Best Glamping near Afton, MN

Afton State Park Campground, less than an hour from Minneapolis-St. Paul, offers yurt and camper cabin accommodations for visitors seeking comfort while connecting with nature. These elevated camping options feature electricity, indoor furniture, and some provide heat for year-round stays. The Eastern Bluebird camper cabin includes a screened-in porch and two double bunk beds with electricity for comfortable four-season accommodations. "Perfect little cabin nestled in the southern half of the park," noted one visitor who appreciated the convenience and comfort. Whitetail Woods Camper Cabins provide another glamping option near Afton, with amenities including picnic tables, toilets, showers, and drinking water in a natural setting. Minneapolis Northwest KOA, located in Maple Grove, complements the state park offerings with additional glamping accommodations including yurts that blend wilderness experiences with modern comforts.

The surrounding landscape enhances these glamping experiences with miles of hiking trails traversing diverse terrain. Afton State Park's trail system winds through dense forest, open prairie, and along the scenic St. Croix River bluffs, creating opportunities for wildlife viewing and outdoor recreation directly from glamping accommodations. According to a camper, "We saw a lot of different birds and a couple different kinds of turtles while we were there!" The park's beach area on the St. Croix River provides seasonal swimming options, while stargazing opportunities abound at night from the comfort of heated accommodations. Winter visitors staying in heated yurts or cabins can access snowshoeing and cross-country skiing trails throughout the park. Reservations for these popular glamping options are required, with availability spanning year-round at some locations, while others operate seasonally from April through October.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Afton, Minnesota (21)

1. Afton State Park Campground
36 Reviews
Denmark, MN
4 miles
Website
+1 (651) 436-5391
"It was a shaded site perfect for our hammocks, it was quiet and very secluded. The Yurt was very cool! Very comfortable beds and plenty of space for the 6 of us to stay and sleep."

"This was only my second camping trip, my first being the superior trail with an 8 mile hike in and no amenities."
2. Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park
17 Reviews
Lino Lakes, MN
23 miles
Website
+1 (763) 324-3340
$20 - $75 / night
"We took a 30 minute drive north of the cities for a quick get away, and were rewarded with a very nice campground! The check in staff was friendly, helpful and efficient."

"It was very easy to find, close to the twin cities, and clean. There was good access to kindling for a fire in the nice fire pit that has a grill."

3. Whitetail Woods Camper Cabins
4 Reviews
Empire, MN
21 miles
Website
+1 (952) 891-7000
$85 / night
"Each cabin has four sleeping spots: 2 bunk beds, and the 2 couches convert to beds. There's a heater inside, but no AC, which makes these the most suitable during the spring and fall."

"There is no cooking inside the cabin so you have to use the fire ring outside. Shower facilities are really nice and match the cabins. Plan ahead as these are hard to come by."
4. Lake Byllesby Regional Park
12 Reviews
Cannon Falls, MN
28 miles
Website
+1 (507) 263-4447
"We didn’t get to swim at the lake because it was shut down due to a chemical spill at the time, but we did walk over and check it out. The views are great!"

"All spots have a lake view and the beach is within walking distance. We love it here. It’s not to easy to get spots on the holiday weekends, but somehow we managed it"

5. Bunker Hills Regional Park
16 Reviews
Coon Rapids, MN
31 miles
Website
+1 (763) 862-4970
$20 - $32 / night
"Perfect for kids, they have a water park with a wave pool, a disc golf course, a golf course, several pavilions with grills, a few playgrounds and plenty of trails both paved and unpaved."

"For being in the middle of the northern suburbs of Minneapolis, this park and campground is surprisingly woodsy, secluded and spacious."
6. Baker Campground - Baker Park Reserve
38 Reviews
Maple Plain, MN
41 miles
Website
+1 (763) 694-7662
$21 - $29 / night
"This campground was nice and the bathrooms were nice and clean. They have nice walking trailers to the lake and beach area. They lake and beach were nice and has a big sanding beach area."

"Clean gravel sites with electric hook up surrounded by well maintained grass, picnic table, and fire pit. Central water spigot and dump station. Great signage throughout."

7. Wild River State Park Campground
45 Reviews
Taylors Falls, MN
44 miles
Website
+1 (651) 583-2125
$35 / night
"Noise seemed to travel between sites, I had some loud neighbors during the day but they settled down before quiet hours. The grass was easy to get tent stakes into."

"All with trees surrounding your area for a little bit of privacy but the spots are relatively close to each other."
8. Cleary Lake Regional Park
8 Reviews
Prior Lake, MN
32 miles
Website
+1 (763) 694-7777
$16 - $50 / night
"The five space spot has no water or electric hook up but was a great place for me to test out my new solar set up."

"I imagine in the middle of summer, it might feel slightly less secluded as there are 3 other sites relatively close by, one of which you have to walk through to get to this one, but in early September,"

9. Minneapolis Northwest KOA
11 Reviews
Maple Grove, MN
38 miles
Website
+1 (763) 420-2255
"Sites are close to each other, but easy access, clean grounds and facilities, friendly staff, and a K9 fenced area for a pet friendly campground."

"It’s a normal KOA setup but the staff is wonderfully sweet and the amenities are clean and reliable. Close to lots of state parks and hiking opportunities."
10. Ham Lake Resort
4 Reviews
Andover, MN
32 miles
Website
+1 (763) 434-9492
$54 - $999 / night
"We checked in Wednesday evening, and the nicest staff I've ever met helped us acclimate to RV living. We are new to this game."

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Blair
Guide
Jun. 7, 2021
Whitetail Woods Camper Cabins
Great camper cabins for spring and fall
Each cabin has four sleeping spots: 2 bunk beds, and the 2 couches convert to beds. There's a heater inside, but no AC, which makes these the most suitable during the spring and fall.

There is a fire ring outside of each cabin, along with a table. No cooking is allowed inside the cabins, which can make things rough if the weather isn't cooperating.

We enjoy hiking around the trails, but we primarily go to decompress, lounge around, and play games, read, etc. There's WiFi available, but depending on which cabin you reserve signal will be took weak for real usage. Same for mobile data -- don't plan on cell service here.

The bathroom facilities are nice. Outside water is shut off during some parts of the year, so bring your own drinking water if you are camping close to/during winter.

Cabins are accessible for those who need special assistance, which is nice. The only caveat is I don't recall there being an automatic door opener to the cabins.

While the cabins are close together, noise is not a factor once you're inside.

It's difficult to get reservations, so I recommend trying to start booking 120 days in advance, which is the farthest out you can reserve. For example, as of this review (early June), all weekends are booked for all cabins.
kristin C.
Guide
Aug. 9, 2018
Ham Lake Resort
Well Rounded RV Park and Campground
My partner and I scheduled a 3 day / 2 night stay in a new Vintage Cruiser RV for $39.99, in exchange for attending a presentation on private membership.

We checked in Wednesday evening, and the nicest staff I've ever met helped us acclimate to RV living. We are new to this game. They patiently described how to utilize the grey and black water tanks, as well as encouraged us to check-out the canoes, row boats, bikes, horseshoes, ladder golf and many other entertainment items - for FREE!

The map provided was accurate which made locating the cruiser a breeze. There were further instructions inside as well. The RV was immaculate. Provided for our use were all linens (a public very clean bath and shower was just across the road), dish soap, dish towels, paper towels, flat wear, plates, bowls, mugs and pans.

The campground has a couple of ponds, as well as access to Ham Lake where the watercraft is launched. There is a petting arena with goats, ponies, and a llama who gave my partner the stink eye, but fell in love with me rubbing the fence and giving me all googly eyes!

The clubhouse sells bundled wood, ice, snacks, cold drinks, ice cream and provides 24-hour fresh coffee. There is also a small resupply area, and gift shop.

There are pull-through sites, back ups, 50 and 30 amp hook ups, and tent sites, covered pavilions, picnic tables and fire pits.

The campground itself seems remote, secluded and peaceful, however, you are conveniently located to two well-stocked convenience stores, as well as Wal-Mart about 15 minutes away. It's also only about 45 minutes from the Minnesota Twin Cities.

One note: We visited in August and needed gallons of bug spray.

We very much enjoyed our get away!
Scott M.
Legend
Dec. 22, 2022
Whitetail Woods Camper Cabins
Great Cold Weather Option
Super simple camping cabins. They each have 4 spots and have contactless entry as you get sent a code to use. There is no cooking inside the cabin so you have to use the fire ring outside. Shower facilities are really nice and match the cabins. Plan ahead as these are hard to come by.
kristin C.
Guide
Jun. 13, 2018
Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park
convenient get away
We took a 30 minute drive north of the cities for a quick get away, and were rewarded with a very nice campground!

The check in staff was friendly, helpful and efficient. She gave us the info we needed for wood and other campgrounds in the area.

Our site was clear, flat and grassy, and had an established fire pit. Other loops had grills and hook ups for pop-up campers and RVs.

There is a gorgeous beach area with tables, a pavilion, changing rooms and a well equipped playground.

We walked a portion of the trails towards the golf course, on a paved path under a green canopy.

Plenty of bugs, so bring your spray!
Katherine T.
Guide
Oct. 11, 2024
Wild River State Park Campground
Solid option with star gazing
This is a solid state park offering. The sites are decently spaced with good tree cover. Noise seemed to travel between sites, I had some loud neighbors during the day but they settled down before quiet hours. The grass was easy to get tent stakes into. Bathrooms were your basic state park situation. Clean with warm showers so no complaints from me. The star gazing area was great! Intermittently had 1-2 bars of T-Mobile with LTE Internet. Wi-Fi is available at the park entrance.
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Tina H.
Scout
Jun. 18, 2018
Afton State Park Campground
Hiking and Yurting
I have stayed multiple times in the hike in camp sites and also in the yurt! The hike in sites were beautiful with a view looking over the St. Croix River. It was a shaded site perfect for our hammocks, it was quiet and very secluded. The Yurt was very cool! Very comfortable beds and plenty of space for the 6 of us to stay and sleep. The fire pit and picnic table wasn't far from the yurt which made it nice to not have to walk too far since we camped in the winter. I highly suggest the expeeience of the yurt!
Alicia A.
Scout
Oct. 13, 2020
Afton State Park Campground
A Nice Secluded Overnight Trip
Great state park with lots of amenities. This was only my second camping trip, my first being the superior trail with an 8 mile hike in and no amenities. More fun in my opinion to search for your own firewood and really rough it, but it was to have water and wood available close to the site we were at (site 22) because we got in later and lost some daylight. The hike in was shorter and far less strenuous than my first trip, but note that it is uphill. If you’re carrying a heavy pack, expect to sweat a bit. Paved sidewalks into the park, wide dirt and rocky paths into the camp site which was nice given the amount of other day hikers (space to spread out). My boyfriend and I loved that our site was so secluded. There is also a lot of variety to the sites. The sites 1 through about 10 (if my memory doesn’t fail me) are fairly wooded. Our site had a nice balance of wooded area and open terrain/sky. We were lucky to get to see some beautiful fall colors.

A few notes: the wood provided is THICK. They must haul the logs in with a truck. Saws are provided at the wood site, but be prepared to take some time on it. We had a hand saw so we were able to pack our packs with some large pieces and do some sawing at our campsite as the sawing station was busy with families and other campers. Lots of bark available to get a good fire started. The wood is not covered so if it rains the night before you come in, be ready to deal with some damp wood.

Water station takes about 30 seconds to start up. There are also two bathrooms within the camp site that are what you expect them to be. Hand sanitizer and TP stocked.

Never saw a ranger while we were there. We loved the privacy. Lots of spiders. Comes with the terrain.

The site was perfect for our hammocks. They are super kind if you want to call ahead to get an idea of what your site looks like. It was also great to be able to see what other sites were occupied on the day we decided to make a reservation. There is a grill top on your fire pit (we packed our own grill top, could’ve left it at home).

Overall it was a great overnight trip. Close to our home so I’m sure we’ll be back for a quick trip next year.
Jennifer H.
Guide
Sep. 21, 2020
Afton State Park Campground
New groomed backpack trails
Site 27. This is a river landscape. Spiders and snakes..oh my. The parking lot is paved and has a dumpster. This is also where the nature center is. There are often music festivals and family events here. It is also next to Afton Ski resort. This park has a lot of beautiful prairie landscape with some temperate forest features. Wildflowers, shrubs, fungi, evergreens, and deciduous trees. Backpacking to the top hill sites has gotten easier as the park has curved the new wide groomed and wood chipped trail to spiral around the hill instead of a straight climb. There is a solar panel generated drinking water pump at the top and a honor system fire wood station. There is a bathroom, but not super close to this site. This site has a fire pit with grate and table but no bear box. This site does have a clear view to the trail and the site next to it, but it is set back a little bit. I can hear the joggers along the trail that wraps around the site. The sites are mapped out on a wide open prairie ground with some sites tucked back in the trees along the trail. There is not a water front view, but there is plenty of wildlife. The dear and flowers are beautiful. There is partial tree covering but we did bring a tarp for the rain.
Ashley J.
Scout
Aug. 19, 2017
Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park
Night in the woods
It was very easy to find, close to the twin cities, and clean. There was good access to kindling for a fire in the nice fire pit that has a grill. There is ample room to park a car and put up a large tent. We were impressed with the upkeep of the park.