2 campgrounds with availability next weekend
Several glamping accommodations near Homer, Minnesota offer nature immersion with upscale comfort. Whitewater State Park's Minneiska Campground provides luxury canvas cabins with real beds, electricity, and climate control systems that blend wilderness and comfort. Eagle Cliff Campground and Lodging features safari-style glamping tents with premium linens and private decks overlooking scenic woodland areas. "The sites are spacious, completely shaded, and have a fire pit as well as picnic tables," noted one visitor, highlighting the balance of natural setting with essential amenities. The Old Barn Resort rounds out the options with furnished yurts that include plush bedding, wooden floors, and electricity for a more refined outdoor experience.
The glamping sites connect visitors to southeastern Minnesota's natural beauty through curated outdoor experiences. Forestville Mystery Cave State Park's glamping accommodations serve as excellent base camps for exploring the park's namesake cave system and miles of hiking trails through hardwood forests. One reviewer shared, "The views are breathtaking! The fireflies at night were an added bonus!" Many locations offer guided stargazing events during summer months due to minimal light pollution in the area. The Mississippi River valley provides a scenic backdrop for these upscale outdoor accommodations, with several safari tent and yurt options positioned to maximize bluff views. Most glamping sites operate from April through October, with peak season reservations recommended 3-6 months in advance for weekend stays.
"The cart in sites all have a fire pit with a grill, picnic table, and are a short walk from the primitive toilets. There is a water spigot in the parking area."
"I enjoy camping away from the hub bub of the family campground and opting for the backpack or cart in sites. Luckily, Great River Bluffs has some of the nicest cart ins I have encountered."
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"Drinking water had already been turned off for the season, but the bathroom still had running water and flush toilets in mid-October. Easy access to hiking trails."
"Site 53 was close to the showers and water spigot and it was a big enough spot for 2 tents while being private. It was a 10-20 minute walk to anywhere else."
Available next weekend
from $25 - $250 / night
"Water, fishing, tubing, bar, pavilion, kid and animal friendly, showers, toilets, fire pits, water/electric sites, easy booking."
"There is a bar and restaurant within walking distance. A lot of people camp there, the sites are small we still managed to have a good time. We had four campsites next to each other for our group."
from $30 - $40 / night
"Located on the Root River. Cliff View has very clean bath houses. Lots of sites to choose from. 50 amp service, sewer hook up and of course water. If your close enough to the office wifi available."
"Situated right along the Root River next to the bike trail. They offer kayak, canoe and tube rentals and shuttles. They also have bike rentals. This facility is clean and very well kept."
from $30 - $46 / night
"It was spacious and very well kept, with a great view of the lake. Wry easy to back in and get set up, almost level and took very little adjustment to get our spot in order."
"We had people offer basketballs for our kids to use while they were away from their site."
"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."
"Our site was very large, which was nice as it gave us more than enough room to set up our tent, leaving space between us and the neighboring sites."
"It was located right on the Root River Trail System which we liked for biking and running."
"There are so many activities to do both within the park and surrounding areas, but my most favorite thing to do was walk the endless miles of hiking trails."
"It can be a little confusing because the camping and mystery caves are a distance apart. I highly recommend going to the caves."
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from $25 - $90 / night
"Nice park for everyone’s type from tents, cabins and all size RV’s. Electric only at the camp sites but have water and dump station on site. Clean bathrooms and showers."
"It has a campground and man-made lake (created when Bear Creek was dammed for a flood control project) with hiking trails, a horse trail, picnic shelters, a beach, and a playground."
RangerThis campground has large private sites, most are shady or partially shaded. Bathrooms are large and well maintained. There’s lots of good hiking trails and the historic town of Forestville was interesting to explore. Absolutely no cell coverage for T-Mobile or AT&T but luckily our site had a good opening in the trees for our Starlink. Would definitely recommend.
TravelerWe tent camped one night, midweek late August. Our site was private, close enough to the shower house but far enough away that we didn't hear any noise from the exhaust fans. Was a lovely quiet night. On a tight schedule so we weren't able to sample any of the hikes. Would stay here again. #33 also looked like a prime tent camp spot.
GuideNice campground sites are smaller & you will need to level. Nice clean flush toilets & showers. Can hear the highway below. Road in is gravel & narrow not for big rigs.
ScoutI was a little skeptical after a negative review about the regular residents, so I watched for that dynamic. We were camping with another family so we had 8 kids between the two of us and I was worried all those kiddos would upset people. Quite the opposite experience from that review and it motivated me to leave this one to help provide a good picture. I have nothing bad to say about our camping experience. We did go a little out of season (September 12) so a lot of the campsites were empty. Most their sites are flat, and clean. The grass was well mowed and maintained. They had activities for the kids (Halloween). People that drove by were friendly and smiling, and waiving. We had people drop off candy for the kids asking parents first. We had people offer basketballs for our kids to use while they were away from their site. Me and my friend were about to haul ice bags and wood up a huge hill on foot and someone stopped their golf cart and emptied it of what they were carrying to give us a ride to our campsite. The kids tootled about on their bikes being kids with no negative experiences. There were a couple of kids on motor scooters whose engines were kind of obnoxious but that’s going to happen more and more at campgrounds, and it wasn’t during quiet hours. We had sites atop the “full Lakeview” and it was honestly surprising how beautiful it was up there. I think it can be difficult to get a view when you’re camping but those sites had it. We knew the full lake view sites were open so we took the cheaper ones across from them, but still saw the same view. There was a great amount of space between the sites we used. The only possible critique I might offer is in that specific row there weren’t many trees for shade, but the weather was cooler so it didn’t affect us, but if we went in the summer it might have been more uncomfortable without that natural shade. The bath houses and showers were great!!! I feel like a good bath house can make or break a campsite and we’ve been to some smaller ones that were quite lacking but this one was great. Very clean, not many bugs, spacious, real doors on the shower stalls. We did not arrive in season to utilize the pool area but it looked great from the other side of the gate ;) - the parks were well maintained and the kids loved them. there was a set of stairs that went from up the hill down to the office that looked a little sketchy but they were closed off for use. If you didn’t have a golf cart or couldn’t ride a bike, the trek from where we stayed to the office might be a challenge. Overall we loved it and would definitely consider going again. The sites were a little pricey but had on site sewer hookup which is fantastic.
TravelerIt's hard to find using my car GPS. It doesn't work well here. But it's a very good place.
RangerBeautiful setting along the Mississippi River. A few campsites right on the river edge. Also sites with Electric.
Across the railroad tracks is the nice little village of Stockholm which is famous for the PIE Shop. The village also has a wonderful bakery and other small shops and cafes.
A very nice Nature Center outside of town with great prairie trails and views overlooking the Mississippi River up high in the bluffs.
The campground does NOT have showers.
Campground does not have sewage dumping station.
The campground is located close to the railroad tracks but the trains go through fast and were not as bad as we expected.
LegendThis campground is on the opposite side of the road as the park office… but on the same side as the beach. Nice new shower building and nice roads. Some sites are a bit on the smaller side, but there are some drive through sites as well. There are also group sites and cabins.
LegendThis is in a rural area and has many seasonal sites. Transitional sites too. There is a restaurant/bar on site. The river is behind the property.
LegendThis is a county campground near Rochester. It is in a county park that has a swimming beach, boat docks, fishing piers, hiking trails, playground, biking trail. There are showers available. Pretty park-like setting.
Glamping close to Homer, Minnesota offers unique accommodations along the Root River and Mississippi River bluffs. The southeast Minnesota region features limestone formations, dense hardwood forests, and river valleys with elevations ranging from 600-1200 feet. Weather patterns in this area create unique microclimates where summer temperatures can vary significantly between river valleys and bluff tops.
Trail biking adventures: The Root River Trail System passes directly through The Old Barn Resort, making it easy to explore the region by bicycle. "This campground was really good. It was located right on the Root River Trail System which we liked for biking and running," explains one visitor who appreciated the trail access for daily activities.
Cave exploration: Take guided tours of the impressive underground systems at Forestville Mystery Cave State Park. "The cave tours are well done and the sites are scenic and tucked into the woods. There is also a winery (Four Daughter) not far away that's more than worth stopping at," notes a camper who found multiple activities to enjoy.
River activities: Tubing and kayaking opportunities abound along the Root River. "The root river goes right alongside most of the campsites which creates a really peaceful space," reports a visitor to Eagle Cliff Campground and Lodging, where rentals and shuttle services are available for river adventures.
Historic attractions: Beyond natural features, the region offers cultural sites worth exploring. "We toured the historic village of Forestville at night and it was really really creepy," shares one visitor about their unique after-hours experience at Forestville Mystery Cave State Park.
Minimal mosquitoes: Unlike many Minnesota camping areas, Whitewater State Park offers relief from biting insects. "Best part: very few mosquitoes!! (The cold, constantly moving water helps keep them away)," reports a happy camper who found this feature particularly noteworthy.
Fishing opportunities: Several campgrounds provide excellent fishing access. At Chester Woods Park, one visitor notes, "The campground is very clean and nice... Fishing was great." The various rivers and lakes in the region support diverse fish populations including trout in the cold-water streams.
Seasonal considerations: Winter camping options exist but with limited facilities. "This time of year, water is not on in the campground, but there is a spigot right across the road at the visitor center that is on (easy 2 min walk)," explains a winter visitor to Whitewater State Park.
Reservation requirements: Peak season fills quickly at most glamping accommodations near Homer. "Visit during the week and book your car pass separately," advises a visitor to Great River Bluffs State Park, noting the importance of planning ahead.
Noise considerations: Some campgrounds experience environmental noise despite their natural settings. "Highway noise from the highway running along the river and from I-90 (while not really noticeable during the day) is ridiculously loud at night," warns one camper at Great River Bluffs, mentioning train and aircraft noise as additional factors.
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