Best Glamping near Monticello, MN

Lake Maria State Park Campground near Monticello houses secluded glamping accommodations with private sites nestled amid towering oaks and maples. Each glamping location features picnic tables and fire rings with access to toilets and shower facilities, offering an elevated camping experience without sacrificing modern comforts. St. Cloud-Clearwater RV Park and Crow Hassan Park Reserve also provide glamping options including yurts and canvas accommodations where guests can enjoy rustic luxury surrounded by nature. These sites combine outdoor immersion with essential amenities like electricity, comfortable sleeping areas, and nearby amenities. A recent visitor noted, "We did a camping weekend with a buddy and had so much fun. We hiked and made yummy campfire grub and hammocked and had a generally relaxing time."

Numerous hiking trails wind through Lake Maria State Park, connecting glamping sites to scenic ponds and lakes where guests can observe wildlife including endangered Blandings turtles and trumpeter swans. Minneapolis Northwest KOA offers glamping yurts with easy access to water activities, biking trails, and seasonal outdoor recreation opportunities. Winter glamping experiences are available at Lake Maria, where visitors can snowshoe under full moon skies and enjoy heated accommodation options during colder months. The proximity to Twin Cities makes these glamping destinations popular for weekend getaways while still offering significant seclusion. According to one camper, "Site was great. Good shade cover, room for hammocks and a small tent. Overall a great oasis less than an hour from Minneapolis."

Best Glamping Sites Near Monticello, Minnesota (22)

    1. Lake Maria State Park Campground

    34 Reviews
    Silver Creek, MN
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (763) 878-2325

    "If you’re looking for a peaceful escape where the only sounds are rustling leaves, birdsong, and frogs singing at dusk — Site B6 at Lake Maria State Park is the one."

    "There is a bathroom and water station before you head out which is awesome! The campsite was secluded and absolutely beautiful. Definitely will be going back again!"

    2. Baker Campground - Baker Park Reserve

    38 Reviews
    Maple Plain, MN
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (763) 694-7662

    $21 - $29 / night

    "This campground was nice and the bathrooms were nice and clean. They have nice walking trailers to the lake and beach area. They lake and beach were nice and has a big sanding beach area."

    "Clean gravel sites with electric hook up surrounded by well maintained grass, picnic table, and fire pit. Central water spigot and dump station. Great signage throughout."

    3. Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park Campground

    3 Reviews
    Monticello, MN
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (763) 295-0409

    "There was some suggestion that there was some drive in sites that were not reservable, that is. They were first come first serve. But I was unaware or unable to find those."

    "Meadow setting where the campsites are, but then TONS of hiking trails with significant trees& shade. Really beautiful. Nice people staying in adjacent sites. We would return."

    4. St. Cloud-Clearwater RV Park

    8 Reviews
    Clearwater, MN
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (320) 558-2876

    "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)."

    "They also offer a nice seating area for those hot or raining days with free arcade. Verizon cell coverage is good here and OTA TV has a few channels."

    5. Minneapolis Northwest KOA

    11 Reviews
    Maple Grove, MN
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (763) 420-2255

    "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."

    "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."

    6. Crow Hassan Park Reserve

    3 Reviews
    St. Michael, MN
    12 miles
    Website

    $15 / night

    "Do a 180 on the trail and she is happy to trot away from the trailer."

    "This campground is nicely maintained and has nice mature trees that a lot of people set up hammocks in. The vault toilet near the barn is nice, there are no showers."

    7. Bunker Hills Regional Park

    16 Reviews
    Coon Rapids, MN
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (763) 862-4970

    $20 - $32 / night

    "Perfect for kids, they have a water park with a wave pool, a disc golf course, a golf course, several pavilions with grills, a few playgrounds and plenty of trails both paved and unpaved."

    "For being in the middle of the northern suburbs of Minneapolis, this park and campground is surprisingly woodsy, secluded and spacious."

    8. A J Acres Campground

    2 Reviews
    Clearwater, MN
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (320) 558-2847

    9. Three Rivers Park District Baker Campground

    3 Reviews
    Maple Plain, MN
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (763) 694-7662

    "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."

    "Tons of trails and camping. 🏕"

    10. Cokato Lake RV Resort Cooperative Association

    3 Reviews
    Dassel, MN
    22 miles
    +1 (320) 583-9711

    $60 / night

    "Impressed with the distance to/from the metro (less than an hour on Highway 12 heading west to Cokato)."

    "RV resort and some lot rentals, Heated pool, lake with beach, boat launch area just block away, tennis/pickle ball, mini golf, resort store with ice cream, goat park, paved roads and much more)!"

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Glamping Reviews near Monticello, MN

191 Reviews of 22 Monticello Campgrounds


  • kristin C.
    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!

  • Joe S.
    Oct. 29, 2021

    A J Acres Campground

    Good Enough for our Needs

    We stayed here for a weekend in May. The campsites are a little bit on top of each other. There aren't many campsites that you're able to reserve. The majority of the campsites are seasonal campsites. There are a lot of mature trees that help with the shade! The beach area is nice, but the only problem is that boaters and kayaks are in the same general area so you have to be careful so you don't get hit. There is a dock for fishing as well. You can also rent boats, kayaks and paddleboards for a small fee. If you want to walk the whole campground having a golf cart would be nice. Also there is NO petting zoo as stated on the website or on the campground maps. There hasn't been one for a few years but they have yet to edit the website or the campground maps. We went there partly because there was a petting zoo for the little kids. Seems lazy to me that they can't update the website or the campground maps.

  • kristin C.
    Jun. 13, 2018

    Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park

    convenient get away

    We took a 30 minute drive north of the cities for a quick get away, and were rewarded with a very nice campground!

    The check in staff was friendly, helpful and efficient. She gave us the info we needed for wood and other campgrounds in the area.

    Our site was clear, flat and grassy, and had an established fire pit. Other loops had grills and hook ups for pop-up campers and RVs.

    There is a gorgeous beach area with tables, a pavilion, changing rooms and a well equipped playground.

    We walked a portion of the trails towards the golf course, on a paved path under a green canopy.

    Plenty of bugs, so bring your spray!

  • Steph H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 18, 2017

    Lake Maria State Park Campground

    Run or be eaten

    To be fair I'd like to preface this review with a word of caution. We went in the middle of Summer. High bug season. Take a look at other reviews as they come in and see what time of year they visited. Maybe they'll have a similar experience, maybe not. The fun thing about this state park is that all the sites are hike in. No drive up camping. It has a couple camper cabins as well. But everyone is spread out along a few trails so it's a little quieter than your typical campground.

    When we pulled up to the parking lot we knew we were in trouble. The black flies were dive bombing the car like a scene from Armageddon. We prepared the kiddos for a quick grab and run and jumped out of the car. Our campsite was about a mile from the car so we started at a quick walk onto the trail. First step onto the grassy trail exploded in a cloud of mosquitos. Walking along the kids all looked like Pig-Pen from Peanuts. Even though we'd sprayed everyone down the bugs must have felt safety in numbers because we were covered in welts in no time flat. That's when the jogging began. Soon we were running and also planning out how to set up camp the quickest. Little tent first, throw the kids in, big tent second and then everyone in there while dinner was being made. Luckily at our actual campsite the bugs weren't quite as horrendous so we were able to get out a bit after applying a few more layers of repellant. Our site was on a short private trail off the main loop and opened up to a decent space. We had a picnic table and fire pit and plenty of space for our two tents and an area to play. We were all entertained by the plethora of mushroom varieties that surrounded the camp. We spent a bit of time outside and then played in the tent the rest of the night. Unfortunately the bugs were bad enough that the next morning we just packed up and headed back to the car. I would like to come back to this park in late fall and try out a camper cabin. There are three of them all on lakes so if you can get past buggy season it has the potential to be a great experience. Have you ever been to Lake Maria? Stayed in one of their camper cabins? Let me know, I'd love to hear how it went!

  • Ashley J.
    Aug. 19, 2017

    Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park

    Night in the woods

    It was very easy to find, close to the twin cities, and clean. There was good access to kindling for a fire in the nice fire pit that has a grill. There is ample room to park a car and put up a large tent. We were impressed with the upkeep of the park.

  • M
    Aug. 31, 2018

    Baker Campground - Baker Park Reserve

    Nice lake with big beach area

    This campground was nice and the bathrooms were nice and clean. They have nice walking trailers to the lake and beach area. They lake and beach were nice and has a big sanding beach area. You an bring you boat with you. The only down fall was the location of the fire pit. It was located closer to the neighboring campsite and was awkward to use because it was behind the camper and you would think it was the other campsites. The site were very close together and had no privacy. The site had electric but no water.

  • David E.
    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.

  • Rachel H.
    Sep. 26, 2023

    Cokato Lake RV Resort Cooperative Association

    Best "Smaller" (225 sites) Campground / RV Resort in Minnesota

    Impressed with the distance to/from the metro (less than an hour on Highway 12 heading west to Cokato). Inground, heated swimming pool; mini golf; pickleball; tennis; arcade room attached to the office.  Ice cream shop has 8 flavors of hand-dipped yum! Freezer pizzas can be cooked at the store or bring one home for later. All the incidentals and condiments you might need.  Plenty of fun clothing for sale to bring home and make memories with.  And memories:  here's the place to start your family fun and lifetime memories! Head on out to the Cokato Lake Experience!

  • J
    Jul. 24, 2020

    Baker Campground - Baker Park Reserve

    Great First Time w/Travel Trailer

    Clean gravel sites with electric hook up surrounded by well maintained grass, picnic table, and fire pit. Central water spigot and dump station. Great signage throughout. Showers and restrooms available. A couple disc golf baskets, sand volleyball court and well maintained grass fields were available for play. Lake independence is a 5-10 minute walk along a newly paved trail. Lake offers two swimming beaches, a water equipment rental area, new restroom facilities, and a playground that was under construction at this time. Simple online reservation process at $26/night our one night total cost $36.03 all fees included. Morning of our reservation, camp staff called to communicate a change of site due to our reserved site having issues with its electrical. All amenities functioned appropriately. My wife, two young boys, and I had a great first time experience with our Bambi 19CB Airstream!


Guide to Monticello

Camping near Monticello, Minnesota offers diverse options from backpacking sites to full-service RV resorts within a 30-minute drive radius. The area sits at the transition zone between hardwood forests and prairie landscapes, creating varied terrain for campers to explore. Winter temperatures can drop below -20°F while summer highs regularly reach 85°F with high humidity levels, affecting camping preparation needs year-round.

What to do

Backpack to secluded sites: Lake Maria State Park offers backpack-only camping sites that range from very short hikes to longer treks into the woods. "Backpack sites only. Love this park as it offers many backpacking sites with some being very short hikes in and some being longer hikes. Some are lake front and some are more woodsy sites," notes Tori K. about Lake Maria State Park Campground.

Winter recreation: Baker Park Reserve maintains winter camping options with miles of trails for cold-weather activities. A visitor shared, "Spent a lot of my childhood playing and exploring this park! It wasn't till a few years ago that I actually stayed and camped overnight. The campgrounds are grouped, well maintained, and always have firewood stocked for their guests." Baker Campground offers year-round options with heated facilities during colder months.

Water activities: Several campgrounds offer beach access, boat rentals, and fishing piers. "The beach area is nice, but the only problem is that boaters and kayaks are in the same general area so you have to be careful so you don't get hit. There is a dock for fishing as well. You can also rent boats, kayaks and paddleboards for a small fee," explains a camper at A J Acres Campground.

What campers like

Privacy between sites: At Bunker Hills Regional Park, campers appreciate the natural spacing. "For being in the middle of the northern suburbs of Minneapolis, this park and campground is surprisingly woodsy, secluded and spacious. There are both primitive (tent) non-electric sites, and sites with electricity, even some 50 amp," says Doug B.

Clean facilities: Bertram Chain of Lakes maintains high standards that campers notice. "Really nice campground! Meadow setting where the campsites are, but then TONS of hiking trails with significant trees & shade. Really beautiful. Nice people staying in adjacent sites," according to Kathy L. at Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park Campground.

Proximity to Twin Cities: Despite feeling remote, many sites are close to urban amenities. "It's a nice quiet park and so are the campgrounds!!! They also have little cabins to stay in that I'd like to try out!" shares Jordan L. about Lake Maria State Park, which sits just minutes from Monticello.

What you should know

Bug intensity varies seasonally: Summer camping can bring significant insect pressure. "To be fair I'd like to preface this review with a word of caution. We went in the middle of Summer. High bug season. The black flies were dive bombing the car like a scene from Armageddon," warns Steph H. about Lake Maria State Park in July.

Reservation requirements: Most campgrounds require advance booking, especially for glamping in Monticello, Minnesota areas. Weekends fill quickly during summer months, often 2-3 months in advance.

Site selection matters: At Minneapolis Northwest KOA, location within the campground significantly impacts experience. "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," notes David E.

Tips for camping with families

Choose sites with playgrounds: Baker Park Reserve offers family-friendly amenities close to camping areas. "We went with a group of friends (all families with young kids). It was the perfect place to easily get in, set up, hangout, and just relax. The sites are fairly large, but very open. The bathrooms and showers are nice and clean, some of the best I've seen at a campground!" explains Jennifer H.

Consider hike-in difficulty: When glamping with kids at Lake Maria's remote sites, plan equipment transport. "I camped here back in 2020 of November. Overpacked, along with not packing the right gear and didn't have a cart. Buddy and I parked at the southeast parking lot so the hike was about a mile and also hilly," explains cheeming Y. at Baker Park Reserve.

Look for water features: Cokato Lake RV Resort includes family-friendly water options. "Inground, heated swimming pool; mini golf; pickleball; tennis; arcade room attached to the office. Ice cream shop has 8 flavors of hand-dipped yum!" shares Rachel H.

Tips from RVers

Tree navigation: Many Monticello area glamping sites have mature trees that require careful positioning. "Navigating around trees was not so fun with our 5th wheel. We got the slideouts to fit in between the trees," notes Nettie W. about A J Acres Campground.

Electric options vary: Not all sites offer the same hookup types. "This is an ok spot for a stop on the way somewhere else. It is a KOA, which is all you need to know. Basic campground with level sites. More space than many other KOA locations. Clean showers and bathroom," shares Joel R. about Minneapolis Northwest KOA.

Seasonal sites dominate: At many campgrounds, permanent or seasonal campers occupy prime locations. "Limited availability to sewer hookups, only about 5 true pull thrus, taken by seasonal. We camped midweek, so there was no activity happening," observes a visitor to A J Acres.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Monticello, MN is Lake Maria State Park Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 34 reviews.

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