2 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Chester Woods Park and The Old Barn Resort house upscale glamping accommodations near Eyota, Minnesota. These resort-style camping options feature comfortable beds with linens, electricity, and picnic tables for an elevated outdoor experience. Chester Woods Park includes glamping sites set amid lush greenery with access to a pristine lake for swimming and fishing. The Old Barn Resort offers yurt accommodations alongside their other glamping options, providing boutique camping experiences with modern amenities. Both destinations include fire rings and drinking water while maintaining a connection to nature. One guest shared, "The campground is very clean and nice. The bathrooms and showers were pristine clean and close and easy to walk to."
Hiking trails wind through Chester Woods Park, offering glamping guests opportunities to explore the natural landscape and observe local wildlife. At Whitewater State Park, visitors can participate in naturalist programs including bird banding, archery, and learning about local wildlife while staying in their comfortable glamping accommodations. Fishing enthusiasts appreciate the well-stocked waters, with trout fishing being particularly popular at several locations. For water lovers, swimming beaches provide refreshing options during summer months. A recent visitor mentioned, "Beautiful lookouts on trails, quiet camp sites, and very nice amenities. The main shower/restroom area looks brand new and is very nice." Reservations are recommended for glamping accommodations, especially during peak season from May through October when most facilities are fully operational.
"Drinking water had already been turned off for the season, but the bathroom still had running water and flush toilets in mid-October. Easy access to hiking trails."
"Site 53 was close to the showers and water spigot and it was a big enough spot for 2 tents while being private. It was a 10-20 minute walk to anywhere else."
Available this weekend
from $25 - $250 / night
"Nice park for everyone’s type from tents, cabins and all size RV’s. Electric only at the camp sites but have water and dump station on site. Clean bathrooms and showers."
"It has a campground and man-made lake (created when Bear Creek was dammed for a flood control project) with hiking trails, a horse trail, picnic shelters, a beach, and a playground."
"Located on the Root River. Cliff View has very clean bath houses. Lots of sites to choose from. 50 amp service, sewer hook up and of course water. If your close enough to the office wifi available."
"Situated right along the Root River next to the bike trail. They offer kayak, canoe and tube rentals and shuttles. They also have bike rentals. This facility is clean and very well kept."
from $30 - $46 / night
"There are so many activities to do both within the park and surrounding areas, but my most favorite thing to do was walk the endless miles of hiking trails."
"It can be a little confusing because the camping and mystery caves are a distance apart. I highly recommend going to the caves."
Available this weekend
from $25 - $90 / night
"Our site was very large, which was nice as it gave us more than enough room to set up our tent, leaving space between us and the neighboring sites."
"It was located right on the Root River Trail System which we liked for biking and running."
"There is a restaurant/bar on site. The river is behind the property."
"Mark, Sheri and the staff are good people who work hard to make sure you have a great time. The food is excellent and comes out SO FAST; bravo to the kitchen staff!"
"Fire rings have attached grills. Lovely walking trails. Near Lake Pepin. One negative was orange/rusty water from hand pump well. $14 a night!!! We plan to camp there again."
"Nice and tucked away. Sites are very private. Has beautiful trails. Next to the river great for exploring and fishing."
from $14 / night
"The cart in sites all have a fire pit with a grill, picnic table, and are a short walk from the primitive toilets. There is a water spigot in the parking area."
"I enjoy camping away from the hub bub of the family campground and opting for the backpack or cart in sites. Luckily, Great River Bluffs has some of the nicest cart ins I have encountered."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $24 / night
"My only complaint was how close together the walk-in sites were."
"Beautiful forested area just outside Owatonna. Easy drive past beautiful farms to town. Camp host told us mosquitoes were light this year; they seemed plentiful to me!"
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $24 - $50 / night
"The town of Stockholm is an easy walk with restaurants, baker, gift shops, and art gallery. The campground is first come, first serve."
"A few campsites right on the river edge. Also sites with Electric. Across the railroad tracks is the nice little village of Stockholm which is famous for the PIE Shop."
RangerThis campground has large private sites, most are shady or partially shaded. Bathrooms are large and well maintained. There’s lots of good hiking trails and the historic town of Forestville was interesting to explore. Absolutely no cell coverage for T-Mobile or AT&T but luckily our site had a good opening in the trees for our Starlink. Would definitely recommend.
TravelerWe tent camped one night, midweek late August. Our site was private, close enough to the shower house but far enough away that we didn't hear any noise from the exhaust fans. Was a lovely quiet night. On a tight schedule so we weren't able to sample any of the hikes. Would stay here again. #33 also looked like a prime tent camp spot.
GuideNice campground sites are smaller & you will need to level. Nice clean flush toilets & showers. Can hear the highway below. Road in is gravel & narrow not for big rigs.
GuideThis park is very nice. It has long gravel FHU sites. Bathrooms/shower house is fairly new, but they must have high iron levels b/c the toilets and walls already have brown stains. Kid friendly. walking path. Downfalls: Not much shade yet. You have to register online and some older folks don't like that.
ScoutOriginal plan was to make it to Magnolia MN and camp there, but a few small setbacks occurred and needed to find a camp site sooner than that. Found this place on the Dyrt app, and called the owner. He was friendly and let me know he had a few spots available. Once I got there, I checked in, put a pin on the map for where I was from, and after he loaded the bunch of wood, he led me to my site.
Place is very clean. Flush toilets and shower stall. Lots of things for campers to do here as well.
Would recommend if you prefer a nice quiet campground away from busy roads.
RangerBeautiful setting along the Mississippi River. A few campsites right on the river edge. Also sites with Electric.
Across the railroad tracks is the nice little village of Stockholm which is famous for the PIE Shop. The village also has a wonderful bakery and other small shops and cafes.
A very nice Nature Center outside of town with great prairie trails and views overlooking the Mississippi River up high in the bluffs.
The campground does NOT have showers.
Campground does not have sewage dumping station.
The campground is located close to the railroad tracks but the trains go through fast and were not as bad as we expected.
LegendThis campground is on the opposite side of the road as the park office… but on the same side as the beach. Nice new shower building and nice roads. Some sites are a bit on the smaller side, but there are some drive through sites as well. There are also group sites and cabins.
LegendThis is in a rural area and has many seasonal sites. Transitional sites too. There is a restaurant/bar on site. The river is behind the property.
LegendThis is a county campground near Rochester. It is in a county park that has a swimming beach, boat docks, fishing piers, hiking trails, playground, biking trail. There are showers available. Pretty park-like setting.
Eyota, Minnesota sits in the Driftless Area, a unique region untouched by glaciers with deep river valleys, limestone bluffs, and hardwood forests. The terrain provides shelter for numerous camping options within a 30-mile radius, especially from May through October when temperatures range from 50-80°F. Winter camping options remain available at select locations for those prepared for Minnesota's colder months.
Hiking trails: Chester Woods Park features walking paths through wooded areas with wildlife viewing opportunities. "This is a county campground near Rochester. It is in a county park that has a swimming beach, boat docks, fishing piers, hiking trails, playground, biking trail," notes Crystal B. of Chester Woods Park.
Cave exploration: Mystery Cave at Forestville State Park offers guided tours through underground passages. "I spent a day here hiking and had a blast! I hiked up Chimney Rock and then looped back to tackle part of the Dakota trail! The hiking paths were well taken care of," shares Sarah C. about Whitewater State Park.
Cycling access: Multiple parks connect to regional bike trail systems. "This campground was really good. It was located right on the Root River Trail System which we liked for biking and running," explains Cindy B. about The Old Barn Resort.
River activities: Tubing and kayaking options available at multiple locations. "This campground is small and quaint. Lots of sites to choose from. 50 amp service, sewer hook up and of course water. If you're close enough to the office wifi available. If you're a bicyclist, campgrounds on great paved trail," reports Dan K.
Seasonal weather advantages: Forestville Mystery Cave State Park offers natural mosquito protection. "Best part: very few mosquitoes!! (The cold, constantly moving water helps keep them away.) One of my favorite parks in the state of Minnesota," shares Leda T.
Privacy levels: Kruger Campground provides secluded sites. "I love this place. Nice and tucked away. Sites are very private. Has beautiful trails. Next to the river great for exploring and fishing," explains Nick G. about Kruger Campground.
Value pricing: State forest campgrounds offer affordable options. "Beautiful woodsy spot, so pretty! And only $17," reports Rachel A. about Kruger Campground.
Water access: Fishing opportunities exist at multiple parks. "Great campground! Awesome hiking, nice swimming beach. Big nature store with lots of great stuff. Lots of spots for great fishing," notes Leda T. from Whitewater State Park.
Multi-activity options: The Old Barn Resort provides diverse recreation options. "Nothing but good things here, if you're a bike riding family, there are a lot of trails! If you want to float the river they got it! If you just want to lay by the pool, you can do it! If you don't want to cook they got you covered in their restaurant! If you're a golf person, guess what they got their own course!" describes Jeremiah B.
Seasonal availability: Most campgrounds operate between April and October. "This is in a rural area and has many seasonal sites. Transitional sites too. There is a restaurant/bar on site. The river is behind the property," explains Crystal B. of Whippoorwill Ranch Kampground.
Shower facilities: Availability varies by campground. "Sites are nice sized and it's quiet $6 for firewood. Will come back for a weekend the staff we have seen seem very nice. As of now NO showers," notes Ed W. about Rice Lake State Park.
Cell service limitations: Coverage can be spotty throughout the region. "We had no cell service at our site, but 2 bars plus WIFI outside the visitor center. A water spigot was there, too, since the water and bathhouse are off/closed for the winter season," shares Karla J. B. about Whitewater State Park.
Noise factors: Some parks experience transportation noise. "Highway noise from the highway running along the river and from I-90 (while not really noticeable during the day) is ridiculously loud at night. Added to this were the half dozen trains that ran through the night (horns going off too) AND the light aircraft flying into Lacrosse airport," reports Bryan P. about Great River Bluffs State Park.
Swimming options: Multiple parks offer beach access for children. "The beach was great and clean. Fishing was great. Would definitely come back," reports Erik O. about Chester Woods Park.
Educational opportunities: Ranger programs available seasonally. "We had a blast--there were so many fun things to do! We hiked, took trout fishing lesson, sat at the beach and had relaxing evenings by the fire," describes Melissa H. about Whitewater State Park.
Playground access: Several parks provide play structures. "Not too expensive and good things to do. Swimming in the lake, lots of fishing, hiking, nature center, free activities, and other things to do. There are water and septic hook ups and pets are fine, they have bathrooms as well. Lots of other campers and area to run around," explains Ash V. about Chester Woods Park.
Off-season activities: Winter options available at select parks. "We visited in winter (February) and while there was snow on the ground, the spaces were kept plowed with easy access to the electric boxes," notes Amy G.
Hookup availability: Eagle Cliff Campground offers full-service sites. "Overall great experience! Located on the Root River. Cliff View has very clean bath houses. Lots of sites to choose from. 50 amp service, sewer hook up and of course water," explains Dan K.
Campsite sizing: Site dimensions vary significantly between parks. "Nice place but it is a campground not an rv park, 30 & 50 amp service but no water hookup (fill when you come in) and dump tanks when leaving," notes Kevin about Chester Woods Park.
Winter camping access: Some sites maintain winter accessibility. "Plenty of space without being too close to your neighbors. Super easy to social distance here. We visited in winter (February) and while there was snow on the ground, the spaces were kept plowed with easy access to the electric boxes," shares Amy G. about Whitewater State Park.
Reservation timing: Book early for prime spots. "Sites are large and easy to back into, all sites have a picnic table and fire ring. We had no cell service at our site, but 2 bars plus WIFI outside the visitor center," describes Karla J. B.
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