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ScoutBaker Campground - Baker Park Reserve
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We stayed at Baker as a family for our first camping trip, and it was great. Fire pit with swivel grate for cooking, bathrooms, and plenty to explore.
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Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park and Minneapolis Northwest KOA provide upscale glamping accommodations near Cambridge, Minnesota. The KOA features well-appointed cabins and yurts with comfortable beds, electricity, and climate control systems. Country Camping on the Rum River offers safari-style glamping tents with plush bedding and private outdoor spaces. Many glamping sites include premium amenities like kitchenettes, covered porches, and upscale bathroom facilities. These accommodations blend natural settings with luxury touches, making them ideal for travelers seeking comfort without sacrificing proximity to nature. One guest noted, "The glamping options were fantastic with heated pool access and well-kept spaces perfectly distanced for privacy."
Visitors at these glamping destinations can enjoy water-based recreation on Ham Lake and the Rum River, with options for canoeing, kayaking, and tubing. The sites are strategically located near hiking trails that wind through Minnesota's diverse landscapes. Minneapolis Northwest KOA provides unique experiences including RC tracks, mini golf, and seasonal programming for families. Many locations offer complimentary use of recreational equipment including canoes, rowboats, and bicycles. A recent visitor mentioned, "The star gazing area was great, and the sandy beach access provided a wonderful surprise after hiking through the winding trails." Most glamping accommodations remain open from April through October, with reservations strongly recommended during summer months when these eco-friendly retreats fill quickly.
Best Glamping Campgrounds near Cambridge (21)
1. Country Camping Tent & RV Park on the Rum River
"Nice on-site store for any needs. I have a small travel trailer that is self contained so I could reserve spots down by the river. Ability to go tubing down the river."
"Love this place your site is of the road with a campfire ring n ok water or power in the woods lots of wildlife you can camp for free for 21 days at a time if your a rock hound great place for it got stuck"
from $40 - $75 / night
Check Availability2. Wild River State Park Campground
"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."
from $23 - $90 / night
Check Availability3. Kozy Oaks Kamp
"Nice pool and a lake. Room between campsites and some tree coverage. All in all a nice place to camp."
"Great little family camp non-motorized lake great for kayaks or canoes couple decent spots for group camping, new owners only four years inand working hard to make it better"
from $22 - $38 / night
Check Availability4. Bunker Hills Regional Park
"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."
"I arrived after the campgrounds closed I was welcomed and was very happy to be accepted"
from $20 - $32 / night
Check Availability5. Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park
"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."
from $20 - $75 / night
Check Availability6. Ham Lake Resort
"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."
from $999 / night
Check Availability7. Baker Campground - Baker Park Reserve
"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."
from $25 - $164 / night
Check Availability8. Lake Maria State Park Campground
"If you’re looking for a peaceful escape where the only sounds are rustling leaves, birdsong, and frogs singing at dusk — Site B6 at Lake Maria State Park is the one."
"There is a bathroom and water station before you head out which is awesome! The campsite was secluded and absolutely beautiful. Definitely will be going back again!"
from $22 - $80 / night
Check Availability9. Minneapolis Northwest KOA
"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. Woodsong Campground
"They strictly enforce the rules on noise and speed. We like that! Our grandkids are safe and enjoying themselves. This is our third year camping at Woodsong."
Drive Time
- 42 min from Minneapolis, MN
- 1 hr from St. Cloud, MN
- 1 hr 38 min from Duluth, MN
- 1 hr 56 min from Eau Claire, WI
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Glamping Reviews near Cambridge, MN
230 Reviews of 21 Cambridge Campgrounds
A S.
TravelerBunker Hills Regional Park
Welcoming
I arrived after the campgrounds closed I was welcomed and was very happy to be accepted
- A S.Traveler
Bunker Hills Regional Park
Bunker hills
A ranger does nightly rounds of the camps
Cari E.
RangerRice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park
Top notch for a county park
I’m still a little miffed that this was a county campground—it’s better than some state (non-MN) campgrounds I’ve been to. Unfortunately I only had one quick night here, but it was a quiet, relaxing stay.
There is a dump station and playground, but I didn’t come across a bathhouse when walking the inner campground loop—it’s likely I just missed it. I had poor cell service with Verizon, but it was good enough to text although web browsing was a bit slow. Be aware there is also an additional $7/day vehicle fee required upon entry, which is not included in the price of your campsite. It can be paid at the visitors center and I believe there is a kiosk if you arrive after hours.
My only complaint was the 5 piles of very large dog excrement in my campsite, which says more about the previous campers, but it was prevalent enough that I found myself wishing the park staff had cleaned it up.
- JJeremy J.Scout
Old Logging Trail Campground — St. Croix State Park
Nice campground, but…
The campground is nice and has more woods/bushes and more privacy than the other two campgrounds in the park. The bathroom/showers were relatively clean and functioned well with nice hot showers. The electric sites functioned as expected but, they all seem very well used. Not much in the way of grass (bit of a drought at the time) and lots of little bits of garbage all over our campsite. All the electrical sites were occupied while we were there and a lot of the other sites near the modern bathroom were occupied. If you want privacy and a less worn campsite I would suggest booking a non-electrical site further away from modern bathroom. Oh, another plus water from spigots around campground was good.
- Jonathan S.Scout
Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park Campground
The Bertram Park pass was an asshole
Me and my nephew came to camp at Bertram Park in Monticello and the boss came up to him and was being an ass telling him that he can’t ride his dirtbike that has the battery in it and he said it in a mean way and he said if he catches him again, he will kick us out of the park. I don’t recommend coming here. The bus could’ve been a lot nicer about it.
- Stina M.
GuidePaint Rock Springs Campground — St. Croix State Park
Lots for kids to do, big place
Was a nice place. I didn’t see any truly private sites. All are stacked on top of each others. I didn’t look around too much, it was just a quick overnight stop.
- PPat Z.Scout
Baker Campground - Baker Park Reserve
Baker Park Reserve
Large sites. NO sewer hookups but there is a dump station.
Sarah D.RangerWild River State Park Campground
Secluded Backpack/Canoe Site with Sunrise Views
I was looking for a secluded backpack in site where I could have a peaceful 48 hours of prayer and solitude, and this site was perfect! I also wanted one that wasn't too far remote, since I hadn't been on a proper backpacking trip since the pandemic hit. And as a solo female camper, I wanted a reserved site so that there would be a record of my location for safety reasons. I'm so glad I chose the Deer Creek site, and will almost definitely stay here again at some point!
This site is accessible by either hiking or canoe. It took me about 30 minutes to hike in from the visitor center parking lot. There is easy access to river water to boil or filter from the canoe landing.
This site was incredibly spacious. It includes a fire ring and picnic table overlooking the creek and river. It also includes 2 large tent pads (look out for widow makers, one of the tent pads is under a dead tree!). It also has a spot nestled in some pine trees that could fit a smaller tent, canoe storage, or I found it to be the perfect spot to hang my hammock! (This would be a great site for hammock camping.) So if you're camping with a small group of people this would be a great site. It also includes a trail to a fairly private latrine, and a bear box (the park ranger warned me that there are bears in the park although I did not see any.) I also found plenty of dead down and dry wood and birch bark on the ground for building fires.
This site is great for a one nigjt stay on a longer backpacking or canoeing trip, but also great for camping out at for a couple of nights. I stayed for two, and it connects to all the major trails in the park, so I was able to use it as a great base for hiking and seeing the beautiful changing leaves. In the morning I hiked North to do the Riverside trail and looped back through the woods. Then in the afternoon I did the Deer Creek loop, which is a shared horse and hiking trail. It was so nice to he able to hike out to some of the best trails in the park directly from my site.
This site felt remarkably remote for being only an hour from the twin cities and a mile from the parking lot! I stayed there Thursday -Saturday, and after leaving the parking lot on Thursday did not see another human being for the rest of the day, and Friday not until I hit the main trails! There was no one else staying within at least a mile of me. I was even able to see fantastic stars Friday night. There was amazing wildlife - a blue heron frequented the site, and I heard all types of owls. Two bald eagles had a nest across the river so I got to see and hear them the whole trip, too- it was absolutely magical!
This site has a great view of both sunrise and sunset. Thursday night there was a gorgeous sunset over the woods reflected in deer Creek. Both mornings I woke up to watch the sunrise while drinking my coffee next to the fire (it was freezing!!!). Watching the sun rise over the river and fog roll over th water and evaporate while eagles soared was truly magical. Having an easy backpack in site surrounded by water on two sides and with views of the sunrise and sunset like this was so incredible!!!
Guide to Cambridge
Dispersed camping options near Cambridge, Minnesota include backcountry sites at Wild River State Park where campers access secluded riverfront locations via hiking trails ranging from 0.5 to 2.5 miles. The area sits at the junction of Minnesota's eastern woodland and prairie ecosystems, creating diverse camping environments across Isanti County. Winter temperatures often drop below 10°F while summer humidity creates challenging conditions for tent campers without proper ventilation.
What to do
Paddling opportunities: The Rum River provides excellent canoeing and tubing options at Country Camping Tent & RV Park on the Rum River, where the river features a clean, sandy bottom. "Key thing is the river is very clean and sandy bottom," notes David G., while another visitor mentioned, "Great tubing and canoeing."
Wildlife watching: Wild River State Park Campground offers extensive wildlife viewing along its river trails and oak savanna habitats. "We saw sooooo many deer some even walking right through campsites! You can hear coyotes, raccoons and very loud owls," reports Kate H. Multiple trails lead to prime viewing areas along the St. Croix River.
RC tracks and mini golf: Several campgrounds offer recreational facilities beyond water activities. According to David E., Minneapolis Northwest KOA provides "easy access, clean grounds and facilities, friendly staff, and a K9 fenced area for a pet friendly campground." Some locations also offer basketball courts, game rooms, and chess courts for visitors seeking structured recreation.
What campers like
Private, wooded sites: Bunker Hills Regional Park receives high marks for site privacy despite its suburban location. "For being in the middle of the northern suburbs of Minneapolis, this park and campground is surprisingly woodsy, secluded and spacious," shares Doug B. The park manages to maintain a natural atmosphere with effective site spacing.
Sandy beaches: Access to swimming areas enhances the camping experience at multiple locations. At Country Camping, one visitor mentioned that "the campground is nice and clean. Good size spaces. The tubing is a plus...the river is very clean and sandy bottom." The combination of clean water access and sandy shores provides valuable recreation during hot summer months.
Night sky viewing: Lake Maria State Park Campground offers dark sky opportunities away from city lights. Katherine T. mentions, "The star gazing area was great! Intermittently had 1-2 bars of T-Mobile with LTE Internet." The park's relative distance from major light pollution sources creates opportunities for astronomy enthusiasts.
What you should know
Insect preparation: Minnesota's summer months bring significant insect activity, particularly at wooded sites. One camper at Lake Maria State Park described their experience: "The black flies were dive bombing the car like a scene from Armageddon. First step onto the grassy trail exploded in a cloud of mosquitos." Permethrin-treated clothing and appropriate repellents are essential from May through September.
Reservation requirements: Peak season fills quickly at many campgrounds. At Baker Campground - Baker Park Reserve, availability becomes limited during summer weekends. Sites with electrical hookups typically fill first, with tent-only sites remaining available longer into the reservation window.
Amenities vary significantly: Facilities range from primitive to full-service. Jennifer H. notes about Baker Park: "The bathrooms and showers are nice and clean, some of the best I've seen at a campground!" Meanwhile, at more rustic locations, visitors report minimal facilities with vault toilets only.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park provides family-friendly amenities including playground equipment. The park maintains a nature center that offers educational programming, with one visitor noting, "The nature center is nice and a great place to spend some time if it is raining during their open hours."
Swimming areas: Multiple locations feature swimming opportunities for children. At Country Camping, Beasty B. reports, "I stayed here 3 weeks ago with my wife and 2 young children and it was fantastic great playground and heated pool the spaces were well kept and spaced apart 10-10 would most defiantly go again! A ton for the kids to do!"
Bike trails: Paved paths provide safe cycling opportunities for families with children. At Baker Park, one camper mentioned, "There are a lot of paved bike trails and a nice lake a short walk away." These trails typically connect campgrounds with beaches, playgrounds, and other recreational facilities.
Tips from RVers
Site sizing awareness: While many campgrounds advertise RV compatibility, actual conditions vary. At Kozy Oaks Kamp, one visitor cautions, "Branches in way of taller campers and would be tough to back into nightly sites if not used to backing in trailers." Pre-arrival site research prevents challenging situations upon arrival.
Power considerations: During peak summer temperatures, electrical systems can become strained. One camper at Country Camping noted, "Had one issue with power dropping so we had to pull the surge protector off... Also very hot and humid so everyone was running AC to the max." Surge protectors and awareness of circuit limitations help prevent issues.
Dump station logistics: Access and positioning of sanitation facilities impacts departure procedures. At certain locations, visitors have reported challenging dump station configurations, with one noting a station "on an incline and in the way of a main intersection." Planning extra time for these procedures helps reduce departure stress.
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