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Holdingford City Park on the Lake Wobegon Trail provides electric hookups and primitive tent sites for campers with pets. Located adjacent to an official trailhead of the SooLine spur, this municipal campground features modern restroom facilities both in the camping area and at the trailhead. The park allows pets throughout the grounds but maintains specific areas where pets cannot go. Cedar Lake Memorial Park and Two Rivers Campground also accommodate pets with various hookup options ranging from primitive to full-service sites. These campgrounds offer picnic tables, fire rings, and trash collection services. The Lake Wobegon Trail provides excellent biking opportunities for visitors camping with their dogs, connecting to a network of scenic routes ideal for day trips or longer journeys.
Birch Lake in Birch Lakes State Forest provides a more primitive pet-friendly camping experience with spacious, tree-lined sites that offer greater privacy for dogs. Sites are spaced far enough apart to minimize contact between pets at neighboring campsites. The campground features self-registration for $17 per night with no hookups available. For RV campers with pets, St. Cloud Campground & RV Park offers full-service sites including water, electric, and sewer connections. Campers have noted the quiet atmosphere at Birch Lake makes it ideal for pets who may be anxious around crowds or noise. Several connecting pathways between sites accommodate group camping with multiple pets. The surrounding forests offer extensive trails for dog walking, while the lake provides swimming opportunities for water-loving dogs during summer months.
"This is a well kept and well run campground tucked in between the Mississippi River and the outlet of the Platte River."
"There is about a 500yd walk to the restrooms, and you have to go another 500yds to the main campground to find the showers."
"Sites are close together compared to some other Minnesota state parks. Lots of trees. Bathroom is older but decent. Hiking trails ok nothing special."
from $20 - $50 / night
Check Availability"Had a nice park area with playground, clear lake swimming area. We had a dog with so limited areas that pets can go. It was very enjoyable. Would recommend"
"Shallow lake for swimming not a lot of sites"
"Walking distance to stores water and electricity"
"There was so many goodies and we walked around park. It is right on river nice playground basketball courts walking trails everything you would need. Very nice and well kept!!! :)"
from $30 / night
Check Availability"The main community ball park is located here, along with several playgrounds, volleyball fields, picnic shelters, and a Veterans memorial."
from $15 - $30 / night
Check Availability"You can spend extra money to go horseback riding on trails. The sites are very close together not much privacy."
"On the outskirts of St Cloud, this campground was very well maintained and clean."
"No lake but a pool. More like an RV Park although they do have rustic sites."
from $75 / night
Check Availability"This is a small campground in the middle of Minnesota that plays host to the Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association' two annual festivals."
"There is a boat launch right next to the campground. A fish cleaning house is provided at the campground. Bathrooms are also located within the campground."
"Just blocks from the original Main Street, the campground is in the west end of the beautiful lakeside city park."
GuideThis is a nice city campground with lovely views of the Rum River. There is a nice playground with a small climbing wall, benches to sit looking over the river. Picnic tables and a shelter are great for eating at. There is a dog park just across the river, within easy walking distance.
LegendFun for the whole family. Amenities include: playground, pool, lake, dog park, and store. Each site has a table and fire pit. Keep an eye on your account. We noticed goggles charged to ours even though none of the 3 of us bought any. Somebody must've given them the wrong site number to charge to. Overall great campground, but a little spendy.
ScoutWe stayed at the campground during the week, it was so relaxing and not a lot of campers out felt like we had the park to ourselves. Had a nice park area with playground, clear lake swimming area. We had a dog with so limited areas that pets can go. It was very enjoyable. Would recommend
LegendThis was such a great spot! The campground is so nice and quiet!
Located 50 Miles NW of Minneapolis, and only 15 Miles from St. Cloud, MN.
GuideWe 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.
TravelerFirst the negatives. No internet, medium phone signal. The campsites are too small and too crowded. The adults let their young kids drive their cold carts and atvs back and forth from the campground to the beach all day long. I counted one particular one make 34 trips in less than 6 hours. I used to golf and I occasionally used a cart but usually I walked. Kids and young parents are way too lazy now, because it's a small campground and short walk to the beach from the farthest site. I think they do it for 2 reasons, they are bored, and they can. There is only one road in and out so there is constant traffic, and the road is gravel so prepare to eat dust. The sites aren't paved or even gravel, you park on the grass. Now for the positives. Some sites have 50 amp, most just 30 amp or less. Water hookups at most. No full hookups or dump site. There is a beach and swim area on Skunk Creek. A playground by the bathroom and showers. That building is clean, showers are free. Lots of shade from all the trees. Mosquitoes are few, flies plentiful. It is a quiet park after 10pm, but although they say closed after 8pm there was traffic all night long. Ask for a site in the back to avoid headlights shining on you all night long. Rates are $40/night for the pull through site we had w50 amp service. It has a few seasonal sites, all located at the rear. There is a golf course right next door across the creek. That is where the office is located. The town is small, only a gas station and small grocery store, so bring what you need. A Subway and nice drive-in are close by. Oh, the water is in me/my dogs opinion not for drinking. I wouldn't suggest weekends here unless you're into hearing every conversation your neighbors have or want to sleep in. Maybe the week days are better? They do allow leashed pets.
ScoutNew owner as of 2022- huge jump in prices! Extra fees added everywhere-more than two children fee, guest fees, pet fees, river view fees, holiday fees. One year difference our bill went from $235 up to $347 for a 3 night stay. Not worth it! Not family budget friendly for the average family. I could stay in a hotel for cheaper.
LegendThis state park uniquely showcases an ecologic transition zone between hardwood forest, savannah, and prairie. There are also local history connections. As a bird watcher, I was very excited to see birds here that I dont usually see at home in northern Minnesota, and to learn a bit more about glaciation in this area and about prairie and savannah habitats. The park has self guided hikes, educational nature programs, and learning kits for birding and more that you can check out at the ranger station. The lakeshore is pretty, and the lakeside campground is green and leafy with mature trees but the campsites are very close together, and the beachfront and bath house are currently closed for renovation which puts a damper on waterfront activities. Away from the lake is another campground in the oak savanna section of the park, and this campground seems quieter with more spacious sites, although they are more open. The park’s camper cabins are located here and are in a very pretty setting tucked into a little hill, though a bit of a walk to the bathrooms and showerhouse. At both campgrounds there are nice ADA sites which are level, spacious and accessible, and also close to the bathrooms. I was at a conference in nearby Willmar, and this park is a good alternative for lodging if you need to be in the area. If you are really into learning more about prairies and local glacial geology, the nearby Prairie Environmental Learning Center is fantastic to visit, and lots of prairie pothole WMAs are also closeby for waterfowl watching
ScoutAmazing, Family-owned campground, just far enough from “the cities” to get away for the weekend, without spending too much time in the car. Clean bathrooms, nice sized park for kids, pool (not open in Sept), lake with ample docks for fishing or you can rent boats. The “general store” has everything you need from souvenirs to wood, to marshmallows for s’mores, and all at reasonable prices. Each campsite has electrical hookup, picnic table and fire pit. Pets welcome.
Camping options near Holdingford, Minnesota range from municipal parks to state forests, with elevations averaging 1,100 feet above sea level in this glacially-formed landscape. The continental climate brings warm summers with daytime temperatures typically reaching 75-85°F between June and August, while spring and fall camping seasons experience cooler nights requiring additional layers. Most campgrounds in the area maintain self-registration systems with fees between $15-30 per night.
Horseback riding opportunities: El Rancho Manana offers on-site horseback riding trails that accommodate all experience levels. "We stayed here last year and it was fun although if you like quiet nights I would not recommend it. It does get loud into the night. You can spend extra money to go horseback riding on trails," notes Courtney C.
Tubing adventures: Two Rivers Campground features river tubing as its specialty activity. "Tubing down the river is a MUST! Lots of fun. There's mini golf, a decent arcade, a camp store," according to Kelly O., highlighting the various recreation options beyond water activities.
Trail exploration: The trail system connecting to Sauk River City Park provides extensive walking paths. "Walking distance to stores, water and electricity," mentions Andy R., referencing the trail access to local amenities. The park includes multiple recreational facilities beyond camping, including "horseshoe pits, basketball court, sand volleyball court, disc golf, soccer fields, softball fields, picnic pavilions."
Spacious, private sites: Birch Lake campsites feature generous spacing that creates natural privacy barriers. "Sites are spaced far enough apart to give you some privacy," notes Mike K., adding that the campground offers "a beautiful beach area" and "great fishing." The self-registration process is straightforward at $17 per night.
Clean facilities: Many campers appreciate the well-maintained facilities at Charles A. Lindbergh State Park. "This park is very small, minimal vegetation between sites. It was buggy, but manageable. Clean facilities, easy to navigate," reports The Rolling Panda. The park connects to numerous hiking trails and historical sites.
Water recreation access: Campers value the multiple water recreation options at local campgrounds. "They have a lazy river, a splash pool for little ones, and another pool for all ages. The campground also features a beautiful beach area on the river that's perfect for swimming," writes Preston R. about Two Rivers Campground, describing the variety of water-based activities available at a single location.
Site selection matters: Choose your site carefully at Lindbergh State Park to avoid potential issues. "Do not book site 30. We were pretty unhappy about the site we booked. Online it is very difficult to tell what the sites are like and site 29 and 30 have nothing separating them which is kind of awkward," advises Elisha C., adding that people occasionally walked through their campsite to reach a vault toilet.
Seasonal considerations: Many campgrounds in the area operate seasonally. "The campground is open for the season from May 1st to October 1st each year, weather permitting," explains Tori K. about Sinclair Lewis City Campground, typical of the region's camping season.
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