3 campgrounds with availability next weekend
Several state parks and private resorts around Webster, Wisconsin provide rustic cabins with varying amenities. Wild River State Park features camper cabins situated on a bluff overlooking the St. Croix River, equipped with electricity, heating, and basic furnishings including bunk beds and tables with benches. William O'Brien State Park offers similar cabin accommodations with one visitor noting, "The cabins are one room plus an enclosed porch. Furnishings are bunk beds and a table with benches. The cabin was heated and had electricity." Banning State Park includes a single cabin option among its 34 sites. Most cabins in the region feature outdoor fire pits with cooking grates, picnic tables, and access to nearby vault toilets or shower facilities.
Cabin sizes range from small one-room structures to more spacious family accommodations. Many state park cabins operate year-round, though amenities like running water may be limited during winter months. Log Cabin Resort and Campground in Trego, Wisconsin provides more developed cabin options with a seasonal operation from May 1 to October 15. Pet policies vary by location, with many state parks allowing pets in designated cabins with additional fees. Dairyland Outdoor Veterans Retreat in Danbury offers pet-friendly cabins with electric hookups. Advance reservations are essential, particularly during summer weekends and fall color season when cabins book quickly. According to one camper who stayed at Wild River State Park, "The camper cabins had electricity and heat, no plumbing. Excellent fire ring for cooking."
Most cabins require visitors to bring their own bedding, pillows, towels, and cooking equipment. Kitchen facilities are typically limited to outdoor fire rings, though some private resort cabins may include basic indoor cooking amenities. Firewood is available for purchase at most locations, generally around $6 per bundle with self-pay options when ranger stations are closed. While cabins provide shelter from the elements, guests should prepare for variable weather conditions. Bathroom facilities range from nearby vault toilets to modern shower buildings depending on the specific campground. Cell service can be spotty throughout the region, particularly at St. Croix State Park where visitors report minimal connectivity on most major carriers.
"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
"Felt nice to spend a weekend without cell service about an hour away from home. Forgot to take my usual photos and video of the site all set up but had a few random to share. Nice campground."
"Croix State Park. This campground has a handful of electric sites and a modern restroom and shower. The sites here are very open and there is little trees or shrubs."
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
"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
"The campsites are large enough (despite the snow) to set up suitable winter tents, and each site has a picnic table and fire pit. In the park, there's a lot of ice climbing and cross country skiing."
"Nice well maintained State Park."
Campground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $24 - $80 / night
from $65 - $150 / night
"We booked our stay at the RV Resort so we wouldn't have to drive two and a half hours back and forth during the two day Grand RockTember Music Festival."
"Adjacent to a large casino with hotels and restaurants. Less than two miles from I35. Best thing is that when we arrived at our spot, there was a tree that needed trimming."
"We camped at William O’Brien State Park November 1-4, 2022. We were taking advantage of some unseasonably warm days, and we are so glad we did. This park is beautiful!"
"The picnic table and fire ring was great. We had an electrical hookup and the bathrooms were really clean. Great trails in the park too."
Available next weekend
from $25 - $90 / night
"With easy access to both the Twin Cities metro area and Duluth, with desireable whitewater paddling and rockclimbing both available in the area, Banning State Park campground fills quickly especially in"
"Can’t say enough about the awesome pet park, also has nice walking trails, stores nearby, honestly just a great place to camp!"
from $25 - $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.
GuideStayed for two nights when I worked at concerts in Somerset. Was very impressed with how private the sites are. There is Good tree cover in between each site. There is nothing to do for kids, if that’s important for you….I didn’t look around too much, just a walk around the loops. But I want to go back again. Beautiful and clean is how I’d describe in 2 words.
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!!!
Cabin rentals near Webster, Wisconsin offer overnight accommodations within an hour of town, with most facilities accessible from May through October. St. Croix State Park contains Minnesota's largest state park at 34,000 acres, featuring several cabin options across multiple campgrounds. Winter cabin availability varies by location with reduced services during colder months.
Climb the fire tower: At St. Croix State Park, visitors can climb a 100-foot fire tower for panoramic views. "There is also a 100' fire tower you can climb up and get an epic view," notes one camper, who also mentioned exploring "Cool buildings from the CCC era as well as some signs talking about camp life."
Explore historical ruins: The quarry area at Banning State Park features well-preserved remnants from 130-year-old sandstone operations. "The hiking here is amazing! The Quarry Loop along the Kettle River has a ton of history, allowing you to explore the remains of the 130+ year old sandstone quarry. Seeing the drill holes in the cliffs was really cool," writes a visitor.
Paddling opportunities: Many cabins provide access to river activities. "Canoe outfitters in park during most of the summer. A great way to spend a weekend," writes one visitor to St. Croix State Park. Water conditions vary seasonally, with late summer typically offering calmer paddling experiences.
Privacy between sites: Wild River State Park earns praise for its well-spaced cabins and campsites. "The campground was very nice. The sites are private, couldn't see any neighbors as there are a lot of trees," reports one visitor. This contrasts with more densely arranged options at some other parks.
Diverse wildlife viewing: Cabins and campsites offer opportunities to observe local fauna. "We saw sooooo many deer some even walking right through campsites! You can hear coyotes, raccoons and very loud owls," writes one camper who stayed at Wild River State Park. Another visitor to St. Croix State Park noted, "MANY BLACK Squirrels in the park!"
Winter stargazing: Cold months provide exceptional night sky viewing opportunities. One camper at William O'Brien State Park described a "Cold Wintry Night" experience: "The moon was very bright that night so visibility was excellent. We walked some trail through a frozen marsh landscape and happened upon a railroad that passed above our trail with a beautiful tunnel-overpass."
Cell service limitations: Connectivity varies significantly across the region. A visitor to Wild River State Park reports, "Intermittently had 1-2 bars of T-Mobile with LTE Internet. Wi-Fi is available at the park entrance." Another camper noted about St. Croix State Park: "Cell service is fairly spotty here so come with podcasts or shows downloaded ahead of time!"
Bug preparation: Insects can be intense during certain seasons. "It was very buggy, so be prepared for that," writes one camper about St. Croix State Park. Another visitor warned, "Unfortunately we chose the peak of mosquitos season and camping next to slow moving water is a recipe for disaster."
Water sources: Cabin sites at St. Croix River Resort typically feature reliable water access, while more primitive cabin options require planning. "The water hookup was so far away that I needed to buy another hose to reach it," notes one camper at Banning RV Park, highlighting the importance of checking utility placements.
Indoor options during bad weather: Cabins with indoor amenities provide alternatives during inclement weather. "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," writes a visitor at St. Croix River Resort.
Kid-friendly features: Log Cabin Resort and Campground offers recreational facilities designed for younger visitors. "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," notes one visitor, highlighting the resort's family-oriented activities.
Consider noise factors: Cabin locations impact the overall experience. One camper at William O'Brien State Park stated, "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."
Electrical hookups: Dairyland Outdoor Veterans Retreat in Danbury offers cabins with electric service. RVers note these can be ideal for those needing accessibility features or power for medical equipment. "Great place to stay. Off the beaten path. Quiet & relaxing," writes one camper.
Site angles and positioning: Some campgrounds require careful navigation. A visitor to Grand Casino RV Resort noted, "Back-in site was 90 degrees to the road - if the bathhouse parking lot wasn't across from it, wouldn't have been able to swing in on a 24' travel trailer."
Firewood regulations: Most cabin areas prohibit gathering wood. A camper at William O'Brien State Park observed, "Wood was $8 bundle. This was steep in my opinion. They do not all any gathering of firewood." Many parks deliver firewood directly to cabin sites upon request.
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