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Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park and Bunker Hills Regional Park maintain dedicated pet areas within their established camping facilities near Andover. Both parks provide electric hookups, picnic tables, and showers while accommodating tent, RV, and cabin campers traveling with dogs. Ham Lake Resort adds 122 pet-friendly sites with full hookups including water, sewer, and electric service. Minneapolis Northwest KOA features spacious tent sites surrounded by trees on three sides, offering privacy despite the campground's busy atmosphere. South of Sand Dunes State Forest provides free dispersed camping options for pet owners seeking a more primitive experience, though visitors should note the prevalence of poison ivy and limited cell service in this area. Visitors use The Dyrt to find real feedback on camping near Andover, Minnesota.
William O'Brien State Park Campground offers excellent hiking opportunities with miles of well-groomed trails suitable for dogs on leashes. The park maintains clean facilities and multiple hiking paths, making it ideal for families with budding campers and their pets. Baker Park Reserve features dedicated walking and biking trails extending around nearby Lake Katrina, with fall foliage creating beautiful scenery for pet owners. Campers should be prepared for mosquitoes and ticks, particularly at dusk in wooded areas like Sand Dunes State Forest. Several campgrounds enforce strict no-parking-on-grass policies to maintain site integrity. Dog parks are available at multiple locations, including a fenced area across the river from Riverside City Park within easy walking distance, providing additional exercise options for pets between camping adventures.
"I was very happy with the trails and accommodations available to me, during my stay."
"It has a golf course, a restaurant is on the grounds, there is a stable with horses/ponies that you can take guided trail rides on, a water park(it is called The Beach, which was very confusing for us"
from $20 - $32 / night
Check Availability"Kelly's Bar nearby has a great fish fry on Friday. The campground is neat and well managed."
"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."
from $20 - $75 / night
Check Availability"One of our kids & her husband live in Minneapolis, a sister & several nieces & nephews live close by."
"Baker Park near Minneapolis Minnesota was a our camp choice for inexpensive camping on the last leg of our Minnesota vacation in 2017."
from $21 - $29 / night
Check Availability"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."
"The site was spacious and private-surrounded on 3 sides by trees. The bathrooms were clean. The pool area was clean and without issue."
"For the proximity to the city and nearby highways, this was a good spot. Didn’t expect to see as many campers as I did, but all seemed to be friendly."
"I love that it's so close to home. I was able to walk in and find an incredible spot to camp and lay in my hammock."
"Lots of close camp sites for larger groups near the entrance. The further back you go on the road, the more spread out sites get. There are a few walk-in sites that I absolutely love."
"We picked this spot as we had dogs with and liked that there was a row of trees where we could tie them away from the fire . Would be a GREAT lot for multiple hammocks. "
from $50 / night
Check Availability"The map provided was accurate which made locating the cruiser a breeze. There were further instructions inside as well. The RV was immaculate."
from $54 - $999 / night
Check Availability"Nice river nearby canoeing swimming pool fireplaces and little store for treats."
from $40 - $75 / night
Check Availability"Access to lake is great. Firewood at $7 a bundle doesn't burn, it just smokes. I asked for a refund. Buy firewood elsewhere."
"Beach was closed but we still got some good walks in. Fire ring was a little shallow for my liking so had to get some solid coals going to get dinner on the table."
from $20 - $32 / night
Check Availability"Easy walking trails surround the park which is nice and convenient. Close proximity to Stillwater which made for a nice day trip. Camp sites were very clean and easy to access."
"We O'Brian has some of the best groomed trails that I have been on."
from $25 - $90 / night
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TravelerLebanon hills has everything for the family. Schultz Beach for summer fun. Professional built mtn bike trails for adventure. Camping in Minnesota suburbs. Miles of hiking, horseback riding, cross country ski trails. . perfect for my family's weekend Stay-cation
GuideI never tire walking the dog park circle along the crow river! Great for birding and tons of beautiful trails!
GuideThis is a nice city campground with lovely views of the Rum River. There is a nice playground with a small climbing wall, benches to sit looking over the river. Picnic tables and a shelter are great for eating at. There is a dog park just across the river, within easy walking distance.
LegendThis is a state park on the Wisconsin side of the St Croix River, which is mirrored by a comparable but smaller state park in Minnesota on the wrst side of the river, both being part of the wild and scenic St Croix National Waterway. Although the campsites themselves are pretty run of the mill, the setting is spectacular in terms of breathtaking scenery, and myriad outdoor activities from rock climbing in the river gorge, paddling the river, hiking miles of trails, and learning geology at the Ice Age geology visitors center. If you are tenting camping, the south loop is great, and if you pick campsite 65 or 67 you will have direct access to the river which is peaceful and good for paddle opportunities. There are picnic areas with swimming along the river which is nice for group gatherings, and one is designated for folks with pets. Some of the rugged hiking trails along the bluffs and cliffs go right along the edge with minimal guard rails or walls, so keep a close eye on kids and pets because going over the edge is a possibility so utmost caution is advised.
LegendSmall little campground next to large casino. We lucked out and were able to stay 2 nights without reservations….only had to move because they were fully booked for the 4th…large concert event happening across the street. You will need to call early in the day to talk to office staff…who are very friendly. If after hours and there are no spots, you can dry dock in large lot in front of office. There is fuel on site as well as RV wash station. Bath house and laundry and card controlled ($5 card deposit on check in)…well maintained facilities. Dog park available, watch a few spots in fence near bottom where fencing has risen up…little dogs could easily climb under. Very convenient for visiting Minneapolis…25/30 minutes from airport/Mall of America (Aquarium) and Security patrols regularly and there is shuttle if you want to visit casino. Pool at hotel is not included. Golf attraction is being completed next door so there was some construction traffic during day as expected.
GuideSites are close to each other, but easy access, clean grounds and facilities, friendly staff, and a K9 fenced area for a pet friendly campground.
LegendThis was such a great spot! The campground is so nice and quiet!
Located 50 Miles NW of Minneapolis, and only 15 Miles from St. Cloud, MN.
ScoutWe called for an RV site but they don't allow pets.
GuideWe stayed here for a weekend in May. The campsites are a little bit on top of each other. There aren't many campsites that you're able to reserve. The majority of the campsites are seasonal campsites. There are a lot of mature trees that help with the shade! The beach area is nice, but the only problem is that boaters and kayaks are in the same general area so you have to be careful so you don't get hit. There is a dock for fishing as well. You can also rent boats, kayaks and paddleboards for a small fee. If you want to walk the whole campground having a golf cart would be nice. Also there is NO petting zoo as stated on the website or on the campground maps. There hasn't been one for a few years but they have yet to edit the website or the campground maps. We went there partly because there was a petting zoo for the little kids. Seems lazy to me that they can't update the website or the campground maps.
Dispersed camping near Andover, Minnesota offers secluded options within an hour's drive of the Twin Cities. Located in the northern suburbs at an elevation of 902 feet, Andover sits adjacent to several wildlife management areas and state forests with year-round access. Winter camping temperatures can drop below 0°F while summer highs reach 85°F with high humidity levels, requiring appropriate seasonal gear.
Tubing adventures on the Rum River: Country Camping Tent & RV Park on the Rum River provides river access with rentals available. "Great tubing and canoeing," notes Rory T., while David G. adds "Key thing is the river is very clean and sandy bottom."
Disc golf outings: Play at Bunker Hills Regional Park's top-rated course. "Close to a top 10 disc golf course if that's your thing (it's ours)," mentions Lynsey M., who appreciated how the park is "close to downtown" yet offers many site options.
Swimming at heated pools: Minneapolis Northwest KOA maintains a pool area for summer swimming. Spencer C. reports the campground "has a heated pool, splash pad area, BIG playground area, indoor game room, HUGE sites! You can either relax in the pool or even take a ride down the rum river."
Hiking through diverse ecosystems: Explore the varied terrain at William O'Brien State Park Campground. As Karla J.B. describes, "We loved the trails. It was easy to takes hikes of varying lengths. There were so many different kinds of birds, and the wildflowers were blooming and ferns were unfurling -so many shades of green!"
Private tent sites: Many campgrounds offer secluded spots for tent campers seeking privacy. At Rice Creek Campgrounds, Justin Q. found "nice clean site, community water pump worked great!" Amy G. noted, "In the morning, when I could see everything, I was thoroughly impressed by the space, the maintenance of the property, the size of the campsites."
Wildlife viewing opportunities: The area hosts diverse wildlife, particularly birds. Alison O. describes "briding" as one of her favorite activities at Baker Campground - Baker Park Reserve, where she "spent a lot of my childhood playing and exploring." At Rice Creek Campgrounds, campers report seeing deer, frogs, and various bird species.
Clean facilities: Campgrounds maintain well-kept bathrooms and showers. Bryan S. says Bunker Hills Regional Park has "nice bathrooms/showers," while Doug B. notes it's "surprisingly woodsy, secluded and spacious" despite being in the northern suburbs.
No-reservation needed options: For last-minute trips, South of Sand Dunes State Forest offers dispersed camping. According to Joslyn H., "I love that it's so close to home. I was able to walk in and find an incredible spot to camp and lay in my hammock."
Poison ivy prevalence: Sand Dunes State Forest areas have significant poison ivy growth. Johnny H. warns of "TONS of poison ivy" at Ann Lake campground, noting he's "been camping here for 30 years" but still encounters this challenge.
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