2 campgrounds with availability next weekend
Several cabin camping options near Spooner, Wisconsin provide rustic to modern overnight accommodations within natural settings. Log Cabin Resort and Campground in Trego offers cabin rentals with electricity, picnic tables, and fire rings. Camp Namekagon in Springbrook features cabins from May through mid-October, while Hayward KOA provides cabin options with varying amenities. Most cabins include basic furnishings but specific amenities vary significantly between locations. According to one visitor, "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."
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Wilderness Way features pet-friendly cabins and lakeside accommodations that attract repeat visitors. Lake Chippewa Campground operates seasonally from May through November with cabin options that require advance booking during peak summer months. Wild River State Park offers camper cabins that provide a more comfortable wilderness experience. A camper noted, "We stayed at site 93. It's a large site with plenty of room for a huge tent or a few tents. It was very buggy so we got a screen tent. Nicely shaded site as well."
Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Cooking facilities vary widely between properties, with some offering only outdoor fire rings with grates while others provide indoor kitchenettes with basic appliances. Firewood is generally available for purchase on-site at campgrounds like Wild River State Park for $6 per bundle. On-site camp stores at locations like Hayward KOA stock basic provisions, though comprehensive grocery shopping requires a trip to Hayward or Spooner. Lake-adjacent cabins often provide access to boat rentals, fishing opportunities, and swimming areas during summer months.
from $65 - $150 / night
"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!!"
from $49 - $300 / 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."
from $41 - $120 / night
"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!"
"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."
"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."
Campground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $23 - $90 / 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."
from $22 - $40 / night
"Multiple restrooms and showers throughout the campgrounds. Each site has a fire ring and picnic table and wood can be purchased at the office."
"This park has a ton of camping available, particularly if you don't need electricity and have a smaller rig because then you can get into more of the campground loops."
Available next weekend
from $25 - $35 / night
"We stayed here with my extended family in a couple of cabins. It is nice and wooded. The pool is indoors which is nice and has drawbacks. It is a good sized pool."
"We stayed at the Resort for 3 nights nice and shady huge playground for kids indoor pool volleyball net lots of water near by getting in and out is easy nice wide roads Wi-Fi was pretty poor at are spot"
from $65 - $999 / night
"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."
from $30 - $60 / night
GuideMany activities throughout the day for the family. Kids enjoyed the pool. The store has a nice selection of items for sale. Firewood is $8 a bundle.
The campsites are close but there is enough trees between sites to make it seem like you are not so close.
There are atvs and utvs but at night they are not moving around.
ScoutHad 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
ScoutThe campground is nice and has more woods/bushes and more privacy than the other two campgrounds in the park. The bathroom/showers were relatively clean and functioned well with nice hot showers. The electric sites functioned as expected but, they all seem very well used. Not much in the way of grass (bit of a drought at the time) and lots of little bits of garbage all over our campsite. All the electrical sites were occupied while we were there and a lot of the other sites near the modern bathroom were occupied. If you want privacy and a less worn campsite I would suggest booking a non-electrical site further away from modern bathroom. Oh, another plus water from spigots around campground was good.
GuideWas a nice place. I didn’t see any truly private sites. All are stacked on top of each others. I didn’t look around too much, it was just a quick overnight stop.
ScoutOutpost building up and coming with games, beer, Wine and other favorites.clean sites with ample room. Seasonal sites and transient.
GuideCampsites 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.
TravelerStaying 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.
RangerI 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!!!
TravelerThe drive into the park was absolutely beautiful!! Stayed at old logging trail campground. I was initially worried because I didn't realize the site was right next to a vault toilet, but besides for the occasional flashlight at night, it felt secluded. It was very buggy, so be prepared for that. I can't wait to go back so I can explore more of the park!
Camping cabins near Spooner, Wisconsin range from basic lakeside shelters to fully-furnished woodland retreats. Located in the Northwestern Lakes region where over 900 glacial lakes dot the landscape, this area experiences warm summers with average highs of 80°F and cold winters dropping to 0°F. Most cabin rentals operate seasonally from May through October with limited winter availability.
River tubing adventures: At Log Cabin Resort and Campground, visitors can experience guided river excursions. "They will bring you up the river to float down and land on their nice sand beach," reports Drew G., who also noted the "nice inflatable park for the kids."
Fire tower climbing: Explore the observation points at Old Logging Trail — St. Croix State Park for panoramic forest views. "There is also a 100' fire tower you can climb up and get an epic view," recommends Scott G. The park's extensive 34,000-acre boundary contains CCC-era buildings with interpretive signs.
Ice cream and activities: Family entertainment options include structured recreation at Hayward KOA. According to Nate C., amenities include a "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."
Secluded waterfront sites: Many campers appreciate the privacy found at certain cabin locations. At Buck Hill site in Wild River State Park Campground, amber N. describes the setting as "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."
Pine forest settings: The natural woodland environment enhances the cabin camping experience. Tori K. notes the atmosphere at Hayward KOA: "I love campgrounds where you get to camp amongst the tall pines (not sure what kind they are)! Large campground with lots of amenities!"
Clean facilities: Well-maintained bathrooms rank high on camper priorities. Dave T. emphasized this at St Croix River Resort: "Can't stress enough how CLEAN the restrooms and showers are. Cleaned 3x daily due to COVID. Site drained VERY well during and after heavy rain."
Reservation timing: Securing prime cabin locations requires advance planning. Melissa H. shares about Lake Chippewa Campground: "They start their booking for the year on January 1st. We called all day long (4500 times not kidding) and finally got a spot."
Bug preparation: The region's lakes and rivers create ideal mosquito habitat. Adam from Old Logging Trail notes: "There was some mosquitos, but the disappeared at night which was nice." Another camper, Lili R., warns: "Unfortunately we chose the peak of mosquitos season and camping next to slow moving water is a recipe for disaster."
Cell service limitations: Connectivity varies significantly between locations. MickandKarla W. report about Lake Chippewa: "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."
Group site options: For multi-family trips, seek designated group areas. Lindsay T. recommends Lake Chippewa Campground: "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."
Swim areas and amenities: Water recreation enhances family cabin stays. At Wilderness Way, Chelsea T. describes: "It's on a beautiful lake with a swimming area. You can rent a pontoon or take out a canoe or rowboat for free. Great fishing too!"
Night visibility: Some campgrounds have minimal lighting. Moises P. advises about Old Logging Trail: "On days that the moonlight is not out bring flashlights because when the moon is not shining it's pitch black. Keep in mind the driveway trail is not lit up."
Site access challenges: Larger rigs face limitations at some cabins and campgrounds. Sheila H. notes about Hayward KOA: "But 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."
Concrete pads: Some locations offer improved parking surfaces. Sam C. from Nelson Lake Lodge reports: "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."
Hook-up positioning: Utility connections vary between sites. MickandKarla W. explains at Lake Chippewa Campground: "Due to the rig's position on the site, we needed about 20' of sewer hose plus the connection is not threaded and sits up about 6 inches making it tough to dump. I used sewer weights to keep my connector in the sewer hole."
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