Best Campgrounds near Eden Prairie, MN

Campgrounds surrounding Eden Prairie, Minnesota include a mix of developed facilities and amenities catering to various camping preferences. The area features established campgrounds like Town & Country Campground, Dakotah Meadows RV Park, and Minneapolis Southwest KOA, offering tent sites, RV hookups, and cabin accommodations. Lebanon Hills Regional Park and Baker Campground provide more natural settings while still maintaining access to modern facilities. Most campgrounds are situated within 30 minutes of Eden Prairie, providing convenient access to the Minneapolis metropolitan area while offering outdoor recreation opportunities.

Camping seasons generally run from late April through mid-October, with most facilities closing during winter months. Many campgrounds require reservations, especially during summer weekends and holidays. Full hookup sites for RVs are common throughout the region, with amenities including electric, water, and sewer connections at locations like Dakotah Meadows and Town & Country. Shower facilities, flush toilets, and dump stations are standard at most developed campgrounds. One camper noted, "This RV park is clean, friendly, and convenient to the cities. Some road noise, but you are in the city so expected, but yet still quieter than in some areas being close to things."

Mixed-use campgrounds dominate the landscape near Eden Prairie, with facilities designed to accommodate both tent camping and RV setups. The proximity to Minneapolis makes these campgrounds popular for urban residents seeking quick getaways as well as travelers visiting the Twin Cities. Several reviewers mention appreciating the convenience of these locations for accessing metropolitan attractions while still having a camping experience. Lake Auburn Campground offers a more natural setting with a swimming beach and hiking trails. A visitor described it as providing "a real out-in-the-middle-of-nowhere kind of feel, like you drove hundreds of miles to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city... when really this campground is just minutes from the major city." Most campgrounds offer well-maintained facilities with level sites, though privacy between campsites varies considerably depending on the location.

Best Camping Sites Near Eden Prairie, Minnesota (103)

    1. Lebanon Hills Regional Park

    43 Reviews
    Apple Valley, MN
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (651) 480-7773

    $24 - $42 / night

    "Professional built mtn bike trails for adventure. Camping in Minnesota suburbs. Miles of hiking, horseback riding, cross country ski trails. . perfect for my family's weekend Stay-cation"

    "We live about 15 mins. away from this campground. We stayed in the East Loop which is for smaller RVs and tents. it has electricity but no water hookups, however there are water pumps."

    2. Baker Campground - Baker Park Reserve

    38 Reviews
    Maple Plain, MN
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (763) 694-7662

    $21 - $29 / night

    "Baker Park near Minneapolis Minnesota was a our camp choice for inexpensive camping on the last leg of our Minnesota vacation in 2017."

    "The beaches are some of the best in Minnesota. The bike trails are nearby and plentiful."

    3. Dakotah Meadows RV Park

    13 Reviews
    Prior Lake, MN
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (952) 445-8800

    $40 - $50 / night

    "The grass around the lots is very green, lush and well maintained. Campground is right next to the hotel/casino and very much within walking distance."

    "Shuttle bus comes through the camp if you want to go to the casino and play- it’s also within walking distance."

    4. Lake Auburn Campground

    12 Reviews
    Victoria, MN
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (952) 443-2911

    $15 - $18 / night

    "This campground even has 2 walking/hike-in campsites to give your avid campers a real out-in-the-middle-of-nowhere kind if feel, like you drove hundreds if miles to get away from the hustle and bussle"

    "But the Eady walk to the lake, sitting on the dock or the grass and swimming III m the water are a great way to destress."

    5. Town & Country Campground & RV Park

    7 Reviews
    Savage, MN
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (952) 445-1756

    "It’s an easy on and off the interstate, super close to a gas station and RV wash bay. Also super close to some very large power lines. The kids enjoyed the compact playground and pool."

    "Some road noise, but you are in the city so expected, but yet still quieter then in some areas being close to things. I recommend this park."

    6. Cleary Lake Regional Park

    8 Reviews
    Prior Lake, MN
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (763) 694-7777

    $16 - $50 / night

    "I imagine in the middle of summer, it might feel slightly less secluded as there are 3 other sites relatively close by, one of which you have to walk through to get to this one, but in early September,"

    "The access to water is really nice and a couple sites were perfect. The hike in sites are super close to the car so it doesn’t even require much work. Plan to come here again!"

    7. Minneapolis Southwest KOA

    9 Reviews
    Jordan, MN
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (952) 492-6440

    "A couple weeks ago we spent some time at the Northwest koa...that one had private tent sites surrounded on 3 sides by trees, quiet spaces etc."

    8. Carver Park Reserve - Three Rivers Park District

    7 Reviews
    Victoria, MN
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (763) 694-1112

    "Family friendly campground with educational activities. campsites are close together but it is a close drive from the cities and a nice place for families. Nice walking & biking trails."

    "We had site 57, which is more expensive but is also very large, surrounded by trees and has a patio, the other campsite sizes vary greatly with some being very small, it's very easy for groups to camp"

    9. Tony’s Backyard

    2 Reviews
    Bloomington, MN
    10 miles
    +1 (612) 751-0908

    $45 - $60 / night

    10. Lake Elmo County Park Reserve

    37 Reviews
    Lake Elmo, MN
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (651) 430-8370

    $23 - $80 / night

    "For a County Park, Lake Elmo has an impressive list of amenities. Before we even get to the campsite let's mention the filtered swimming pond."

    "Lake Elmo County Park in Washington County Minnesota is a great park for families."

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Recent Reviews near Eden Prairie, MN

700 Reviews of 103 Eden Prairie Campgrounds


  • Meghan B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 22, 2025

    Riverside Park and Municipal Campground

    Riverside Park - Mill Pond

    This is a very nice city park with electric sites, tent sites, and restrooms with showers. Website says it's open until the end of October this year. The website is where you can reserve online or get the phone number to call during office hours M-F. We phoned and it was an easy process, $30/night for an electric site. That said, there's no instructions in the park that I could see that directs you on how to pay... so I can see that confusing to people just pulling up. With it being off-season and mid-week, there wasn't anyone around to enforce reservations... so I'm assuming the two vehicle dwellers that pulled in late and left early didn't pay. Overall, the place felt safe (it's right behind the police station) and cell service was great. The city did great making this campground feel like it's not right in the middle of a city. Two trains did go through and blast their horns at 2AM, so bring ear plugs if you're a light sleeper.

  • Lance L.
    Oct. 15, 2025

    Cleary Lake Regional Park

    Large campground with plentyy of activities!

    They have two lots for RV and travel trailer use although the first lot only has two spaces and the second one has a total of five. The five space spot has no water or electric hook up but was a great place for me to test out my new solar set up. Word to the wise, gates ACTUALLY close at 10pm, there's no way to contact anyone and I had to walk about a mile in parked outside the gate 😅. The White Pine lot (5 spaces) has a central bathroom/shower building. The park was jam packed Friday/Saturday but a ghosts town the remains sun/mon/tue I stayed.

  • Joel S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 12, 2025

    Lake Byllesby Regional Park

    Very nice campground

    This is a good campground. Very well kept. Fishing from shore and there is a boat launch. Nice playground for kids. Sites are fairly close. Many have no privacy from others, but some do. No water at the sites and pit toilets are the biggest weaknesses. Nice paths for walking and biking.

  • H
    Oct. 10, 2025

    Baker Campground - Baker Park Reserve

    First time camping!

    For our first time camping, this was a great site! It was very clean, had friendly staff, and was close to a really fun park for our kids. We will be back!

  • Larry K.
    Oct. 9, 2025

    Willow River State Park Campground

    Never again

    Never again, $81 for an electric only site. Come on Wisconsin let's jab the out of .staters. Entry fee to parks, extra for out of staters. The site was secluded but not close to level. Not close to the facilities. I am going back to SD. They don't add fees because you are from out of town, they actually encourage out of state tourists. Last trip to a Wisconsin state park . And the showers were closed for the season, this is 10/9/25. But still full price and just an electric only site. No thanks Wisconsin

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 27, 2025

    Ann Lake

    Quite camping just out of town

    Just a quick one night trip but a perfect getaway close to home. Very quiet. Camp host was nice . Found a tucked away site that we could park Infront of for more privacy

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 26, 2025

    Lebanon Hills Regional Park

    Not a bad stay

    Sites are a little close with little to no privacy in most. Fun little trails nearby for an afternoon walk. Reservation system is weird and the sites are much bigger than they say. All rv sites are the listed length plus 16’ for your tow vehicle, which you need to call to find out.

  • Krista T.
    Sep. 9, 2025

    Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park

    Nice metro get away

    This is a beautiful park and the campsites for the most part all seem spacious, and the loop we were in (whichever one site 52 is in) all had decent tree cover.

    The bathroom facility has seen better days. The nature center is nice and a great place to spend some time if it is raining during their open hours.

  • Kathy L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 5, 2025

    Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park Campground

    Really nice campground!

    Really nice campground! Meadow setting where the campsites are, but then TONS of hiking trails with significant trees& shade. Really beautiful. Nice people staying in adjacent sites. We would return.


Guide to Eden Prairie

Camping near Eden Prairie, Minnesota offers options ranging from rustic tent sites to full-service RV parks within 30 minutes of the city. The area sits at approximately 900 feet above sea level in the Minnesota River Valley, creating a varied terrain of rolling hills and wetlands. Spring camping season typically begins in late April when overnight temperatures consistently stay above 40°F, though early season campers should prepare for muddy conditions from snowmelt.

What to do

Swimming and water sports: Lake Auburn Campground features a swimming beach where families can cool off during summer months. A visitor noted, "The lake is nice, smaller with not many motor boats so good for kayaking or canoeing, the beach is pretty clean, some weeds floating in the water and very shallow for kids."

Hiking trails: Lebanon Hills Regional Park offers extensive trail networks through diverse terrain. According to one camper, "We love Lebanon Hills! Close to home and an oasis in the middle of the Twin Cities... Great hiking." Another visitor shared, "We did get to check out part of one of the many hiking paths."

Archery practice: Lake Elmo County Park Reserve provides an archery range for outdoor enthusiasts. One camper mentioned, "Great campground, sites are spacious and spread out, electric hookups at all sites, swim pond is great for kids, and other amenities like an archery range and hiking trails are fantastic for kids."

Biking: Multiple paved trails connect throughout the region's parks. A camper at Baker Campground noted, "The lake is nice. There are 2 swimming beaches: 1 for the campground and one for all of the day visitors... There is a nice 6+ mile biking trail that connects to others, so bring the bikes."

What campers like

Secluded tent sites: While many campgrounds focus on RV camping, Lake Auburn has more private tent options. A reviewer explained, "Tent camp sites are far enough from each other that neighbors can't be seen, and we didn't hear them either. The bathroom facility near the ranger station was very well maintained and cleaned several times a day."

Educational programs: Baker Campground offers regular nature programming for families. As one visitor shared, "On Saturday nights they have a campgound program for the kids and families to watch. Very organized and clean facilities."

Modern bathrooms: Several campgrounds maintain high-quality facilities. A visitor to Lebanon Hills mentioned, "The bathrooms were among some of the nicest I've used at a campground. The shower stall was big enough for a meaty human like myself to shower comfortably. And you can tell the staff takes good care of the facilities."

Urban accessibility: Most campgrounds are positioned for quick city access. A Cleary Lake camper stated, "We camped here last minute when the rain held off and we could only find this campground with availability... Our 'hike in' spot was very close to the car but hidden in a forest. Gorgeous spot."

What you should know

Reservation timing: Popular campgrounds book quickly during peak season. One Lebanon Hills visitor advised, "Reserve early online, most weekends were already reserved by mid May."

Noise considerations: Proximity to urban areas can mean more background noise. At Dakotah Meadows, one camper reported, "We would be willing to try the campground again, but would probably chose a site further from one of the main roads into Mystic Lake Casino. We heard a lot of traffic coming and going well into the wee hours of the night."

Site privacy variations: Cleary Lake Regional Park provides a mix of exposed and secluded sites. A visitor mentioned, "I really like the hike in sites. Short walk from the car and right by the water yet spaced nicely for privacy."

Gate closures: Some parks strictly enforce entry times. One camper warned, "Word to the wise, gates ACTUALLY close at 10pm, there's no way to contact anyone and I had to walk about a mile in parked outside the gate."

Tips for camping with families

Swim facilities: Baker Park Reserve offers supervised swimming areas. A regular visitor mentioned, "With great fishing, playground, swimming, and biking trails very nearby, the kids were kept as busy as they wanted to be."

Playground access: Several campgrounds have modern play equipment. A Baker Park camper noted, "It was very clean, had friendly staff, and was close to a really fun park for our kids. We will be back!"

Educational opportunities: Lake Elmo provides nature programming. A visitor shared, "On Saturday nights they have a campgound program for the kids and families to watch. Very organized and clean facilities. Reasonably priced."

Shorter hikes: Many campgrounds offer trails suitable for younger hikers. A Lebanon Hills camper stated, "We liked that we weren't super close to any campers unlike most RV spots are nowadays. We will be back to explore other parts of the campground."

Tips from RVers

Level parking pads: Dakotah Meadows RV Park provides cement pads at each site. A repeat visitor explained, "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."

RV length accuracy: Some parks have unique measuring systems. A Lebanon Hills visitor warned, "Reservation system is weird and the sites are much bigger than they say. All rv sites are the listed length plus 16' for your tow vehicle, which you need to call to find out."

RV washing stations: Dakotah Meadows offers specialized facilities for cleaning your rig. A camper noted, "There is a RV wash bay available for a fee and the campground even has gasoline available 24 hours a day using a credit card."

Weekend availability: Town & Country Campground fills quickly during summer. A visitor advised, "It appears to be sold out for the weekend so book ahead. Lots of MN license plates and a few of us from out of state too."

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Eden Prairie, MN?

According to TheDyrt.com, Eden Prairie, MN offers a wide range of camping options, with 103 campgrounds and RV parks near Eden Prairie, MN and 1 free dispersed camping spot.

Which is the most popular campground near Eden Prairie, MN?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Eden Prairie, MN is Lebanon Hills Regional Park with a 4.8-star rating from 43 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Eden Prairie, MN?

According to TheDyrt.com, there is 1 free dispersed camping spot near Eden Prairie, MN.