Best Cabin Camping near Washburn, WI

Cabin accommodations near Washburn include rustic options at Apostle Islands Area RV Park and Camping and more modern facilities at Sailor Springs Glamping. Most cabins provide basic furnishings with beds, tables, and seating areas, while electricity and heating vary by location. Kreher RV Park offers cabin rentals with water and electric hookups, suitable for visitors seeking more amenities than tent camping provides. Copper Falls State Park Campground includes cabin options with nearby access to hiking trails and waterfalls. "The sites are tucked in the trees for privacy and all have a picnic table and fire ring," noted one visitor about the Copper Falls accommodations.

Rustic log cabins and more furnished options are available throughout the region, with varying levels of amenities. Top O' the Morn Resort & Campground provides cabin rentals from May through mid-October, while some facilities like Clark Cove operate with more limited seasonal availability. Reservations are typically required, especially during summer months when lakeside cabins fill quickly. Pet policies differ significantly between locations, with Apostle Islands Area Campground and several others allowing pets in cabin accommodations. A review mentioned that "the cozy cabin was the old creamery on a farm, equipped with a futon sleeper, comfy chairs, a sink, picnic table and lawn chairs."

Most cabin rentals provide basic furniture but require guests to bring their own bedding, towels, and cooking supplies. Kitchen facilities range from simple fire rings with grills to cabins with sinks and refrigerators. Eagle Ridge Basecamp offers a single cabin with toilet facilities but limited cooking options. On-site camp stores at locations like Apostle Islands Area RV Park provide essentials including firewood, ice, and basic groceries. Larger supplies can be purchased in Ashland or Bayfield, both within driving distance of most cabin locations. Visitors staying at lakeside cabins should prepare for potential insects during summer months, as one reviewer noted: "Bring bug spray if you plan to camp in the spring/summer months!"

Best Cabin Sites Near Washburn, Wisconsin (20)

    1. Apostle Islands Area RV park and Camping

    23 Reviews
    Bayfield, WI
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 779-3397

    $30 / night

    "This is a  private campground that fills up quick.    It is 1 mile from Bayfield town center.  It is close to the ferry dock, restaurants, parks and beaches. "

    "Bathrooms and picnic tables were at most camp sites, some camp sites were very desolate and rustic. No running water on some islands."

    2. Kreher RV Park

    12 Reviews
    Ashland, WI
    5 miles
    Website

    $45 - $50 / night

    "This is a municipal park, right on the shores of Lake superior. A beautiful little park, with a great playground and a boat launch. Each site has a picnic table fire pit and grill."

    "First come first served park. We were able to find a spot before 1pm but the park filled up by 3-4pm. There was steady traffic of disappointed RVs driving through the grounds till 6-7pm."

    3. Apostle Islands Area Campground

    5 Reviews
    Bayfield, WI
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 779-5524

    $25 - $35 / night

    "Great campground with swimming hole & great access to Bayside for island ferry’s! Complaints: Park is located on the side of a hill—Spots are small but level, roads are all at a slope."

    "Location is great if you're looking to do some exploring. Was very quiet even though it was close to Labor Day weekend, and for the size of the campground."

    4. Copper Falls State Park Campground

    35 Reviews
    Mellen, WI
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 274-5123

    $20 - $30 / night

    "This campground has well spaced sites with electric.   There are two campgrounds, north and south.   The north has water spigots to fill your RV or water bottles and two toilet buildings.   "

    "The Southern campground doesn’t have any electric and mostly for tent campers, there were still some trailers there."

    5. Sailor Springs Glamping

    1 Review
    Bayfield, WI
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (414) 629-2085

    $100 - $150 / night

    "The cabin is absolutely beautiful. Perfect place to be secluded from everything to relax and enjoy the views!"

    6. Top O’ the Morn Resort & Campground

    8 Reviews
    Iron River, WI
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 372-4546

    $27 - $40 / night

    "We were tent camping and they had a well shaded,very clean and quiet area for us. The owners were quick to return our phone call when trying to make a reservation.

    Very friendly owners!"

    "We stayed in site #31 overnight while driving south with our teardrop trailer. The site was so spacious and treed for hammocks or tents or trailers. Fire rings and wood is available on site."

    7. Presque Isle - Porcupine Mountains State Park

    36 Reviews
    Wakefield, MI
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 885-5275

    $4 - $20 / night

    "Great rustic campground on the far west side of the state park. One loop is generator free which was wonderful. Easy to get other places in the park. Water pump and vault toilets."

    "This campground is rustic with only vault toilets and no hookups. There is a section that allows generators during certain hours of the day, a non-generator area and a few walk-in sites."

    9. Eagle Ridge Basecamp

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    Mason, WI
    15 miles
    Website

    $100 - $130 / night

    10. Anchor Inn

    2 Reviews
    Port Wing, WI
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 774-3658

    $15 - $20 / night

    "WiFi wasn't perfect, but worked well most of the time.  I wasn't expecting Verizon coverage, but I got 1-3 bars, and was able to use my hotspot most of the time. "

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Cabin Reviews near Washburn, WI

142 Reviews of 20 Washburn Campgrounds


  • Janet R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 27, 2020

    Birkie Barn farmstay camper cabin

    Great farm stay near Ashland and Apostle Islands

    I was in the area for a workshop, but wanted a place "out of town" for a peaceful retreat in the evenings. Tom’s homestead is so welcoming, and I loved my cozy cabin. Its the old creamery on a farm, and is equipped with a futon sleeper, comfy chairs, a sink, picnic table and lawn chairs. Tom also has a Bed and Breakfast on the proerty. Tom is so great to talk to, and his property is an old dairy farm on country land with wildlife ponds and miles of trails you can hike or cross county ski. Great birdwatching everywhere! The whole place is  restful and meditative. My little cabin even had an en suite sauna that I hope to try out next time I come! No bathroom in cabin, but you can go inside the host home, and also use the kitchen and family room there. Ashland is about a 15 minut drive, Bayfield about 30 minute drive. Lovely spot to stay, I’ll be back!

  • Debra M.
    Jul. 18, 2021

    Apostle Islands Area RV park and Camping

    Great Location and Nice Staff

    This is a  private campground that fills up quick.    It is 1 mile from Bayfield town center.  It is close to the ferry dock, restaurants, parks and beaches.  All sites are electric and water and some are full hook up.  There are cabins and tent sites as well.   The office/store is very clean and stocked with things you may need.  8 flavor ice creams on site!  There is a  dump station and picnic tables and fire rings at each site.   There is free wi-fi and a shower house, bathrooms and laundry.

  • kelly N.
    Jun. 5, 2022

    Kreher RV Park

    Love this place

    This is a municipal park, right on the shores of Lake superior. A beautiful little park, with a great playground and a boat launch. Each site has a picnic table fire pit and grill. Water and electric are provided with your $40 a night Lakeside campsite or $35 park campsite. Beautiful grounds very well-kept and very clean! They offer monthly reservations or it is a first come first serve park.

  • Emily V.
    Aug. 27, 2018

    Presque Isle - Porcupine Mountains State Park

    Gorgeous views and perfect rustic space

    Great rustic campground on the far west side of the state park. One loop is generator free which was wonderful. Easy to get other places in the park. Water pump and vault toilets. Sites are large and level with grass or packed sand and have a picnic table and fire ring. Dumpsters available for trash.

  • Debra M.
    Jul. 20, 2021

    Copper Falls State Park Campground

    Waterfalls and great sites

    This campground has well spaced sites with electric.   There are two campgrounds, north and south.   The north has water spigots to fill your RV or water bottles and two toilet buildings.   The south has a dump station and water fill.

    There is a playground, ballfield, concession stand and lots of picnic areas.   

    The sites are tucked in the trees for privacy and all have a picnic table and fire ring.   There is also a lake and kayaks available to rent.  There  is a town less than 5 miles away and you can find groceries and gas.

  • Stacia R.
    Apr. 27, 2019

    Presque Isle - Porcupine Mountains State Park

    Stunning landscapes

    We camped at Presque Isle in the Porkies for a long weekend in October. The color change was amazing! This campground is rustic with only vault toilets and no hookups. There is a section that allows generators during certain hours of the day, a non-generator area and a few walk-in sites. There are a few sites which are along the cliff side looking down to Lake Superior, we were lucky enough to reserve one of those, site 2. It was a very large site, equipped with the standard picnic table and fire ring. Many of the sites back up to the woods, which were smaller and a little soggy while we were there. This campground is one of two in the park, Union Bay is the other more modern campground located right on the lake. The sites there are much smaller and crowded. I prefer the more remote Presque Isle campground by far. Less amenities but far less people. The hiking throughout this park is unparalleled in its beauty. The campground is close to the Presque Isle river trail which is waterfall after waterfall. The park has a ski lift we rode to check out the views from the top of the mountain, as well as an 18 hole disc course. It’s the hiking and rugged beauty of the area that is the main attraction, especially catching the fall colors surrounding Lake Superior.

  • Kayla A.
    Jul. 4, 2018

    Apostle Islands Area RV park and Camping

    Perfect destination to camp by kayak

    We kayaked to many campgrounds and islands in the national lakeshore. paddling a total of 60 miles we were able to make it to 3 different island campgrounds. Bathrooms and picnic tables were at most camp sites, some camp sites were very desolate and rustic. No running water on some islands.

  • kThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 12, 2021

    Apostle Islands Area RV park and Camping

    Great woodsy location close to town

    Loved this location. 1.5 miles out of Bayfield, yet great outdoorsy feel with decent privacy. Can bike to the brewery or wineries and bike to town. Common area great for corn hole and a meager playground for the kids. Also super close to the gourmet garage bakery. Yum.

  • Nona A.
    Aug. 10, 2017

    Presque Isle - Porcupine Mountains State Park

    Great Campground for exploring, and for those who love waterfalls.

    If you're a person who loves waterfalls, then I recommend you don’t miss this campground.  Presque Isle Campground is located at the southern edge of the Porcupine Mountains State Park in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.  This campground has bluff overlooking Lake Superior, there is a walkway and stairs that take you down the bluff to the shore.  Walking distance from the campground is the Presque River you can hike along and see all the beautiful waterfalls this river has to offer.  This is a Rustic campground that has vault toilets, and hand pump drinking water. The campground, restrooms and surrounding area’s were kept very clean. There are 50 campsites that are equipped for tents, trailers, and RV’s.  Each site has a fire pit, and picnic table.  There is no electrical hook up, and part of the campground is generator free.  Six of the sites are walk in sites, there are parking spots for these sites, you park and walk in a little ways to your site.  I recommend a site that is located on the outer sides of the campground loop.  They are larger sites and more privacy from your neighbors.  Inner loop sites are closer together and open.  Be prepared for mosquitoes and blackflies.  Blackflies bite, and bug spray does not affect them.  I found keeping a hand towel or fly swatter moving around me helped keep them away.  They are more active when it is humid, and down by the water.  These flies seem to be common up here along the shore.

    There are many things to do around the campground close to your site and others are a little bit of a drive from your site in the Porcupine Mountains State Park.  If you like to stay close to your camp, you can hang out on the beach, hike along the Presque Isle River and discover the Manabezho Falls, Manido Falls, and the Nawadaha Falls.  Also the Lake Superior Trail and North Country Trail are right by the campground.  These trails will connect you with other trails in the Porcupine Mountains.  The Porcupine Mountains have lot’s to offer anyone stopping to visit.  We took and day and seen The Lake of the Clouds, and Summit Peak.  They both are gorgeous areas to explore.  


Guide to Washburn

Cabins near Washburn, Wisconsin provide access to Lake Superior's shoreline and the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. The area sits at approximately 700 feet above sea level with lake-influenced temperatures that can drop below freezing even in summer months. Cabin accommodations typically open from May through October, with some properties limiting availability to peak summer weeks.

What to do

Lake access activities: Apostle Islands Area RV Park and Camping serves as a strategic base for kayaking expeditions. "We kayaked to many campgrounds and islands in the national lakeshore, paddling a total of 60 miles we were able to make it to 3 different island campgrounds," reports one camper who used the site as a launching point.

Hiking near waterfalls: Copper Falls State Park Campground offers over 17 miles of trails connecting to multiple waterfalls within walking distance of cabin sites. "The hiking trails are well-maintained and offer beautiful scenic views, making for an enjoyable trek through nature," notes a visitor who appreciated the maintained pathways.

Winter activities: While most cabin rentals close for winter, Presque Isle - Porcupine Mountains State Park offers year-round cabin options. "We spent a weekend back country camping in the Porcupine Mountains. Friday we spent the day hiking all over the park with our day packs. We hiked Government Peak Trail to Union Spring and Trap Falls/lost lake," shared one visitor who experienced the extensive trail network.

What campers like

Privacy between sites: Copper Falls State Park Campground offers cabins with good separation from neighboring sites. "The campsites are spacious and provide a good amount of privacy, allowing for a peaceful camping experience," according to a recent visitor who appreciated the layout.

Lakefront locations: Many campers prefer cabins directly on Lake Superior for the views and easy water access. A visitor at Top O' the Morn Resort & Campground shared: "Lake is calm and peaceful. Saw a lot of wildlife and heard the sounds of loons in the AM and evening."

Secluded options: For those seeking isolation, some cabin rentals offer complete privacy. "The cabin is absolutely beautiful. Perfect place to be secluded from everything to relax and enjoy the views!" noted a visitor who stayed at Sailor Springs Glamping.

What you should know

Booking timeline: Most cabin rentals require advance reservations, especially for summer months. At Apostle Islands Area Campground, spots fill quickly during peak season, as a visitor mentioned: "Great campground with swimming hole & great access to Bayfield for island ferry's!"

Weather variability: Temperatures near Lake Superior can fluctuate dramatically, with 30-degree drops possible within hours. Pack layers even in summer months.

Accessibility challenges: Some cabin sites require physical navigation. A camper at Presque Isle noted: "We camped at the 'walk-in' sites which were a short walk from our cars. These were definitely the best sites for tree cover and privacy with a separate trail to each campsite."

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Kreher RV Park offers cabin accommodations near child-friendly facilities. "Very clean. Easy trail around park, to beach and Ore Dock. Quiet for in city park," states a visitor who appreciated the maintained facilities and proximity to amenities.

Wildlife viewing opportunities: Many cabin locations offer chances to observe local animals. "We had a wonderful weekend there and saw a few black bears. And one even meandered through our camp site. And enjoyed the sounds of the waves and hiked a few of the trails," reported one Apostle Islands visitor.

Swimming areas: Designated swimming zones exist at several cabin rental locations. Top O' the Morn Resort offers "a lake to do your activities. Lake has swimming area and swim platform, it's a lake so there are small fish, snails and grass in that area," according to a recent visitor.

Tips from RVers

Full hookup options: Some cabin rental facilities share grounds with RV sites offering complete utilities. At Anchor Inn, "WiFi wasn't perfect, but worked well most of the time. I wasn't expecting Verizon coverage, but I got 1-3 bars, and was able to use my hotspot most of the time."

Site leveling needs: Many cabin properties in the area have sloped terrain. A camper at Apostle Islands Area Campground noted: "The entire campground is in the side of a mountain and there are no flat roads, which makes biking and walking a workout rather than leisure."

Late arrivals: First-come, first-served cabin locations fill early in the day. A visitor to Kreher RV Park warned: "This is a first come first serve campsite, self pay. We arrived around 6 after changing flat tire and there were no sites available. Park looked well maintained and nice waterfront sites."

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