Best Tent Camping near Hokah, MN

Recent Tent Reviews near Hokah, MN

505 Reviews of 21 Hokah Campgrounds

• J

  John C.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 10, 2019

  Maple Springs Campground

  Peaceful and beautiful

  I arrived midweek around 8:00 PM and the office was closed. I was tent camping on motorcycle and easily found my site way back on the property. Andy came out to my site in the morning to say hi and ask if anything was needed. He definitley cares about the people staying here. With the gravel roads and very soft grass site, it was easy to manuver a large bike. Out in the tent sites there was very little light, which made star gazing amazing. If it wasn't for the store and well done shower room I would have thought I was in the wilderness especially in the tent area. Great place for quiet midweek, not sure what the weekend is like. The only reason it is not 5 stars is from my site I had to walk out to the field for wifi reception. With no Verizon cell service, not sure if others did, I needed to comunicate with family.

  John Carpentier Coon Rapids, MN

• 

  Scott M.

  Legend

  

  Jul. 18, 2020

  Castle Mound Campground — Black River State Forest

  Wooded Area

  Very wooded campsites, which allowed for some privacy, but you will still see your neighbors. The campground was pretty and very well kept by all standards. It is one of the 3 campgrounds of the Black River State Forest, but this one appealed to us because of its location to the town and to the highway. Its a very nicely spread out campground that had a lot to offer. When you first pull in you are directed to the pay kiosk/office park. Note that you can't pay right now due to the virus, so you will need to have a sticker on your car ahead of it. 

  As for the sites. They can be large or small depending on where you choose. The majority are for tent camping and not larger RVs so if you have a bigger RV make sure you are looking ahead at the size of the pad. We saw a variety of people in different rigs from medium winnebagos and airstreams to small tear drops. Some sites are electric and that is where the campground was full. The tent sites were nice and we could get our scamp into one of those fairly easily. The nice thing is the trees...they provide great shade and also allow you to hang your hammock up if you choose. We did see warnings of ticks so just be cautious. 

  The showers were very nice and looked to be housed in a new shower house. They were working on the water heater when we stopped so the cold water was all they had, but that was fine as it was a hot day. The toilets around the campground are pit, but they are more than just an outhouse so you are safe. 

  One random thing was the firewood was the cheapest I have ever seen it at any state park. Nice to see them offering up a good deal on what nature provides!

• 

  Brian M.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 9, 2023

  Waukon City Park

  Great campground

  Free firewood, free wifi, water and electric at each campsite. Found a nice shady site for tent camping.

• 

  Emily S.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 28, 2019

  Pulpit Rock Campground

  Clean

  Very nice, clean campground with a lot of amenities. Tent camping on the river was neat, but tents were very close together due to the small sites

• 

  Chris C.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 3, 2017

  Bloody Run County Park

  Hidden gem

  Quiet park with beautiful campground. Great for tent camping. Had no luck fishing the stream but a friend with me caught a couple.

• 

  kcki M.

  Guide

  

  Nov. 15, 2024

  Col Larson County Park

  Easy Overnight Spot

  Small city park. Just a field for tent camping. A few RV spots. Easy on-and-off if you are looking for a quick overnight.

• 

  Katsu T.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 21, 2017

  Beauford T. Anderson Park

  Campground in middle of town

  A weird little campground. It’s just smack in the middle of a small town. Electric hookups for those with campers, water and public restroom and shower house. $8 for tent camping. Gas station close by

• 

  Michael V.

  Ranger

  

  Aug. 11, 2022

  Houston Nature Center

  Bike trail campground with parking near by.

  Has very clean showers and toilets. Owl center at office. Tent sites only and not many. Must make reservations but typically not many people here camping.

• J

  Jake L.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 24, 2017

  Sylvan City Park

  Close to bike trail and downtown

  Stayed here in a tent while on a bicycle camping trip and it was adequate. It is located in a city park within a couple minutes walk of the downtown area. The bike trail crosses the south end of downtown so close to that too. This would not be a good place to camp if you'd like to be out in nature

  Biggest gripe is the slope of the tent sites. The majority of the tent sites are on an incline around a pond. There are also a lot of ducks that aren't very afraid of humans. None got into my gear though. There are fire rings at the tent sites. No picnic tables at the individual sites but there are some nearby in the park and there's also a covered picnic shelter. Hammocks would be difficult to impossible as the tent area is a strip of grass between pond and bluff, which has mostly brush or too whimpy of trees to hang from at the base. There are a couple huge oaks but none in pairs.

  Quarter showers and clean restrooms are available. $20/night/tent which seemed a bit steep to me considering how slanted the sites were and quarter showers. It is cheaper than the other places within immediate biking distance which were $25/night.

• 

  Stephanie K.

  Ranger

  

  Aug. 3, 2020

  Beaver Creek Valley State Park Campground

  Out there

  A lot of electric sites. Tent sites further back in the campground through multiple water crossings (ok for cars). Campsites beautiful wooded sites in the bluffs. Definitely a campground to see!

• 

  Michael V.

  Ranger

  

  Sep. 17, 2022

  Justin Trails Resort

  We stayed in one of the cabins

  Beautiful place, tent camping is available. Great breakfast and romantic setting for our anniversary. They sell wine and food in the store. Host is amazing and friendly. Disc golf is busy here, in winter they have sledding hills. The llamas are fun to feed.

• 

  Ann E.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 16, 2019

  Pulpit Rock Campground

  Nothing crazy special, well kept sites

  I was there on a Monday and was the only tent around. Site 15 is the best for tent sites, it’s right at the delta of where two streams meet. It’s a quick bike ride to pulpit rock brewing and other parks.

• 

  Justin S.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 5, 2022

  Pietrek County Park

  Well maintained

  Nice big tent sites down by the river. Walking trails were nice but recommend pants as the grass was long in spots. Plenty of wildlife and could not hear the cars from the highway.

• 

  Justin G.

  Traveler

  

  May. 20, 2022

  Jellystone Park Warrens

  Peaceful

  Pros:

  • Peaceful
  • Friendly staff
  • Nice Bathrooms & Showers
  • Laundry facility

  Cons:

  • Expensive at $40 a night for a tent site (and was a weekday)
  • Convenient store at campground only open 3 days out of the week.
• 

  James M.

  Legend

  

  Jul. 26, 2022

  Little Paint Campground — Yellow River State Forest

  Great State Forest CG with trout streams

  Stayed in 2 primitive tent sites: table, fire ring, shaded. Great sites for hat are all within walking to stocked trout streams! CG is in valley, cooled air, shaded, cold water streams to cool off. Pit toilets, trash bins, self registration with some sites reservable.

• 

  Dani K.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 25, 2017

  Pulpit Rock Campground

  Decorah is worth the trip! BEAUTIFUL

  Decorah is so beautiful. The river is right beside the tent sites. Hiking trails close by. Caves and water falls only a short drive away. Tubing, canoeing, and kayaking services behind camp grounds. Super affordable site rates. Shower house. Picnic tables and fire pits at each site.

• 

  Mike L.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 27, 2024

  Sparta Campground — Elroy-Sparta State Trail

  Non-resident upcharge ($30 vs. $15 plus fees)

  Sites are basic with water, pit toilets, tables and fire rings. I originally planned to stay here but came across the non-resident charges (my state does not do this). I made reservations at the Village of Norwalk and the town of Hillsboro instead. Both have City parks with free tent camping. Norwalk even has showers and RV spots. I've added both to The Dyrt library.

• 

  Stephanie M.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 7, 2020

  Lazy D’s Campground

  Good Family Campground

  Tent camping - Fun things to do with kids - jumping pillow, petting zoo, kids train ride, playground, pool, sandpit, volleyball, peddle bikes, river with tubing, horse rides, close to white water with hiking and beach. Seasonal people were friendly and staff was great. Low bugs and a good size camping space. Only negative was the pedestrian bridge is a little old and could use some repairs.

• B

  B B.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 12, 2022

  Lake Meyer County Park Campground

  Great spot, tents included

  This is a great little park if you need a place to stop for the night. It was very inexpensive for tents ($10 I think) and the tent camping area was very nice with 3 giant pine trees and some picnic tables and fire rings. As someone who bicycle tours I appreciated fire wood being on site and close to where the tent area is. The bathrooms aren’t the best but they worked. Overall its a safe, clean, welcoming campground for both tents and RV’s.

• 

  Brady J.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 2, 2022

  Minneiska Campground — Whitewater State Park

  Perfect weekend

  We are new to tent camping and are fortunate to live a short drive away from Whitewater State Park. We have heard from our friends who go camping that this is a highly sought after destination and I can see why. Beautiful lookouts on trails, quiet camp sites (non electric sites are much more peaceful), and very nice amenities. The main shower/restroom area looks brand new and is very nice.

• S

  Steve S.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 15, 2023

  Houston Nature Center

  Great Campground for Cyclists

  Spacious, level, well kept, quiet. $10/night, which is great. Spotless showers and bathrooms, access to drinking water. The International Owl Center was a welcome discovery. Best tent campground on the Root River Trail.

• 

  Kayla F.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 29, 2019

  Perrot State Park Campground

  Would Recommend

  Very nice area, camped in a tent at the end of September. Firewood had very easy access. The campground was a pretty large layout, but still easy to navigate. Nice hiking spots with amazing views. Bugs weren't too terrible, I maybe had two mosquito bites the whole 4 days, and that was before I put bug spray on.

  Rentals for canoes and kayaks are available. Unfortunately, when I went the current was too strong. We could still rent one but they warned us that if we weren't able to make it through the current, that we wouldn't be able to get our money refunded.

  There were signs posted that the drinking water cannot be boiled, nor can it be given to babies or elderly due to high nitrates. But we brought our own water anyways.

• 

  Jillian S.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 1, 2018

  Minneiska Campground — Whitewater State Park

  Nice for a state park

  Most sites are for car camping or RV's. Tent site was nice and clean and a good size. Could have set up 2 tents with no problem. Not a ton of privacy from other campers. Showers/bathrooms available. Lots of hiking trails. Camp store was never open when I checked. Swimming beach was available, but there were geese (and their poop) everywhere. This state park is nice because there are NO mosquitoes. But beware, there are bears.

• S

  Stuart A.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 5, 2020

  Great River Bluffs State Park Campground

  Unbelievable Views & Hiking

  Small rustic campground with no hookups or electrical sites which is perfect if you are tent camping! Sites are smaller but nice, the outer sites have better privacy with most inner sites backing up to the restrooms. The hiking here is amazing with numerous lookout points to see the river from the bluffs. There are short and long hikes to get to the views, so it’s good for all levels of hiking. Overall this campground has a lot to offer and we will definitely go back!

• A

  Alison

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 18, 2018

  Houston Nature Center

  Root River Bike Trail

  This campsite is at the trailhead for the Root River Bike Trail. This bike trail is so awesome and by far the best in the tri-state area!

  The nature center is tent camping only but they do have nice spots with picnic tables and grills. Even though I'm not a kid, I thought the park was AWESOME. They litterally have a tree house to play in!!!! The Nature Center also has a bike servicing station, showers, and bathrooms. Everything is extremely clean and the town of Houston is so sweet. I will visit again!

• P

  Peter K.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 20, 2021

  Sylvan City Park

  Small campground next to city park.

  This is a convenient small campground next to a city park. The touristy shops and biking trails are within a few blocks of the campground. The RV campsites have water and electricity. We found the sites to be rather close together. The sites are first come first served (no reservations). There are also numerous tent sites, as this seems to be popular with the bicycling crowd. This really is a beautiful area of southeast MN.

• 

  Amber Z.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 17, 2018

  Beaver Creek Valley State Park Campground

  Disappointed with camping but hiking was great!

  I was disappointed with camping here. We stayed in a tent site, W##. We felt lucky with this because the W sites were more secluded and you didn't feel like you were on top of your camping neighbors. The bathrooms and showers here were very gross though. The hiking here had great views but trails were not labeled well. The Big Spring was also a great natural water feature to relax in after a hot hike!