Best Glamping near Evansville, MN
Lake Carlos State Park Campground and Tipsinah Mounds City Park feature upscale glamping accommodations near Evansville, Minnesota. Both locations provide climate-controlled structures with electricity and comfortable sleeping arrangements for travelers seeking a wilderness experience without sacrificing comfort. Lake Carlos offers waterfront glamping with direct lake access and sandy beaches for swimming. "Bougie camping. More like a living room with no roof," commented one visitor about the group camping facilities at Lake Carlos, which includes hot water and a wood stove in the shelter building. Glendalough State Park, located about 30 miles away, expands the area's glamping options with yurts that include electricity and comfortable furnishings while maintaining a connection to nature.
The glamping sites boast scenic locations with water views and access to extensive trail systems. Lake Carlos features hiking paths that wind through wooded areas, providing a peaceful escape from the busier lakefront. According to a recent visitor, "We found the quiet trails. Lower campground offers no privacy, but a newer shower house and views and access to the lake." Seasonal activities enhance the glamping experience, with Lake Carlos offering candlelight skiing events in winter and cross-country skiing on trails that wind through ponds and bogs. Summer visitors enjoy swimming at dedicated beaches, boating opportunities with convenient launches, and fishing. Tipsinah Mounds provides glamping accommodations with "gorgeous sunsets, large beach, huge lake for boating, fishing, kayaking," as one reviewer noted, while also offering access to the Minnesota Central Lakes Bike Trail.
