Best Glamping near Maple Plain, MN

Recent Glamping Reviews near Maple Plain, Minnesota

182 Reviews of 21 Maple Plain Campgrounds

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  Jason S.

  Guide

  

  Apr. 28, 2015

  Afton State Park Campground

  Yurt Camping

  Minnesota State Parks have just started to build Yurts for 3 campgrounds around the state; Afton, Cuyuna and Glendalough State Parks. These have some great amenities and are perfect for family camping, especially in Fall, Winter and Spring.

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  Tina H.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 18, 2018

  Afton State Park Campground

  Hiking and Yurting

  I have stayed multiple times in the hike in camp sites and also in the yurt! The hike in sites were beautiful with a view looking over the St. Croix River. It was a shaded site perfect for our hammocks, it was quiet and very secluded. The Yurt was very cool! Very comfortable beds and plenty of space for the 6 of us to stay and sleep. The fire pit and picnic table wasn't far from the yurt which made it nice to not have to walk too far since we camped in the winter. I highly suggest the expeeience of the yurt!

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  Erik B.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 19, 2017

  Afton State Park Campground

  Beautiful park; yurts are awesome

  Afton is a gorgeous park. There's beautiful trails that take you through dense woods and prairie, and then you take a pretty decline to get to the St Croix River. It was foggy when we were there but still gorgeous. We also managed to get a yurt and it was so much fun. Comfy beds, room for 7 and it was clean and well built. This is a great park!

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  kristin C.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 9, 2018

  Ham Lake Resort

  Well Rounded RV Park and Campground

  My partner and I scheduled a 3 day / 2 night stay in a new Vintage Cruiser RV for $39.99, in exchange for attending a presentation on private membership.

  We checked in Wednesday evening, and the nicest staff I've ever met helped us acclimate to RV living. We are new to this game. They patiently described how to utilize the grey and black water tanks, as well as encouraged us to check-out the canoes, row boats, bikes, horseshoes, ladder golf and many other entertainment items - for FREE!

  The map provided was accurate which made locating the cruiser a breeze. There were further instructions inside as well. The RV was immaculate. Provided for our use were all linens (a public very clean bath and shower was just across the road), dish soap, dish towels, paper towels, flat wear, plates, bowls, mugs and pans.

  The campground has a couple of ponds, as well as access to Ham Lake where the watercraft is launched. There is a petting arena with goats, ponies, and a llama who gave my partner the stink eye, but fell in love with me rubbing the fence and giving me all googly eyes!

  The clubhouse sells bundled wood, ice, snacks, cold drinks, ice cream and provides 24-hour fresh coffee. There is also a small resupply area, and gift shop.

  There are pull-through sites, back ups, 50 and 30 amp hook ups, and tent sites, covered pavilions, picnic tables and fire pits.

  The campground itself seems remote, secluded and peaceful, however, you are conveniently located to two well-stocked convenience stores, as well as Wal-Mart about 15 minutes away. It's also only about 45 minutes from the Minnesota Twin Cities.

  One note: We visited in August and needed gallons of bug spray.

  We very much enjoyed our get away!

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  Wade H.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 18, 2021

  Three Rivers Park District Baker Campground

  Weekend get-away

  Met a friend for a relaxing weekend in loop c. Quiet, lots of trees, nice fire rings. Bathrooms were close and well kept. There were lots of other campers there but the sites are large and plentiful so it was not crowded.

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  Alison O.

  Guide

  

  Mar. 4, 2021

  Three Rivers Park District Baker Campground

  Clean with tons of trails and activities!

  I have lived in the area all my life and remember exploring nature in all aspects at baker park! Fun, clean and fairly priced! Most activities are free!

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  Alison O.

  Guide

  

  Apr. 1, 2021

  Three Rivers Park District Baker Campground

  Clean, Well managed

  I grew up going to baker park! Tons of trails and camping. 🏕

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  Amy K.

  Guide

  

  May. 15, 2022

  Lake Auburn Campground

  Great for families and bikers

  Lots of space between campsites. They aren’t very private though. Great playground and green space for the kids, beach is very nice. Bathrooms are clean.

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  Jenna W.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 14, 2021

  Lake Auburn Campground

  Nice campground

  Went camping for the first time, with 2 kids (8 and 4). Bathrooms were clean, there was a beach and playground nearby. Enough shopping nearby also to replenish groceries but feels woodsy. Nice nature area nearby as well.

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  Meredith J.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 28, 2021

  Lake Auburn Campground

  Friendly

  Watch out for stinging nettles! Campsite 100!

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  Sarah S.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 29, 2018

  Lake Auburn Campground

  Clean and spacious

  While some sites are a little uneven and better suited to RVs than to tents, all sites are spacious and clean. Campground management is helpful and friendly, and even has little fire starting bundles if you're having a rough time getting that fire going. The swim area was cool after a hot day and the beach was gently sloping and smooth.

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  Andrea T.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 14, 2018

  Lake Auburn Campground

  Quiet, secluded, real down-to-earth style camping!

  Super quiet& relaxed atmosphere!A cute lil beach for swimming! This campground even has 2 walking/hike-in campsites to give your avid campers a real out-in-the-middle-of-nowhere kind if feel, like you drove hundreds if miles to get away from the hustle and bussle if the city to be in an exclusively secluded camping adventure! Only this campground is just minutes from the major city (Minneapolis)! So it great because u feel like ur on a far away vacation when really if you forgot something, you could run back home if you absolutely needed to! :) this campground also has miles connected trails that lead through prairie lands and to a nature center where you and your kids can learn about the natural surrounding habitats. It really is one of my favorite campgrounds! No showers

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  Emily H.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 7, 2018

  Lake Auburn Campground

  Great beach, good playground, okay camp sites.

  Lake Auburn’s sites are all along a one way road that loops through the campground. While the park is nice and has mature trees, the sites are very open and offer little privacy between sites. The only separation is the driveway where you park your car. I stayed here during the week though, so there wasn’t another camper anywhere near us. I’m not sure how busy it gets on the weekends.

  The playhroubd is nice, the vault toilets have automatic lights at night, which is pretty nice, and the beach has couple large shade umbrellas and a fishing dock. The facilities here are very nice, but I like my camp sites to be more private than what Auburn Lake has to offer.

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  Sam S.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 22, 2021

  Lake Auburn Campground

  Accessible, Affordable, Beautiful

  They’re closing soon, but I caught this campground in their last 2 weeks open for the season! Feels lucky.

  It’s right off the highway, and very easy to find. The camp is very well-maintained, the beach is gorgeous, and the staff was extremely nice over the phone when I set my reservation.

  10/10

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  William S.

  Ranger

  

  Aug. 4, 2021

  Lake Auburn Campground

  Family friendly

  Nice, well-maintained campground good for drive-in camping and RVs. Close to several towns in case you forgot something.

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  Catherine C.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 16, 2019

  Lake Auburn Campground

  Ditto other reviews

  I can't add much more to the other reviews. The toilets were nice (no water). The sites are a little close together. I had a group in 3 campsites across from me with kids and noisy adults so couldn't find peace in my own campsite. But the Eady walk to the lake, sitting on the dock or the grass and swimming III m the water are a great way to destress. I would recommend it but am not sure you will find silence here unless you can pre-select your site away from others.

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  UnnamedAdventures

  Ranger

  

  Dec. 30, 2020

  Lake Auburn Campground

  Relax and unwind at this privative campground!

  Lake Auburn Campground part of the Carver Park Reserve was an awesome primitive style campground. We stayed here in late September and into October. There are 57 sites with an unguarded beach, playground, volleyball court and tons of miles of trails to shred on foot or bike. All of the campsites are very clean along with all of the other facilities and amenities they offered. The playground is awesome for all ages as it accommodates something for all ages and size groups from a traditional playground set for the younger ones, volleyball net and concrete bag toss boards(which you would need to bring your own bags, but possibly could rent if the office was open). I think there are more things that you can rent when the office is open as well(only during prime season). We would highly recommend staying at this campground and look forward to checking it out in the summertime!

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  Dave H.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 13, 2021

  Minneapolis Northwest KOA

  Nice campground

  Nice hosts. Nice sites. Trees and level sites. Bigger than i thought.

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  David E.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 30, 2022

  Minneapolis Northwest KOA

  Good Campground but Close Sites

  Sites are close to each other, but easy access, clean grounds and facilities, friendly staff, and a K9 fenced area for a pet friendly campground.

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  Bryan S.

  Traveler

  

  May. 17, 2018

  Minneapolis Northwest KOA

  Decent place to pitch a tent

  This is the closest campground to our home, so it has the distinction of being the place where my kids had their love of camping kindled! The sites are stacked on top of each other, but there is a pool (unheated) and a cute little camp store.

  We have stayed here several times and found it a great place to cut your teeth on camping and gather with friends if you'd like.

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  Elena

  Traveler

  

  May. 28, 2021

  Minneapolis Northwest KOA

  Meh

  Not especially welcoming and a little run down. Our site was nice because we had an end site, otherwise sites are on the small side. The playground could use some revamping and the pool area was closed and looked sketchy. The location was perfect for us, but I doubt we will ever go back.

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  Diane A.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 19, 2021

  Minneapolis Northwest KOA

  Algorithms don't make for good customer service!

  I made a reservation over 3 months before my stay. When I arrived, I was given a site that backed up to a very busy road. There was also no shade on the site and I was 3 feet or less from my neighbor. Many of the reviews mentioned nice shade trees but not all sites have them. When I asked the owner for another site, he told me they were all taken except for one without a sewer connection. I asked why I was given such an undesirable site when I booked so far in advance and he told me that there is an algorithm that determines the site selection and if I wanted one with trees I needed to put a note on my reservation. He also suggested calling the office and requesting a site with trees. So my suggestion to anyone staying at this campground, be sure to call the office ahead and let them know that you want a site with trees and not one backing up to the road. I can assure the owners that algorithms do not equate to good customer service and I will not be returning or recommending this campground to others.

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  Sonya H.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 4, 2021

  Minneapolis Northwest KOA

  Great little campground!!

  My husband and I picked this spot to try out our new camper (and puppy) for camping and it’s been a lovely place to stay. It’s a normal KOA setup but the staff is wonderfully sweet and the amenities are clean and reliable. Close to lots of state parks and hiking opportunities.

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  Zach H.

  Ranger

  

  Jun. 27, 2019

  Minneapolis Northwest KOA

  Large sites and large bugs

  We tent camped here for a night while passing through. It’s a basic KOA with a few amenities. The lots were really big and we had no one near us, so it was nice and private. Most of the lots near the front were occupied but the back was almost empty, which is where the more wooded lots are. Only 1 bath house and it’s not close to most of the tent sites.

  Staff was nice and helpful. It has a small pool and game room but not much else for kids. The bugs are aggressive here, especially near the tent sites which are located near a swampy area. Definitely more of a place to stay as you are passing through, not really a destination campground.

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  Sarah C.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 13, 2018

  Minneapolis Northwest KOA

  Sardines

  The KOA was nice and clean but your packed in on top of each other like sardines in a can

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  Jessica M.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 30, 2018

  Minneapolis Northwest KOA

  Wonderful experience

  The hosts at this campground were very nice. We had a tent site with no hook ups. The site was spacious and private-surrounded on 3 sides by trees. The bathrooms were clean. The pool area was clean and without issue. There were no extra walk ways or special features in those regards but the roads had enough of a country feel that they were fun for walking around with my kids and dog

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  Justin R.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 22, 2021

  Minneapolis Northwest KOA

  Clean site, great staff, nice hookups

  The sites are well maintained. The staff is very kind and accommodating. There are a few restaurants around that deliver. Great spot.