Is Camper Cabins first-come first-served or reservation?

Camper Cabins accepts online reservations. We recommend booking in advance, especially during peak season (typically summer weekends). Use campsite alerts to get notified when spots become available.

Are there showers at Camper Cabins?

Yes, Camper Cabins has shower facilities available for campers. Check the amenities section for details on hours and any fees.

Can I have a campfire at Camper Cabins?

Fire policies at Camper Cabins: Purchase firewood at the park office when open or use the park's payment options; gathering firewood is prohibited to prevent spread of pests. Light fires only within fire rings/approved grills and use only approved or local firewood.. Always check current fire restrictions before your trip, as conditions change seasonally.

How many campsites does Camper Cabins have?

Camper Cabins has 4 campsites. Sites vary in size, privacy, and amenities. Check availability online to find the best site for your needs.

Are dogs allowed at Camper Cabins?

Pets are not allowed at Camper Cabins. This policy helps protect local wildlife and other campers. Consider nearby pet-friendly campgrounds if traveling with animals.

What amenities are available at Camper Cabins?

Camper Cabins offers: Restrooms, Showers. See our detailed campground page for the full list of facilities and features.

What activities can I do at Camper Cabins?

Popular activities at Camper Cabins include Hiking, Fishing, Swimming, Biking, Boating, Wildlife Viewing. The surrounding area offers plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities for all skill levels.

Camper Cabins

3 reviews

24869 Whitetail Lane, Battle Lake, MN 56515

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Sites

4 campsites

Season

Year-round

Cell

No Service

Pets

No Pets

Showers

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Quick Facts

Price

Varies

Booking

Reservable

Sites

4 campsites

Season

Year-round

Cell

No Service

Pets

No Pets

Showers

Book on Minnesota State Parks (Minnesota Department of Natural Resources)Official Website

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24869 Whitetail Lane, Battle Lake, MN 56515

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Weather at Camper Cabins

Best Time to Camp at Camper Cabins

Fall is the best time to visit for crisp weather, brilliant prairie-to-hardwood foliage, and lower crowds. Ideal for peaceful paddles on Annie Battle Lake and trail walks. Daytime highs typically range from the mid-40s to mid-60s°F (5–18°C) in September–October, with cool, clear mornings that make boating, fishing, and wildlife viewing especially pleasant. Angling and paddling peak as water temperatures cool, and you'll encounter far fewer weekend crowds than in midsummer. Summer beckons swimmers to the small sandy beach and anglers to quiet coves. Winter transforms the landscape: gas heaters keep the cabins cozy while groomed trails invite cross-country skiing and snowshoeing under starlit skies.

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4.5 / 5

Top 25% in MN

Described as the best time for crisp weather, brilliant foliage and lower crowds.

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About Camper Cabins

Four cozy camper cabins sit among large oaks in a cart-in loop at Glendalough State Park, a quiet 335-acre lake retreat in west-central Minnesota where prairie meets hardwood forest. Gas heaters keep the cabins usable year-round, and a short cart-in haul (typically 100–500 feet from parking) puts you steps from Annie Battle Lake's sandy beach, fishing docks, and miles of trails. One cabin is handicap-accessible.

The park offers cart‑in camping (including camper cabins and tent/cart‑in sites), canoe‑in sites, yurts, and accommodations for larger groups.

Historical Significance

The restored historic Glendalough lodge on the north side of Annie Battle Lake interprets the park's history as a private retreat and game farm associated with the Minneapolis Tribune.

Weather and SeasonsFall is the best time to visit for crisp weather, brilliant prairie-to-hardwood foliage, and lower crowds. Ideal for peaceful paddles on Annie Battle Lake and trail walks. Daytime highs typically range from the mid-40s to mid-60s°F (5–18°C) in September–October, with cool, clear mornings that make boating, fishing, and wildlife viewing especially pleasant. Angling and paddling peak as water temperatures cool, and you'll encounter far fewer weekend crowds than in midsummer. Summer beckons swimmers to the small sandy beach and anglers to quiet coves. Winter transforms the landscape: gas heaters keep the cabins cozy while groomed trails invite cross-country skiing and snowshoeing under starlit skies.

Natural Features and SceneryAnnie Battle Lake anchors the park's chain of clear, undeveloped lakes, its 335 acres protected as a heritage fishery where motorboats give way to paddles and the call of loons. The landscape tells Minnesota's ecological story at a crossroads: restored prairie openings dotted with wildflowers abut northern hardwood groves, and reed-lined bays shelter waterfowl along calm shorelines. Trails wind past five distinct lakes and through wetlands where deer browse at dawn and black bear scat occasionally appears, a reminder to store food properly. Views open across broad water and prairie, especially along the Hiking Club Trail and bike paths.

Geological RegionTransition zone between prairie and hardwood forest in west-central Minnesota lake country (chain of clear lakes, including Annie Battle Lake).

Scenic ViewsCalm, undeveloped lake shorelines and reed-lined bays visible from trails and canoe routes; pleasant lake and beach views from the cart-in campground and nearby trails.

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Reservation PlatformsOnline State Parks reservation system (web) and phone reservations: 866-857-2757. Call center hours: October–March M–F 8 a.m.–6 p.m., Sat–Sun 8 a.m.–2 p.m.; April–September daily 8 a.m.–8 p.m.

Cancellation PolicyAdvance reservation fee is non-refundable. Full cancellation policy details are not provided on the park page.

Total Campsites4 campsites

Best CampsitesReviewers highlight camper cabin #12 as part of a clean, quiet, family-friendly loop. The four cabins occupy an outer ring of the cart-in area, shaded by large oaks and fairly secluded despite short distances between sites. All include gas heaters; one is handicap-accessible. Carts are provided for hauling gear.

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Amenities available

Amenities serving the camper cabins and main camp loop include showers and flush toilets near the campground/trail center, fire rings and picnic tables at sites, and firewood available for purchase at the park office.

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Activities you can enjoy

Glendalough offers hiking and biking, canoeing/kayaking on a chain of clear lakes, heritage panfish fishing, sandy‑beach swimming, and abundant wildlife observation opportunities year‑round.

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Policies & Safety

Hazards & AlertsWooded, lake-edge environment brings mosquitoes and other insects in summer. Review sources report general wildlife including deer and occasional reports of bear sign; standard food-storage and wildlife precautions are advised.

No Potable WaterThis campground does not have potable water on-site. Bring all the water you need for drinking, cooking, and cleaning.

No Cell ServiceCell phone service is not available at this campground. Plan accordingly for emergencies and download offline maps before arriving.

No Electric HookupsElectric hookups are not available at this campground. RV campers should arrive with a full battery and plan for off-grid power (generator hours/quiet rules permitting).

No Water HookupsSite-level water hookups are not available. RV campers should fill freshwater tanks before arrival; check the No Potable Water note above if applicable for drinking water.

No Dump StationThere is no dump station at this campground. Plan to use a dump station along your route or at a nearby facility before or after your stay.

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Camper Cabins has limited reviews, placing it in the bottom % of campgrounds based on reviews

Visitors generally describe the camper cabins and cart‑in campground as clean, quiet, family‑friendly, and scenic; cabins are noted as cozy and usable year‑round with easy access to trails, beach and paddling.

Review Summaries

Based on 3 reviews

What Campers Love

Cozy gas heaters in cabins, secluded cart‑in sites under large oaks, proximity to a small sandy beach and fishing docks, modern showers/restrooms, carts provided for hauling gear. Multiple sources...

Based on 3 reviews

Pro Tips & Recommendations

Bring insect repellent, bedding or mattress pads, and firestarters/lighter fluid; be prepared to cart gear from the parking area to cabins (reviewers report short cart‑in distances, often cited as...

Based on 3 reviews

Camper Quotes

"Cozy gas heaters that feel like fireplaces."; "It is all cart in sites with no roads so everything has to be hauled from the parking area and walked into."

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Families who want a soft intro to cabin camping near water: Annie Battle Lake's sandy beach and fishing docks are a short cart-in haul away, modern showers are close, and the non-motorized water keeps things calm enough for kids in canoes.

Skip if

No pets allowed, so leave the dog home. Also, no potable water at the sites and mattress comfort is thin, pack bedding and a water supply, or the cozy cabin promise wears off fast.

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About Harry Strunk Lake (Medicine Creek State Park Recreation Area)

Context for the broader area surrounding Camper Cabins, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.

Harry Strunk Lake, <A HREF=https://www.usbr.gov/projects/index.php?id=454">Frenchman Cambridge Division, PSMBP</A>, is managed for the Bureau of Reclamation by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Formed by <A HREF="https://www.usbr.gov/projects/index.php?id=154">Medicine Creek Dam</A> located on Medicine Creek, irrigation releases are made to the streams for diversion into downstream canal systems. Reservoir open 24 hours. Fair access roads. Available species include walleye, crappie, white bass, channel catfish, and wipers. Irrigation supply reservoir experiencing fluctuations. The reservoir has water 1,850 surface acres, 7,093 land acres and 29 miles of shoreline. Fishing season is year-round.Numerous tracts provide food and cover for pheasant, quail, small fur-bearing animals, and mule and white-tail deer. Over 5,600 acres are open to public hunting.

Directions

Site is 9 miles northwest of Cambridge, Nebraska. Nearest highway is U.S. 34.