Great Cabin Getaways for a Colorful Wisconsin Fall

Skip town for a few days and head to a Wisconsin cabin with your favorite people – it’s a wonderful way to enjoy fall color and make memories. By day you can all hike in shafts of sunlight from an impossibly blue sky with leaves crunching beneath your feet, and then cozy up together around a fire pit for evening stargazing. You might even make a fall cabin trip your new family tradition!

Majestic Retreat - Hayward

Get your friends together for some log cabin lounging on Lac Courte Oreilles. The Majestic Retreat in Hayward is a large cabin ideal for a group getaway or casual family fun. Comfy couches, a big TV and a fireplace make the great room great indeed. And an enormous wall of windows lets the fall color in.

The cabin’s double decks have space for everyone in your group to get outside and enjoy the fresh air. Play ping-pong downstairs in the common area, explore the lake by paddleboat or canoe (included with your rental) and bring your pup along for extra fun. Head into nearby Hayward for supper club dining, wineries and more.

Lazy Feather Cottage – La Pointe

Surround yourself with the sound of falling leaves at the Lazy Feather Cottage on Lake Superior’s Madeline Island. Unwind with tea on the screened-in porch, or for a real treat, soak in the freestanding bathtub. Laugh with friends out by the firepit — if you’re lucky, you might even see the northern lights!

Take a drive to see the trees blooming with color, then stop off at Big Bay State Park to catch the sunset from the Bay View Trail.

Grand Fir Cabin – Luck

Wake up to brilliant fall color reflected across the peaceful waters of Big Blake Lake at this cozy, updated cabin. Spend crisp autumn days exploring the shoreline before warming up by the fireplace or unwinding together in the hot tub on the screened-in porch, surrounded by colorful trees and fresh fall air. As evening settles in, gather with your crew to swap stories, play games and soak up every cozy moment together.

Accessible Cabin at High Cliff State Park - Sherwood

Stay right in the heart of fall color at High Cliff State Park. This barrier-free cabin has a roll-in shower, hospital beds, a lift and other accommodations. Head out together to explore two accessible trails and enjoy towering trees draped in autumn hues.

High Cliff isn’t the only State Park where you can soak up the beauty of fall and explore together right out your cabin door. Ten Wisconsin State Parks offer accessible cabins which can only be reserved by people with accessibility needs and their travel companions. They are available until early to mid-October, depending on the park. Reservations open in January and typically fill up fast!

Firefly Waters - St. Germain

Slow down and settle into the cozy charm of Firefly Waters, a stylish cottage near St. Germain where warm quilts, wood-planked walls and a crackling fireplace make it easy to feel at home. Share breakfast in the gourmet kitchen before heading out to watch brilliant fall colors shimmer across Little St. Germain Lake. As the day winds down, gather around the lakeside fire pit, swap stories and soak in the beauty of autumn together.

Arbor Cottage - Ephraim

Begin your Door County getaway with a scenic drive through forests glowing with fall color before arriving at Arbor Cottage in the charming village of Ephraim. This cozy retreat, thoughtfully transformed from a historic post office, offers a private waterfront area where you can relax, take in the views and share quiet moments together. Prepare a favorite meal in the well-equipped kitchen, then head out to explore the season’s beauty at Peninsula State Park. Climb the wheelchair-accessible Eagle Tower for sweeping views of the colorful shoreline and visit Eagle Bluff Light Station for a taste of the area’s storied history.

Not sure when the leaves will be at their best where you’re headed? Use our Fall Color Report to get real-time color conditions anywhere in the state.