The best forest cabin rentals near Effie, Minnesota

If you're looking for a cabin camping experience in a forest near Effie, Minnesota, Hipcamp has over 30 options that fit your criteria. With top-rated campsites like Balsam Ridge Retreat (506 reviews), 16 Squared Cabin (42 reviews), and Marko's grampa's cabin (31 reviews), you're sure to find a spot that meets your needs. Prices start as low as $25 per night, with an average price of $89 per night. Popular amenities include toilets, potable water, and campfires, while popular activities include horseback riding, snow sports, and climbing.

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Top-rated campgrounds

If you're looking for a cabin camping experience in a forest near Effie, Minnesota, Hipcamp has over 30 options that fit your criteria. With top-rated campsites like Balsam Ridge Retreat (506 reviews), 16 Squared Cabin (42 reviews), and Marko's grampa's cabin (31 reviews), you're sure to find a spot that meets your needs. Prices start as low as $25 per night, with an average price of $89 per night. Popular amenities include toilets, potable water, and campfires, while popular activities include horseback riding, snow sports, and climbing.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. 16 Squared Cabin

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24mi from Effie · 2 sites · Lodging · Nett Lake, MN

Learn more about this land:"Glamp" on 160 acres of private property surrounded by pine forest, a field, and a pond. There are several miles of trails on the property that are perfect for hiking, biking, four wheeling and horseback riding! The trails also connect to several hundred miles of trail systems in the surrounding area. The cabin can be heated by the wood stove during the winter months, so it is a great place to stay for snowmobiling! Inside the cabin there are a wood stove, 2 sets of bunkbeds, a table and chairs, and a counter top with cupboards. Outside, there is an outhouse and a campfire area with a picnic table.

2. Cabin O' Pines

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36mi from Effie · 20 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Orr, MN

Northern Minnesota Family Fishing Resort Enjoy all the best of Northern Minnesota at Cabin O Pines. Wake up every morning to hear the sounds of local wildlife, and sit down every night to warm up by the campfire. While staying at Cabin O’ Pines, enjoy fun beach activities, or rent one of our Cabin O’ Pines marine rentals and get out on the lake. Whatever the occasion, you are sure to have a memorable Northern Minnesota experience.

3. Upper Red Rustic Cabin

50mi from Effie · 1 site · Lodging · Kelliher, MN

Want to be close to the best fishing in Minnesota? Hit the lake for Pike, Walleye and crappie. Enjoy snowmobile/ATV trails. This cabin is also for people who just want to get away to be in and enjoy nature. End your day relaxing in nature with a bonfire or relax on our screened in porch! This rustic cabin has a bedroom with a queen and loft with a twin and full futon. There is also a sitting area with a 55” SmartTV, 43” smart tv in bedroom, 50” smart tv on porch and high speed WiFI. Has full kitchen. 2 dogs max, and there is a pet fee. Please be sure to add the pets in "extras" at checkout, Guests are welcome to utilize the entire space of the cabin. All 750 sqft. This beautiful privately owned cabin is nestled on 10 acres and 3/4 of a mile from the south shore of Upper Red Lake. There is a fire ring out back for night time bonfires. Enjoy the sounds of nature while sipping on your morning coffee on the screened in Porch! Guest are reminded to bring bottled water ( if preferred) paper towels,bundles of fire wood, charcoal for grill.

4. Private Cabin On Pelican Lake

40mi from Effie · 1 site · Lodging · Orr, MN

Spacious, well-stocked, and fun private cabin on west facing lot with amazing views of Pelican Lake in Orr, MN. Sleeps six with one queen bed and two sets of bunk beds. Enjoy sunsets by the firepit, fishing off the dock, access the lake for free via two stand up paddleboards or canoe. The property used to be part of a summer camp and was built as the camp director’s cabin

Stories from the community

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Mitch

November 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to 16 Squared Cabin

This is a fantastic place to stay. The host is wonderful and the location is incredible. We enjoyed the trails and keeping warm by the log cabin. Our dogs also had a blast. We would definitely come back.

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Molly

November 2025

With pets

3 nights at 16 Squared Cabin

This was everything I had hoped for. Private. Spacious. Beautiful. Amanda was attentive to our needs, even bringing us a first aid-kit an hour after arriving 🤣🤣 I selfishly dont want to leave a good review because i dont want it to be busy next time I want to go 🤣 10/10 recommend.

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Ashley

October 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to 16 Squared Cabin

Loved how secluded this cabin was! Was a great opportunity to unplug. The cabin also had a beautiful view!

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Jesse

October 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to 16 Squared Cabin

I had a great time here. The cabin is rustic and cozy. Beautiful country.

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Margie

September 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to 16 Squared Cabin

Really beautiful place, tucked away in the woods. An open sky unmarred by lights, it's truly breathtaking

Kaitlin

August 2025

Weekend Trip to 16 Squared Cabin

This little cabin was easy to find and felt incredibly peaceful. The flowers out there were beautiful! Make sure you bring your bug spray if you want to enjoy the picnic table but would recommend this place to anybody passing through.

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Michelle

July 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to 16 Squared Cabin

It was a peaceful and beautiful cabin out in the middle of nowhere. The beds were comfortable enough. It was nice they did have fitted sheets on top of the beds. The wood for the campfire was awesome to have. They brought us extra water and tp when we needed it. A little tricky to find but she responded immediately when we messaged. The road to the cabin could use a little maintenance like some pebbles to fill in the pot holes- we didn’t get stuck but we’re concerned a few times. We enjoyed our stay.

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Donny

July 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to 16 Squared Cabin

Amanda has an amazing and private piece of property. It was plenty quiet and road noice was basically nonexistent. We originally planned to test out a new 6 person tent (location has plenty of large, flat areas prime for tent pads), but a long thunderstorm really made us appreciate the onsite primitive cabin. There were only 2 of us (plus a dog), but the cabin was roomy enough for more. The bunk beds definitely were a comfortable change from tent sleeping pads. The outhouse was nice, clean, and maintained and the large mowed area allowed for all kinds of running around with a dog-type activities. Will definitely visit again- highly recommend!

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Paul

June 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to 16 Squared Cabin

Our family loved the cabin it has a rustic charm it’s super quiet and peaceful and our kids loved the bunk beds.

Ryan

June 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to 16 Squared Cabin

Beautiful property nice a quiet. Would be nice if there was a path cut to the pond. Large fire ring wood stove inside. Will book again.

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Brenda

June 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to 16 Squared Cabin

So beautiful, peaceful. One of the most wonderful hipcamp sites I’ve booked.

Ella

May 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to 16 Squared Cabin

The property and cabin were lovely. There's no traffic sounds, plenty of wildlife, and a big open field out front. The cabin itself was perfect with comfy beds, stocked firewood, and plenty of space. Amanda was very responsive and brought us more toilet paper when we were running low. This was one of the best Hipcamp experiences I've had!

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Niki

May 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to 16 Squared Cabin

We loved spending time at this cute little cabin! The property was beautiful and very well kept and clean. The views were amazing and it was so peaceful. We had a pet emergency and had to leave a night early, Amanda was very accommodating, friendly, and helpful in our prompt departure. If we ever come back to this area, we'll definitely come back to the cabin! Thank you Amanda!

Regan

April 2025

Weekend Trip to 16 Squared Cabin

Very cozy cabin and beautiful land. This was a very “all to yourself” site other than 1 day a parade of side by sides went across the property right behind the cabin. We weren’t aware that others would be accessing the driveway/trails on the property during our stay. There were lots of ticks but there were not mosquitoes. Bring flashlights as the inside of the cabin stays dark throughout the day because of so much tree coverage which is great for temp control. Amanda was great for fulfilling our water needs. We would absolutely go back.

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Sam

December 2024

3 nights at 16 Squared Cabin

Great stay! The snow blocked the sign to the road but Amanda was helpful in getting us back on track. Once we were there the cabin was exactly what you could ask for. Warm cabin surrounded by gorgeous scenery blanketed in snow.