Electric only at the camp sites but have water and dump station on site. Clean bathrooms and showers."

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Cabin Reviews near Pepin, WI

172 Reviews of 21 Pepin 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.

  • 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!

  • P
    Oct. 23, 2018

    Camp Everyday Winona

    Very accommodating, friendly, quiet. Best customer service!

    We were visiting our daughter in nearby Winona, MN. This place is also close to La Crosse WI. We stayed here three nights. We had very loose plans and called for a tent spot six months before our reservations. I was impressed Sandy, from front office, remembered me and our conversation. We upgraded to a cabin because rain and cold nights were expected. The cabin was the one for 4 people. The bed was really comfortable! There was a queen and a set of bunk beds. The cabin is small. Besides the bed there was one chair, a table, and a heater. No bathroom. The heater didn't work and it was replaced promptly. Cute little porch with a swing seat. It was all we needed so it was fine. The bathrooms were exceptionally clean. Hubby and son had a good hot shower, mine took awhile to heat up and stay heated. Laundry room was clean. There was a rec room with a pool table and pinball machines. There's a pool there but it was empty when we got there. Too cold to swim anyway. A large shelter area has a gas grill we were able to use. The two 4-person cabins are right by the entry way. You are far enough from the highway that traffic noise is not a problem. The main tent/RV area is behind the office. The sites are close together. The bigger cabin has a half bath and is in this area but a bit secluded.There's a playground for kids near the tent area. There is a creek that runs through the campground and you have the great Mississippi river on the other side of the highway. I really can't say enough though about the customer service of this place. Sandy was very accommodating to our changing needs. Even let us use the dump station a day early. I would stay here again. There aren't a lot of options in Winona and this was the least expensive and friendly!

  • 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.

  • Kayla S.
    May. 27, 2018

    Eagle Cliff Campground and Lodging

    Perfect set-up

    This campground has it all. Situated right along the Root River next to the bike trail. They offer kayak, canoe and tube rentals and shuttles. They also have bike rentals.

    This facility is clean and very well kept. Even the shower rooms are very nice and sanitary.

    This is by far my favorite camping spot. I would recommend this place to any and everyone. Family orientated and pet friendly.

  • Anne T.
    Jul. 6, 2016

    Hok-Si-La City Park & Campground

    Perfect Camping Getaway!

    This is one of my favorite campgrounds in Southern Minnesota! 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. I especially love the view of Lake Pepin and the nice little swimming beach. On our last stay, we were able to watch eagles from our campsite, which was amazing. They have recently added 3 small cabins to rent which would be a nice alternative to tent camping. If you do plan a camping trip to Hok-Si-La and you're driving in from the Twin Cities, be sure to take Wisconsin Highway 35 through Maiden Rock, Stockholm, Pepin, and other small towns. You can loop back into Minnesota through Wabasha. This adds about an extra half hour to your drive but it is definitely worth it!

  • 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!


Guide to Pepin

Cabin camping near Pepin, Wisconsin offers a serene escape into nature, with beautiful views and a variety of amenities to enhance your outdoor experience.

Enjoy the Scenic Views of Lake Pepin

  • Experience stunning lake views while staying at Hok-Si-La City Park & Campground, where you can enjoy grassy campsites and access to swimming.
  • Big River Resort provides a picturesque setting with spacious sites and proximity to local attractions like Stockholm and Pepin, Wisconsin.
  • At Aefintyr, you can hike to elevated sites that offer breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.

Cabin Campers Appreciate These Amenities

  • Hok-Si-La City Park & Campground features cabins along with essential amenities like drinking water, showers, and picnic tables.
  • Enjoy the cozy accommodations at Aefintyr, which offers a beautiful cabin and hike-in glamping options for a unique experience.
  • Big River Resort includes well-maintained restrooms and showers, making it a comfortable choice for cabin campers.

Activities for All Ages

  • Engage in family-friendly activities at Lazy D’s Campground, which features a jumping pillow, petting zoo, and tubing on the river.
  • Whippoorwill Ranch Kampground offers a vibrant atmosphere with excellent food options and attentive staff, perfect for a fun getaway.
  • Explore the natural beauty and hiking trails near Whitewater State Park, where you can enjoy outdoor adventures and stunning views.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Pepin, WI is Hok-Si-La City Park & Campground with a 4.7-star rating from 7 reviews.

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