Best Cabin Camping near Rhinelander, WI
Cabins at West Bay Camping Resort and Pine Valley Lodge provide rustic accommodation options near Rhinelander. Most units include basic electricity and heat, with varying sleeping arrangements from single rooms to multi-bedroom layouts. Cabin interiors typically feature simple furnishings—beds, tables, and minimal seating areas. Pine Valley Lodge offers lakeside cabins with bathroom facilities including hot showers, though some visitors note the aging condition of the structures. Patricia Lake Campground and The Harbor Campground both provide cabin rentals with access to shared bathroom facilities. "The cabins are run down but showers are hot and the utilities are still able to be used," according to one camper's experience at Pine Valley Lodge.
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Hi-Pines Campground offers rental trailers that function like cabins, while other properties maintain traditional log cabin structures. Reservations are typically required several weeks in advance during peak summer months from May through October. Pet policies vary by location—West Bay Camping Resort and Pine Valley Lodge both permit pets in certain cabins, though specific rules apply. Chain O'Lakes Campground and Arbor Vitae Campground maintain stricter limitations on pets inside cabin accommodations. One visitor noted, "We stayed in a rental trailer here and were very impressed! There is a good mix of open and wooded sites."
Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities range from minimal (microwave and refrigerator) to nonexistent, with some properties expecting guests to use communal cooking areas or campfire pits. Several campgrounds including West Bay and Indian Shores maintain on-site markets where basic provisions can be purchased. Supplies for longer stays are accessible in Rhinelander proper, with several grocery options available. Firewood is sold at most properties including West Bay and Patricia Lake Campground, though some cabins include indoor heating options for cooler weather. Bathroom access varies considerably between properties, with some cabins offering private facilities while others require use of communal showers and restrooms.
