We are happy to announce that we’re officially a CAMBA Premium Community Partner and Lodging Partner. If you’ve ever ridden (or dreamed of riding) the legendary CAMBA trails, you know how special this network is: over 300 miles of singletrack, flow trails, gravel, and fat-tire routes across Sawyer County and beyond. CAMBA does an incredible job with trail maintenance, maps, events, and community—and now when people ask them for lodging recommendations near the trails, your cozy lakefront cabins get the official nod.
Why This Partnership Feels Like a Perfect Match
We’ve always heard from guests: “Any good biking around here?” My answer has been the same for years: “Absolutely—check out CAMBA.” Their trails are world-class, well-marked, and range from beginner-friendly loops to advanced techy descents. Now that partnership is official, it just makes even more sense for anyone planning a biking trip to base out of our cabins.
- Closest access: The Hayward Cluster (including the Hospital Trail and Hatchery Creek Northbound) is about a 20-minute drive from our properties—super convenient for morning rides and afternoon lake time. The Hospital Trail in particular is a great option for new riders or if you're looking for something easy and enjoyable for the whole family! Highly recommend!
- All-season appeal: Spring through fall for mountain biking and gravel, winter for fat-tire and snowshoeing.
- Recovery done right: After a long day on the trails, come back to a private dock, fire pit, full kitchen, and that reclaimed-lumber wood-burning sauna at Cattail Chalet—honestly, it’s hard to beat post-ride steam and a cold drink on the deck.
We’re not trying to reinvent the wheel here. CAMBA’s website (www.cambatrails.org) already has the best trail maps, conditions, passes, event calendar, and everything else you need. We’ve had a link to it in our Touch Stay digital guidebooks for a while, and now we’re even prouder to point guests there.
What This Means for You
- When trail riders contact CAMBA for lodging recommendations near the Hayward Cluster or other trails, O’Connell Cabin Co. is now one of the official spots they suggest—meaning more adventure seekers will discover our lakefront cabins as their ideal basecamp.
- You get easy access to CAMBA’s excellent resources right from our digital guidebooks (we already link to www.cambatrails.org for maps, conditions, events, and passes—so you’re always one click away from the latest trail info).
- Our cabins are positioned as a recovery-friendly retreat: private docks for post-ride lake views, fire pits for chilling out, full kitchens for refueling, and that wood-burning sauna at Cattail Chalet for ultimate muscle melt-down after a long day on the singletrack.
- It’s a win for the community: Your stay supports a partnership that helps maintain and promote these incredible trails we all love.
Ready to Ride?
Spring and summer 2026 trail season is going to be epic, and our cabins make the perfect launch point. Whether you’re chasing flow at Hatchery Creek, grinding gravel, or just want a relaxing lakefront spot after a day in the woods, we’ve got you covered.
Check real-time availability at oconnellcabinco.com and lock in your dates before the calendar fills. Mid-week stays are especially sweet for quieter trails and more time to unwind.
Pro Tip: Plan your trip around a mid-week arrival—fewer people on the trails, more peaceful lake evenings, and easier booking. Those dates are still wide open right now—grab yours at oconnellcabinco.com!