Pamela S.
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ScoutDan’s Outpost & Campground
Clean, relaxing, and fun time.
Had a great time. Dan & Lisa friendly and accommodating. Clean and roomy sites for just opening they’re doing well. Can’t wait until next time
Cabin Camping near Rice Lake, WI
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Several campgrounds near Rice Lake, Wisconsin provide rustic cabins with varying levels of amenities. Wild River State Park Campground offers camper cabins with electricity and heat but no plumbing, positioned on a bluff overlooking the St. Croix River. Log Cabin Resort and Campground in Trego features traditional log-style cabins with more extensive amenities. Hayward KOA provides cabin rentals with access to their extensive recreational facilities including a heated pool and playground areas. "The camper cabins had electricity and heat, no plumbing. Excellent fire ring for cooking," notes one visitor to Wild River State Park. Most cabins include basic furnishings like beds, tables, and chairs, with outdoor fire rings for cooking and evening gatherings.
Cabin types range from basic rustic units to more fully-equipped accommodations with kitchenettes. Big Rock Creek offers cabin camping with electricity and water hookups, though some visitors note limitations with electrical capacity. Pet-friendly cabins can be found at several locations including Country Quiet RV Park and Campground in Cumberland. Wilderness Way provides both camper cabins without utilities and full cabins with more amenities on a lakefront property. Reservations are essential during summer months when cabin rentals fill quickly, particularly at popular destinations like Lake Chippewa Campground which operates from May through November. Many cabins feature decks or porches that face wooded areas, providing privacy despite relatively close spacing between units.
Most cabin rentals require guests to bring their own bedding, pillows, towels, and cooking supplies. Kitchen facilities vary significantly between locations, with some offering only outdoor fire rings with grates while others provide indoor cooking options. Firewood is typically available for purchase at campground offices, though prices and availability vary by location. Grocery stores and supply shops can be found in nearby towns including Hayward and Cumberland for those needing to stock up on provisions. Visitors staying at cabins with limited or no plumbing should plan accordingly, as bathroom facilities may be a short walk away and consist of vault toilets or shared shower buildings rather than private facilities.
Best Cabin Campgrounds near Rice Lake (20)
1. Country Quiet RV Park and Campground
"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."
2. St Croix Casino and Hotel RV Park
"Water & electric hookup but no sewer however there is a dump station, a bathhouse with real toilets & nice showers. Pretty quiet for being so close to the main highway."
Check Availabilityfrom $5 - $25 / night
3. Wild River State Park Campground
"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."
Check AvailabilityCampground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $23 - $90 / night
4. Hayward KOA
"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. Moon Lake Resort Campground
6. O'Neil Creek Campground
"Rentals available. Great place areas they have movies in the summer.truly have i t all. Very clean and friendly. Any type of camping is available."
"The restrooms were spotless. It appears many of the sites are season rentals."
7. Log Cabin Resort and Campground
"There is a nice inflatable park for the kids. They will bring you up the river to float down and land on their nice sand beach. Will defiantly come again!!"
Check Availabilityfrom $49 - $300 / night
8. Dan’s Outpost & Campground
Check Availabilityfrom $65 - $150 / night
9. Lake Chippewa Campground
"As we arrived on a Saturday around 1:45 PM, there was quite the line of RVs checking in as most people come in for a week on Saturdays."
"We were provided a map of available sites and a golf cart to check out sites. As we know this CG well, it was a no brainer for us to chose back-in site 460 with FHUs."
Check Availabilityfrom $30 - $60 / night
10. Camp Namekagon
"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."
Check Availabilityfrom $41 - $120 / night
Drive Time
- 42 min from Eau Claire, WI
- 1 hr 31 min from Duluth, MN
- 1 hr 44 min from Minneapolis, MN
- 1 hr 53 min from Wausau, WI
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Cabin Reviews near Rice Lake, WI
91 Reviews of 20 Rice Lake Campgrounds
Dan C.ScoutDan’s Outpost & Campground
Great place for not just camping
Outpost building up and coming with games, beer, Wine and other favorites.clean sites with ample room. Seasonal sites and transient.
- kkatherine O.
GuideCamp Namekagon
Full hook ups for every site
Campsites are great summer bigger than others. It’s pretty quiet lots of green grass. The main office has a restaurant and bar. You can rent kayaks, canoes, or go tubing down the Namakagon river. Very friendly staff.
Christine H.
TravelerSt Croix Casino and Hotel RV Park
Amazing
Staying here currently & they have been very accommodating, friendly & flexible. Water & electric hookup but no sewer however there is a dump station, a bathhouse with real toilets & nice showers. Pretty quiet for being so close to the main highway. My cats are able to free roam the property & my dog can be tied up outside. Usually pretty nice neighbors too.
Sarah D.
RangerWild River State Park Campground
Secluded Backpack/Canoe Site with Sunrise Views
I was looking for a secluded backpack in site where I could have a peaceful 48 hours of prayer and solitude, and this site was perfect! I also wanted one that wasn't too far remote, since I hadn't been on a proper backpacking trip since the pandemic hit. And as a solo female camper, I wanted a reserved site so that there would be a record of my location for safety reasons. I'm so glad I chose the Deer Creek site, and will almost definitely stay here again at some point!
This site is accessible by either hiking or canoe. It took me about 30 minutes to hike in from the visitor center parking lot. There is easy access to river water to boil or filter from the canoe landing.
This site was incredibly spacious. It includes a fire ring and picnic table overlooking the creek and river. It also includes 2 large tent pads (look out for widow makers, one of the tent pads is under a dead tree!). It also has a spot nestled in some pine trees that could fit a smaller tent, canoe storage, or I found it to be the perfect spot to hang my hammock! (This would be a great site for hammock camping.) So if you're camping with a small group of people this would be a great site. It also includes a trail to a fairly private latrine, and a bear box (the park ranger warned me that there are bears in the park although I did not see any.) I also found plenty of dead down and dry wood and birch bark on the ground for building fires.
This site is great for a one nigjt stay on a longer backpacking or canoeing trip, but also great for camping out at for a couple of nights. I stayed for two, and it connects to all the major trails in the park, so I was able to use it as a great base for hiking and seeing the beautiful changing leaves. In the morning I hiked North to do the Riverside trail and looped back through the woods. Then in the afternoon I did the Deer Creek loop, which is a shared horse and hiking trail. It was so nice to he able to hike out to some of the best trails in the park directly from my site.
This site felt remarkably remote for being only an hour from the twin cities and a mile from the parking lot! I stayed there Thursday -Saturday, and after leaving the parking lot on Thursday did not see another human being for the rest of the day, and Friday not until I hit the main trails! There was no one else staying within at least a mile of me. I was even able to see fantastic stars Friday night. There was amazing wildlife - a blue heron frequented the site, and I heard all types of owls. Two bald eagles had a nest across the river so I got to see and hear them the whole trip, too- it was absolutely magical!
This site has a great view of both sunrise and sunset. Thursday night there was a gorgeous sunset over the woods reflected in deer Creek. Both mornings I woke up to watch the sunrise while drinking my coffee next to the fire (it was freezing!!!). Watching the sun rise over the river and fog roll over th water and evaporate while eagles soared was truly magical. Having an easy backpack in site surrounded by water on two sides and with views of the sunrise and sunset like this was so incredible!!!
Jaime P.TravelerBig Rock Creek
Needs some work
The website is a bit deceptive. 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. We used the adapter and blew a circuit breaker when we used the A/C and the microwave at the same time. The fishing on the property is fly fishing only. My kids were pretty disappointed but we tried it out anyway. It was nice to have kayaks and paddle boards to try for free, but everything else is a charge. Feeding the cow is a charge. We’re from a rural area where people will pay you to feed the cows so it was a little confusing to us. We really came for the state park and that’s where we spent most of the day. I think this campground has a lot of potential but there needs to be a lot of work. Sewer hook ups and upgrades to electrical hooks. Shower upgrades, maybe switch to coin opt showers to offset the price. This is a great campground for adults looking for a quiet weekend. Not a lot of kids and people stick to themselves.
Tori K.
LegendHayward KOA
So many tall pines!!
I love campgrounds where you get to camp amongst the tall pines (not sure what kind they are)! Large campground with lots of amenities! 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!
Amenities: pool, kamping kitchen, pavillion, snack bar ($), mini golf ($), bike rentals ($), wi-fi, propane ($), firewood ($), fenced in dog area (KampK9), bag toss, two playgrounds, basketball, horseshoes, tetherball, arcade/game room, Friday s'more party, volleyball, and themed weekends!
Nate C.ScoutHayward KOA
Fun Filled KOA
We have been coming to this KOA for years. Always a fun time for the whole family. Great place to let the kids go run off and play while the parents relax under the awning while grilling. 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. Large selection of different campsites from tents to cabins to Rv site of all types (pull throughs, back in, no hook ups to full hook ups). Come have a great time!
- Erik R.Ranger
Wild River State Park Campground
Camping in Spring snow
Well, it snowed … in late March. I stayed in the campground in late March, 2025. This is a big park with a diversity of hiking, equestrian, and canoeing options. Since the park runs along the St. Croix, there are beautiful river-side walks to be had. There are also Oak Savanna trails. Several trails are for horses, but that isn’t my scene. I stayed in the campground for two nights. It was cold, rainy, and that turned into 5” of snow. Like many MN State Park campgrounds, you are close to your neighbors with no real private offerings. I stayed in site 66e. It was a typical site with nothing bad nor special about it. The hike to the former Dam site is the neatest thing about the park. I recommend reading the historical information at the site of the dam. Having been here once, I see no reason to come back.
Guide to Rice Lake
Cabin camping options near Rice Lake, Wisconsin provide rustic to modern accommodation alternatives within the dense northern hardwood forests and lake-dotted terrain of Barron County. Winter temperatures can drop below -10°F while summer averages 80°F, making seasonal considerations important for cabin campers. The area's mixed conifer and hardwood forests surround more than a dozen lakes within a 20-mile radius, creating varied habitats for wildlife viewing from cabin porches.
What to do
Tubing adventures: O'Neil Creek Campground offers a natural creek for floating that connects to the main lake. "We can tube down the creek, very shallow so even littles can do it too," reports one visitor who appreciated the water activities for children of various ages.
Winter camping experiences: Wild River State Park Campground maintains year-round operations with winter camping opportunities. "I stayed in the campground in late March, 2025. This is a big park with a diversity of hiking, equestrian, and canoeing options. Since the park runs along the St. Croix, there are beautiful river-side walks to be had," notes one camper who visited during unexpected spring snow.
Lake activities: Lake Chippewa Campground provides water recreation with boat rentals. "We rented a pontoon for the day and beached it on one of the many islands the lake has," explains a visitor who discovered the expansive water recreation options.
Star gazing: Take advantage of minimal light pollution at designated viewing areas. "The star gazing area was great!" shares a Wild River State Park visitor, highlighting one of the less-mentioned evening activities available to cabin campers.
What campers like
Private sites: Wild River State Park Campground offers secluded cabin settings. "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 who appreciated the natural separation between accommodations.
Backpack cabins: Some properties provide more remote cabin options. "Backpack site Buck Hill is right on the river, beautiful view to the east. Circled by flowers (goldenrod in the late summer), brush and trees. End of the path so zero foot traffic / passersby," details a Wild River camper who enjoyed the seclusion of a hike-in cabin.
Group accommodations: Larger family units can find suitable options. "We stay at this group site for a week every summer with our extended family and look forward to returning as soon as we pull-out. The group sites with water access and full hook-ups can't be beat. Plenty of space for our 4 RV's of various sizes plus tents/easy ups," writes a Lake Chippewa camper.
Lodge facilities: Hayward KOA provides recreational buildings. "Great campground to stay with family! Campground was kept very clean, even though it is an older campground," notes a visitor who enjoyed the maintained facilities despite the age of the property.
What you should know
Reservation timing: Secure bookings early for summer months. "They start their booking for the year on January 1st. We called all day long (4500 times not kidding) and finally got a spot," explains a Lake Chippewa camper highlighting the extreme competition for prime cabin dates.
Site selection: Not all cabin sites are created equal. "Site 133 was super small, so much so I thought he was kidding. Saw site 204 was open and switched to that one instead," reports an O'Neil Creek Campground visitor who recommends checking site dimensions before finalizing reservations.
Payment methods: Some facilities maintain traditional payment systems. "Be aware they do not accept credit cards so plan ahead," warns a Lake Chippewa camper about the cash-only policies at some camping cabins near Rice Lake.
WiFi considerations: Connectivity varies significantly between cabin locations. "We did not opt for their Wifi, which you have pay for and later found out it doesn't work in this area anyway. We got 1 bar on Verizon and the signal was basically useless," notes a Lake Chippewa visitor about the technology limitations.
Tips for camping with families
Kid-friendly amenities: Big Rock Creek offers free water equipment. "It was nice to have kayaks and paddle boards to try for free, but everything else is a charge," explains one visitor who appreciated the included recreational options.
Scheduled activities: Look for campgrounds with organized events. "They also have themed weekends for the kids, and plenty of activites!" shares a Hayward KOA camper who enjoyed the structured entertainment options for children.
Playground options: Multiple facilities include play areas. "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," details a Hayward KOA visitor listing the extensive recreation facilities.
Water safety features: Shallow creek areas provide safer swimming for younger children. "The creek was flowing through it to tube, swim and even kayak. Rentals available," notes an O'Neil Creek camper highlighting water features appropriate for various age groups.
Tips from RVers
Site spacing: Country Quiet RV Park and Campground offers larger cabin and RV sites. "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," explains a visitor who appreciated the accessibility.
Electrical considerations: Monitor power usage in cabins with limited electrical service. "We had no problems backing in. The hook ups are in the middle of this long pad. Water pressure was good at about 50 psi," notes a Lake Chippewa camper sharing practical utility information.
Privacy versus accessibility: Balance seclusion with convenience. "We would rather have a nice site with privacy than wifi or a phone signal. This site sits well off the road and has a large back yard area," shares a Lake Chippewa visitor who prioritized natural setting over technology access.
Navigation routes: Consider alternate approaches to avoid traffic. "Our RV GPS wanted to take us through Hayward city central to the campground, which was fine. However, we stayed on Hwy 77 past the Walmart to hook up on Hwy 63 at the casino to avoid traffic and stoplights," advises a Lake Chippewa RVer with local knowledge.
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