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Best Tent Sites Near Buffalo, MN (21)

    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Maria State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Maria State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Maria State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Maria State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Maria State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Maria State Park Campground

    1.

    Lake Maria State Park Campground

    30 Reviews
    95 Photos
    87 Saves
    Silver Creek, Minnesota

    Backpack sites, located on remote lakes and ponds throughout the park, are one to two miles from the trailhead parking. New log camper cabins, located near lakes and ponds, provide bunk beds for six people and a table and benches for campers who want more of the creature comforts.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Rebecca Park Reserve
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Rebecca Park Reserve
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Rebecca Park Reserve
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    Camper-submitted photo from Crow Hassan Park Reserve
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    Camper-submitted photo from Crow Hassan Park Reserve
    Camper-submitted photo from Crow Hassan Park Reserve

    3.

    Crow Hassan Park Reserve

    3 Reviews
    22 Photos
    35 Saves
    St. Michael, Minnesota
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • Tents
    • Group

    $15 / night

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      Camper-submitted photo from A J Acres Campground
      Camper-submitted photo from A J Acres Campground

      5.

      A J Acres Campground

      2 Reviews
      2 Photos
      7 Saves
      Clearwater, Minnesota
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Tents
      • Group
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        Mississippi Riverwood RV Park

        2 Reviews
        2 Saves
        Elk River, Minnesota
        • Pets
        • Fires
        • Electric Hookups
        • Phone Service
        • Reservable
        • Tents
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          Albright's Mill County Park

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          Maple Lake, Minnesota

          Features of this park include a picnic area, a canoe launch, toilet, and primitive canoe campsite.

          This park is located four miles north of U.S. 12 on CSAH 5; located 7 miles downstream of Wildlife Park.

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            Tony’s Backyard

            1 Review
            4 Photos
            2 Saves
            Bloomington, Minnesota

            The space is in the backyard of my private property on Elliot Avenue in Bloomington, MN.

            The yard is almost entirely fenced-in & has lots of folliage for general privacy.

            Street parking is free.

            • Electric Hookups
            • Phone Service
            • Reservable
            • Tents
            • Trash
            • WiFi

            $45 - $60 / night

            Camper-submitted photo from Cozy Corners
            Camper-submitted photo from Cozy Corners

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            Cozy Corners

            1 Review
            2 Photos
            4 Saves
            Richmond, Minnesota
            • Pets
            • Fires
            • Electric Hookups
            • Phone Service
            • ADA Access
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          Recent Tent Reviews In Buffalo

          390 Reviews of 21 Buffalo Campgrounds


          • Camper-submitted photo from Oak Leaf Park
            August 28, 2024

            Oak Leaf Park

            Wonderful city park

            I stayed two nights. The city park has private restrooms. Check in with the park host and he will provide you the code to access the restrooms/showers. The park has 13 rv sites with 30/50amp and water, four tent sites. Fishing pond, two baseball fields, basket ball court, playground, disk golf, and aquatic center/swimming pool. Little town has a lot to offer. Great place to camp

          • Camper-submitted photo from High Island Creek Park
            August 28, 2024

            High Island Creek Park

            Free dispersed camping

            I stayed four nights. I would have stayed longer but ran out of water. There isn't any potable water on site. During a hot day, I took my two dogs and we hiked to a nearby river. We cooled off and enjoyed the peace and quite. The only downside is no potable water and lots of mesquites.

          • Camper-submitted photo from High Island Creek Park
            August 14, 2024

            High Island Creek Park

            Virtually noises

            I'm spending three nights here. I'm writing my review after my second day. The campground is kept up very well. It has garbage cans and porta pottys. When I got here it was empty. Nice open spots and a good amount of tree cover.

          • Camper-submitted photo from Minneapolis Southwest KOA
            August 5, 2024

            Minneapolis Southwest KOA

            Older koa

            We stayed at this koa because it was our only way to watch softball tournament. We stayed 5 days and it was fairly nice. People that were working were very helpful and nice. Lost power a couple hours twice because of branches falling g from trees.

          • Camper-submitted photo from High Island Creek Park
            August 2, 2024

            High Island Creek Park

            Magical

            Good vibes it’s a magical place when u go hiking down the hill to the hidden creeks trails and absolute peace being one with nature..

          • Camper-submitted photo from Lebanon Hills Regional Park
            July 31, 2024

            Lebanon Hills Regional Park

            Jewel near the cit

            Stayed here while visit our son. Picked it because it was close. We were very surprised at the privacy of our site. We were in the east loop with just electric.

          • Camper-submitted photo from Mississippi Riverwood RV Park
            July 29, 2024

            Mississippi Riverwood RV Park

            Buyer Beware!

             If you do NOT stay the entire amount of time you have paid for, you may lose the right to return to your site, even if your lease says the lot is still yours.

            My husband and I camped at MRRV Park from July 5 to August 5th,2023, because my husband had a job in the area. We signed a lease that went through October 15th. We agreed that the lot’s owner could find another renter after we left with the condition that some of our money would be refunded. Shortly after we left, my husband found out he had a second job in the twin cities. We tried to contact the owner many times to see if any other renters were lined up. Only by contacting the park board did we find that the lot had been rented out 2 days after we left. The lot’s owner refuses to return any money for the 9 extra weeks we paid for! My husband had to rent a hotel room☹ 

            The RV Park board refuses to help so we are going to court.

          • Camper-submitted photo from Country Camping Tent & RV Park on the Rum River
            July 28, 2024

            Country Camping Tent & RV Park on the Rum River

            Fun place

            The campground is nice and clean. Good size spaces. The tubing is a plus. Had one issue with power dropping so we had to pull the surge protector off the. It was fine. Also very hot and humid so everyone was running AC to the max. Pool was small but nice. Splash pad was even nice for adults I recommend this campground. Key thing is the river is very clean and sandy bottom.

          • Camper-submitted photo from Lake Elmo County Park Reserve
            July 23, 2024

            Lake Elmo County Park Reserve

            Great camping

            This was a great experience overall. The sites are spacious and far enough away from others to feel like there was enough privacy.

            The one negative thing was that some neighbors watched a movie each night — starting just after quiet hours. We could hear their movie from across a road and through some trees (and tents).

            But overall it was great. Good hiking and geocaching.

            We would go back to this campground.

          • Camper-submitted photo from South of Sand Dunes State Forest
            July 18, 2024

            South of Sand Dunes State Forest

            Good forest road, nothing special

            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 stayed here for one night and roads were totally fine for any vehicle. Most spots are like the pictures shown. There are a few spots that have great views or pull-through areas, and there are limited spots that are big-rig friendly. Saw lots of dogs, and mine had a blast, even had what seemed to be a stray husky quickly roll through camp around dusk. Something to keep on your mind. The road goes for a long ways, I parked near the front and closer to numbers, always like to be safer. Overall there was some shouting and yelling but for the location I was happy.

          • Camper-submitted photo from South of Sand Dunes State Forest
            July 17, 2024

            South of Sand Dunes State Forest

            Very Quiet

            There’s lots of little spots off the main gravel road. Nothing allowed further into the forest. One pull through area that I found. Couple vehicles pass a day. Stand storks are very protective. Stay away from them. They attack. 🤣

          • Camper-submitted photo from Baker Campground - Baker Park Reserve
            July 16, 2024

            Baker Campground - Baker Park Reserve

            Favorite spot

            This is just the best campground that is close to Minneapolis! Peaceful, quiet, with spacious sites that are situated in a staggered way, so you never feel like you’re on top of each other. The lake was a bit reedy and silty but overall a fantastic and easy option.

          • Camper-submitted photo from Minneapolis Southwest KOA
            July 13, 2024

            Minneapolis Southwest KOA

            Unlevel sites, broken dump station

            About the only nice thing about this place is the lady who answered the phone, Valerie.

            She was extremely nice other than that it was gravel. Roads that were poorly maintained trucks were parked sticking out into the road making it difficult to get around. The site was very unlevel and the water Spicket didn’t really work very well.. we paid for two nights and bought a KOA review or rewards program to do it… We refused to stay the second night when we called to see if we could get our money back the gentleman who checked us in as a ground tender was rude and choppy he wasn’t very friendly when he brought us into the place.

            The place was packed like sardines… Very difficult to negotiate at night.

            Overall, the worst campground we’ve stayed in in the two RV trips we’ve taken from Florida to Minnesota. There are so many beautiful state parks don’t bother with this KOA not even for a one nighter.

            We were stuck on a back loop. There were a lot of mosquitoes bugs and mud… It just wasn’t a nice experience.

          • Camper-submitted photo from South of Sand Dunes State Forest
            July 2, 2024

            South of Sand Dunes State Forest

            Quiet with lots of different bird sounds

            this is a nice quiet area. Some younger people coming through sporadically playing with their trucks but nothing serious and not often. Be aware if you have an rv though. I had a county sheriff person tell me it's not lawful to park a trailer and they kicked me out. I called the dnr and they said that wasn't right but I decided to leave anyway. County sheriff's not pleasent around here.

          • Camper-submitted photo from Bunker Hills Regional Park
            June 27, 2024

            Bunker Hills Regional Park

            Love bunker!

            I have stayed at Bunker a few times in site 33 and one of the walk in sites. Site 33 is very large and also very wide open. The walk in sites are a lot more secluded but not totally private. Really enjoy camping here, just wish it wasn't so expensive. It costs more than staying at a state park.

          • Camper-submitted photo from Bunker Hills Regional Park
            June 5, 2024

            Bunker Hills Regional Park

            Same day booking

            Went early in the season in the afternoon and had no problems getting a good spot with electric hookups. Better for someone with an RV, and more seemingly a weekend spot for the family.

          • Camper-submitted photo from Ann Lake
            June 2, 2024

            Ann Lake

            Overnight Stay

            Very quiet campground, with large peaceful, rustic sites. We stopped for one night while traveling through Minneapolis area. Found several open sites on Saturday, first weekend in June. The road into the campground was a bit bumpy, take it slow it was only about 0.75 miles.

          • Camper-submitted photo from High Island Creek Park
            May 25, 2024

            High Island Creek Park

            Very close

            Very close to other campers, but no one bothered anyone. Dog didn’t go nuts, got a good spot. Would recommend. Tent camping on the way to Alaska and filled all needs. Has a Porta-shitter and trash. Decent spot, windy.

          • Camper-submitted photo from Lake Maria State Park Campground
            May 16, 2024

            Lake Maria State Park Campground

            Overall good

            If you're looking for a beginner backpack spot, with privacy and not too far from the cities, then this will fit your bill. You can either do a short-hike from the parking lot via the road to B5 or a 1 mile easy hike via the trail. The backpacking sites are very spread out, we could barely tell anyone else was at the park with us ever. 

            B5 was beautiful, already lots of mosquitos for May (and appeared poison oak/ivy). I'm not sure what this park does differently than most other parks, but our privy was LOADED with spiders. I get it, it's the outdoors. But still, I've used many in-ground toilets and never had dozens of spiders covering the toilet seat/front. 

            Another reason we chose this park was for birding. The park ranger at check-in was not helpful and then said he's never heard of MN State Parks free birding kits to borrow, though it's clearly listed on several spots on their website. Bummer, but we still enjoyed our time.

          • Camper-submitted photo from High Island Creek Park
            February 1, 2024

            High Island Creek Park

            Great park!

            As previously stated, you need to follow up with the sheriif. They just want to know the duration of stay, people in the group, and vehicle information. I'm winter camping during the warm spell here in MN, and it's pretty quiet. The area is muddy with the thaw, but that's to be expected. There's quite a number of spots that all have fire rings. A large 5th wheel might have a struggle with some of the spots depending on availability, but anything else should be fine.

          • Camper-submitted photo from South of Sand Dunes State Forest
            January 29, 2024

            South of Sand Dunes State Forest

            Came back for round two

            Came back on a warm weekend. A bit more traffic, but after 12 p.m., not much of anything. I really recommend this for an easy stop if you're looking for a place to put up. It's peaceful and tons of spots to park.



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