Best Glamping near Money Creek, MN
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."
