Best Glamping near Mountain Lake, MN

Island View Campground in Mountain Lake provides elevated outdoor accommodations with electric hookups, modern showers, and full amenities in a scenic lakeside setting. These glamping sites feature private picnic tables, trash service, and are open from early May through late September, perfect for seasonal getaways. "Clean Park, have fun things to do at Lawcon park across the street! Frisbee Golf, playground, and a 5mile trail around lake," notes one visitor. Jackson KOA, located about 20 miles south, offers more upscale glamping options including premium canvas tents and unique lodging structures with fifty-amp electrical service, comfortable furnishings, and modern conveniences amid well-maintained grounds.

Guests at these glamping properties enjoy direct access to local water recreation on adjacent lakes, hiking opportunities on nearby trails, and the convenience of on-site firewood purchase for evening campfires under the stars. The properties maintain a family-friendly atmosphere with clean facilities—Jackson KOA provides a swimming pool and playground for families seeking additional entertainment options. According to a camper, "First time camper here and we will definitely be back! Well maintained. Clean. And the owners are very helpful and friendly!" Both locations welcome pets, allowing visitors to bring their four-legged companions along for their glamping adventure. Seasonal availability varies, with most properties operating from spring through fall, though exact dates differ between campgrounds.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Mountain Lake, Minnesota (14)

1. Island View
2 Reviews
Mountain Lake, MN
1 mile
Website
+1 (507) 427-2999
"Frisbee Golf, playground, and a 5mile trail around lake. As good as you get for a Municipal Campground."
2. Jackson KOA
9 Reviews
Jackson, MN
21 miles
Website
+1 (507) 847-3825
"Arrived after office was closed. Still greeted by the owner very welcomingly. Test site is flat, dry and grassy. Could’ve ask for a better site. Mosquitoes where not an issue at this site."

"Great KOA, owners were very friendly and welcoming. They invited us to their “end of season” party and came and talked to us the next morning."

3. Everett Park
8 Reviews
Fairmont, MN
22 miles
Website
+1 (507) 230-0152
$15 - $20 / night
"Right by a lake. The staff is attentive, kind and welcoming. Have not been able to have a greater look of the surroundings because just staying for a night and leaving early morning."

"Friendly and helpful staff, very accommodating. Beautiful spot, close to the lake. Water fill station, 30A power, washroom & shower if needed. Great price $25 per night (20 if tenting)."
4. Eagle Nest Park
1 Review
Mountain Lake, MN
21 miles
Website
+1 (507) 375-3393

5. Flandrau State Park
14 Reviews
New Ulm, MN
34 miles
Website
+1 (507) 233-9800
"They had mobile electric fences set up so that goats could graze on the invasive species plants which was pretty cool. I’d like to go back in the summertime and see the giant sand bottom pool full."

"The campsites have no privacy at all unless you go with one of the hike in sites. we stayed at site 91, which you have about a 500 ft walk to get to."
6. Robertson Park
11 Reviews
Spirit Lake, IA
30 miles
Website
+1 (507) 847-2525

7. Perch Lake Park
1 Review
Fairmont, MN
25 miles
Website
+1 (507) 236-4693
". $22 with electricity. $12 w/o. Stayed here in a 26' B+. Big rigs ok here. All back in. Larryneedstogocamping will be back. Only issues. Would like more night lighting and lake access."
8. Fort Ridgely State Park Campground
12 Reviews
Morton, MN
37 miles
Website
+1 (507) 426-7840
"Most others along the river don’t have the view but you can still sleep to the sound of running water (until you wake to the same sound…)."

"BRAND NEW Bathroom/shower building with large ADA showers.

I was there Tuesday through Saturday and I was THE ONLY CAMPER in the whole park Wednesday through Saturday!"

9. Flying Goose Campground & Resort
6 Reviews
Fairmont, MN
34 miles
Website
+1 (507) 235-3458
"Lake to swim in - no lifeguard offered. Large sites with water/electric hook up - some full hook sites and big rig friendly."

"Set along the shores of Lake Imogene, which comes out of nowhere surrounded by farm land, and you can’t even see it from the road."
10. Oak Woods Campground — Lake Shetek State Park
11 Reviews
Currie, MN
40 miles
Website
+1 (507) 763-3256
$23 - $33 / night
"We spent three nights at the Oak Woods campground at Lake Shetek State Park in May 2022."

"Tons of walking trails and pet friendly!! You’ll see lots of birds and deer... Second time here and love it!!"

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Tracy B.
Guide
Sep. 5, 2024
Flying Goose Campground & Resort
Nice campground on nice lake
Large campground with a play park and other sporting area. Lake to swim in - no lifeguard offered. Large sites with water/electric hook up - some full hook sites and big rig friendly. The site we were put in was not set up well for the connections however it was a large site. Very muddy site but they offered to let us use a rug so we didn’t get ours all Muddy.
Timothy W.
Guide
Jun. 3, 2022
Flandrau State Park
Packed in Tight
We arrived at our campsite (43E) on a Thursday in early June. We first noticed that Flandrau SP was conveniently located close to downtown New Ulm. New Ulm is a lovely town with German heritage, a beautiful downtown and great beer! 5 Stars!!!
Then we got to the campsites and noticed they are very tightly packed in a small area; they are so close together and there isn’t much to block the view or noise from your neighbors. But, it was Thursday and not many people there (yet).
In the morning, we went for a hike on one of the trails, only to get half way around when we discovered it was blocked by an electric fence (no pre-warning); I guess they use goats to control vegetation growth. Sure would have been nice to know it was closed at the trailhead. And, the knats / bugs were terrible! Friday afternoon arrived and so did all of the campers! This is a popular place AND it’s noisy. -2 STARS

Note: T-mobile service is available - 2 bars.
Maria D.
Guide
Sep. 28, 2025
Flandrau State Park
Rustic Site
We stayed at the rustic campsites and weren’t impressed. The sites felt very exposed and were directly under black walnut trees, which were noisy and uncomfortable when the nuts dropped—especially in the fall. Definitely clear the walnuts before setting up a tent. The rustic bathrooms were poor, and the nicer running water bathrooms required a drive to reach.

The regular (non-rustic) sites were even more crowded, packed with RVs and lacking privacy. On top of that, planes flew overhead constantly from about 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.—so loud and frequent it felt like a flight school was nearby. Mosquitoes were also heavy, likely from the large marsh in the park.

The nearby town of New Ulm was very charming, but overall, I wouldn’t camp here again.
Chris S.
Traveler
May. 13, 2021
Flying Goose Campground & Resort
Really nice set up for a quick stay over off of I-90
We found this place by accident, and were very happy we did. It’s a small family run campground with mostly seasonal campers. Set along the shores of Lake Imogene, which comes out of nowhere surrounded by farm land, and you can’t even see it from the road. Mature shade trees everywhere, Impeccably clean bathrooms, showers, etc. playground, small homemade mini golf course, volleyball, basketball, the works to keep the kids happy and entertained while you relax in a quiet clean setting. We stayed in a bull through site with two other campers, were nice and spaced out and didn’t hear them at all, but we’re told on weekends because of an on-site wedding venue, there are more people and the campsites are full. Mid-week night stats are tops though, and we would absolutely stay here again. The pull through sites have electric, water and sewage at every site.

Everyone we met (owners, staff, other campers) were extremely nice. Good people, great stay.
Ken F.
Scout
Oct. 15, 2021
Fort Ridgely State Park Campground
Great river!
Campsite 37 is right on a bend in the river and has an amazing view! Most others along the river don’t have the view but you can still sleep to the sound of running water (until you wake to the same sound…). Best part: no cell reception there (but there’s an app to help you not get lost that doesn’t require cell reception.
anne K.
Guide
May. 4, 2022
Flandrau State Park
Oktoberfest!
Camped here during Oktoberfest and had a great time. Cheep can ride into town kept us safe and responsible. They had mobile electric fences set up so that goats could graze on the invasive species plants which was pretty cool. I’d like to go back in the summertime and see the giant sand bottom pool full. Site 80 didn’t have much for privacy but the sites are well spaced out.
Levi L.
Scout
Aug. 2, 2019
Everett Park
Typical small town campground.
Decent little dock and shelter house. Dump station. Campfire rings and picnic tables. Bathrooms were decent. Electrical hookup only. Kids screaming and people partying super late.
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Deanna J.
Guide
May. 10, 2022
Oak Woods Campground — Lake Shetek State Park
Lovely Park
We spent three nights at the Oak Woods campground at Lake Shetek State Park in May 2022. The six non-electric campsites are along one edge of the campground, across the road from the park’s four camper cabins. All of the campsites are large and open and grassy. They lack privacy but have good spacing, tall trees, and lake views. One of the two bathroom-and-shower buildings is nearby. We were there in early May and were the only tent campers in the park at that time.

The park is lovely. We saw and heard many birds including songbirds, woodpeckers, geese, turkeys, pelicans, turkey vultures, and a nesting swan. We saw deer, squirrels, chipmunks, and a mink. We heard coyotes the first night. There are some nice hiking trails. We especially enjoyed the Loon Island loop, which is accessed by a causeway across the lake. There is an observation deck with a viewing telescope at Eastlick Marsh, which is where we saw the nesting swan and a beaver dam. In season there are recreational rentals (canoes, kayaks, etc.), but we were a little too early for them to be available.
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linnea
Traveler
Aug. 17, 2022
Everett Park
Beautiful surroundings
Right by a lake. The staff is attentive, kind and welcoming. Have not been able to have a greater look of the surroundings because just staying for a night and leaving early morning.