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Within southeastern Minnesota's bluff country, The Old Barn Resort and Minneiska Campground at Whitewater State Park provide distinctive glamping accommodations. The Old Barn Resort houses safari tents and yurts equipped with comfortable bedding, electricity, and climate control options. Minneiska Campground's glamping units include furnished cabins with private patios and fire rings near the scenic Whitewater River. Eagle Cliff Campground and Forestville Mystery Cave State Park also feature glamping accommodations with outdoor seating areas, spacious interiors, and proximity to scenic overlooks and hiking trails. One guest shared, "The views were stunning, trails and picnic areas were well maintained, and the campground had nice clean facilities with showers!"
Hiking trails throughout these glamping destinations showcase breathtaking Mississippi River Valley vistas, with multiple lookout points accessible from the accommodations. The region's unique driftless topography creates ideal conditions for wildlife watching, particularly bird species like cardinals and hummingbirds that frequent the area. Several properties offer equipment rentals for water activities on nearby rivers and lakes. Most glamping sites remain operational from April through October, with some properties extending their season into fall when the bluffs display vibrant autumn colors. Winter enthusiasts will find cross-country skiing options at parks like Great River Bluffs with 9 miles of groomed trails. A recent visitor mentioned, "We stayed just one night and were very happy with this area - really pretty with good facilities and very clean bathrooms with nice showers."
"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."
from $24 / night
Check Availability"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
Check Availability"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."
from $25 - $250 / night
Check Availability"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."
from $25 - $90 / night
Check Availability"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."
"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
Check Availability"Excellent staff. One of the best kept campgrounds I've been to. Between the campground and the nearby towns, there is easily two weeks of activities to do. More depending on the time of year you go."
"We prefer to stay down by the river sans electricity. We have done this for years in a tent and now in our hybrid camper. There are cabins, electric sites, showers and a dump station."
"The camping sites also have large tall trees where a camper should be parked which causes you to park way to close to the fire pit."
"Gorgeous bluffs and river to camp right next to! Can’t wait to go back!"
from $25 / night
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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.
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.
TravelerI arrived late in the day and the office was closed but they have all the instructions and QR codes for an online reservation and check in. Very clean including the showers and bathroom. View of the Mississippi is amazing!
The Money Creek area offers camping experiences within the carved limestone bluffs of southeastern Minnesota's driftless region. Average summer temperatures range from 65-85°F with humidity levels reaching 70-90% in July and August. Campgrounds near Money Creek provide access to cold-water trout streams with water temperatures remaining below 65°F year-round, creating ideal fishing conditions from April through September.
Tubing on the Root River: Old Barn Resort offers equipment rentals for floating right from the campground. "They offer kayak, canoe and tube rentals and shuttles. They also have bike rentals," says Jeremy L. about nearby Chimney Rock Canoe and Campground.
Cave exploration: Mystery Cave tours operate from April through October with varying schedules. "If you get the chance, go do the 1 hour walking tour of Mystery Cave - well worth the entry fee. If you go on weekend probably need to make reservations," shares Jim C. from Forestville Mystery Cave State Park.
Cross-country skiing: Winter visitors can access groomed trails in several parks. "Winter would also be good. There are 9 miles of groomed X-country ski trails; you need a MN Ski Pass," notes Mary S. about Great River Bluffs.
Hiking opportunities: Multiple trail networks connect throughout the region. "I spent a day here hiking and had a blast! I hiked up Chimney Rock and then looped back to tackle part of the Dakota trail! The hiking paths were well taken care of," explains Sarah C. about Whitewater State Park.
Minimal mosquitoes: Unlike many Minnesota destinations, some campgrounds have fewer biting insects. "We were surprised that there were minimal mosquitoes at Whitewater. We have always enjoyed hiking here too," reports Amber Z.
Wildlife viewing: The river valleys provide excellent wildlife observation opportunities. "We saw a cardinal and 3 hummingbirds because they came to hang out right in our campsite! The fireflies at night were an added bonus!" notes Mi S. about Great River Bluffs State Park.
Family activities: Multiple campgrounds offer structured recreation. "From golf to tubing to an indoor swimming pool and restaurant. This place has a lot to offer," Brett M. shares about The Old Barn Resort. Another visitor, Jeremiah B., adds, "If your a bike riding family, there are a lot of trails! If you want to float the river they got it!"
Scenic river camping: Many sites offer direct water access. "Big sites on river. Bike trails. Tubing," summarizes Tiffany W. about Eagle Cliff Campground.
Weather preparation: Temperature fluctuations can occur even in summer. "We spent the whole day hiking the Great River Bluffs. Bring binoculars; the river valley is a great viewing area for waterfowl, eagles, and hawks," advises GoWhereYouAreDraw N.
Highway noise: Some campgrounds experience traffic sounds. "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 Bryan P. about Great River Bluffs State Park.
Limited cell coverage: Most glamping in Money Creek, Minnesota area has restricted connectivity. "I had the entire State Park to myself. It was super cool be eerie," reports Erik R. about Whitewater State Park. Another camper notes, "There is NO CELL SERVICE in the campground - no Verizon, ATT or T-Mobile. Wifi down at the ranger office."
Water safety: River conditions can change rapidly. "Located on the Root River. This part of Iowa is a treasure," mentions Kelly D. from Chimney Rock Canoe and Campground.
Shower facilities: Bathroom access varies widely between campgrounds. "The shower house is the newer style - individual shower rooms and then a separate mens/women/handicapped bathroom. Showers were clean," shares Jim C. about Forestville Mystery Cave.
Camping with pets: Most sites allow animals with restrictions. "My dog enjoyed all the room he had at this site!" reports Tori K. about Great River Bluffs State Park.
Kid-friendly activities: Several campgrounds have dedicated recreation options. "There is also an outdoor bar area w yummy slushy drinks and games. The pool was fun," notes Cindy G. about The Old Barn Resort.
Off-peak opportunities: Seasonal timing affects the experience significantly. "We arrived late in the day and the office was closed but they have all the instructions and QR codes for an online reservation and check in," shares Ken B.
Site selection: Not all campgrounds accommodate larger vehicles. "Every spot is different and some numbers are skipped," notes a reviewer about Great River Bluffs State Park.
Utility connections: Hook-up availability varies widely. "The sites are spacious and shaded and have a picnic table and fire pit," shares Mary S. about Great River Bluffs State Park.
Reservation planning: Advance booking is essential during peak times. "We stayed just one night and were very happy with this area - really pretty with good facilities," explains a visitor about the glamping options near Money Creek.
Level sites: Many campgrounds have relatively flat parking areas. "Good level campsite and in walking around all the ones in the electric loop looked pretty level," shares Jim C. about Forestville Mystery Cave State Park.
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