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Hok-Si-La City Park & Campground, near Lake City, Minnesota, is a charming spot that offers a peaceful escape with stunning views of Lake Pepin. The campground features spacious, grassy sites and a few cozy cabins, making it a great choice for both tent campers and those looking for a bit more comfort.

Visitors rave about the serene atmosphere, especially during the quieter months like May. The park manager, Joanne, is known for being incredibly helpful, living right on-site to assist campers with any questions. Many campers appreciate the lack of vehicle traffic in the camping areas, which adds to the tranquility—just remember to park in the main lot and walk in with your gear.

The campground is surrounded by lush greenery and wildlife, providing a perfect backdrop for outdoor activities. Campers have enjoyed swimming in the lake and watching eagles soar overhead from their sites. As one happy camper put it, “The lake is incredible,” and the sunset views are not to be missed.

For those planning a group outing, the campground offers spacious group sites that allow for privacy while still accommodating larger gatherings. Whether you're here for a family trip or a wedding, Hok-Si-La City Park & Campground is a fantastic choice for a memorable outdoor experience.

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Tent only campground.

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Hok-Si-La City Park & Campground is located in Minnesota

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Coordinates

44.47100088 N
92.29100036 W

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Access

  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • Group
  • Cabins

Features

For Campers

  • Market
  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

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  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups

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Reviewed May. 8, 2019

Beautiful!

Such a quaint town and park!

We spent one night here and booked it for our wedding venue as well! The lake view was spectacular and the park manager, Joanne was so humble! Joanne lives on the grounds so it made for easy access to any answers we needed while camping. We were looking for an outdoor space surrounded by tall trees for our 2020 ceremony and this site hit the sweet spot! There are a number of grassy campsites as well as dirt sites. Bunk cabins are available as well! We stayed right on the edge of the lake and absolutely loved it. So serene!🙌🏾May is the perfect time to go if you’re looking for some peace and quiet away from other campers. This campsite also doesn’t allow cars or generators on any of the camping spots, so be sure to keep that in mind!

Can’t wait to go back!

  • Review photo of Hok-Si-La City Park & Campground by Sapphire J., May 8, 2019
  • Review photo of Hok-Si-La City Park & Campground by Sapphire J., May 8, 2019
  • Review photo of Hok-Si-La City Park & Campground by Sapphire J., May 8, 2019
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Reviewed Aug. 7, 2018

Great Family Camping

This campground is a bit more spendy than state parks and regional campgrounds, but the security and family friendly atmosphere make it worth the extra cash. Stay in the N sites, they are a little more private, and a few offer great views of Lake Pepin. N1 is a prime site. If you’re staying with friends or have a large family, the group sites G0 and G2 offer views and lots of space for multiple tents. We’ve stayed here with a group of about 20 people with plenty of room.

The sites are semi-walk-in sites, where your car stays in the main parking lot, but they do allow for drive-up loading and unloading, so don’t feel like you need to pack extra light. It limits traffic driving through the campground, and is really nice to not have vehicles driving through at all hours.

Overall, I highly recommend.

Reviewed Jul. 30, 2017

Beautiful city campground, on Lake Pepin

We stayed on one of the group sites, G6 on the Tour De Pepin weekend. The campground was very full that weekend but the group sites are spacious and well spaced out, (if you can I would recommend G4 or G5 right on the lake for group sites) you definitely don't feel like you are on top of each other or another group. Near the group sites there is also a set of vault toilets.

The campground is very green and luscious, full of beautiful trees, plants and wildlife, we heard bullfrogs, owls, woodpeckers and more (there are also train tracks near by so a couple trains too). This campground is a tent only campground with a couple cabins as well, which adds to it's secluded feel.

There is great lake access for swimming and a shower houses (bring your quarters though, showers cost 50 cents for 3 minutes). The only down side is that you cannot leave any cars near your campsite, you can drive in to drop off or pick up your gear but otherwise vehicles are parked in the main parking lot outside of the gate, which is not a big deal but from the group sites it is a trek to the lot and to the beach.

I would definitely stay here again, the lake is incredible.

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  • Review photo of Hok-Si-La City Park & Campground by Beth W., July 30, 2017
  • Review photo of Hok-Si-La City Park & Campground by Beth W., July 30, 2017
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Reviewed Jul. 6, 2016

My Favorite Spot

This is my favorite place. Been going here since I was single and wild, and now married and boring. It is great to have a fun time with or without kids. The group sites are spacious and the cleanest outhouses I have ever seen.

  • Review photo of Hok-Si-La City Park & Campground by Bryan W., July 6, 2016
Reviewed Jul. 6, 2016

Perfect Camping Getaway!

This is one of my favorite campgrounds in Southern Minnesota! It is only 1 1/2 hours away from the TwinCities which makes it an ideal getaway. The campsites are wooded and have enough distance between them that noise is minimal. I especially love the view of Lake Pepin and the nice little swimming beach. On our last stay, we were able to watch eagles from our campsite, which was amazing. They have recently added 3 small cabins to rent which would be a nice alternative to tent camping. If you do plan a camping trip to Hok-Si-La and you're driving in from the Twin Cities, be sure to take Wisconsin Highway 35 through Maiden Rock, Stockholm, Pepin, and other small towns. You can loop back into Minnesota through Wabasha. This adds about an extra half hour to your drive but it is definitely worth it!

  • Review photo of Hok-Si-La City Park & Campground by Anne T., July 6, 2016
  • Review photo of Hok-Si-La City Park & Campground by Anne T., July 6, 2016
Reviewed Jun. 29, 2016

Love me some Hok Si La

Great group campsites that allow you to have privacy and a great time.

Close to Minneapolis and beautiful scenery of Lake Peppin.

Reviewed Jun. 12, 2016

River View

This is a great site a few hours outside of Minneapolis where 2 of my closest friends hosted their wedding. The campsite is really beautiful with lots of great walking paths and a beach area where you can swim in the river. Make sure to reserve one of the large campsites along the water as you will get a spectacular sunset view and there are some great trees for hammocks. The sites have benches and fire pits and are large enough for a good sized group. There is also plenty of parking at each of the sites and they are fairly private.

If you are looking for a place to host a wedding I also highly recommend this location as it is so magical and already has a chapel space.

  • Review photo of Hok-Si-La City Park & Campground by Asher K., June 12, 2016
  • Review photo of Hok-Si-La City Park & Campground by Asher K., June 12, 2016
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to camp at Hok-Si-La City Park & Campground?

    Camping at Hok-Si-La City Park & Campground can cost between $22.00 and $132.00 depending on the site.

  • Does Hok-Si-La City Park & Campground have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Hok-Si-La City Park & Campground has water hookups and sewer hookups.

  • Are fires allowed at Hok-Si-La City Park & Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Hok-Si-La City Park & Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Hok-Si-La City Park & Campground?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is good, and T-Mobile is unknown.