The best forest cabin rentals near Fort Ripley, Minnesota

If you're looking to stay in a cabin surrounded by lush forest near Fort Ripley, Minnesota, Hipcamp has over 60 options to choose from. Top campsites like Woods and Meadows Farm (88 reviews), Bundo's Forest (56 reviews), and Velkommen to Norske Camp! (28 reviews) offer trash, campfires, and showers for your convenience. Get up close with nature by wildlife watching, or get your heart pumping with surfing and wind sports. With an average price per night of $90 and options as low as $25, you're bound to find the perfect forest retreat.

97% (205)

Top-rated campgrounds

If you're looking to stay in a cabin surrounded by lush forest near Fort Ripley, Minnesota, Hipcamp has over 60 options to choose from. Top campsites like Woods and Meadows Farm (88 reviews), Bundo's Forest (56 reviews), and Velkommen to Norske Camp! (28 reviews) offer trash, campfires, and showers for your convenience. Get up close with nature by wildlife watching, or get your heart pumping with surfing and wind sports. With an average price per night of $90 and options as low as $25, you're bound to find the perfect forest retreat.

97% (205)

Top-rated campgrounds

1. The Hamlet Lake Homestead

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31mi from Fort Ripley · 2 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Deerwood, MN

The Hamlet Lake homestead is our 10-acre family home with two unique and private hip-camp sites. The Hamlet Lake Bunkhouse is located to the west of our home in its own secluded parcel next to the lake. The Camp on Hamlet Hill is to the north of our home, on a remote flat hill at the top of our property, on a hill over Cedar brook. with 300-acre, (private) Hamlet Lake in front, and the wide portion of the 20-mile Cedar brook in the back. We are a large "homesteading" family, with chickens, ducks, and a garden. The campsite is a private 1/2 acre clearing, surrounded by woods with a firepit, grill, cooking utensils, and an outhouse. (Tents are available for a small additional cost). There is an outdoor water pump below the hill. Guests can access the waterfront and beach in front, with the use of the swim raft, lily pad, fishing dock, canoe, kayak, and paddle boards included. At nearly 100 feet deep, Hamlet lake also boasts excellent fishing. Our home is located 6 miles from Crosby, with the world-class Cuyuna Lakes 50-mile mountain bike trail system. Crosby is a growing tourist town with many new and unique restaurants, outdoor adventures, and shopping opportunities. The paved bike trail begins 3.5 north of us. Milacs lake is 10 miles to the south.

2. The Camps at the Vineyards

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45mi from Fort Ripley · 19 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Ogilvie, MN

This is a 10-acre part of a larger 110-acre property. This section is reserved for tents, camping vans, and small trailers 20' or less. The river is great for small children to wade and swim in during the summer. During spring, the water is up higher for kayaks and canoes. Your hosts live at 1010 205th Ave. It is just a vineyard for now. the winery we hope will be built in 2025.

3. The little cabin

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50mi from Fort Ripley · 1 site · Lodging · Princeton, MN

Great quiet location, Wildlife and the sound of the country. You will have the only camp site on the property. You can stay in the small camping cabin in comfort with your own bedding, or sleeping bag for the twin bed in the loft, or the futon on the main level. The cabin only has room for two adults unless you bring a camp pad to sleep on the floor, or squeeze in a child, but you have the comforts of a small electric heater, or A/C if needed, a Weber grill, mini fridge, microwave, and Electricity. Quiet former country farm site, with great wildlife viewing options with walking trails. Only 23 miles to DT St. Cloud and 8 Miles to the Walmart in Princeton for food or supplies. If a shower is desired the Kwik Trip in St Cloud, on Hwy 10 has showers. Just a half mile off Hwy 95 and 5 miles from the large Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge, with trails and lots of wildlife. In the Fall expect to see a large amount of wildlife with many migrating birds come out of the refuge to feed. Expect to hear Pheasant's cackle in the AM, and see Sandhill Cranes or Geese fly over the camp site, or sitting in area fields. Enjoy time around a campfire with folding chairs and a picknick table, with plenty of free dry wood in a storage rack. My feeling on how well the heater will work in cold weather is you are probably good until the temp is in the lower teen. if interested you could bring a larger heater to help with heating. I do no plan to plow the driveway if it snows so keep that in mind if you see a storm forecast. I will block out dates after the first significant snowfall.

Stories from the community

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Skylar

October 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to The Camps at the Vineyards

Stayed in the A-frame and it was so wonderful! Very peaceful, can’t wait to come back!

Kara

October 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to The little cabin

Joaquin (the dog) and I had the best time at this tiny cabin! It was cozy and charming, with a little campfire that made our night feel magical. Joaquin loved having space to roam and sniff every corner like the king of the woods. For me, it was pure bliss—a quiet spot to kick back and rest my head. If you’re looking for peace, fresh air, and a happy pup, this is the place!

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Asya

October 2025

With pets

3 nights at The Hamlet Lake Homestead

We had the loveliest time here. Beautiful, quiet spot looking out over the lake. Bunks are simple but comfy. Hosts are incredibly kind and welcoming. We really enjoyed the goats :) Big thanks to Eric and family for sharing your space with us!

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Trish

October 2025

Weekend Trip to The Camps at the Vineyards

What a lovely experience and property! Everything was clean, comfortable, and picturesque. Excellent hosts in a great location. We will absolutely be back!

Joel

October 2025

Weekend Trip to The little cabin

Love how easy they make first getting there and then leaving. All the staff were super kind and helpful as well. We plan to come back someday soon!

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Nicole

September 2025

1 night at The little cabin

This was my second stay. It’s a lovely place to spend some time, and very convenient just off the highway. Thanks for making it so affordable.

Nice dry wood makes for an easy fire between rain showers!

Kathleen

September 2025

With pets

3 nights at The little cabin

Great little spot for a solo getaway just my dog and I. Love the proximity to Sherburne Nat'l Wildlife Refuge. Enjoyed various hikes there and the nature drive twice. The cabin was cozy and we enjoyed the shelter as there were intermittent showers. The porch overhang is nice to enjoy a quiet rain while staying dry. Loved having the mini fridge and microwave too. Just enough creature comforts yet simple and relaxed. Thanks for sharing your space Troy! Hope to be back next spring or fall!

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Ashley

September 2025

Weekend Trip to The Hamlet Lake Homestead

We had a great time canoeing, playing games, biking and had a nice bonfire! Beautiful area.

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Lindsey

September 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to The little cabin

This place was absolutely perfect. The little cabin was perfect, very clean. Plenty of firewood. Troy is extremely nice, respectful and responds very quickly to any questions you have. Highly recommend.

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Nicole

August 2025

1 night at The little cabin

Super nice, great for what I needed. I’m hoping to spend more time there next time.

Samuel

August 2025

Weekend Trip to The little cabin

Amazing cabin for someone wanting to get away without needing a lot of amenities. The cabin is small and was perfect for what I was looking for. I throughly enjoyed my stay! The owner was great.

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Maggie

August 2025

With pets

5 nights at The little cabin

I loved staying at the Little Cabin! It was peaceful, secluded, the directions were easy, and the location was near local amenities. Couldn’t get much better.

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Lynn

August 2025

With pets

3 nights at The Hamlet Lake Homestead

The bunk house was very cute and comfortable. Access to the lake was great and Eric and his family were wonderful.

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Katy

August 2025

5 nights at The little cabin

The place was nice and clean. We really enjoyed having plenty of firewood to use. It was hot and humid while we were there so it was really nice having a/c. It was very peaceful there and we would highly recommend! Troy is super nice and responds quickly if there are any questions.

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Grizzly Moose

August 2025

8 nights at The little cabin

Great little spot. Good location. Had a blast. Not as minimalist as camping, not a one or two star stay. Finds a sweet spot right in the middle.

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Chia

July 2025

With pets

1 night at The Hamlet Lake Homestead

Great hosts! Such a great glamping experience! The lake was def an awesome bonus! They let us use their canoe, paddleboards and kayaks. We also got to enjoy the slide and the plank in the lake. The water was amazing! They have two fans in the bunkhouse. That was very nice. We brought our two dogs and it went well. The Blackstone was very convenient. We lit a campfire and enjoyed the night. No mosquitoes during the day but they def come out as the sun set. Lol. Had such a good time. I'd def book again!

Matt

June 2025

Weekend Trip to The little cabin

This was just what we needed for our quick weekend getaway to attend a wedding reception! The Little Cabin is just that: a little cabin. Very cozy, efficient, and cute. The porch is just right for birdwatching, the property feels secluded and private, and we thoroughly enjoyed our overnight. Thank you for providing this space on Hipcamp!

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Barbara

June 2025

3 nights at The little cabin

Nice, quiet getaway! We slept in tents in our getaway and used the little cabin to keep our gear out of the elements. It was really nice to have the mini fridge and a microwave to help us with our meal prep. Would definitely come back again!

Jenna

May 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to The little cabin

This little place was exactly what we needed as a place to crash with our dog on a little road trip to pick up a vehicle. It is small and cute and thoughtfully put together. We didn’t have a fire but there was plenty of firewood available. There is an outhouse a short walk away from the cabin. It was somewhat chilly outside and the small electric heater was plenty just go get the place warm for bed time. It’s nice that there’s a fridge and microwave, a small futon couch, and a fold up/down counter with folding chairs that tuck away. There were hooks to hang coats, and a few odds and ends (books, map, binoculars, matches) on the shelves above. Would recommend for a short stay to crash.

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Joshua

May 2025

1 night at The little cabin

Cabin was super cool! Spot was peaceful and private. Would stay again