Country Camping Tent & RV Park sits along the Rum River, offering spacious sites for families exploring the Cambridge area. The campground features a heated pool, splash pad, and river access for tubing and kayaking. Camping sites are generally well-spaced with fire rings and level terrain for easy setup.
What to do
Water recreation on the Rum River: Country Camping Tent & RV Park provides canoe, tube, and kayak rentals for enjoying the clean, sandy-bottomed river. "Key thing is the river is very clean and sandy bottom," notes David G., who appreciates the water quality for recreational activities.
Hiking through varied landscapes: Wild River State Park Campground offers scenic trails along the St. Croix River with diverse terrain. "The park is huge and beautiful. We snowshoed and skied. I really enjoyed the snowshoe hike along the St Croix River and watched the full moon rise," shares Joanna B., highlighting the park's year-round recreational opportunities.
Archery practice: Lake Elmo County Park Reserve maintains an archery range for visitors interested in target practice. "They also have an archery range and on Saturday nights they have a campground program for the kids and families to watch," mentions Tina H., describing one of the park's unique offerings.
What campers like
Private, wooded campsites: Lake Maria State Park Campground provides secluded backpacking sites for those seeking privacy. "Site comes with a fire ring, picnic table, and bear locker. Site 1 is my favorite despite the road noise due to the location of the tent pad and being on almost a peninsula offering lots of lake views," explains Tori K.
Beach access and swimming: Father Hennepin State Park Campground offers waterfront sites on Lake Mille Lacs. "It's a beautiful camp site on Lake Mille Lacs. Quite and clean. Big beach area. Water is also very clean," says Sandra & Dunn, describing the swimming opportunities.
Spacious campsites: Ann Lake in Sand Dunes State Forest provides large camping areas. "Sites are large with varying degrees of privacy. Well spaced out, just some have less undergrowth," notes Kari P., though she cautions, "Be aware that the undergrowth is at least 25% poison ivy."
What you should know
Equestrian camping facilities: Elm Creek Horse Camp provides dedicated horse corrals for equestrian camping near Cambridge, Minnesota. "This is a horse camp first and foremost," mentions Alison O., explaining that the campground is designed primarily for horse owners.
Reservation requirements: Most campgrounds require advance booking, especially during peak season. Father Hennepin State Park requires state park reservations. "In Minnesota, reservations are required. We've found that if you make them in advance, and then decide to cancel the day of the reservation, there are cancellation fees," advises Amy G.
Seasonal variations: Bunker Hills Regional Park offers different experiences throughout its May to October season. "The temperature was COLD the first night, but perfect the rest of the week," reports Kenan R., highlighting how Minnesota weather can change rapidly.
Tips for camping with families
Water activities for kids: Country Camping Tent & RV Park offers family-friendly water features. "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 definitely go again! A ton for the kids to do!" shares Beasty B.
Playgrounds and recreation: Bunker Hills Regional Park provides multiple recreation options. "Something for everyone here! 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," explains Arielle P.
Educational programming: Lake Elmo County Park Reserve offers organized activities for children. "On Saturday nights they have a campground program for the kids and families to watch. Very organized and clean facilities," notes Tina H.
Tips from RVers
Spacious sites for larger rigs: Baker Campground at Baker Park Reserve provides well-laid-out areas for RVs. "The sites at Baker Park Reserve are larger than average. This is a big campground with a lot of paved bike trails and a nice lake a short walk away," shares Melissa H.
Electric and water access: Bunker Hills Regional Park offers hookups for RVers. "There are both primitive (tent) non-electric sites, and sites with electricity, even some 50 amp," explains Doug B., noting the options available for different camping setups.
Road conditions for big rigs: Ann Lake campground has some access challenges. "30' class C motor home. Some overhanging branches on the road in scrape the top and sides. Campsites are nice, mowed, gravel parking," warns Andy L., providing useful information about navigating the approach to the campground.
