Wild River Camper Cabins
Open — Open year-round. Reservations can be made up to 120 days in advance through the Minnesota State Parks reservation system.
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 1 at 2:20PM CDT until April 2 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
...MESSY SPRING SYSTEM BRINGS FREEZING RAIN, SLEET, AND SNOWTO PORTIONS OF MINNESOTA AND WISCONSIN TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY... .A powerful spring weather system will bring widespread precipitation to the region beginning tonight and lingering through Thursday, with areas of wet snow, freezing rain, sleet, and rain all expected depending on timing and location. Western and central Minnesota will experience mainly slushy wet snow with accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, meanwhile rain is favored in southern and southeastern Minnesota. In between the snow and rain, a messy wintry mix of sleet and freezing rain will result in ice accumulations and slippery travel. There is still a moderate degree of uncertainty regarding ice accumulation amounts, due to temperatures being very close to freezing and a fluctuation of only a degree or two likely having a large impact on final amounts. The greatest impacts from icing and freezing rain will occur over western Wisconsin and portions of east-central to southwestern Minnesota, with accumulations up to a quarter inch in Minnesota and a few tenths of an inch in Wisconsin. Power outages are possible due to icing of power lines in addition to gusty winds, and slippery to impossible travel will occur where ice accumulates. Slow travel from wet slushy snow is expected in western and central Minnesota. * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches, sleet accumulations around one third of an inch, and ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Sherburne, Wright, Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Blue Earth, Steele, Waseca, and Watonwan Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning commute.
About
Wild River State Park's camper cabins provide a comfortable year-round camping experience along the scenic St. Croix River in east-central Minnesota. The park features six rustic, one-room cabins measuring 12x16 feet, each equipped with wooden bunkbeds with mattresses, a table, benches, heat, and electricity. Most cabins include a screened porch, and all have outdoor picnic tables and fire rings with grates for outdoor cooking. These cabins accommodate up to six people and are located in or near the park's main campground, where seasonal restrooms, showers, and drinking water are available. Primitive toilets remain accessible year-round. Guests must bring their own bedding, towels, and cooking equipment. Only outdoor cooking is permitted, with exceptions for crockpots and coffeepots. The cabins do not have indoor plumbing or kitchen facilities. Wild River State Park spans 18 miles along the St. Croix River, offering opportunities for hiking, canoeing, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. The park's 35-mile trail system and diverse wildlife make it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts seeking a balance between rustic camping and basic amenities.
Directions
From Center City, MN, head east on US-8 E for approximately 10 miles. Turn left onto County Road 12 and continue for about 3 miles. Follow signs to Wild River State Park; the camper cabins are located within the park.
Nearby Campgrounds
- Wild River Guest House 0.2mi
- Wild River Campground 0.3mi
- Wild River Group Campground 0.5mi
- Wild River Backpack Campsites 1.1mi
- Wild River Equestrian Campground 1.2mi
- Interstate State Park Campground 11mi
- Interstate North Campground 10mi
- Interstate South Campground 11mi
- Interstate Group Campground 11mi
Location
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | No |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $90 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (866) 857-2757 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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