Glamping sites near Hanover, Minnesota sit at approximately 950 feet above sea level on the northern edge of the Mississippi River watershed. The region's continental climate brings distinct seasonal changes with summer high temperatures averaging 82°F and winter lows often dropping below 10°F. Most luxury camping options in the area operate from April through October, with a few select accommodations maintaining year-round availability.
What to do
Water activities at Lake Independence: Baker Campground offers easy access to lake swimming and boating opportunities with designated beach areas. "The camp is very well-maintained, the beach is gorgeous, and the staff was extremely nice over the phone when I set my reservation," notes one camper at Lake Auburn Campground.
Trail exploration: Multiple trail systems connect throughout the Hanover area camping network. At Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park Campground, trails provide wildlife viewing opportunities. "This place had awesome trails and so many deer! It's like they were camping with us," reports a visitor.
Mini-golf and pool access: Some campgrounds provide additional recreational facilities beyond natural attractions. "It has a 9 hole mini golf, shuffleboard, salt water pool, and a lobby/gift shop. They also offer a nice seating area for those hot or raining days with free arcade," explains a reviewer at St. Cloud-Clearwater RV Park.
What campers like
Secluded backcountry sites: Lake Maria State Park Campground offers walk-in sites that provide genuine wilderness immersion. "Site B6 feels like a secret woodland sanctuary — set up on a slight rise, tucked beneath a cathedral of towering oaks and maples... with just enough open sky for stargazing by the fire," describes one camper.
Proximity to Twin Cities: Many glamping options in Hanover maintain a wilderness feel despite relative closeness to urban amenities. "This campground is a gem so very close to the Twin Cities. The sites are good sized, and the bathroom/showers are great," notes a visitor to Baker Campground - Baker Park Reserve.
Clean facilities: Consistently maintained restrooms and shower facilities receive frequent mention. "The bathrooms were clean. The campground management is helpful and friendly, and even has little fire starting bundles if you're having a rough time getting that fire going," explains a visitor to Lake Auburn Campground.
What you should know
Reservation timing: Most glamping sites require advance booking, particularly during summer months. "For our first time camping, this was a great site! It was very clean, had friendly staff, and was close to a really fun park for our kids. We will be back!" shares a first-timer at Baker Campground.
Seasonal insect considerations: Bug activity varies significantly throughout the season. "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... the kids all looked like Pig-Pen from Peanuts," warns a Lake Maria State Park visitor about mid-summer camping.
Pack-in requirements: Several glamping sites require short hikes from parking areas. "Only about a mile from the parking lot. This site was nearly surrounded by a lake which lended to a lot of bugs, but was absolutely gorgeous! We could see one other camper in a different site, but it still felt like you were in the wilderness," explains a visitor to Lake Maria State Park.
Tips for camping with families
Look for combined amenities: Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park offers child-friendly facilities alongside natural attractions. "We spent a lot of my childhood playing and exploring this park! The campgrounds are grouped, we'll maintained, and always have firewood(etc) stocked for their guests," reports a long-time visitor.
Waterpark access: Several Hanover area glamping options provide access to swimming facilities beyond natural lakes. "Within the park is large water park and wave pool. There are many paved trails, and an activity center," notes a visitor to Bunker Hills Regional Park.
Spacious sites for group camping: Certain campgrounds specifically accommodate multiple families. "We went with a ground of friends (all families with young kids). It was the perfect place to easily get in, set up, hangout, and just relax. The sites are fairly large, but very open (which was ok with a group of us)," explains a Baker Campground visitor.
Tips from RVers
Site selection considerations: Glamping with RVs requires attention to specific site characteristics. "The upper loop(sits 45-64) is definitely more geared towards RVs, so not what I would consider an ideal tent site," advises a visitor to Bunker Hills Regional Park.
Hookup variations: Different parks offer varying levels of RV service. "This was a great park and close to everything. This campground was big with privacy between the camp spots. There were nice trails to help explorer the regional park," shares an RV camper at Bunker Hills Regional Park.
Seasonal site options: For longer-term glamping near Hanover, consider seasonal arrangements. "Just stayed for the weekend and we had a wonderful time. Shaded lot, much quieter than other sites I've been too. Many lots seem to be seasonal owners, but all were very well kept. Would definitely return in the future and even consider a seasonal spot some day," notes a visitor to St. Cloud-Clearwater RV Park.
