Top Glamping near Darwin, MN

Whether you're an RVer or tent camper, Darwin, MN is a great place to post up for the weekend—or longer. Enjoy the scenic camping, fun activities, and sights and sounds of Darwin. At The Dyrt, campers like you share their favorite spots, plus tips and photos. No matter where you're headed in Darwin, you'll find the best spot for you and your camping crew.

Best Glamping Sites Near Darwin, MN (14)

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Recent Glamping Reviews In Darwin

95 Reviews of 14 Darwin Campgrounds


  • Camper-submitted photo from Games Lake County Park
    October 14, 2024

    Games Lake County Park

    Great Land, best place to relax and play my fav video game

    Really happy to be able to see some pictures of this lovely place, enjoying with family and pet is one of the most entertaining experience in life. Also have had a good time playing with the D2R items of my favourite video game. Will come back in this zone in the future.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Games Lake County Park
    August 23, 2024

    Games Lake County Park

    Nice Place Very Interesting

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  • Camper-submitted photo from Games Lake County Park
    August 1, 2024

    Games Lake County Park

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  • Camper-submitted photo from Fort Ridgely State Park Campground
    July 30, 2024

    Fort Ridgely State Park Campground

    July and Beautiful! Gem of a Park!

    This is now my favorite MN State Park. Campground is VERY WELL MAINTAINED. BRAND NEW Bathroom/shower building with large ADA showers.

    I was there Tuesday through Saturday and I was THE ONLY CAMPER in the whole park Wednesday through Saturday!

    Drinking water is very good and many fountains and hydrants are located all throughout the park, even way out on the trails there are water fountains.

    Large stone pavilion for groups picnics.

    In JULY The Prairie Trails are stunning with all the wild flowers in full bloom. Many trails and nice overlooks too. I walked and hiked the trail over and over because of the beautiful flowers and trails.

    The MN State Historical Society could do a much better job at EDUCATING what really happened at the Fort and why. The signage is in need of repair and restoration. Make sure to read up about the fort before arriving so that you can appreciate the importance of the site you’re camping on.

    The horse campground is also very well maintained and has nice shower/bathroom building. No flys and people have been great at cleaning up manure and putting it in the compost pile.

    The creek through the campground is beautiful and the sound of water over the rock is great for sleeping. The creek is cool temperature even in July but kids have fun swimming and splashing. There are marked areas for crossing the creek which make great wading areas too.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Games Lake County Park
    May 21, 2024

    Games Lake County Park

    A great place with numerous facilities

    A great place with numerous facilities, including reliable Wi-Fi  Wave Executor and strong mobile service(Verizon). The office staff is very pleasant, making the experience even more enjoyable.

  • 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 Games Lake County Park
    April 28, 2024

    Games Lake County Park

    Games Lake County Park Experience!

    Nice to get it here. I know a little bit about this 'Games Lake County Park which is located on the east shore of Games Lake. Basically it is part of the “Norway chain of lakes,” which total 2,800 acres, and provides an excellent fish population. I'm sure that someone will enjoy this place a lot like playing boku casino games.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Cokato Lake RV Resort Cooperative Association
    September 26, 2023

    Cokato Lake RV Resort Cooperative Association

    Best "Smaller" (225 sites) Campground / RV Resort in Minnesota

    Impressed with the distance to/from the metro (less than an hour on Highway 12 heading west to Cokato). Inground, heated swimming pool; mini golf; pickleball; tennis; arcade room attached to the office.  Ice cream shop has 8 flavors of hand-dipped yum! Freezer pizzas can be cooked at the store or bring one home for later. All the incidentals and condiments you might need.  Plenty of fun clothing for sale to bring home and make memories with.  And memories:  here's the place to start your family fun and lifetime memories! Head on out to the Cokato Lake Experience!

  • Camper-submitted photo from St. Cloud-Clearwater RV Park
    July 25, 2023

    St. Cloud-Clearwater RV Park

    If you have children STAY AWAY

    We haven’t met a single person living full time at any site that hasn’t felt like family UNTIL TODAY. This is the face of a little boy who got screamed at by a grown man for riding a bike WE RENTED through a puddle. That’s right he SCREAMED at our five year old and took the bike away because - he’s the owner and he “can talk and act however he wants!” There is so much more to this I’m not even ready to get into but moments before this we got hit with a TERRIBLE storm with nickel to quarter size hail, the hail ended up busting out our roof vent covers and likely will need roof repairs. We came outside to asses damages and instead of the park owner checking on us he belligerently screamed at my children( he seemed drunk to me but that’s just my opinion) This is a screen shot during a recording my husband took for our protection because of how the man was acting. We were only there for a short time and quickly left after this. I didn’t not feel safe and would never stay here!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Fort Ridgely State Park Campground
    June 12, 2023

    Fort Ridgely State Park Campground

    Walk-ins better for multiple nights

    I love checking out the state park walk-in camp sites. These sites are the first I've been at where you behave to hike up a steep hill. Totally worth it if you're staying for multiple nights. We only stayed one night, so lugging all our stuff up was not fun.

    The main campground is a bit crowded with not a ton of space between sites. We did think #37 was a good pick: spaced farther away and the river sounds drawn-out anyone else.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Games Lake County Park
    December 18, 2022

    Games Lake County Park

    Nice spot!

    No waterfront sites but the lake is still close by! There is a nearby boat launch with parking. As well as a playground and beach area with a slide. Be sure to check out some of the local attractions!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Games Lake County Park
    December 1, 2022

    Games Lake County Park

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  • Camper-submitted photo from Lake Ripley County Park Campground
    November 19, 2022

    Lake Ripley County Park Campground

    Lakefront sites

    Most of the sites here are lakefront. They have you park your vehicle behind a row of bushes to help keep the view clear for everybody. Anderson flower gardens are a short walk away. Sites come with a picnic table and fire pit. There are bathrooms and showers. There is also a fish cleaning shed. Campground is dog friendly and dogs must be leashed.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Minneapolis Northwest KOA
    July 30, 2022

    Minneapolis Northwest KOA

    Good Campground but Close Sites

    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.

  • Camper-submitted photo from St. Cloud-Clearwater RV Park
    July 20, 2022

    St. Cloud-Clearwater RV Park

    100% Gem

    Absolutely beautiful campground with mature trees. Cedars , white oaks, hickory’s and more. The birds are singing and so are the kids because this place has so much to do for them. Pool, pool table, soccer table,mini golf, swing set, clubhouse, 3 wheel bike racing, and water balloons wars. The bathrooms are clean along with the showers. If this place was close to home I’d be here every weekend. Absolute beautiful weather with a nice breeze no mosquitoes not something you get in Florida in July !!

  • Camper-submitted photo from St. Cloud-Clearwater RV Park
    July 20, 2022

    St. Cloud-Clearwater RV Park

    Lovely place! Pool/kids playground/lots of shade

    This place is wonderful!! Owners & staff are so friendly! Pool is clean, everything is so well marked, lots of shade/grass. LOVE IT, COMING BACK!!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Lake Auburn Campground
    May 15, 2022

    Lake Auburn Campground

    Great for families and bikers

    Lots of space between campsites. They aren’t very private though. Great playground and green space for the kids, beach is very nice. Bathrooms are clean.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Lake Maria State Park Campground
    May 4, 2022

    Lake Maria State Park Campground

    Winter Camping!!!

    It was November but that's when our anniversary lands and dang it we wanted to go camping so we did. Walk in site# BP6 was a hilly 1/4 mile hike one way but worth the view. We were right on the edge looking out over a small lake with towering trees all around us. Each BP site also has it's own private latrine house slightly apart from your site. Nothing fancy but it was clean and private. There are miles of trails at this park. We didn't get to see any of the endangered Blandings turtles but there were trumpeter swans, this is a huge migratory area for the birds.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Lake Maria State Park Campground
    January 18, 2022

    Lake Maria State Park Campground

    A little slice of heaven close to the cities

    We decided on a whim to camp here for a few days during a long weekend off - we were excited to do a bit of exploring and spend some quality time together, and didn't want to stray too far from home. This campground is perfect! We backpacked in and even took our dog - she loved it!!! Great tenting spots and even better scenery!

  • Camper-submitted photo from A J Acres Campground
    October 29, 2021

    A J Acres Campground

    Good Enough for our Needs

    We stayed here for a weekend in May. The campsites are a little bit on top of each other. There aren't many campsites that you're able to reserve. The majority of the campsites are seasonal campsites. There are a lot of mature trees that help with the shade! The beach area is nice, but the only problem is that boaters and kayaks are in the same general area so you have to be careful so you don't get hit. There is a dock for fishing as well. You can also rent boats, kayaks and paddleboards for a small fee. If you want to walk the whole campground having a golf cart would be nice. Also there is NO petting zoo as stated on the website or on the campground maps. There hasn't been one for a few years but they have yet to edit the website or the campground maps. We went there partly because there was a petting zoo for the little kids. Seems lazy to me that they can't update the website or the campground maps.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Lake Auburn Campground
    October 22, 2021

    Lake Auburn Campground

    Accessible, Affordable, Beautiful

    They’re closing soon, but I caught this campground in their last 2 weeks open for the season! Feels lucky.

    It’s right off the highway, and very easy to find. The camp is very well-maintained, the beach is gorgeous, and the staff was extremely nice over the phone when I set my reservation.

    10/10



Guide to Darwin

Camping near Darwin, Minnesota, offers a great mix of outdoor fun and relaxation. With several campgrounds nearby, you can find the perfect spot to enjoy nature, whether you're into hiking, fishing, or just chilling by the campfire.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the trails at Lake Maria State Park Campground. One camper mentioned, "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."
  • Birdwatching: If you're into birding, this park is a good choice. A visitor noted, "Another reason we chose this park was for birding," even though they had a bit of trouble getting information from the park ranger.
  • Swimming and Beach Activities: At Oak Ridge Campground — Sibley State Park, you can enjoy a nice swimming beach. One reviewer said, "Nice beach for swimming. Shower and bathrooms available in the campground."

What campers like:

  • Privacy: Campers appreciate the spacious sites at Lake Maria State Park Campground. A happy camper shared, "The backpacking sites are very spread out; we could barely tell anyone else was at the park with us ever."
  • Clean Facilities: Many enjoy the well-maintained amenities at St. Cloud Campground & RV Park. One visitor remarked, "The shower house was clean. We enjoyed our stay here and will return."
  • Family-Friendly Activities: At St. Cloud-Clearwater RV Park, families can enjoy a variety of activities. A reviewer said, "The bathrooms are clean along with the showers. If this place was close to home I’d be here every weekend."

What you should know:

  • Bug Spray is a Must: Many campers warn about mosquitoes, especially in the warmer months. One camper at Lake Maria State Park Campground advised, "Be prepared with bug spray/repellant!"
  • Site Spacing: Some campgrounds have sites that are close together. A visitor at Oak Ridge Campground — Sibley State Park mentioned, "Heard sites were very close at Lakeview so chose Oak Ridge, but felt they were still pretty close."
  • Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds have extensive facilities. A camper at Masonic West River Park noted, "Only reason it didn’t get 5 stars is because it has no showers and bathrooms are small."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places like St. Cloud-Clearwater RV Park that offer activities for kids. One parent said, "This is a nice family campground. It has a 9 hole mini golf, shuffleboard, salt water pool, and a lobby/gift shop."
  • Pack Snacks and Drinks: Having food on hand can make your camping experience smoother. A visitor at Green Lake County Park mentioned, "Affordable rentals, and so much to do!"
  • Plan for Quiet Time: Some campgrounds can get noisy, especially during busy weekends. A camper at St. Cloud Campground & RV Park noted, "Some of the other sites were quite close."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A camper at Oak Ridge Campground — Sibley State Park shared, "If you have a large tent, consider these campsites."
  • Be Prepared for Limited Wi-Fi: Many campgrounds have spotty internet. A visitor at St. Cloud Campground & RV Park said, "They warned us it was slow, but we couldn't even connect to it from our site."
  • Bring Extra Supplies: Some campgrounds may not have stores nearby. A camper at Lake Ripley County Park Campground mentioned, "Close to town in case you forgot something."

Camping near Darwin, Minnesota, has something for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a fun family getaway, you'll find plenty of options to enjoy the great outdoors.

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    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Darwin, MN is Lake Maria State Park Campground with a 4.3-star rating from 30 reviews.

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