Best Glamping near Barry, MN

Luxury accommodations at Glacial Lakes State Park Campground and Tipsinah Mounds City Park bring the comforts of home to the wilderness around Barry, Minnesota. Glacial Lakes offers yurts nestled among rolling prairies with beautiful views of crystal-clear waters, while Tipsinah Mounds houses glamping sites with many positioned directly on lakefront property. Both locations feature electricity, comfortable beds, and access to modern shower facilities. Lakewood Supper Club provides a more intimate glamping experience with a limited number of high-end accommodations on the shores of Big Stone Lake. These glamping options include picnic tables, fire rings, and proximity to water activities while maintaining creature comforts that traditional camping lacks. A recent visitor mentioned, "What an amazing little gem of a place! A former resort with a couple of cabins and an amazing supper club that opens at 5:00 daily, right on the shores of Big Stone Lake."

Lakefront glamping at Tipsinah Mounds delivers spectacular sunset views across Pomme de Terre Lake, with dedicated wooden docks perfect for evening relaxation. The resort maintains a sandy swimming beach, basketball courts, volleyball areas, and a playground for families seeking both relaxation and recreation. Fort Sisseton State Park Campground combines glamping with historical exploration, allowing visitors to wake up surrounded by preserved historical buildings and occasional wildlife. Winter enthusiasts will appreciate Andes RV Park's seasonal glamping options with access to cross-country skiing and tubing trails. According to a camper, "The lack of mature trees on the upper campground bluffs is a plus. A gentle breeze keeps the bugs down and allows for nice views." Reservations are recommended for all glamping accommodations, especially during summer months when lakeside properties book quickly.

Best Glamping Sites Near Barry, Minnesota (7)

    1. Lakewood Supper Club

    1 Review
    Corona, SD
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (320) 839-9972

    "On the shores of Big Stone Lake. A nice beach and a boat landing. There are normally no open sites, we are told, as they are all rented for the season."

    2. Glacial Lakes State Park Campground

    13 Reviews
    Starbuck, MN
    50 miles
    Website
    +1 (320) 239-2860

    "The trails in the park have nice rolling hills and offer a unique type of beauty. The campground is small, but offers some electric sites as well as some primitive sites."

    "Oak ridge is perfect for larger rigs (<35 feet - anything bigger there are only 2 spots that will fit) (no electric or water). Clean vault toilets. Lots for kids to do."

    3. Tipsinah Mounds City Park

    7 Reviews
    Evansville, MN
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (218) 685-5114

    "Not lakeside but nicely secluded. There is a nice beach and the lake is clear. There is a big playground, basketball court, and ball field."

    "Beautiful location. most lots are lake front. camper spots are easy to get into and spacious. two primitive areas, one by the beach and the other is tucked back in the trees(super secluded). people at"

    4. Hankinson City Park

    3 Reviews
    Hankinson, ND
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (701) 242-7885

    "4 grass spots with 30 amp electric picnic table and trash cans. Dump station at the pay box but no water. Found a business that let us fill our tanks. Bathroom across from the sites."

    "Just getting ready"

    5. Fort Sisseton State Park Campground

    4 Reviews
    Lake City, SD
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (605) 448-5701

    "26 with electric."

    "The staff are always helpful. The campsites are clean, well groomed, and spacious. The backrooms and showers are clean. There is a lot of outdoor advantage in the area. It is worth the trip."

    6. Andes RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Kensington, MN
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (320) 965-2455

    $45 - $125 / night

    "The facilities are top-notch, with brand-new, spacious bathrooms and showers that were really nice and clean!"

    "Spent 1 night, but slept well due to no noise. Golf cart rentals, and trails from the park. Would definitely recommend."

    7. Lac qui Parle County Park

    1 Review
    Dawson, MN
    48 miles
    Website
    +1 (320) 598-7444
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Glamping Reviews near Barry, MN

32 Reviews of 7 Barry Campgrounds


  • Always C.
    May. 27, 2021

    Hankinson City Park

    Small town park

    4 grass spots with 30 amp electric picnic table and trash cans. Dump station at the pay box but no water. Found a business that let us fill our tanks. Bathroom across from the sites. Quiet park very nicely kept. Laundry mat across the street. Would stay here again.

  • L
    Jun. 14, 2021

    Tipsinah Mounds City Park

    Great place!

    We stayed in V5. Not lakeside but nicely secluded. There is a nice beach and the lake is clear. There is a big playground, basketball court, and ball field. The store has necessities and they will even make you a pizza and deliver to your site. In the afternoon they have a hay ride (without the hay) around the grounds, kids loved it. Shower facilities were clean, and they have a nice set up of handicap accessible showers and bathroom. We'd stay here again.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 6, 2025

    Andes RV Park

    Great camping spot!

    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had an incredible stay at Andes RV Park! The facilities are top-notch, with brand-new, spacious bathrooms and showers that were really nice and clean! The park offers a fantastic range of activities, including golf cart rentals, volleyball, horseshoes, disc golf, pickle ball, etc…and in winter, cross-country skiing and tubing—there’s something for everyone! The laundry room, the firewood and the ice delivery service were a convenient touch, and easy as a quick phone call or text. The owners were exceptionally friendly and accommodating, making us feel right at home. Highly recommend this gem for a fun and relaxing RV camping experience!

    Side note: if coming in summer make sure to bring plenty of bug spray!!!

  • Tori K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 1, 2023

    Glacial Lakes State Park Campground

    Located in Central MN

    The trails in the park have nice rolling hills and offer a unique type of beauty. The campground is small, but offers some electric sites as well as some primitive sites. I do believe there were 2 or 3 cabins that I saw. Unsure if there is a group camp with this campground being so small as it is. Firewood is available at the check in/office building. There is a bathroom/shower building in the loop with the electric sites. The electric loop and primitive loops both have vault toilets. Each loop also has a few water stations to fill containers with potable water and each loop has a dumpster for disposing of waste. Not sure if there is a dump station for RVs as I typically use a tent when camping. Nice state park in Rural central Minnesota

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 21, 2025

    Tipsinah Mounds City Park

    Lakefront camping

    General: RV style camping on Pomme de Terre Lake and Kenny Lake. Many sites are lakefront or have a view of the lake. We were one of the few (if not only) non-seasonal campers at this campground. 

    Site Quality: Our site was located directly behind the store/office but had a view of the lake. Parking was on grass. The site was level and had an electric hookup. A wooden picnic table (in good shape) and a fire ring complete the site. When I called to make a reservation, I asked for a non-electric site but was told the primitive sites are far from the restrooms. I’m glad we settled on an electric site as the primitive ones, besides the distance from the restrooms, would also only be suitable for tents. 

    Bath/Shower house: Reasonably clean but I’ve seen better. Two showers, two toilets, and one sink. The shower had hot water and good flow, but it was cramped with little room to get dressed (plus the showers are located right inside the door, impeding privacy. 

    Activities: All the activities you would associate with lakefront camping. None of these applied to us but it was a good overnight location for passing through. Several speed boats zoomed by on the lake, and I imagine that on a summer weekend, the boat traffic would be much increased. There is a fish cleaning station. There are nice docks with benches to enjoy the view of the lake/sunset. 

    This campground is not our preferred type of camping – no privacy between sites but on a weekday toward the end of August, it was very quiet (but still HOT). We appreciate that we were assigned a lakeview site as not all of them are.

  • Lisa H.
    Jul. 27, 2020

    Glacial Lakes State Park Campground

    Just Meh

    We tent camped in the non electric sites in the Lower Campground. They were shady thank goodness, but not very flat or large. Your tent will be on rocks, not grass. 

    When we were visiting, the shower house was closed due to Covid, so no review of that. The vault toilet was stocked with TP and fairly clean. The portapotty was near full and smelled awful. Didn’t look like it had been emptied all summer! Gross.

    The lake was really high when we visited, which led to a useless campground fishing pier and a boat dock that you had to swim to to use. There was no beach, but there may have been if the water level was normal. Watch out for biting sunnies in the swim area and enormous snapping turtles stealing the fish off your hook at the fishing pier near the swim area.

    We did go into Starbuck which is 5 miles away. Very impressive beach, groceries and a DQ all an easy drive away.

  • Ross B.
    Aug. 4, 2018

    Tipsinah Mounds City Park

    Awesome place to get away

    Beautiful location. most lots are lake front. camper spots are easy to get into and spacious. two primitive areas, one by the beach and the other is tucked back in the trees(super secluded). people at the office seem nice and helpful. overall very impressed.

  • Tracy O.
    Jun. 20, 2021

    Glacial Lakes State Park Campground

    Perfect for families

    Great family campground. Lots of shade cover. Oak ridge is perfect for larger rigs (<35 feet - anything bigger there are only 2 spots that will fit) (no electric or water). Clean vault toilets. Lots for kids to do. Canoeing, fishing, paddle boards. Great hiking trails. Loop for kids to bike on easily. Easy to get to.

    For those using the dump station it’s on a hill and tougher for bigger rigs to use. No flushing station. But water throughout park. Firewood at the station. Small number of electric sites in the first campground but sites are closed together and less privacy/shade. Bathhouse is in first campground.

  • A
    Aug. 15, 2020

    Glacial Lakes State Park Campground

    Ideal Campground within two hours of Twin Cities

    We booked our stay at the Lower Campground on a whim as it was one of the only campsites available in MN on a two week notice during Covid. It turned out to be a pleasant surprise! The park is perfect for a short weekend trip. Campground was well maintained with easy access to the hiking trails and a nice view of the lake. There was enough exploring to fill a day or two. The sites are close side-to-side, but trees line the outside sites and there is good back-to-back space between the inner sites. Not all sites have hammock trees though. We got very lucky with the August weather as the bugs were completely manageable both at the campground and on the hikes. The Lower Campground is the only one with electric sites, but the Oak Ridge had nice shade and space. Preferred sites in Lower Campground would be 7 for non-electric for privacy and lake views, and 14e, 16e, and 18e for electric. Bathrooms were not open for use when we came. Also, the water fill and dump stations are on the opposite side of most campers which was the only downside. There was not water supply at the dump station to rinse out the tank. But overall, it’s nice trip that’s only two hours from the Twin Cities. We enjoyed the prairie views and the lake. Will be back!


Guide to Barry

Glamping in Barry, Minnesota provides access to multiple lakes and historic areas across western Minnesota's prairie landscape. Summer temperatures average 70-85°F while winter drops to 0-20°F, with the region characterized by rolling glacial terrain. Campsites range from lakefront positions on Pomme de Terre Lake to prairie settings with minimal tree cover, requiring preparation for sun exposure and seasonal insects.

What to do

Water activities on crystal-clear lakes: Glacial Lakes State Park Campground offers paddleboard rentals on a pristine lake. "Our favorite part of this trip was renting stand up paddle boards. The lake water was crystal clear and glass like calm," notes one visitor. The park maintains swimming areas, though water levels can affect accessibility.

Winter recreation: Andes RV Park transforms during colder months into a winter sports destination. Activities include "cross-country skiing and tubing," with well-maintained trails throughout the property. The park remains open year-round with seasonal amenities.

Historical exploration: Visit preserved buildings at Fort Sisseton State Park where campers can walk through original structures. "It was fun to explore the historical buildings," reports a camper. "A couple of wild turkeys came by in the evening," adding wildlife viewing opportunities to the historical experience.

What campers like

Modern comfort amenities: Tipsinah Mounds City Park earns high marks for its clean facilities. "Restroom and shower facilities onsite, some lakefront campsites and some that are not. Public boat launch, sandy swimming beach, picnic shelters. WIFI is provided," states one camper who appreciated the range of conveniences.

Prairie views and breezes: Lac qui Parle County Park provides elevated camping with panoramic lake visibility. "The lack of mature trees on the upper campground bluffs is a plus. A gentle breeze keeps the bugs down and allows for nice views," explains a visitor who stayed in a 26' travel trailer and received 2 bars of T-Mobile 5G service.

Recreation options: Glamping sites near Barry include numerous activity choices for visitors. "There is a basketball court, playground, a nice Sandy beach. Tent sites right by lake. Great for fishing and all types of water sports," explains a camper about Tipsinah Mounds, which also offers access to the Minnesota Central Lakes Bike Trail.

What you should know

Insect preparation: Bugs can be problematic depending on location and season. "The bugs on the hiking trails were unrelenting even with lots of deet bug spray- I was planning to hike 5 miles but had to stop after 2," reports a Glacial Lakes visitor, while another suggests, "Site was a bit buggy, but very manageable with bug spray and a Thermacell."

Prairie camping challenges: Hankinson City Park offers basic amenities with limited natural features. "In town camping by the park," notes one camper, with another mentioning "4 grass spots with 30 amp electric picnic table and trash cans." Prepare for minimal shade and privacy in many prairie-based glamping sites.

Water levels affect amenities: Lake conditions can impact facility access. "The lake was really high when we visited, which led to a useless campground fishing pier and a boat dock that you had to swim to to use. There was no beach, but there may have been if the water level was normal," explains a Glacial Lakes camper.

Tips for camping with families

Activity planning: Multiple recreation options exist for children. "There is a big playground, basketball court, and ball field. The store has necessities and they will even make you a pizza and deliver to your site. In the afternoon they have a hay ride (without the hay) around the grounds, kids loved it," shares a Tipsinah Mounds visitor.

Beach considerations: Swimming areas vary in quality between locations. "The swimming area isn't awesome, but I have seen much worse," notes a Glacial Lakes camper. Another mentions "a nice Sandy beach" at Tipsinah Mounds that provides safer water access for younger children.

Cabin options with kids: For glamping near Barry with children, consider camper cabins. "Had a great stay, everything was as expected with a camper cabin. Beautiful park with great trails and a beautiful lake! Our cabin was a long ways from the shower facility which I knew going into the weekend," explains a family at Glacial Lakes State Park.

Tips from RVers

Site selection strategies: Choose sites based on amenities needed. "Our site was located directly behind the store/office but had a view of the lake. Parking was on grass. The site was level and had an electric hookup," reports a visitor at Tipsinah Mounds who originally requested a non-electric site but discovered "the primitive sites are far from the restrooms."

Hookup access: Water and dump station locations can present challenges. "The water fill and dump stations are on the opposite side of most campers which was the only downside. There was not water supply at the dump station to rinse out the tank," notes a Glacial Lakes visitor.

Off-season advantages: Late season camping offers benefits for RVers staying in luxury accommodations near Barry. "On a weekday toward the end of August, it was very quiet (but still HOT)," reports a Tipsinah Mounds camper, who appreciated being "assigned a lakeview site as not all of them are."

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