Best Glamping near Apple Valley, MN

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Best Glamping Sites Near Apple Valley, Minnesota (20)

    Alison O.'s photo of glamping accommodations at Afton State Park Campground near Apple Valley, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Afton State Park Campground near Apple Valley, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Afton State Park Campground near Apple Valley, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Afton State Park Campground near Apple Valley, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Afton State Park Campground near Apple Valley, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Afton State Park Campground near Apple Valley, MN

    1. Afton State Park Campground

    36 Reviews
    93 Photos
    204 Saves
    Denmark, Minnesota

    Located on the St. Croix River, just 20 miles east of Saint Paul, Afton State Park is great for those looking for camping near Minneapolis and is 1600 acres of rolling prairies, oak woodlands, and limestone river canyons amid an ancient glacial landscape. The land for the park was acquired in 1967, but it took almost 15 years of planning revisions and compromises with local residents before the park finally opened in 1982. Little development has gone into Afton State Park in an effort to maintain its natural characteristics, and former farmland atop the bluffs are continuously being restored to their original state. This makes Afton an ideal destination for campers looking to experience the outdoors in a wilder setting.

    Load up your backpack with all you’ll need for your stay, as camping at Afton State Park requires a hearty, 0.75-mile hike in from the parking area. The year-round campground offers 27 rustic sites with picnic tables and fire pits, with options for pitching your tent in either open or wooded areas. There is drinking water, a vault toilet and firewood is supplied within the camp area. There is also three boat-in campsites, and two group campsites that can accommodate up to 60 people each. If you’d rather not rough it, the park also offers four camping cabins and two yurts, some of which are wheelchair accessible. There are also several picnic areas and restrooms within the park. Campsite rates range from $15–$23/night; cabins range from $55–$70/night, and yurts $50–$65/night.

    When you’re ready to explore, start at the park’s Nature Store where you can pick up information about the park’s flora and fauna, or join a nature walk. Then choose from more than 20 miles of hiking, biking, and equestrian trails, as well as a short barrier-free path. If you’re visiting in winter, many of these trails are open for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Bring your GPS and go on a geocaching treasure hunt, or bring your binoculars and go on safari for a variety of migratory birds, waterfowl, and wildlife, including deer, foxes and badgers. And little ones will love becoming Junior Park Naturalists and learning about bugs, birds, plants and other critters. If you’re looking for a real outdoor adventure, Afton State Park has what you’re looking for.

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    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo at Cleary Lake Regional Park near Apple Valley, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Cleary Lake Regional Park near Apple Valley, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Cleary Lake Regional Park near Apple Valley, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Cleary Lake Regional Park near Apple Valley, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Cleary Lake Regional Park near Apple Valley, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Cleary Lake Regional Park near Apple Valley, MN

    2. Cleary Lake Regional Park

    6 Reviews
    25 Photos
    108 Saves
    Prior Lake, Minnesota

    Cleary Lake Regional Park has 20 sites for tents only and 2 RV sites with full hookups.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $16 - $50 / night

    Camper-submitted photo at Lake Byllesby Regional Park near Apple Valley, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Lake Byllesby Regional Park near Apple Valley, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Lake Byllesby Regional Park near Apple Valley, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Lake Byllesby Regional Park near Apple Valley, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Lake Byllesby Regional Park near Apple Valley, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Lake Byllesby Regional Park near Apple Valley, MN

    3. Lake Byllesby Regional Park

    10 Reviews
    16 Photos
    58 Saves
    Cannon Falls, Minnesota
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    Camper-submitted photo at Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park near Apple Valley, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park near Apple Valley, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park near Apple Valley, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park near Apple Valley, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park near Apple Valley, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park near Apple Valley, MN

    4. Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park

    16 Reviews
    13 Photos
    148 Saves
    Lino Lakes, Minnesota
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    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $20 - $75 / night

    Camper-submitted photo at Lake Auburn Campground near Apple Valley, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Lake Auburn Campground near Apple Valley, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Lake Auburn Campground near Apple Valley, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Lake Auburn Campground near Apple Valley, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Lake Auburn Campground near Apple Valley, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Lake Auburn Campground near Apple Valley, MN

    5. Lake Auburn Campground

    10 Reviews
    16 Photos
    103 Saves
    Victoria, Minnesota
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $15 - $18 / night

    Krista T.'s photo of glamping accommodations at Whitetail Woods Camper Cabins near Apple Valley, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Whitetail Woods Camper Cabins near Apple Valley, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Whitetail Woods Camper Cabins near Apple Valley, MN
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    Camper-submitted photo at Whitetail Woods Camper Cabins near Apple Valley, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Whitetail Woods Camper Cabins near Apple Valley, MN

    6. Whitetail Woods Camper Cabins

    4 Reviews
    22 Photos
    36 Saves
    Empire, Minnesota
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • Cabins
    • Tent Cabin

    $85 / night

    Krista T.'s photo of glamping accommodations at Bunker Hills Regional Park near Apple Valley, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Bunker Hills Regional Park near Apple Valley, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Bunker Hills Regional Park near Apple Valley, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Bunker Hills Regional Park near Apple Valley, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Bunker Hills Regional Park near Apple Valley, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Bunker Hills Regional Park near Apple Valley, MN

    7. Bunker Hills Regional Park

    15 Reviews
    17 Photos
    121 Saves
    Coon Rapids, Minnesota
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    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $20 - $32 / night

    Camper-submitted photo at Sakatah Lake State Park Campground near Apple Valley, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Sakatah Lake State Park Campground near Apple Valley, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Sakatah Lake State Park Campground near Apple Valley, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Sakatah Lake State Park Campground near Apple Valley, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Sakatah Lake State Park Campground near Apple Valley, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Sakatah Lake State Park Campground near Apple Valley, MN

    8. Sakatah Lake State Park Campground

    23 Reviews
    45 Photos
    77 Saves
    Waterville, Minnesota
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    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo at Minneapolis Northwest KOA near Apple Valley, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Minneapolis Northwest KOA near Apple Valley, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Minneapolis Northwest KOA near Apple Valley, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Minneapolis Northwest KOA near Apple Valley, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Minneapolis Northwest KOA near Apple Valley, MN

    9. Minneapolis Northwest KOA

    11 Reviews
    4 Photos
    36 Saves
    Maple Grove, Minnesota
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    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
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    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo at Three Rivers Park District Baker Campground near Apple Valley, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Three Rivers Park District Baker Campground near Apple Valley, MN

    10. Three Rivers Park District Baker Campground

    3 Reviews
    1 Photo
    55 Saves
    Maple Plain, Minnesota
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Recent Glamping Reviews near Apple Valley, MN

179 Reviews of 20 Apple Valley Campgrounds


  • Jason S.
    Alison O.'s photo of glamping accommodations at Afton State Park Campground near Apple Valley, MN
    Apr. 28, 2015

    Afton State Park Campground

    Yurt Camping

    Minnesota State Parks have just started to build Yurts for 3 campgrounds around the state; Afton, Cuyuna and Glendalough State Parks. These have some great amenities and are perfect for family camping, especially in Fall, Winter and Spring.

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    Alison O.'s photo of glamping accommodations at Afton State Park Campground near Apple Valley, MN
    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!

  • Erik B.
    Alison O.'s photo of glamping accommodations at Afton State Park Campground near Apple Valley, MN
    Aug. 19, 2017

    Afton State Park Campground

    Beautiful park; yurts are awesome

    Afton is a gorgeous park. There's beautiful trails that take you through dense woods and prairie, and then you take a pretty decline to get to the St Croix River. It was foggy when we were there but still gorgeous. We also managed to get a yurt and it was so much fun. Comfy beds, room for 7 and it was clean and well built. This is a great park!

  • Patty M.
    Camper-submitted photo at Sakatah Lake State Park Campground near Apple Valley, MN
    Sep. 1, 2022

    Sakatah Lake State Park Campground

    Close to Twin Cities, Wooded sites

    Beautiful, small state park less than an hour south of Twin Cities. Sites are wooded and shady but some are close to neighboring sites. Not too many mosquitos or flies for August in Minnesota! Sakatah Singing Hills paved trail runs through the park.  It was pouring on Saturday so most of the other campers checked out and we had the campground mostly to ourselves. Super friendly and helpful staff, clean restrooms. Faribault is 15 minutes away so we went antique shopping at Keeper's Antiques downtown and had cocktails at 10,000 Drops Distillery for rainy day activities.

  • kristin C.
    Camper-submitted photo at Ham Lake Resort near Apple Valley, MN
    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!

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    Krista T.'s photo of glamping accommodations at Whitetail Woods Camper Cabins near Apple Valley, MN
    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.

  • Krista T.
    Krista T.'s photo of glamping accommodations at Whitetail Woods Camper Cabins near Apple Valley, MN
    Dec. 21, 2024

    Whitetail Woods Camper Cabins

    Cozy

    The cabins in the woods are great in winter with snow on the pine trees. I would probably prefer the prairie cabins in the summer, especially with mosquitoes. The prairie cabins have significantly less privacy though with trails on either side that have good views into the heavily windowed cabins.

    The cabins are well-built and heated. The wooded cabins have what seems like full-sized mattress bunk beds built into the wall. Each bunk has its own reading light. The storage in this place is amazing. Storage under the bed, one counter with ample storage under it, and even the windows are so deep that I was able to store most of my food on the sill.

    The biggest downside is the middle-of-the-night trek to the bathroom. The bathroom is heated and open year round. There are two year round showers as well, but don’t plan on a long shower to unwind unless you like cold water. There was maybe 2 minutes of hot water. Basically enough to wash your body quickly, it was easy enough to avoid getting my hair wet. The shower room is also set to a cool 58 degrees in the winter. I do suspect that the floors are slightly heated though. You will need to dart across to the bathroom to blow dry your hair if you’re washing it in the winter. 

    You can use a slow cooker and a coffee pot in the cabin. Otherwise you can cook over the fire as well. They have potable water in the bathroom for washing your dishes in the cabin with.

    Close enough to town if you need something, far enough away for peace and quiet.

  • Scott M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Krista T.'s photo of glamping accommodations at Whitetail Woods Camper Cabins near Apple Valley, MN
    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.

  • Clare L.
    Camper-submitted photo at Cleary Lake Regional Park near Apple Valley, MN
    Sep. 25, 2021

    Cleary Lake Regional Park

    site 13 - spectacular!!

    I can't really speak for any of the other sites here, but 13 is the only one right on the water and it's HUGE with lots of trees and absolutely beautiful scenery. 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, no one else was around and it was PERFECT!

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    Camper-submitted photo at Cleary Lake Regional Park near Apple Valley, MN
    May. 27, 2019

    Cleary Lake Regional Park

    Group camp rocks!

    We always stay at the Cleary point group camp and we love it. It used to have toilets but last year only had a port-a-potty which was less than ideal for a group of 40 people. We would end up driving to the main building sometimes. The camp is great though, 4 or 5 hookups and a private dock and the whole site is private and on a little point so the lake is surrounding you. Only caught a few catfish and bass there but still a great view fishing.

  • Lili R.
    Camper-submitted photo at Cleary Lake Regional Park near Apple Valley, MN
    Sep. 22, 2019

    Cleary Lake Regional Park

    Gorgeous Park near the cities

    We camped here last minute when the rain held off and we could only find this campground with availability. We haven’t done much camping at Regional Parks but this park did not disappoint! Our “hike in” spot was very close to the car but hidden in a forest. Gorgeous spot. We walked around and looked at all the other sites and each was unique and pretty. I would have liked staying at any of the sites. Cleary Lake is a good size and a kayakers delight! The park also has a golf course and is very well kept! We really want to use one of the large group camp sites for a weekend party!

  • Scott M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo at Cleary Lake Regional Park near Apple Valley, MN
    Dec. 22, 2022

    Cleary Lake Regional Park

    Simple and quiet

    Lots of good trees and space between campgrounds which isn’t always the case at the regional parks. The access to water is really nice and a couple sites were perfect.

    The hike in sites are super close to the car so it doesn’t even require much work. Plan to come here again!

  • Tonya B.
    Camper-submitted photo at Lake Byllesby Regional Park near Apple Valley, MN
    May. 13, 2023

    Lake Byllesby Regional Park

    Nice Campground

    We really liked this campground. The paved trail around the area is really nice for walking the pups. Very clean and well kept campground.

    The campground gets booked up fast, so book early!

    The sites on and close to the water are long, but not very wide. The sites further back have alot more room at each site.

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    Camper-submitted photo at Lake Byllesby Regional Park near Apple Valley, MN
    Jul. 8, 2019

    Lake Byllesby Regional Park

    Nice relaxing weekend watching boats

    This is such a nice park. 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

  • Angela L.
    Camper-submitted photo at Lake Byllesby Regional Park near Apple Valley, MN
    Jul. 16, 2018

    Lake Byllesby Regional Park

    Family Friendly

    This is a great family campground! Camping spots are rather close, but we have two little ones so they made friends quick with other children. 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! We stayed in a RV spot next to the lake which had water and electric hookups. The playground is a short walk to the tent area, which was a big hit with our kids. Our girls didn’t want to leave! We stayed for two nights during the 4th of July. We were able to see fireworks all around. Our site was also right next to the office which was also the location for bathrooms and showers. The girls loved going inside for ice cream treats when the weather was a little too hot to handle. We had fun going on a short hike and finding wild blackberries to eat. We had a great time and hope to be back soon!

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    Camper-submitted photo at Lake Byllesby Regional Park near Apple Valley, MN
    Jun. 4, 2018

    Lake Byllesby Regional Park

    Campground close to the lake

    It’s a nice park, sometimes hard to get into on weekends. The lake is right next to the campground with RV sites right on the water. The only thing disappointing is the lake becomes green with algae as the summer goes on.

  • Cheryl L.
    Camper-submitted photo at Lake Byllesby Regional Park near Apple Valley, MN
    Jun. 22, 2016

    Lake Byllesby Regional Park

    Plenty of Ammenities

    This campground is clean and well maintained. It has a boat landing; indoor and outdoor bathroom facilities; playground and large tent sites.

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    Camper-submitted photo at Lake Byllesby Regional Park near Apple Valley, MN
    Aug. 22, 2019

    Lake Byllesby Regional Park

    Very Nice!

    Very nice water front sites, clean, clean restrooms and showers, dump station. Plan on coming back. They’re adding a bunch new sites. Should be ready for next season.


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