Campgrounds near Edina, Minnesota vary from basic tent sites to premium RV facilities, with options typically available from April through October. Located in Hennepin County at 885 feet above sea level, Edina's proximity to lakes and regional parks offers campers diverse terrain within a 30-minute drive. Summer temperatures average 70-85°F with occasional humidity spikes, making early reservations essential.
What to do
Water recreation at Cleary Lake: At Cleary Lake Regional Park campers can kayak, canoe, and fish in a peaceful setting. "Cleary Lake is a good size and a kayakers delight! The park also has a golf course and is very well kept!" notes reviewer Lili R.
Tubing on the Rum River: Floating down the river is popular with campers at Country Camping. "Great tubing and canoeing," explains Rory T. "They have a bus that takes you into town float back to the campground, love it," adds another visitor.
Hiking and biking trails: Baker Park Reserve offers extensive paved trails. "There is a nice 6+ mile biking trail that connects to others, so bring the bikes," recommends Jennifer H. The park's trails connect to a network that lets campers explore the surrounding natural areas.
What campers like
Secluded tent sites: Lebanon Hills Regional Park offers rare privacy. "Tent camp sites are far enough from each other that neighbors can't be seen, and we didn't hear them either," notes Blair. The sites blend into woodland settings despite being in suburban Eagan.
Level concrete pads: Dakotah Meadows RV Park features well-maintained sites. "The sites are paved and have well-maintained grass. We were located near the casino road, which has an occasional loud car, even at night," explains Chris F., highlighting both benefits and potential drawbacks.
Heated amenities: Country Camping Tent & RV Park offers summer comfort with "a heated pool, splash pad area, BIG playground area, indoor game room, HUGE sites," according to Spencer C. These amenities prove especially valuable during cooler Minnesota evenings.
What you should know
Reservation timing: Most campgrounds in the area require advance booking, particularly for summer weekends. "Reserve early online, most weekends were already reserved by mid May," advises a Lebanon Hills camper.
Traffic noise considerations: Due to proximity to the Twin Cities, road noise affects certain locations. "The only criticisms we have are that you can hear road noise — and depending on your site you'll hear the alarm of one of the access gates for the Minnesota Zoo," notes a visitor to Lebanon Hills.
WiFi limitations: Internet connectivity varies widely at RV campgrounds near Edina. At Dakotah Meadows RV Park, "wifi is not great, less than 1MB download speeds from our site, and our Verizon service was pretty poor in our spot, max 2 bars," reports Chris F.
Tips for camping with families
Playgrounds and pools: Baker Park Reserve offers family-friendly amenities. "With great fishing, playground, swimming, and biking trails very nearby, the kids were kept as busy as they wanted to be," shares Bryan S. The park provides structured recreation options.
Group camping options: For family reunions or large gatherings, consider specialized sites. "We always stay at the Cleary point group camp and we love it... The camp is great though, 4 or 5 hookups and a private dock and the whole site is private and on a little point so the lake is surrounding you," explains Teresa O.
Pet considerations: Many campgrounds accommodate dogs but have specific areas. At Dakotah Meadows, "Dog park available, watch a few spots in fence near bottom where fencing has risen up... little dogs could easily climb under," advises Beth B., highlighting the need to monitor pets in designated areas.
Tips from RVers
Site selection strategy: At Town & Country Campground, space limitations require planning. "It's a nice park but very close compact. Everyone is squeezed in like sardines. Very tight quarters on roads and sites," reports Claire M. Request sites away from main roads when possible.
Setup considerations: RV campgrounds near Edina often have varying hookup positions. At Dakotah Meadows, "Sites are two pull-thru's to each site. Your door is opposite of your site mate and you each have your own power pedestal w/water. Sites are 60+ feet, concrete and level," explains James and Susan K.
Maintenance facilities: Some parks offer RV-specific services beyond basic hookups. "There is fuel on site as well as RV wash station. Bath house and laundry and card controlled ($5 card deposit on check in)... well maintained facilities," notes a reviewer about the practical amenities available at Dakotah Meadows.
