Best Tent Camping near Lynd, MN

Recent Tent Reviews near Lynd, Minnesota

114 Reviews of 5 Lynd Campgrounds

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  Debbie J.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 16, 2020

  Maka Oicu County Park

  Large campground

  Tent camping spots are large and separate from RV spots .$15 a night for tents. Only problem was the distance to the bathroom. We had a very nice spot on the lake. Large grassy campsite with shade.

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  Kim H.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 24, 2023

  Dawson City Park

  Great campground

  RV park and some tent sites located next to the public pool and softball field. Amenities are good. WiFi is shared with the public pool so it's very slow.

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  Lisa H.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 28, 2023

  Sunrise Campground — Lake Shetek State Park

  Wonderful Campground and park

  We had a great view of the lake from our tent site. Sites were very large for a state park. We had many lovely walks on the trails around the campground. Loon Island was a cool walk on a hot day. Lake Shetek had a fish kill over the winter, so our boat only got one trip out on the lake. I would definitely recommend.

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  Megan R.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 30, 2024

  Plum Creek Park Campground

  Hidden Gem

  This is the definition of a hidden gem. The park is well maintained with friendly staff. There are nice trails around the lake and more in the lower unit. There is disc golf and kayak rentals and a small store where you can buy ice, firewood, souvenirs, and an ice cream treat. 

  For extra peace and quiet, get the tent only (non electric) sites across the lake! There are a variety of sites if you want to “rough it” or not. Bathrooms are clean. 

  You can tell the workers here care about the park and your experience. I found 0 trash on the trails, and I usually come out with a handful.

  It fills up on weekends with “seasonals” but all the sites have trees and nice shade that gives you a sense of privacy. Theres a tent site close to the playground and bathrooms perfect if you have kids.

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  Deanna J.

  Guide

  

  May. 30, 2022

  Lac qui Parle Upper Campground — Lac qui Parle State Park

  Prairie Camping

  We spent two nights tent camping at the Upper Campground of Lac Qui Parle State Park in May 2022. This is a prairie setting, essentially a very large grassy field without trees or shrubs to provide privacy from neighbors or protection from winds. The campsites are well-spaced, so that provides some cushioning distance. There are many young trees planted, but it will be years before they mature. While the campground lacks privacy, its wide open skies provide wonderful stargazing on clear nights. The openness was also great for watching groups of large birds (geese, turkey vultures, pelicans) wheeling overhead.

  There was one trail we could hike from the Upper Campground, and we enjoyed its grassy, rolling hills, trees, and lake views. The main parts of the park (lower campground, picnic area, beach, trails) were inaccessible due to recent storms that caused flooding and tree damage. We plan to revisit the park when it is restored and active again.

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  Joanna B.

  Legend

  

  Aug. 7, 2020

  Oak Woods Campground — Lake Shetek State Park

  Boater’s paradise

  6/12/20-6/14/20 cart in 3

  Lake Shetek State Park is located in the SW corner is Minnesota and on Lake Shetek. They have 4 campgrounds. We always up for the more private sites and stayed in the cart-in campground. There are carts available to haul your gear if you choose. The cart in sits sit up on a ridge and had some views of Lake Shetek. Our campsite (3) was spacious with a tent pad large enough to hold 2 tents and had a spot for a hammock. It had a fire ring and picnic table. The vault toilet was right across from our campsite, so we had a lot of foot traffic. It was not the most private site of the bunch, we liked 5 and 7 better.

  Lake Shetek allows motor boats and there was a lot of boat traffic. There are other resorts on this lake so it’s very active. We brought our kayaks and enjoyed kayaking the lake, though there was always a pretty big wake and we stayed near the shoreline. We kayaked (a short Portage) to 2 smaller lakes that had no one on them. We were able to tie our boats to a tree below our campsite and scaled up the embankment, there was a path already there. There are a few hiking trails in the state park (roughly 4 miles of hiking tidal) but I wouldn’t say it’s known for its hiking. We enjoyed the causeway that led to the 1-mile Loon Island Trail. We saw turtles, deer, waterfowl and eagles during our stay. There is a “beach” locates near the Oak Wood campground however it was underwater, people still enjoyed swimming as it was shallow and warm in June. We did find another beach within the state park that was a longer walk to reach, but MANY boats were docked and “partying” here. There is a nice fishing pier and a dock within the park.

  Due to all the boat traffic, I would say this is a much less private and serene state park.

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  Jamison W.

  Guide

  

  May. 9, 2021

  Skalbekken County Park

  Nice, clean, local horse trails

  Great as always with lots of friendly people. Beautiful views of minnesota river valley

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  Francesca

  Scout

  

  Sep. 5, 2021

  Timm County Park

  Nice County Park!

  Nice little county park. Water and electricity at most sites. I think there is a dump station (we were in a tent).

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  Stephanie B.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 3, 2018

  Yellow Medicine River Campground — Upper Sioux Agency State Park - PERMANENTLY CLOSED

  Hiking on Sundays

  While some of the park was closed due to errosion issues, the Minnesota river trail and the Hiking Club trail (terrace trail) made for a great Sunday hike. We will likely make it out that way to hike other trails in the future

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  George D.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 27, 2023

  Sexauer City Park

  Quiet. Near highway 29

  Quiet small city campground. A few nice pullouts. Plenty of back ins, and a tent area. Showers and toilets clean and well lit. Pay at front of park or reserve online.

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  Jen A.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 28, 2019

  Yellow Medicine River Campground — Upper Sioux Agency State Park - PERMANENTLY CLOSED

  Fun Camping in a Tipi

  We camped in a tipi here.  All we needed to bring were sleeping bags and sleeping pads. The kids loved being in a tipi and mom & dad loved that we didn't have to set up a tent. The deck kept us off the dirt, and we were warm all night.  What a fun and unforgettable experience.  We hiked the amazing trails throughout the park and even learned about the history of the area.

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  S G.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 12, 2021

  Pipestone Family Campground

  Nice!

  Campground was nearly full of local campers but the kids played great together. Decent pool & showers, fun activities like bags tournaments and a potluck. We had a pull thru spot, leveling was tricky. They let us put up a tent for no additional cost. I think it was around $25 night for full hookup. Was a fun campground & the national pipestone monument area is right across the road. Really neat interactive place to visit.

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  Jillian O.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 13, 2017

  Yellow Medicine River Campground — Upper Sioux Agency State Park - PERMANENTLY CLOSED

  Variety of sites

  Sites were spaced out nicely. Several sites were in sunny areas, but there are some with full shade and privacy. The walk-in sites looked really nice if you're willing to carry your stuff in a little ways. We saw a ton of fireflies at night and there were a lot of little frogs hopping around. One even hopped into the tent when I didn't close it all the way. There were very few campers around, even in the middle of summer.

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  Allison K.

  Legend

  

  Aug. 1, 2019

  Yellow Medicine River Campground — Upper Sioux Agency State Park - PERMANENTLY CLOSED

  Amazing Tipi Camping!!!

  If you’re looking for some unique camping look no further than the Upper Sioux Agency State Park outside of Granite Falls Minnesota. This park is one of three parks in Minnesota that is home to Tipi camping. Yes I said Tipi!! And not even a Tipi that you need to supply one that’s already set up for you with the wood platform and everything perfect for you to have an amazing experience!

  We paid $55 a night and were able to stay at this awesome Tipi campsite. The only downside to the campsite that we stayed in was that it was right on the corner of the main road. Other than that we are absolutely in love with the campsite and the staff at the park. Each day the park rangers would come through and ask if you needed firewood charge you for it and bring it straight to your campsite. This is a pretty good option for buying firewood since the park office was a few miles away from the actual campsite.

  It was a really nice shower and bathroom facility along with vault toilets just off the main road. The campground is pretty open but still secluded enough for us to feel like we were there alone. There was a river close to the campsite so that we could fish if we wanted to. And just a short walk or drive or bike ride you could get to the picnic area right off the river and have a really nice day or evening. There were also backpack in camp sites that were really secluded and pretty large. The only problem to those was they were close to the river and the mosquitoes are pretty bad.

  This park also has equestrian camping and it’s really nice because it’s completely separate from the main campground.

  There wasn’t a whole lot to do around the Park in the nearby towns however there was some cute little antique and thrift shops which was right up our alley.

  We would definitely go back and stay in a tipi again!!! What a cool experience!!!

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  Leni K.

  Ranger

  

  Oct. 12, 2020

  Lagoon Park

  Beautiful little town campsite

  Stayed one night, tent only, but water and electric hookups present, along with firepit and picnic table. Reservations have to be made in person, but can be done after hours, picked up at the Police Station box, $20. There's less than 10 sites, one half against the highway, the other backed to the disc golf course and swingset. Sites are a bit close, but on an empty weekend we were spaced well. On a beautiful Saturday it was quiet, and empty of visitors by night, and the sites cleared out early Sunday. Two bathrooms, with a shower each, seem well kept up, but are a bit dated. There was no firewood available, but Casey's nearby had some available. There was also a lot of fallen wood and branches in the area. Would definitely go again if in the area.

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  Renee H.

  Ranger

  

  May. 23, 2024

  Lac qui Parle Upper Campground — Lac qui Parle State Park

  Spacious and tranquil

  Lots of space between sites. There are not many trees so not much shade. Sites are gravel and relatively level, not much leveling required. Variety of sites, from group camping, primitive (no hookups), electric only, full hookups (water, electric, sewer) as well as cabins and tent only areas. Limited hiking trails connected to campground. Surrounded on two sides by farm fields and Lac Qui Parle Lake on another. There are two loops in the campground. One loop has view of the lake. Boat/canoe launch is in lower campground about 10 minutes from Upper Campground. Recycling and garbage dumpsters on site. Dump station near entrance. Verizon cell signal is poor. Pit toilets available. Bathhouse is centrally located, includes private showers. No laundry on site. Nearby attractions in Montevideo include Talking Waters Brewery/taproom, Jake’s pizza and Java River cafe (with outdoor seating, dog friendly).

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  Deanna J.

  Guide

  

  May. 10, 2022

  Oak Woods Campground — Lake Shetek State Park

  Lovely Park

  We spent three nights at the Oak Woods campground at Lake Shetek State Park in May 2022. The six non-electric campsites are along one edge of the campground, across the road from the park’s four camper cabins. All of the campsites are large and open and grassy. They lack privacy but have good spacing, tall trees, and lake views. One of the two bathroom-and-shower buildings is nearby. We were there in early May and were the only tent campers in the park at that time.

  The park is lovely. We saw and heard many birds including songbirds, woodpeckers, geese, turkeys, pelicans, turkey vultures, and a nesting swan. We saw deer, squirrels, chipmunks, and a mink. We heard coyotes the first night. There are some nice hiking trails. We especially enjoyed the Loon Island loop, which is accessed by a causeway across the lake. There is an observation deck with a viewing telescope at Eastlick Marsh, which is where we saw the nesting swan and a beaver dam. In season there are recreational rentals (canoes, kayaks, etc.), but we were a little too early for them to be available.

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  William S.

  Ranger

  

  Oct. 15, 2021

  South Dutch Charlie Creek

  Tucked away for the fall

  October in the heart of Minnesota, I arrived at this county park to find that while I had the place to myself, it was still beautifully well-maintained and perfect for a cozy night's camping. 

  South Dutch Charlie is an open park with discrete campsites that are not secluded from each other, with picnic tables and at least one fire ring (of varying sizes) at each location. 

  The building with the two pit toilets was clean, and there are water pumps at several of the sites. The abundant trees are spaced close enough for hammocking, and there's a small playground for kids. 

  There's a large picnic shelter for groups, and a wooden bridge leads to a back area (with no apparent campsites) with a path that leads along the small creek that runs along the site. 

  The nearest grocery and liquor stores are about a fifteen minute drive away, so plan ahead. There's a paybox at the entrance, however when I arrived, there were no envelopes, but a call to the number listed resulted in a quick callback from a very polite woman who apologized and informed me that I could use an envelope (which I had) to make a check out to Cottonwood County.

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  Janet R.

  Legend

  

  Nov. 13, 2017

  Lac qui Parle Upper Campground — Lac qui Parle State Park

  “The Lake that speaks”

  We camped here in July and it was a great experience, but apparently it is spectacular during the spring and fall migration seasons, because this area is a major stopover on the Red River/ Minnesota River flyway fir migrating birds and waterfowl. During migration, the thousands of birds convening on the headwater lakes of these two rivers makes it sound as though the lake itself is speaking up in its own voice, hence the french furtraders name of “Lac Qui Parle”. The state park here has two sections, a lower part in the forested lowlands on tbe west side, and an upper section on an open prairie bluff on the east side. We camped at the upper camprground, where the sites were open but nicely spaced from the neighbors. The sites were surrounded by blooming prairie and had an exquisite view over the lake, especially at dawn and sunrise. There are also several really nice park camper cabins if you would rather not camp out. The park has lots to explore but is also close to a huge national wildlife marsh refuge that is great for birdwatching and paddling. The park has good facilities eg water and restrooms etc, but is pretty far off the beaten path in terms of access to groceries and supplies, so stock up before arriving and come prepared. This location is close to some interesting Minnezota history sites, too, as well as being a great destination for natural history and outdoor recreation

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  Lynn A. C.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 12, 2021

  Camden State Park Campground

  Camden State Park

  Pros: lotsa trees. Cons: Go to the lower park, more to do, more to see. Upper camp, not much to see, plus our site was really steep

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  Pete H.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 23, 2021

  Camden State Park Campground

  Camden State Park = Nice Campdround

  Nice, secluded and wooded sites.

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  Kyle B.

  Guide

  

  May. 9, 2018

  Camden State Park Campground

  Great Quick Getaway

  We visit this place for a quick getaway a few times a year. Great hiking and biking trails, swimming pond and right on the redwood river. The Camden Regional trail is 14 miles of paved trails between Camden State Park and Marshall, MN.

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  Emma V.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 1, 2018

  Camden State Park Campground

  More than camping

  Great trout stream, swimming, tubing, camping, horse trails, hiking... my kids loved it

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  Makayla B.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 9, 2019

  Camden State Park Campground

  Nice campground on the prairie

  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. The lower campground is close to the playground and swimming pond but it rained the whole time we camped so we didn't use either.

  Sites in the lower campground are fairly close together and we didn't have cell service (Verizon), which wasn't a big deal.

  I brought my fat bike and bike the Bluebird and Dakota Valley trails. Both are mowed paths that go through prairie and wooded areas. The actual mountain bike trail was disappointing, it was overgrown, narrow, and hugged a high ridge.

  Our site, 30, sloped away from the parking pad. You wouldn't be able to set up.chairs under your awning at this site and the picnic table sat in a low spot that got muddy after 2 straight days of rain. There is a river that runs behind the sites in this loop. Our boys played on the rocks and had a great time.

  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.

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  Shelly E.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 12, 2019

  Camden State Park Campground

  Nice bathroom, nice hiking trails.

  We stayed in the lower campground. It is very opened. The campsites are medium size and close together. The bathroom was well taken care of. There are train tracks really close to the campground. The trains didn't seem long nor did they blow the horns. The swimming area looked nice, but it was too cold to use.

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  Anup Ś.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 27, 2016

  Camden State Park Campground

  Great camping place to take your kids

  Pretty spacious seperated by lots trees, good place for camping with kida as well. has a swimming pond and beach. Clean restrooms.

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  Anne G.

  Legend

  

  Aug. 1, 2017

  Camden State Park Campground

  Family Reunion Camping

  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...we had a really good time ☺