3 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Camden State Park features luxury glamping accommodations with both cabin and yurt options located near Lake Benton, Minnesota. The park's glamping sites blend rustic charm with modern comforts, providing electricity, comfortable sleeping arrangements, and picnic tables for outdoor dining. Hiking trails wind through the wooded surroundings, offering scenic views and wildlife watching opportunities. "My family does a annual family reunion camping once a year! We stayed here and it was beautiful! Perfect for all the kids off all ages, adults, grandparents," shared one visitor. The glamping yurts are situated within the oak-shaded campground, providing a secluded retreat while maintaining accessibility to park amenities including showers, toilets, and drinking water. Blue Mounds State Park, approximately 50 miles southwest, offers additional eco-friendly glamping yurt accommodations with heating options for year-round stays.
Palisades State Park Campground, situated on the South Dakota side of the region, provides distinctive glamping experiences with cabin options amid unique quartzite rock formations. The park features both drive-in access and hiking trails that showcase the dramatic landscape surrounding the glamping accommodations. Water activities complement the land-based adventures, with fishing opportunities and scenic water views. According to a camper, "Lots to do at the camp, nice lake for boating and plenty of ponds for kayaks and canoes and for fishing." Maxwell Park also offers yurt glamping accommodations about 55 miles east of Lake Benton, with pet-friendly policies and electric hookups for added comfort. Reservations are recommended for weekend stays during peak summer months as these boutique camping experiences have limited availability and attract visitors seeking a comfortable wilderness experience.
"Electric and water hookups. Spots are very close together. Luckily several people cancelled for the weekend and we were allowed to pick any spot. Shower houses are nice."
"So beautiful to wake up to the sunrise on the lake. Perfect stop in our way .. great location for kids - there are 2 parks and little “beaches” with sand to play next to the lake"
"Camp site was easy to access and close to the restrooms/showers. The camp sites along the river have little trails that go down to the water, beautiful river bottom scenery a few yards away."
"Nice, secluded and wooded sites."
Available this weekend
from $24 - $75 / night
"The bathroom facility at the drive-in campground is much nicer than the one for the tipis and cart-in sites."
"Amazing remnant of Minnesota prairie set among the farm country."
Available this weekend
from $24 - $50 / night
"Some have electric hook up, others are just for tent camping. All of them provide a picnic table and a fire pit. They also have little log cabins. We stayed at campsite 6 which was a very good spot."
"The campsite was easy to find and close to the town of Garretson. There was a small grocery store there."
"We spent three nights at the Oak Woods campground at Lake Shetek State Park in May 2022."
"Tons of walking trails and pet friendly!! You’ll see lots of birds and deer... Second time here and love it!!"
from $24 - $85 / night
"I did notice that the power boxes are set up is only few spots with multiple power boxes on the post. So you could need a power cord extention. If all spots by the power boxes are taken up."
"The electrical and water are a little spaced out. We took the end spot and count quite reach our two water hoses. There two long-term campers who were hooked up to the water spigot closest to us."
from $20 / night
GuideIn the King's area, the camp sites are very spacious and even have fancy Fire Pits with Cooking area @ Every Sight! Cutting my 7 day stay down to 4 🤟👋 off to the Next Great Campground 🤙
GuideThe Ranger at the desk polite and full of information. The only thing we did not like is the cold room where the showers are. Loads of hot water.
RangerNice showers, sites online can be a bit deceiving. We thought we were getting a more remote site but it ended up being right in the middle of everyone with a direct view of the trashes. Because we were so close to said trash the flies were terrible and got into our camper and stayed in it for days. But showers and bathrooms were clean and overall a cute site with a nice trail nearby!
TravelerStayed here for almost a month. There are full hook ups for a minimal fee. The sunsets are beautiful. Highly recommend
GuideWe did not personally stay at the campgrounds however we checked it out when we went hiking there. It is cheaper if you book on the web verses their call center. They have electric and non-electric sites, and they all have a table and fire pit. For more information or to book you can visit the Minnesota DNR website. If you just want to enjoy the hike they offer vehicle day passes for $7 which is what we opted for (they have slips for your car on the info board by the parking lot) This hike takes you to the quarry which has super cool rock formations as well as to multiple bison viewing areas
Guidestayed in the cart in sites. number 7 is probably the most private because its at the end of the line but us about .2 miles from the parking lot. they do provide some nice carts though.
GuideOur favorite spot to date! Spacious, immaculate bathhouse, well-designed dump station, lengthy lots. We will be talking about this spot for a long time.
GuideStayed in a tent in early may. Camp site was easy to access and close to the restrooms/showers. The camp sites along the river have little trails that go down to the water, beautiful river bottom scenery a few yards away. There is a swimming pond near by and miles of beautiful southwest Minnesota scenery. Trails include river bottom, prairie, and woodland.
GuideThe site and facilities were well maintained and the palisades are a cool place to explore for a day. We visited in November so there was hardly anyone else, it’s a very large campground that is a good spot for families with young kids.
Camden State Park offers both cabin and yurt glamping accommodations set among oak trees that provide natural shade in summer months. The park's lower campground sits along the Redwood River while the upper campground provides prairie views with more open sites. Water and electrical hookups are available at most sites, though the layout can sometimes require extension cords or hoses depending on placement.
Trout fishing access: Camden State Park features quality trout fishing opportunities along the Redwood River. As one visitor noted, "Great trout stream, swimming, tubing, camping, horse trails, hiking... my kids loved it" (Emma V., Camden State Park Campground).
Kayaking and canoeing: Norwegian Creek County Park offers water access with two beach areas ideal for launching small watercraft. "So beautiful to wake up to the sunrise on the lake. Perfect stop in our way... great location for kids - there are 2 parks and little beaches with sand to play next to the lake" (Shirlee A., Norwegian Creek County Park).
Rock climbing: For those seeking more adventurous activities, Palisades State Park provides unique quartzite formations suitable for climbing. According to one visitor, "I love this park for both it's camping and hiking. Stunning quartzite formations make for some great climbing. It's a really small park which is both good and bad" (Jessica B., Palisades State Park Campground).
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Blue Mounds State Park offers prairie ecosystem experiences with resident bison herds. "Park features natural prairie and a buffalo herd. Bison tours are available. Plenty of hiking trails and some cliff climbing" (Bruce P., Blue Mounds State Park Campground).
Clean facilities: Many glamping sites near Lake Benton maintain well-kept shower and bathroom facilities. "Bathrooms are nice and clean. There's a little free library near the restroom. Layout for getting water and dump station is a little odd as you have to drive through the campground to get to it rather than it being on your way out" (Tori K., Blue Mounds State Park Campground).
Varied terrain options: Glamping near Lake Benton offers choices between wooded river settings or open prairie views. "There are two campgrounds in this park - the upper one is on the prairie while the lower one is situated among trees along the river. We stayed in the lower campground in site 30" (Makayla B., Camden State Park Campground).
Seasonal water issues: Some parks experience water system challenges. "Love the hiking and lack of bugs compared to most Minnesota parks. Great prairie views and it's always great to see Bison. Didn't love the lack of potable water. Would be nice to see more investment here" (Sydney J., Blue Mounds State Park Campground).
Train noise considerations: Camden State Park has nearby train tracks that may affect light sleepers. "There are nearby train tracks and trains ran by several times a day, though luckily they don't blow the horn so we didn't notice them much" (Makayla B., Camden State Park Campground).
Swimming conditions vary: The swimming areas at some parks require maintenance. "Seems run down compared to 20 years ago. The swimming pond is very gross. Lots of weeds. They really need to clean it out" (Samantha H., Camden State Park Campground).
Playground access: Multiple campgrounds offer playground facilities for children. "Pretty spacious separated by lots trees, good place for camping with kids as well. has a swimming pond and beach. Clean restrooms" (Anup S., Camden State Park Campground).
Educational opportunities: The Lake Shetek area provides historical points of interest. "I camped at Lake Shetek State Park, MN many years with my two daughters. We were there for a week. Took in the park and swimming on the beach along with going to the Laura Ingels Wilder Pageant" (Shelly S., Oak Woods Campground).
Winter family options: Several glamping facilities in Lake Benton, Minnesota offer year-round accommodations. "We stayed in a Camper Cabin in this park in the wintertime. It was a great experience for our kids and a fun winter camping experience for mom and dad. The camper cabin was nice and warm and we even cooked our dinner over a fire at night" (Jen A., Oak Woods Campground).
Affordable overnight options: For budget-conscious travelers, Magnolia City Campground provides economical full hookup sites. "Cheap full hookup when passing through" (Paul A., Magnolia City Campground). At just $15 per night, these sites offer excellent value.
Water and power access planning: RV campers should note hookup layouts at some parks. "The electrical and water are a little spaced out. We took the end spot and count quite reach our two water hoses" (Jessica B., Magnolia City Campground).
Hookup availability varies: Seasonal changes affect utility access. "Was picking up my rv from south Dakota after getting repairs from a previous trip. So pulled a 2 and half day 1700 mile trip and ended upon this small gem of a campground that was open with full hookups on October 30th" (Jesse H., Magnolia City Campground).
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