Best Tent Camping near Maple Plain, MN

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Best Tent Sites Near Maple Plain, Minnesota (18)

    Tori K.'s photo of tent camping at Lake Maria State Park Campground near Silver Creek, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Lake Maria State Park Campground near Silver Creek, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Lake Maria State Park Campground near Silver Creek, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Lake Maria State Park Campground near Silver Creek, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Lake Maria State Park Campground near Silver Creek, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Lake Maria State Park Campground near Silver Creek, MN

    1. Lake Maria State Park Campground

    32 Reviews
    113 Photos
    93 Saves
    Silver Creek, Minnesota

    Backpack sites, located on remote lakes and ponds throughout the park, are one to two miles from the trailhead parking. New log camper cabins, located near lakes and ponds, provide bunk beds for six people and a table and benches for campers who want more of the creature comforts.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Kelly K.'s photo of tent camping at Afton State Park Campground near Denmark, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Afton State Park Campground near Denmark, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Afton State Park Campground near Denmark, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Afton State Park Campground near Denmark, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Afton State Park Campground near Denmark, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Afton State Park Campground near Denmark, MN

    2. Afton State Park Campground

    36 Reviews
    93 Photos
    204 Saves
    Denmark, Minnesota

    Located on the St. Croix River, just 20 miles east of Saint Paul, Afton State Park is great for those looking for camping near Minneapolis and is 1600 acres of rolling prairies, oak woodlands, and limestone river canyons amid an ancient glacial landscape. The land for the park was acquired in 1967, but it took almost 15 years of planning revisions and compromises with local residents before the park finally opened in 1982. Little development has gone into Afton State Park in an effort to maintain its natural characteristics, and former farmland atop the bluffs are continuously being restored to their original state. This makes Afton an ideal destination for campers looking to experience the outdoors in a wilder setting.

    Load up your backpack with all you’ll need for your stay, as camping at Afton State Park requires a hearty, 0.75-mile hike in from the parking area. The year-round campground offers 27 rustic sites with picnic tables and fire pits, with options for pitching your tent in either open or wooded areas. There is drinking water, a vault toilet and firewood is supplied within the camp area. There is also three boat-in campsites, and two group campsites that can accommodate up to 60 people each. If you’d rather not rough it, the park also offers four camping cabins and two yurts, some of which are wheelchair accessible. There are also several picnic areas and restrooms within the park. Campsite rates range from $15–$23/night; cabins range from $55–$70/night, and yurts $50–$65/night.

    When you’re ready to explore, start at the park’s Nature Store where you can pick up information about the park’s flora and fauna, or join a nature walk. Then choose from more than 20 miles of hiking, biking, and equestrian trails, as well as a short barrier-free path. If you’re visiting in winter, many of these trails are open for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Bring your GPS and go on a geocaching treasure hunt, or bring your binoculars and go on safari for a variety of migratory birds, waterfowl, and wildlife, including deer, foxes and badgers. And little ones will love becoming Junior Park Naturalists and learning about bugs, birds, plants and other critters. If you’re looking for a real outdoor adventure, Afton State Park has what you’re looking for.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo at Lake Rebecca Park Reserve near Rockford, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Lake Rebecca Park Reserve near Rockford, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Lake Rebecca Park Reserve near Rockford, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Lake Rebecca Park Reserve near Rockford, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Lake Rebecca Park Reserve near Rockford, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Lake Rebecca Park Reserve near Rockford, MN

    3. Lake Rebecca Park Reserve

    3 Reviews
    8 Photos
    34 Saves
    Rockford, Minnesota
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • Tents
    Camper-submitted photo at Crow Hassan Park Reserve near St. Michael, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Crow Hassan Park Reserve near St. Michael, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Crow Hassan Park Reserve near St. Michael, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Crow Hassan Park Reserve near St. Michael, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Crow Hassan Park Reserve near St. Michael, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Crow Hassan Park Reserve near St. Michael, MN

    4. Crow Hassan Park Reserve

    3 Reviews
    22 Photos
    38 Saves
    St. Michael, Minnesota
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • Tents
    • Group

    $15 / night

    Camper-submitted photo at Tony’s Backyard near Bloomington, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Tony’s Backyard near Bloomington, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Tony’s Backyard near Bloomington, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Tony’s Backyard near Bloomington, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Tony’s Backyard near Bloomington, MN

    5. Tony’s Backyard

    1 Review
    4 Photos
    3 Saves
    Bloomington, Minnesota

    The space is in the backyard of my private property on Elliot Avenue in Bloomington, MN.

    The yard is almost entirely fenced-in & has lots of folliage for general privacy.

    Street parking is free.

    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Trash
    • WiFi

    $45 - $60 / night

    Camper-submitted photo at Mississippi Riverwood RV Park near Elk River, MN

    6. Mississippi Riverwood RV Park

    2 Reviews
    2 Saves
    Elk River, Minnesota
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    Camper-submitted photo at Oak Island Watercraft Campsite near Becker, MN

    7. Oak Island Watercraft Campsite

    1 Review
    4 Saves
    Becker, Minnesota
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Tents
    • Dispersed
    • Toilets
    Camper-submitted photo at Camp Sacajawea Retreat Center near Apple Valley, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Camp Sacajawea Retreat Center near Apple Valley, MN

    8. Camp Sacajawea Retreat Center

    2 Reviews
    1 Photo
    3 Saves
    Apple Valley, Minnesota
    • Pets
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Trash
    • Picnic Table

    $50 / night

    Camper-submitted photo at A J Acres Campground near Clearwater, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at A J Acres Campground near Clearwater, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at A J Acres Campground near Clearwater, MN

    9. A J Acres Campground

    2 Reviews
    2 Photos
    7 Saves
    Clearwater, Minnesota
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Tents
    • Group
    Camper-submitted photo at Dimmack Island Watercraft Campsite near Otsego, MN
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Recent Tent Reviews near Maple Plain, Minnesota

539 Reviews of 18 Maple Plain Campgrounds


  • Zach H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Minneapolis Northwest KOA
    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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    Camper-submitted photo from Lebanon Hills Regional Park
    Jun. 1, 2021

    Lebanon Hills Regional Park

    Secluded in the Minneapolis Suburbs

    Lebanon Hills is a great park and has a lot of trails for hiking and mountain biking. Our family selected this camp ground to test out some gear -- if we had problems or if we forgot something it was a short drive home. Turns out this is a wonderful camp ground and offers a lot of seclusion. 

    Tent camp sites are far enough from each other that neighbors can't be seen, and we didn't hear them either. 

    The bathroom facility near the ranger station was very well maintained and cleaned several times a day. 

    The only criticisms we have are that you can hear road noise -- and depending on your site you'll hear the alarm of one of the access gates for the Minnesota Zoo.

    We went here as an experiment, but will definitely be coming back throughout the year. Reserve early online, most weekends were already reserved by mid May.

  • Jessica M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Minneapolis Southwest KOA
    Jul. 5, 2018

    Minneapolis Southwest KOA

    Definitely caters to rvs

    A couple weeks ago we spent some time at the Northwest koa...that one had private tent sites surrounded on 3 sides by trees, quiet spaces etc. Looking at the Southwest koa website they advertise as the tent sites back into the woods. So imagine our surprise when we were shown our site. It did indeed back up into the woods however the woods were 20ish feet behind a rope and we were told all set up had to be done in front of the rope. Our tent was inches from the road and wide out in the open. Other then the tent site itself this koa is wonderful...the staff were very friendly, the pool was clean and heated, the grounds were kept clean etc

  • Rico R.
    Camper-submitted photo from Lebanon Hills Regional Park
    Jun. 12, 2019

    Lebanon Hills Regional Park

    Great place

    The office was open till 9pm very friendly. A little pricey for tent camping. The sites are private. Great biking and hiking trails. Great amenities. Close to the zoo as well as the city.

  • Stephanie K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lebanon Hills Regional Park
    Aug. 30, 2020

    Lebanon Hills Regional Park

    Amazing campground close to the city

    Definitely check this place out great campsites for tent camping right next door to the MN Zoo campsites nicely wooded spread out nicer than some state park campgrounds. Definitely going to check it out again.

  • Cheryl L.
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Byllesby Regional Park
    Jun. 22, 2016

    Lake Byllesby Regional Park

    Plenty of Ammenities

    This campground is clean and well maintained. It has a boat landing; indoor and outdoor bathroom facilities; playground and large tent sites.

  • Andrew K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from High Island Creek Park
    May. 25, 2024

    High Island Creek Park

    Very close

    Very close to other campers, but no one bothered anyone. Dog didn’t go nuts, got a good spot. Would recommend. Tent camping on the way to Alaska and filled all needs. Has a Porta-shitter and trash. Decent spot, windy.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Country Camping RV Park
    Jul. 14, 2021

    Country Camping RV Park

    This one is a gem.

    Love this place.

    Close to the Twin Cities, right on the Rum River.

    Great tent sites right on the river.

    Tubing! They have a bus that takes you into town float back to the campground, love it.

  • Carol H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Country Camping RV Park
    Apr. 22, 2023

    Country Camping RV Park

    Fun Fun Fun

    We’ve stayed at Country Camping for years! Great variety of things to do for everyone. Group sites, tent sites, covered wagon sites! Floating on the Rum River, swimming pool with splash pad, little camp store, Golf cart rentals! Our grandkids love it too!

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    Camper-submitted photo from Masonic West River Park
    Aug. 13, 2023

    Masonic West River Park

    Tent camp too high priced

    $20 tent sites and have to pay online. There are No showers only toilets at the 2 buildings. If you get here at night you better have spot lights. No maps on their website. I was on North side huge area. No campground host to be found

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    Camper-submitted photo from Lebanon Hills Regional Park
    Jul. 21, 2023

    Lebanon Hills Regional Park

    County park close in to Minneapolis/ St Paul area

    In demand park close in to cities. RV portion has full hook ups. No hook up sites for up to 24ft RVs also available. Non hook up sites are wooded and well spaced. RV sites similar to private campgrounds. Must reserve months in advance as usually full. Have secluded tent sites too.

  • Emily H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Maria State Park Campground
    Aug. 7, 2018

    Lake Maria State Park Campground

    Hike in sites and cabins. Beautiful hiking trails.

    Lake Maria State Park has great hiking trails for the whole family, the camper cabins are spread throughout and are hike in only. Each cabin is pretty secluded and on a body of water. The cabins themselves are very basic, but the setting is awesome.

    I haven’t stayed in the backpack tent sites, but I bet they’re fantastic.

  • Emily.Michael B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lebanon Hills Regional Park
    Jul. 22, 2021

    Lebanon Hills Regional Park

    In-City Surprise

    What a wonderful park for being surrounded by the cities! We had previously come for walking and kayaking, but this was our first overnight here. The site and restroom/shower are well kept and there are enough trees/plants between the (tent) sites to make it feel private. It's always fun seeing deer, turtles, fish, gardner snakes here.

  • Jaime N.
    Camper-submitted photo from Willow River State Park Campground
    Nov. 9, 2020

    Willow River State Park Campground

    A nice getaway off season

    Three campgrounds, first come first serve. $10/day entry $40/daily for electric hook up (non-resident); no full hook-ups, no water, only 1 vault toilet open per campground. Year round availability, however- tough to find! Very hard to get a cellular connection (T-mobile). Beautiful views of the river, right along the edge if you tent camp. Multiple playgrounds, hiking trails and loads of nature, large beach and waterfalls.

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    Camper-submitted photo from William O'Brien State Park Campground
    Jun. 7, 2018

    William O'Brien State Park Campground

    Homey, Picturesque, Fresh Air

    I camped here in April and got a camping spot on the edge of the River Campground facing the woods. I loved this spot and it was plenty big for parking two cars, tent, hammock, chairs, you name it! It appears that most tent camping is on the outer edges and RV camping is in the middle. No one was noisy, wasn't a "party" campground which was great for peace and quiet. It was great being so close to the river trail. Great views and fresh air!

  • Travis A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Oak Leaf Park
    Aug. 28, 2024

    Oak Leaf Park

    Wonderful city park

    I stayed two nights. The city park has private restrooms. Check in with the park host and he will provide you the code to access the restrooms/showers. The park has 13 rv sites with 30/50amp and water, four tent sites. Fishing pond, two baseball fields, basket ball court, playground, disk golf, and aquatic center/swimming pool. Little town has a lot to offer. Great place to camp

  • Jessica M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Minneapolis Northwest KOA
    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

  • Sam R.
    Camper-submitted photo from Lebanon Hills Regional Park
    Dec. 18, 2018

    Lebanon Hills Regional Park

    One of the few places you can camp in the cities

    This is one of the few places that you can camp in twin cities metro. Both car and RV camping is allowed. Some of the tent sites do have power as well. Bathrooms and Showers are centrally located. Firewood is available for purchase. The camp grounds are located near the Lebanon Hills mountain biking area and miles of day hiking trails. Camping is only permitted in this area and it's not open in the winter.

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    Camper-submitted photo from St. Cloud-Clearwater RV Park
    Oct. 4, 2021

    St. Cloud-Clearwater RV Park

    Perfect get-away

    Just stayed for the weekend and we had a wonderful time. Shaded lot, much quieter than other sites I’ve been too. Many lots seem to be seasonal owners, but all were very well kept. Would definitely return in the future and even consider a seasonal spot some day. Restrooms and laundry available on site. Although from a sign posted, they wanted the restrooms to be used by those in pop-ups or tent camping only (just an fyi). Gift shop/office had a pool table and lots of games to borrow/use. Pool & mini golf also available.

  • LaMina H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Ann Lake
    May. 13, 2022

    Ann Lake

    My favorite spot in MN!!!

    Lake Ann Campground, located in the Sand Dunes State Forest north of Big Lake, MN is great for a weekend getaway with the family or a solo walk in trip. There are RV sites, tent sites, handicap accessible, walk in sites and group sites. Camping here is primitive with few amenities you get a fire ring and a picnic table, its great camping too be one with nature. There are several water spickets located around the campground along with outhouse type restrooms. There are no hookups or electric. Camping is on a first come first serve basis and you register at the kiosk located at the front of the campground acrid from the camp host site. There are several trails and Amaya something to do.

  • Mandee L.
    Camper-submitted photo from Lebanon Hills Regional Park
    Oct. 12, 2020

    Lebanon Hills Regional Park

    Tucked away in the middle of the Cities

    I love this park and use it frequently for our "test runs". We have a new puppy and a new teardrop, so this was the perfect place for us to have our maiden voyage within 20min of our home. But besides just being close, it's also a really nice campground. It's very wooded and feels private. The RV section has sites that are a bit close together and open, but the tent sites (where we stayed) are much more secluded. The facilities are clean and well-kept.

    The park itself is also really nice. There are lots of hiking trails, mountain biking, lake access for kayaking/paddle boarding... In the winter we love coming here for day trips to take advantage of the cross country skiing and snow shoe rentals.

  • Emily H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Ann Lake
    Aug. 7, 2018

    Ann Lake

    Nice Rustic Campground

    This campground is on a first come, first serve basis. There are no reservations for the regular sites (although I do think they might take reservations for the equestrian and group sites).

    I highly recommend the walk-in-sites for the most private tent camping experience. The walk from the car isn’t far, but the sites are off the road and in the pines. If you like to have your car at your site, you’ll find some sites with nice long driveways that can accommodate multiple cars, or even a truck with a boat/trailer. The beach is nice and private, but it’s a bit of a hike from the campsites. I’d recommend just hopping in the car and driving over if you’ve got young kids with you.

    There is no store or firewood sold at the campground, so you’ll have to haul your own in from an approved vendor.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Baker Campground - Baker Park Reserve
    Sep. 18, 2020

    Baker Campground - Baker Park Reserve

    Beautiful Grounds, Campsites a Bit Close

    We stayed here with two young kids tent camping. We stayed in site A20 due to the close proximity to the bathrooms. The grounds were very well kept and groomed. The sites were pretty close together with no trees in between, but only around 25% of sites were occupied when we were there so it wasn’t a problem. I would imagine it would be very cozy and not much privacy when full, which could be the only potential drawback. There were a fair amount of RVs- we were one of only a few tents I saw. There were some nice looking cabins on our loop as well. It was a very short walk down a path to the beautiful lake which was deserted when we were there. The bathrooms looked new and were very well kept. There was even one family restroom with a shower which was so awesome for trying yo get two small kids cleaned up. Loved that. Overall this was a great campsite when not full and we had a great time.

  • Krista T.
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Elmo County Park Reserve
    Sep. 25, 2022

    Lake Elmo County Park Reserve

    Eagle point lane section- Nice metro park for RVs/camper trailers or groups

    We went on a day trip to the eagle point section of the Lake Elmo park district. This is set in a lush rolling prairie with lots of hiking trails in addition to other attractions like an archery range and swimming pond. 

    The modern campground is built for non-tent campers, which is kind of a bummer because it is so much nicer than the “rustic” tent campground. Could you set up a tent there? Sure, but most of the site is devoted to a gravel parking pad. 

    The rustic campground is an offshoot of the horse trailer parking lot. The sites for the most part are not spacious or private. Only portapotties. I think the best camping opportunity I saw was the group campgrounds, which had more modern outhouses. This will continue to be a great day trip location for us.

  • Justin J.
    Camper-submitted photo from Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park
    Aug. 15, 2023

    Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park

    Great spot right outside the twin cities

    Great campground with all the amenities one might need, including showers, nice bathrooms, a park, a beach, trails. Right next to lakes and a nature preserve. Close enough to town in case you forget some things like we did. A county parking pass is required, they don't like people parking on the grass, and they have staff making rounds to enforce the shortest list of rules I've seen in the last couple of years. My only complaint is that the location of the porta-potties didn't match what the maps showed, so my seemingly perfect plan to be somewhat far from them failed and I ended up right next to one; it was clean and didn't smell, but we heard the door close every time. They have the campsites spaced out better than most other places I've camped and have trees and brush between the sites whenever possible. We tent camped and plan to bring our travel trailer next year. Definitely plan to stay here at least once a season.

  • Emily G.
    Camper-submitted photo from Lebanon Hills Regional Park
    Jul. 17, 2017

    Lebanon Hills Regional Park

    Family fun and Camping hidden gem

    Lebanon Hills is a great campsite for families, first time campers, or anyone having a "staycation" while keeping hotel costs down. The East loop is perfect for tent camping with large, wooded, private sites close to the amazingly clean bathrooms and showers. (Seriously, the bathrooms were so clean.) There is a well kept playground and many walking trails all around the park. The RV section was not as shaded or private, but there are a few RV spots that could be private if they're open. What we like is that Lebanon and the area has so much to do. If you can hop in the car, there is a free beach 5 minutes away with rental costs for a SUP, canoe, or kayak, lots of paved trails, unpaved trails, a Visitor Center with free programs, and a really well maintained mountain bike park. The MN zoo, Apple Valley Aquatic Center, Cascade Bay, Outlet Mall, and MOA are a quick 5-10 minute drive away. Yes, I prefer to stay outdoors, but if you have a group or someone who "needs" something to do you will not run out of options.

    Sites for camping: East 71, 82, 84 and North 61,65


Guide to Maple Plain

Tent camping near Maple Plain, Minnesota offers a variety of scenic spots and outdoor activities for nature enthusiasts. With well-reviewed campgrounds nearby, you can enjoy everything from hiking to birdwatching.

Tent campers like these nearby activities

  • Experience the thrill of mountain biking on the 13.25 miles of trails at Lake Rebecca Park Reserve, perfect for both beginners and seasoned riders.
  • Enjoy birdwatching and peaceful walks along the trails at Crow Hassan Park Reserve, where the natural beauty is complemented by diverse wildlife.
  • Take your horse for a ride on the scenic trails at Lake Maria State Park Campground, which also offers tent camping for those looking to immerse themselves in nature.

Explore these local attractions

Amenities that enhance your camping experience

  • Enjoy the convenience of drinking water and picnic tables at Lake Maria State Park Campground, making it easy to plan meals and stay hydrated.
  • Take advantage of the group campsites at Crow Hassan Park Reserve, which can accommodate large gatherings and provide a great atmosphere for socializing.
  • Relax by the campfire at Lake Rebecca Park Reserve, where fires are allowed, creating the perfect setting for evening storytelling and s'mores.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Maple Plain, MN?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Maple Plain, MN is Lake Maria State Park Campground with a 4.3-star rating from 32 reviews.

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