Best Glamping near Fort Ripley, MN
Crow Wing State Park and True North Basecamp offer distinctive glamping accommodations near Fort Ripley, Minnesota. Crow Wing features canvas glamping tents positioned along the scenic Mississippi River, while True North Basecamp houses modern camping cabins with electricity and comfortable beds. Both locations provide picnic tables, fire rings, and access to clean shower facilities. The safari-style canvas accommodations at Crow Wing include raised platforms, quality linens, and rustic furnishings, creating a blend of outdoor immersion with essential comforts. Guests at True North enjoy cabin-style glamping with solid walls, electricity, and climate control options. According to a camper, "The campsite was pretty wooded on most sides. I visited in the late spring so there were quite a few mosquitos since the campground is near the river."
The Paul Bunyan Bike Trail passes through Crow Wing State Park, offering glampers direct access to 120 miles of scenic cycling routes. Glamping accommodations position visitors perfectly for sunset hikes along the Mississippi River with continuous river views and access to historic interpretive signs describing the 1850s town of Crow Wing. Water enthusiasts can launch canoes or kayaks directly into the Mississippi water trail, with a leisurely four-hour paddle available from Kiwanis Park in Brainerd. Winter glampers enjoy access to snowshoeing trails and winter wildlife viewing. Crow Wing Lake Campground provides additional luxury camping options with lake access, a heated swimming pool, playground facilities, and equipment rentals including paddleboards and funyaks. One visitor noted, "The campground is very quiet and clean. Biking on the Paul Bunyan Biketrail amazing."
