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Best Tent Camping near Montevideo, MN

142 Reviews

County parks surrounding Montevideo, Minnesota offer several tent camping options with varying amenities and natural settings. Skalbekken County Park in Sacred Heart provides drive-in tent sites with drinking water, fire pits, and picnic tables. Vicksburg County Park near Renville offers more primitive tent camping experiences along the Minnesota River, while Beaver Falls County Park in Redwood Falls features rustic tent campsites with basic amenities including toilets and trash service.

Most tent campgrounds in the region provide basic facilities with varying levels of development. Skalbekken County Park maintains clean, well-kept sites with drinking water and toilet facilities but no showers. At Vicksburg County Park, tent campers should prepare for a more primitive experience, as reviews indicate dispersed camping options with limited amenities. Beaver Falls County Park offers tent sites with picnic tables and fire pits at each location, plus nearby bathroom facilities. Sites are generally reservable, and most allow pets. Campers should check seasonal availability as Minnesota weather can impact accessibility.

Tent-only camping experiences in this region often feature peaceful natural settings. According to reviews, Beaver Falls County Park offers "off the beaten path" locations with "lots of peace and quiet to enjoy." Campers can set up tents near the creek for fishing access and enjoy walking trails throughout the park. At Skalbekken County Park, visitors noted "beautiful views of the Minnesota River valley" and mentioned the friendly atmosphere. Vicksburg County Park provides what one camper described as "wonderful views of the MN River" with multiple spots for dispersed camping. Birch Coulee County Park, though small with only seven sites, offers a unique historical setting that tent campers appreciate for its tranquility and creek access where "kids have fun playing."

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Tent Camping Reviews near Montevideo, MN

142 Reviews of 6 Montevideo Campgrounds

  • Jen A.
    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.

  • Renee H.
    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).

  • Makayla B.
    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.

  • Tracy O.
    Jun. 20, 2021

    Glacial Lakes State Park Campground

    Perfect for families

    Great family campground. Lots of shade cover. Oak ridge is perfect for larger rigs (<35 feet - anything bigger there are only 2 spots that will fit) (no electric or water). Clean vault toilets. Lots for kids to do. Canoeing, fishing, paddle boards. Great hiking trails. Loop for kids to bike on easily. Easy to get to.

    For those using the dump station it’s on a hill and tougher for bigger rigs to use. No flushing station. But water throughout park. Firewood at the station. Small number of electric sites in the first campground but sites are closed together and less privacy/shade. Bathhouse is in first campground.

  • Allison K.
    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!!!

  • Sara E.
    Sep. 5, 2017

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

    Baby's first camping trip!

    My husband and I wanted to try out camping with our five-month-old, so we stayed two nights in Upper Sioux Agency State Park at the Yellow Medicine River Campground. The campground was well-maintained, clean, potable water tasted good, the outhouse had toilet paper and hand sanitizer, and the sites/paths were mowed. Our site (#5) did not have any tree cover, so midday was HOT! It looked like all of the other sites had at least one tree, if not a small forest surrounding the site - so it was just our dumb luck to choose the one site without shade [via the DNR website]. The state park has over 18 miles of trails - - - most are grassy paths mowed along the Yellow Medicine River, through the prairie, or over the grasslands - none with noticeable elevation changes.

  • Leni K.
    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.

  • Tori K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 1, 2023

    Glacial Lakes State Park Campground

    Located in Central MN

    The trails in the park have nice rolling hills and offer a unique type of beauty. The campground is small, but offers some electric sites as well as some primitive sites. I do believe there were 2 or 3 cabins that I saw. Unsure if there is a group camp with this campground being so small as it is. Firewood is available at the check in/office building. There is a bathroom/shower building in the loop with the electric sites. The electric loop and primitive loops both have vault toilets. Each loop also has a few water stations to fill containers with potable water and each loop has a dumpster for disposing of waste. Not sure if there is a dump station for RVs as I typically use a tent when camping. Nice state park in Rural central Minnesota

  • B
    Jul. 8, 2022

    Glacial Lakes State Park Campground

    Baby lake bp site—choose another site?

    1. Literally right on trail. In fact, the only place to out your tent is immediately next to the trail
    2. No place to hang a hammock
    3. No water (even though youre 100 yards from lake, there is no way to access to get water to filter. Hike in all your water
    4. Its quiet
    5. Lots of ticks (its prairie after all)

Guide to Montevideo

Tent camping near Montevideo, Minnesota offers a chance to immerse yourself in nature while enjoying the great outdoors. With a variety of campgrounds nearby, you can find the perfect spot to set up your tent and unwind.

Tips for tent camping near Montevideo

  • For a peaceful retreat, consider staying at Beaver Falls County Park, where you can enjoy rustic camping spots and nearby trails.
  • If you're looking for a well-kept area with friendly locals, Skalbekken County Park is a great choice, featuring beautiful views of the Minnesota River Valley.
  • Make sure to pack your own firewood when visiting Vicksburg Co Park, as it does not provide this amenity, but offers excellent fishing opportunities.

Tent campers should check out Birch Coulee County Park

  • Enjoy the convenience of electric hookups and drinking water at Birch Coulee County Park, making it a comfortable spot for families.
  • Located near a historical site, Birch Coulee County Park offers a unique camping experience with plenty of space for kids to play in the creek.
  • This campground is well-reviewed for its cleanliness and accessibility, ensuring a pleasant stay for all visitors.

Tent campers like these nearby activities

  • At Old Wagon Camp Ground, you can enjoy a clean lake and peaceful surroundings, perfect for swimming or fishing.
  • Experience the beauty of the Minnesota River while camping at Vicksburg Co Park, where you can also indulge in catfishing.
  • Explore the scenic horse trails at Skalbekken County Park, which are popular among campers and provide stunning views of the surrounding landscape.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Montevideo, MN is Skalbekken County Park with a 3.5-star rating from 2 reviews.

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