Best Glamping near Hinckley, MN

Yurt in the Pines stands out among glamping options in central Minnesota, offering cozy yurt accommodations surrounded by woods near Hinckley. This boutique camping destination includes unique circular structures with proper beds, electricity, and picnic tables for outdoor dining. The wooded setting provides natural privacy between sites and creates a tranquil retreat atmosphere. One guest shared, "It's very very secluded from the near by town. On days that the moonlight is not out bring flashlights because when the moon is not shining it's pitch black." Despite the rustic setting, amenities like drinking water and toilet facilities ensure comfort without sacrificing the outdoor experience.

St. Croix State Park, Minnesota's largest state park at 34,000 acres, houses several luxury outdoor stays including glamping accommodations in Old Logging Trail Campground. The park's extensive trail system connects glamping sites to pristine natural areas, creating an immersive wilderness experience just over an hour from the Twin Cities. A recent visitor mentioned, "The drive into the park was absolutely beautiful!! Stayed at old logging trail campground. It was very buggy, so be prepared for that. I can't wait to go back so I can explore more of the park!" Activities at these glamping destinations range from canoe rentals on the St. Croix River to climbing the park's 100-foot fire tower for panoramic views. Most sites include firepits with firewood available for purchase, allowing guests to enjoy evenings under the stars after days spent exploring hiking trails or visiting the historic CCC camp area.

Best Glamping Sites Near Hinckley, Minnesota (16)

    1. Banning RV Park and Campground

    8 Reviews
    Finlayson, MN
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (612) 390-0415

    $25 - $60 / night

    "If you are planning to explore the Kettle River and Banning State Park nearby, this is a good alternative to camping within the State Park itself."

    "Staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The bathrooms were very clean. The fenced in dog park was a big bonus for our pup. The grounds hosted outdoor games and volleyball/basketball courts."

    2. Old Logging Trail — St. Croix State Park

    10 Reviews
    Danbury, WI
    17 miles
    Website

    "It’s very very secluded from the near by town On days that the moonlight is not out bring flashlights because when the moon is not shining it’s pitch black

    Keep in mind the driveway trail is not lit"

    "This park has a ton of camping available, particularly if you don't need electricity and have a smaller rig because then you can get into more of the campground loops."

    3. Paint Rock Springs Campground — St. Croix State Park

    6 Reviews
    Danbury, WI
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (320) 280-7880

    $25 - $35 / night

    "Reserved this site through the Minnesota dnr state park phone line, having been turned away from full camp grounds by two other state parks."

    "Felt nice to spend a weekend without cell service about an hour away from home. Forgot to take my usual photos and video of the site all set up but had a few random to share. Nice campground."

    4. Wild River State Park Campground

    45 Reviews
    Taylors Falls, MN
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (651) 583-2125

    $35 / night

    "Noise seemed to travel between sites, I had some loud neighbors during the day but they settled down before quiet hours. The grass was easy to get tent stakes into."

    "All with trees surrounding your area for a little bit of privacy but the spots are relatively close to each other."

    5. Willow River

    7 Reviews
    Moose Lake, MN
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (320) 245-2668

    "Kind of off the beaten path. You have to take the Willow River exit and go through the town a little bit. There's a small sign next to the Squirrel Cage restaurant and bar."

    "There were mosquitoes a plenty due to the lake. Good spacing between sites and wooded enough to almost forget how close you are to i35."

    6. Pardun’s Jack Pine Campground

    5 Reviews
    Danbury, WI
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 733-0197

    "They have a beautiful bath and shower house (the shower takes quarters $1.25 for 10 minutes) and sell wood on site for $5 a bundle."

    "Lots to do near by Legion 1.3 miles away and a great cafe as well across the street.  Ice is in expensive and so is firewood, basic camping, small playground and a basketball court going in. "

    7. Woodsong Campground

    2 Reviews
    Mora, MN
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (320) 272-4300

    "They strictly enforce the rules on noise and speed. We like that! Our grandkids are safe and enjoying themselves. This is our third year camping at Woodsong."

    9. Country Camping Tent & RV Park on the Rum River

    7 Reviews
    Cambridge, MN
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (763) 444-9626

    $40 - $75 / night

    "Nice on-site store for any needs. I have a small travel trailer that is self contained so I could reserve spots down by the river. Ability to go tubing down the river."

    "Love this place your site is of the road with a campfire ring n ok water or power in the woods lots of wildlife you can camp for free for 21 days at a time if your a rock hound great place for it got stuck"

    10. Kozy Oaks Kamp

    5 Reviews
    Lent, MN
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (651) 674-8471

    $22 - $38 / night

    "Nice pool and a lake.  Room between campsites and some tree coverage.  All in all a nice place to camp."

    "Great little family camp non-motorized lake great for kayaks or canoes couple decent spots for group camping, new owners only four years inand working hard to make it better"

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Glamping Reviews near Hinckley, MN

106 Reviews of 16 Hinckley Campgrounds


  • Katherine T.
    Oct. 11, 2024

    Wild River State Park Campground

    Solid option with star gazing

    This is a solid state park offering. The sites are decently spaced with good tree cover. Noise seemed to travel between sites, I had some loud neighbors during the day but they settled down before quiet hours. The grass was easy to get tent stakes into. Bathrooms were your basic state park situation. Clean with warm showers so no complaints from me. The star gazing area was great! Intermittently had 1-2 bars of T-Mobile with LTE Internet. Wi-Fi is available at the park entrance.

  • Janet R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 1, 2020

    Banning RV Park and Campground

    Alternative to Banning State Park

    We discovered this campground while researching the area, it is fairly new and not only not reviewed on the Dyrt but not listed on it yet either. If you are planning to explore the Kettle River and Banning State Park nearby, this is a good alternative to camping within the State Park itself. With easy access to both the Twin Cities metro area and Duluth, with desireable whitewater paddling and rockclimbing both available in the area, Banning State Park campground fills quickly especially in summer and on weekends, and the Banning RV Park is an excellent backup alternative for overflow demand. And, actually, it may be your go-to option even if campsites at Banning are available, because this RV campground is located only½ mile from the Banning State Park entrance, and because it is at a higher elevation further from the river it is remarkably less buggy which Banning State Park can be in springtime or after recent rains. This campground is quite large, geared towards RVs and trailers but also has dozens of tent sites and is currently adding more! There are also several nice new camper cabins available. We stayed in site 297, a very large double tent site with soft grass for tenting, big shady trees, picnic table and fire ring, with possibility for water and electric hookup but we didn’t use it. We had two families with 3 tents and two vehicles, plus bought firewood(which was delivered in generous quantities) and the total price was$48, which would have been the cost of the two campsites we would have needed if camping at the nearby state park. We were located near the campground pavilion, which included picnic tables, family bathrooms with showers, playground, activity center with craft classes etc, and laundry room. Remarkably, in addition to playgrounds for children in different places around the campground, there was a huge dog walking and play area that was grassy and beautifully clean—and, of special interest, included a complete“dog playground” with all the standards elements of a dog agility course! Very cool—and an expense and effort most places wouldn’t go to. The campground itself was very clean and well landscaped and maintained, however the bathrooms do get heavy use and, though nicely cleaned a few times during the day, are in need of attention in the evening. The campers are mostly family oriented so the campground itself is very quiet in the evenings—however, it is not far from nearby Highway 35, so there is a fair amount of road noise despite a barrier of pines planted as a buffer. I was a bit concerned that folks camping there were not too concerned about covid precautions, no one was wearing masks even when participating at close range to others during some of the campgrounds organized group activities, and there was lotion soap but no hand sanitizer in the bathrooms. You may want to bring your own. Overall, nicely maintained, reasonably priced, conveniently located, and less buggy than the nearby state park! We would camp here again if returning to the area.

  • Eric T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 28, 2022

    Wild River State Park Campground

    Great, Large, Classic Park with River Walks

    Lots of different camping spots. All with trees surrounding your area for a little bit of privacy but the spots are relatively close to each other. We really liked the far end of the campsite but would've preferred campsite 89 or 91 or any on those sides because they seemed to have the most room and privacy.

    Toilets were great and they had some bathrooms not too far away that have running water as well.

    Trails that ran along the river were great!

  • Ashley H.
    Jun. 25, 2023

    Wild River State Park Campground

    One of the better state park campgrounds we've stayed at

    We were at site 93. It's a large site with plenty of room for a huge tent or a few tents. It was very buggy so we got a screen tent. Nicely shaded site as well. Not far from the water station and pit toilet. For a bathroom with running water it's a long walk and there's not close parking either. The campground is a long drive into the park from the main entrance. 12x10 screen tent fit easily over the 8' picnic table.

  • M
    Jun. 19, 2023

    Old Logging Trail — St. Croix State Park

    Great escape from civilization

    It’s very very secluded from the near by town

    On days that the moonlight is not out bring flashlights because when the moon is not shining it’s pitch black

    Keep in mind the driveway trail is not lit up but the showers are very clean and up to date And very clean they are fully stocked in hand soap & toilet paper the have sinks for washing ur utensils and pans and ect

  • D
    Sep. 19, 2020

    Wild River State Park Campground

    Great spot for first time camping

    This was my first time camping EVER, and I wanted a balance of car camping ease with quiet wilderness. I stayed in the E loop. No electric sites, which cut down the number of big rig RVs, but there were plenty of small campers and trailers. To me, this means louder guests than tent campers. That said, people tended to quiet down by 9-10p. There was occasional noise during the day from crop dusters and motorized boat traffic on the St. Croix.

    Site 87 had nice privacy — less between sites 87 and 89 and much more between 87 and 85 (see photos). Site 89 is a double site, so be prepared for a little more activity if someone books there. If I went again, I'd try to snag site 85. Large trees and vegetation between sites, especially on the outside loop. Plenty of space for hammocks. The site itself was level and very spacious. We had a five person tent and could have put up a bug house easily. The fire pit was clean and had a grate on top. Pit toilets were clean and had plenty of toilet paper, especially for the end of a holiday weekend. Bugs were minimal, but could have been because the weather was on the cooler side (50s-60s).

    A couple random notes:

    • Firewood is $6/bundle. Self-pay available if the ranger station is closed. Bring exact change since you'll be paying by envelope.

    • The ranger station was open for window service, and they sold fire starters, soda, t-shirts, etc. Not sure when hours are exactly. They were open when I went around 3-4p Sunday and Monday to buy wood.

    • Cell reception for T-Mobile was minimal to non-existent.

  • Ashley T.
    Jul. 8, 2019

    Big Lake Shores & The Lounge

    Serenity

    We always stay in the cabin. It’s a remote paradise! The price is right. Refrigerator, microwave, queen bed along side a bunk; double on the bottom bunk and a twin up top. The neighborhood is welcoming.

  • Amber B.
    Jul. 5, 2017

    Wild River State Park Campground

    Camper Cabin

    We stayed here in mid April, I believe we stayed at CC #6. The site was beautiful, the cabin well kept. My only complaint about the site is how close the cabins are together, but the fact that the decks face into the woods and ravine is very peaceful and makes up for it. The cabins are nearby a trail that you can wander through the woods down to the river which is nice. We definitely used the heat at night to stay warm but had the windows open at night, it was perfect weather, this is a great place for spring and fall camping. (Never been during the summer months.)

  • Ari A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 3, 2021

    Old Logging Trail — St. Croix State Park

    Decent sites; plenty to do

    This park has a ton of camping available, particularly if you don't need electricity and have a smaller rig because then you can get into more of the campground loops. (There is electricity here, but there are many more sites without.) 

    The sites in the Old Logging Campground were close together but many had vegetation between them offering some privacy. Site 207 was especially tucked in but it's a tight spot, so probably best for a van or tent. 

    The park itself has a lot to offer being right on the St. Croix River, plus there are hiking trails, a paved bike path, a fire tower you can climb, an old CCC camp area you can tour, and more. Also, canoe and kayak rentals are available. And this is all within the state park boundary since, at 34,000 acres, the park is the largest in the Minnesota state park system. 

    Some of the loops have old bathhouses that desperately need to be replaced, but they are in the process of doing so, which means some loops have great new bathrooms and showers. (If you stay in the upper 200s, sites, you'll have one of these new bathrooms right away, but more are being built.) Cell service was incredibly spotty on Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile. Depending on where you're at, you'll get a low signal, but often it was only enough for texting-- don't think about using the web or social media or getting any work done while you're here. 

    Overall, we enjoyed our weekend at this park and would come back for another getaway if we had the chance and it wasn't a workday.


Guide to Hinckley

Camping options near Hinckley, Minnesota provide access to the pine forests and river landscapes of east-central Minnesota, where the terrain features a mix of rolling hills and wetlands at around 1,000 feet elevation. The area sits at the transition zone between northern pine forests and southern hardwoods, creating diverse habitats for wildlife. Summer temperatures typically range from 55-85°F with higher humidity levels, while spring and fall camping requires preparation for overnight temperatures that can drop below 40°F.

What to do

Explore the St. Croix River: St. Croix State Park offers extensive river access for paddling adventures. "The park is VERY LARGE, 33,000 acres! The prairie was beautiful this fall with all the native grasses and plants. There is a flat, brand new 5 mile paved bicycle path that goes from the campground to the beach," notes a visitor to Wild River State Park Campground.

Climb the historic fire tower: Get panoramic views of the forest landscape. "There is also a 100' fire tower you can climb up and get an epic view. Campsites were nicely angled for easy parking. Fire ring and table at each site," shares a camper at Old Logging Trail — St. Croix State Park.

Kayak or canoe on calm waters: Multiple campgrounds offer water access for paddling. A visitor at Country Camping Tent & RV Park comments, "Key thing is the river is very clean and sandy bottom. This campground is great for everyone! It's has a heated pool, splash pad area, BIG playground area, indoor game room, HUGE sites!"

What campers like

Private, wooded campsites: Many campgrounds offer sites with good separation and natural screening. A camper at Wild River State Park Campground shares, "The campground was very nice. The sites are private, couldn't see any neighbors as there are a lot of trees. The park rangers were very helpful and informative."

Wildlife viewing opportunities: Local forests support diverse wildlife. "We saw sooooo many deer some even walking right through campsites! You can hear coyotes, raccoons and very loud owls," reports a visitor to Wild River State Park. Another camper noted, "MANY BLACK Squirrels in the park!"

Night sky conditions: The area offers good stargazing away from city lights. "This is a solid state park offering. The sites are decently spaced with good tree cover... The star gazing area was great!" notes a visitor to Wild River State Park Campground.

What you should know

Seasonal bug considerations: Mosquitoes can be intense during certain periods. "St. Croix SP: was quite buggy due to a lot of recent rain. Highly recommend fogging your site or having a bug enclosure to help ward of the mosquitos," advises a visitor to Old Logging Trail.

Water hookup challenges: Some sites have unusual water hookup arrangements. At Banning RV Park and Campground, a camper reported: "We were quick to learn that water hookups were shared with other sites and required 'y' connections at the spigots... Ours source ended up being 75' plus from our RV. Thankfully I just happened to be carrying the extra hose."

Limited cell service: Network coverage can be spotty in many areas. "Cell service was incredibly spotty on Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile. Depending on where you're at, you'll get a low signal, but often it was only enough for texting," reports a camper at Old Logging Trail.

Very dark nights: Many campgrounds have minimal lighting. "On days that the moonlight is not out bring flashlights because when the moon is not shining it's pitch black," advises a camper at Old Logging Trail.

Tips for camping with families

Look for campgrounds with dedicated activities: Some sites offer structured recreation. A visitor to Country Camping Tent & RV Park on the Rum River shares, "I stayed here 3 weeks ago with my wife and 2 young children and it was fantastic great playground and heated pool the spaces were well kept and spaced apart 10-10 would most defiantly go again! A ton for the kids to do!"

Consider glamping options for easier family stays: Glamping in Hinckley, Minnesota offers a comfort-focused alternative to traditional camping. Several campgrounds near Hinckley feature luxury outdoor stays with amenities that work well for families with young children.

Choose sites near modern restrooms: When camping with children, bathroom proximity matters. "The kids always have fun, they have a pool, RC track, mini golf, playground, and community room with board games & such," notes a visitor to Kozy Oaks Kamp.

Tips from RVers

Check site length and leveling: Some sites have challenging leveling conditions. A camper at Banning RV Park and Campground noted: "Our sites were grass that was a little long and rutted from what seemed from previous tenants. This made getting leveling a little difficult and out fold out stairs touched the ground before fully being deployed."

Prepare for limited hookups: Not all campgrounds offer full connections. "Office and store was clean and well cared for... Our site was a fairly level pull through, full hook up site," shares a visitor to Banning RV Park and Campground.

Scout campground layouts beforehand: Some campgrounds have confusing internal layouts. "Directions to the walk in sites were a bit unclear when driving in but I eventually made it there," mentions a solo camper at Old Logging Trail.

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