Best Glamping near Glencoe, MN

Lake Marion County Park in Brownton serves as a prime destination for luxury camping near Glencoe, Minnesota, with glamping accommodations that combine outdoor adventure with comfort. Just 12 miles from Glencoe, this well-maintained campground offers glamping options with electric hookups, picnic tables, and access to modern shower facilities. Glamping guests at Lake Marion can enjoy proximity to swimming areas and nature trails while maintaining access to essential amenities like trash service and drinking water. Cokato Lake RV Resort, about 20 miles north of Glencoe, provides upscale glamping experiences with both seasonal and year-round options. The heated inground swimming pool, mini-golf course, and lake access create a resort-like atmosphere for glamping enthusiasts. "The grounds are very well kept. Everyone there is very friendly. Even the caretakers drive around and talk to people, deliver wood to your campsite, etc," notes one satisfied visitor.

Several glamping resorts within a 30-mile radius of Glencoe feature distinctive amenities that elevate the outdoor experience beyond traditional camping. At Lake Auburn Campground in Victoria, glampers enjoy spacious sites with fire rings and picnic tables while accessing the beach area for swimming and recreation. The park maintains miles of connected trails through prairie lands, leading to a nature center where visitors can learn about local ecosystems. Fort Ridgely State Park offers glamping cabins with electricity and proximity to historical attractions. Lake Maria State Park Campground provides year-round glamping options with market access and firewood available for purchase. One reviewer highlighted the appeal of these accommodations: "Super quiet and relaxed atmosphere! A cute little beach for swimming! This campground even has walking/hike-in sites to give avid campers a real out-in-the-middle-of-nowhere kind of feel."

Best Glamping Sites Near Glencoe, Minnesota (21)

    1. Baker Campground - Baker Park Reserve

    37 Reviews
    Maple Plain, MN
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (763) 694-7662

    $21 - $29 / night

    "This campground was nice and the bathrooms were nice and clean. They have nice walking trailers to the lake and beach area. They lake and beach were nice and has a big sanding beach area."

    "Clean gravel sites with electric hook up surrounded by well maintained grass, picnic table, and fire pit. Central water spigot and dump station. Great signage throughout."

    2. Lake Marion Co Park

    1 Review
    Hutchinson, MN
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (320) 328-4479

    "Even the caretakers  drive around and talk to people, deliver wood to your campsite, etc.  They have a shelter you can rent for parties, playground for kids, volleyball, etc. "

    3. Lake Auburn Campground

    12 Reviews
    Victoria, MN
    24 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"

    "It’s right off the highway, and very easy to find. The camp is very well-maintained, the beach is gorgeous, and the staff was extremely nice over the phone when I set my reservation.

    10/10"

    4. Lake Maria State Park Campground

    34 Reviews
    Silver Creek, MN
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (763) 878-2325

    "If you’re looking for a peaceful escape where the only sounds are rustling leaves, birdsong, and frogs singing at dusk — Site B6 at Lake Maria State Park is the one."

    "There is a bathroom and water station before you head out which is awesome! The campsite was secluded and absolutely beautiful. Definitely will be going back again!"

    5. Minneapolis Southwest KOA

    9 Reviews
    Jordan, MN
    28 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."

    "Spacious spaces, friendly staff. Had a great indoor pool, clean shower and bathroom building"

    6. Cokato Lake RV Resort Cooperative Association

    3 Reviews
    Dassel, MN
    24 miles
    +1 (320) 583-9711

    $60 / night

    "Impressed with the distance to/from the metro (less than an hour on Highway 12 heading west to Cokato)."

    "RV resort and some lot rentals, Heated pool, lake with beach, boat launch area just block away, tennis/pickle ball, mini golf, resort store with ice cream, goat park, paved roads and much more)!"

    7. Flandrau State Park

    14 Reviews
    New Ulm, MN
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (507) 233-9800

    "They had mobile electric fences set up so that goats could graze on the invasive species plants which was pretty cool. I’d like to go back in the summertime and see the giant sand bottom pool full."

    "The campsites have no privacy at all unless you go with one of the hike in sites. we stayed at site 91, which you have about a 500 ft walk to get to."

    8. Fort Ridgely State Park Campground

    12 Reviews
    Morton, MN
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (507) 426-7840

    "Most others along the river don’t have the view but you can still sleep to the sound of running water (until you wake to the same sound…)."

    "BRAND NEW Bathroom/shower building with large ADA showers.

    I was there Tuesday through Saturday and I was THE ONLY CAMPER in the whole park Wednesday through Saturday!"

    9. Three Rivers Park District Baker Campground

    3 Reviews
    Maple Plain, MN
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (763) 694-7662

    "Bathrooms were close and well kept. There were lots of other campers there but the sites are large and plentiful so it was not crowded."

    "Tons of trails and camping. 🏕"

    10. Lake Ripley County Park Campground

    4 Reviews
    Darwin, MN
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (320) 693-3673

    $20 - $25 / night

    "They have you park your vehicle behind a row of bushes to help keep the view clear for everybody. Anderson flower gardens are a short walk away. Sites come with a picnic table and fire pit."

    "Easy parking with lake and playground. Close to town incase you forgot something. Sites have large open areas in front of camps for kids to play. Great hosts as well"

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Glamping Reviews near Glencoe, MN

199 Reviews of 21 Glencoe Campgrounds


  • Joe S.
    Oct. 29, 2021

    A J Acres Campground

    Good Enough for our Needs

    We stayed here for a weekend in May. The campsites are a little bit on top of each other. There aren't many campsites that you're able to reserve. The majority of the campsites are seasonal campsites. There are a lot of mature trees that help with the shade! The beach area is nice, but the only problem is that boaters and kayaks are in the same general area so you have to be careful so you don't get hit. There is a dock for fishing as well. You can also rent boats, kayaks and paddleboards for a small fee. If you want to walk the whole campground having a golf cart would be nice. Also there is NO petting zoo as stated on the website or on the campground maps. There hasn't been one for a few years but they have yet to edit the website or the campground maps. We went there partly because there was a petting zoo for the little kids. Seems lazy to me that they can't update the website or the campground maps.

  • Steph H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 18, 2017

    Lake Maria State Park Campground

    Run or be eaten

    To be fair I'd like to preface this review with a word of caution. We went in the middle of Summer. High bug season. Take a look at other reviews as they come in and see what time of year they visited. Maybe they'll have a similar experience, maybe not. The fun thing about this state park is that all the sites are hike in. No drive up camping. It has a couple camper cabins as well. But everyone is spread out along a few trails so it's a little quieter than your typical campground.

    When we pulled up to the parking lot we knew we were in trouble. The black flies were dive bombing the car like a scene from Armageddon. We prepared the kiddos for a quick grab and run and jumped out of the car. Our campsite was about a mile from the car so we started at a quick walk onto the trail. First step onto the grassy trail exploded in a cloud of mosquitos. Walking along the kids all looked like Pig-Pen from Peanuts. Even though we'd sprayed everyone down the bugs must have felt safety in numbers because we were covered in welts in no time flat. That's when the jogging began. Soon we were running and also planning out how to set up camp the quickest. Little tent first, throw the kids in, big tent second and then everyone in there while dinner was being made. Luckily at our actual campsite the bugs weren't quite as horrendous so we were able to get out a bit after applying a few more layers of repellant. Our site was on a short private trail off the main loop and opened up to a decent space. We had a picnic table and fire pit and plenty of space for our two tents and an area to play. We were all entertained by the plethora of mushroom varieties that surrounded the camp. We spent a bit of time outside and then played in the tent the rest of the night. Unfortunately the bugs were bad enough that the next morning we just packed up and headed back to the car. I would like to come back to this park in late fall and try out a camper cabin. There are three of them all on lakes so if you can get past buggy season it has the potential to be a great experience. Have you ever been to Lake Maria? Stayed in one of their camper cabins? Let me know, I'd love to hear how it went!

  • M
    Aug. 31, 2018

    Baker Campground - Baker Park Reserve

    Nice lake with big beach area

    This campground was nice and the bathrooms were nice and clean. They have nice walking trailers to the lake and beach area. They lake and beach were nice and has a big sanding beach area. You an bring you boat with you. The only down fall was the location of the fire pit. It was located closer to the neighboring campsite and was awkward to use because it was behind the camper and you would think it was the other campsites. The site were very close together and had no privacy. The site had electric but no water.

  • GoWhereYouAreDraw N.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 27, 2019

    Sakatah Lake State Park Campground

    There is plenty to do for the outdoor enthusiasts

    We biked the Sakatah Singing Hills Trail from Faribault, MN to Mankato, MN (39 miles). The whole trail was paved, which was really nice and runs through hardwoods forest. We camped in Sakatah State Park and then explored the City of Mankato. Sakatah Lake is a relatively calm lake and seems like a great place to kayak.

    They have 5 bike-in campsites near the trail. Other campsites include drive-in sites, electric sites, group sites, and camper cabins. The campsites are secluded just enough so that one feels like they are camping in the woods by themselves.  Unlike a lot of campgrounds, Sakatah State Park has its fire pits above ground. Very nice for keeping warm. Amenities at the campground include showers, flush toilets, vault toilets, dump stations.

  • Rachel H.
    Sep. 26, 2023

    Cokato Lake RV Resort Cooperative Association

    Best "Smaller" (225 sites) Campground / RV Resort in Minnesota

    Impressed with the distance to/from the metro (less than an hour on Highway 12 heading west to Cokato). Inground, heated swimming pool; mini golf; pickleball; tennis; arcade room attached to the office.  Ice cream shop has 8 flavors of hand-dipped yum! Freezer pizzas can be cooked at the store or bring one home for later. All the incidentals and condiments you might need.  Plenty of fun clothing for sale to bring home and make memories with.  And memories:  here's the place to start your family fun and lifetime memories! Head on out to the Cokato Lake Experience!

  • J
    Jul. 24, 2020

    Baker Campground - Baker Park Reserve

    Great First Time w/Travel Trailer

    Clean gravel sites with electric hook up surrounded by well maintained grass, picnic table, and fire pit. Central water spigot and dump station. Great signage throughout. Showers and restrooms available. A couple disc golf baskets, sand volleyball court and well maintained grass fields were available for play. Lake independence is a 5-10 minute walk along a newly paved trail. Lake offers two swimming beaches, a water equipment rental area, new restroom facilities, and a playground that was under construction at this time. Simple online reservation process at $26/night our one night total cost $36.03 all fees included. Morning of our reservation, camp staff called to communicate a change of site due to our reserved site having issues with its electrical. All amenities functioned appropriately. My wife, two young boys, and I had a great first time experience with our Bambi 19CB Airstream!

  • Tracy O.
    May. 25, 2021

    Sakatah Lake State Park Campground

    Close drive to Minneopa!

    We stayed here while visiting Minneopa state park. The campground was nice. It was mid April so no water at the sites but had electric in ours. We were able to get potable water at the entrance. And firewood. Had great trails to walk and bike on. Sites are spaced out. Our 34’ trailer fit easily. Vault toilets on site. Bathrooms were closed (covid). The loops near the entrance had more shade. Spaces are large and accommodating!

  • David E.
    Jul. 30, 2022

    Minneapolis Northwest KOA

    Good Campground but Close Sites

    Sites are close to each other, but easy access, clean grounds and facilities, friendly staff, and a K9 fenced area for a pet friendly campground.

  • Maria D.
    Sep. 28, 2025

    Flandrau State Park

    Rustic Site

    We stayed at the rustic campsites and weren’t impressed. The sites felt very exposed and were directly under black walnut trees, which were noisy and uncomfortable when the nuts dropped—especially in the fall. Definitely clear the walnuts before setting up a tent. The rustic bathrooms were poor, and the nicer running water bathrooms required a drive to reach.

    The regular (non-rustic) sites were even more crowded, packed with RVs and lacking privacy. On top of that, planes flew overhead constantly from about 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.—so loud and frequent it felt like a flight school was nearby. Mosquitoes were also heavy, likely from the large marsh in the park.

    The nearby town of New Ulm was very charming, but overall, I wouldn’t camp here again.


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