RV sites near Chaska, Minnesota offer varied experiences from lakeside camping to casino-adjacent lots with shuttle services. Located in Carver County at an elevation of 764 feet, this area experiences warm summers with average highs of 83°F in July and cold winters with January lows averaging 7°F. Fall camping remains popular through October when colorful foliage attracts weekend visitors.
What to do
Riverside recreation: Country Camping Tent & RV Park on the Rum River provides tubing adventures for campers. "Great tubing and canoeing," notes camper Rory T. The park offers convenience with "a bus that takes you into town float back to the campground," according to Tom D., making river activities accessible without arranging transportation.
Family swimming options: Cleary Lake Regional Park offers water activities less than 30 minutes from Chaska. "Cleary Lake is a good size and a kayakers delight!" writes reviewer Lili R. The park includes tent sites positioned near the water with reasonable privacy.
Golf courses nearby: Several campgrounds provide access to golfing opportunities. "The park also has a golf course and is very well kept!" mentions Lili R. about Cleary Lake. Another camper noted, "The golfing nearby that seemed reasonably priced for those interested."
What campers like
Private waterfront sites: Site selection matters at Baker Campground, where specific locations offer better experiences. "Campsite C1 in Baker Park Reserve... offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and essential amenities," writes Alison O. The campground features "nice paved trails around a couple of lakes/ponds for biking, and easy access to the shower and bathroom facilities."
Clean facilities: Many campers appreciate well-maintained bathrooms. "Amazing bathroom/Showers. Quiet, lots of flies, good spot overall," reports Truly W. about Cleary Lake. At Baker Park, Joe R. noted it was "one of the cleanest camps I've ever stayed at" with a "shower house [that] was very clean and roomy and an easy walk from the camp sites."
Family-friendly amenities: Country Camping RV Park offers numerous activities for children. "Great variety of things to do for everyone. Group sites, tent sites, covered wagon sites! Floating on the Rum River, swimming pool with splash pad, little camp store, Golf cart rentals! Our grandkids love it too!" shares Carol H.
What you should know
Site spacing varies: Some campgrounds offer more privacy than others. At Town & Country Campground, Claire M. reports: "It's a nice park but very close compact. Everyone is squeezed in like sardines. Very tight quarters on roads and sites." Conversely, Scott M. notes that Cleary Lake has "lots of good trees and space between campgrounds which isn't always the case at the regional parks."
Reservation timing: Popular campgrounds fill quickly, especially in prime seasons. At Baker Park, Joe R. advises: "You'll need to book for at least two nights and book as soon as you can. There are 200 sites but on the July weekend we stayed, I'd say almost all of them were booked."
Seasonal pricing fluctuations: Some campgrounds charge premium rates during peak seasons. At Codgers Cover RV Resort, Jake J. found: "Just passing through, great lake location but $80 was kind of high." Another reviewer confirmed: "Expensive and Crowded, $70 minimum."
Tips for camping with families
Playgrounds and splash pads: Country Camping Tent & RV Park on the Rum River offers excellent kid-friendly amenities. "This campground is nice and clean. Good size spaces. The tubing is a plus," notes David G., adding that "Pool was small but nice. Splash pad was even nice for adults."
Short hiking options: Some campgrounds feature easy walking trails suitable for young children. At Baker Park, Bryan S. found it "a gem so very close to the Twin Cities" with "great fishing, playground, swimming, and biking trails very nearby, the kids were kept as busy as they wanted to be."
Dedicated swimming areas: Multiple campgrounds feature designated swimming beaches. Beasty B. shares this about Country Camping: "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."
Tips from RVers
Pad quality: Dakotah Meadows RV Park offers premium concrete pads with full hookups. "This is a really nice campground with cement parking pads with full hookups. The grass around the lots is very green, lush and well maintained," notes Jim M. Guests appreciate the stable, level parking surfaces when setting up larger rigs.
Accessibility features: Several RV parks offer extra amenities specifically for RVers. "There is fuel on site as well as RV wash station. Bath house and laundry and card controlled ($5 card deposit on check in)," reports Beth B. about Dakotah Meadows, which provides "very convenient for visiting Minneapolis…25/30 minutes from airport/Mall of America."
Site selection guidance: When booking at Dakotah Meadows, Tom D. advises: "We last stayed in side 25, a back in up on the hill. We have also stayed in the pull through sites, but not really a fan of those. Still, I would choose this park over others in the area for the access to 494 and 35W."
