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ScoutBaker Campground - Baker Park Reserve
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We stayed at Baker as a family for our first camping trip, and it was great. Fire pit with swivel grate for cooking, bathrooms, and plenty to explore.
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Wild River State Park Campground houses several upscale glamping options near North Branch, Minnesota, with accommodation types ranging from modern camper cabins to rustic yurts. These heated glamping cabins feature electricity and comfortable sleeping spaces, allowing visitors to experience the natural beauty of the St. Croix River without sacrificing comfort. Nearby, Stone Creek Farm offers distinctive yurt accommodations surrounded by wooded privacy, while the Heirloomista property provides a single exclusive glamping cabin with private amenities. All locations prioritize connection with nature while offering enhanced comfort compared to traditional camping. Drinking water, picnic tables, and fire rings with cooking grates come standard at most glamping campsites near North Branch. According to a camper, "The camper cabins at Wild River are located just above the St. Croix River. Our cabin had electricity and heat, no plumbing. Excellent fire ring for cooking."
The glamping accommodations at Wild River State Park provide direct access to miles of scenic hiking trails along the St. Croix River, with many paths featuring interpretative kiosks that highlight the park's natural history. Stone Creek Farm's yurt experience includes hiking trails through wooded areas and toilet facilities while maintaining a rustic atmosphere. Both locations offer year-round availability, though amenities vary seasonally. The parks feature excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing, with visitors regularly spotting white-tailed deer, beavers, and various bird species. One reviewer highlighted, "We really enjoyed the snowshoe hike along the St Croix River and watched the full moon rise. The candlelight ski was great and the routes were marked with different colored luminaries." Winter visitors can participate in organized activities like candlelight skiing events that transform the trails with luminaries for a magical nighttime experience.
Best Glamping Campgrounds near North Branch (21)
1. Wild River State Park Campground
"Noise seemed to travel between sites, I had some loud neighbors during the day but they settled down before quiet hours. The grass was easy to get tent stakes into."
"All with trees surrounding your area for a little bit of privacy but the spots are relatively close to each other."
from $23 - $90 / night
Check Availability2. Kozy Oaks Kamp
"Nice pool and a lake. Room between campsites and some tree coverage. All in all a nice place to camp."
"Great little family camp non-motorized lake great for kayaks or canoes couple decent spots for group camping, new owners only four years inand working hard to make it better"
from $22 - $38 / night
Check Availability3. Country Camping Tent & RV Park on the Rum River
"Nice on-site store for any needs. I have a small travel trailer that is self contained so I could reserve spots down by the river. Ability to go tubing down the river."
"Love this place your site is of the road with a campfire ring n ok water or power in the woods lots of wildlife you can camp for free for 21 days at a time if your a rock hound great place for it got stuck"
from $40 - $75 / night
Check Availability4. Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park
"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."
"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."
from $20 - $75 / night
Check Availability5. Bunker Hills Regional Park
"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."
"I arrived after the campgrounds closed I was welcomed and was very happy to be accepted"
from $20 - $32 / night
Check Availability6. Ham Lake Resort
"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."
from $999 / night
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from $50 / night
Check Availability8. Baker Campground - Baker Park Reserve
"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."
from $25 - $120 / night
Check Availability9. Afton State Park Campground
"It was a shaded site perfect for our hammocks, it was quiet and very secluded. The Yurt was very cool! Very comfortable beds and plenty of space for the 6 of us to stay and sleep."
"This was only my second camping trip, my first being the superior trail with an 8 mile hike in and no amenities."
from $22 - $85 / night
Check Availability10. Lake Maria State Park Campground
"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!"
from $22 - $80 / night
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Drive Time
- 38 min from Minneapolis, MN
- 1 hr 12 min from St. Cloud, MN
- 1 hr 27 min from Duluth, MN
- 1 hr 45 min from Eau Claire, WI
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Glamping Reviews near North Branch, MN
264 Reviews of 21 North Branch Campgrounds
- MMelissa S.Scout
Pardun’s Jack Pine Campground
This is for Pardun’s Tube Rental. Don't give this man your business!
If I could give this company negative stars I would. I would never recommend this company to even my worst enemy. This was our second experience with them. The first time took a long time but we knew it wasn’t their fault because the river was low and that’s out of their control. Our tubes were also good. The owner’s dad(Jerry?) picked us up and was so nice and sweet. We laughed at all our hiccups along the way.
This time around, it was just my friend and I and we were having a wonderful time for the first 2.5-3 hours. Then we realized we weren’t moving and the wind was blowing us upstream. We kept trying to go, waiting to see the landing. By the 5 hour mark we kept trying to call Pardun’s to mention that we were trying to come back and to let them know that we’d probably be later than expected and to see if they had any tips. Since the cell service is almost non existent, the calls would not go through. By that time, we didn’t know what to else to do but call 911. By the time we were able to get a hold of someone to ask for help, we were nearing 6 hours on the river. They called Pardun’s to let them know and the owner(Guy?) and his son were waiting to pick us up. As soon as they saw us, the snarky disrespectful remarks started and they began making fun of us. The owner was relentless. It was one rude remark after another. This was at about 9pm. When I started crying and asking him to stop talking to me, the a-hole dug in even more and had to get the last word in. It kept on until I screamed at him to shut the F up. I couldn’t take it anymore. He then stopped and started trying to kick us off the bus. I was sitting in the seat, sobbing while my friend was nicely asking him to just please go and please stop with the comments. He wouldn’t. Once we got back to Danbury, he stopped the bus and walked away. His son helped us get our stuff out and his wife eventually came out to make sure that we had our keys and let us know she had called the other people involved to let them know we were back. The son was initially being kind of a jerk when we got on the bus but he apologized to us soon after. His waste of a human father didn’t.
Please do not give this man your business. I have never been so humiliated and made to feel as awful as he made me feel. The blatant disrespect and language from the minute he saw was unbelievable. This man is the most awful human I have ever encountered. I sure hope he treats his wife and his mother with a little more compassion and empathy.
A S.
TravelerBunker Hills Regional Park
Welcoming
I arrived after the campgrounds closed I was welcomed and was very happy to be accepted
- A S.Traveler
Bunker Hills Regional Park
Bunker hills
A ranger does nightly rounds of the camps
Cari E.
RangerRice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park
Top notch for a county park
I’m still a little miffed that this was a county campground—it’s better than some state (non-MN) campgrounds I’ve been to. Unfortunately I only had one quick night here, but it was a quiet, relaxing stay.
There is a dump station and playground, but I didn’t come across a bathhouse when walking the inner campground loop—it’s likely I just missed it. I had poor cell service with Verizon, but it was good enough to text although web browsing was a bit slow. Be aware there is also an additional $7/day vehicle fee required upon entry, which is not included in the price of your campsite. It can be paid at the visitors center and I believe there is a kiosk if you arrive after hours.
My only complaint was the 5 piles of very large dog excrement in my campsite, which says more about the previous campers, but it was prevalent enough that I found myself wishing the park staff had cleaned it up.
- JJeremy J.Scout
Old Logging Trail Campground — St. Croix State Park
Nice campground, but…
The campground is nice and has more woods/bushes and more privacy than the other two campgrounds in the park. The bathroom/showers were relatively clean and functioned well with nice hot showers. The electric sites functioned as expected but, they all seem very well used. Not much in the way of grass (bit of a drought at the time) and lots of little bits of garbage all over our campsite. All the electrical sites were occupied while we were there and a lot of the other sites near the modern bathroom were occupied. If you want privacy and a less worn campsite I would suggest booking a non-electrical site further away from modern bathroom. Oh, another plus water from spigots around campground was good.
- Jonathan S.Scout
Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park Campground
The Bertram Park pass was an asshole
Me and my nephew came to camp at Bertram Park in Monticello and the boss came up to him and was being an ass telling him that he can’t ride his dirtbike that has the battery in it and he said it in a mean way and he said if he catches him again, he will kick us out of the park. I don’t recommend coming here. The bus could’ve been a lot nicer about it.
- Stina M.
GuidePaint Rock Springs Campground — St. Croix State Park
Lots for kids to do, big place
Was a nice place. I didn’t see any truly private sites. All are stacked on top of each others. I didn’t look around too much, it was just a quick overnight stop.
- PPat Z.Scout
Baker Campground - Baker Park Reserve
Baker Park Reserve
Large sites. NO sewer hookups but there is a dump station.
Guide to North Branch
Wild River State Park lies in Minnesota's St. Croix River Valley with 35 miles of trails connecting prairies, forests, and riverside landscapes. The park occupies over 7,000 acres and reaches elevations ranging from 770 to 925 feet above sea level. Visitors exploring alternative glamping near North Branch, Minnesota can access varied terrain with marked seasonal temperature shifts from below-zero winters to humid 80°F summer days.
What to do
Snowshoe hiking: Join winter events at Wild River State Park Campground. The park maintains dedicated winter trails marked with colored luminaries for evening activities. "I really enjoyed the snowshoe hike along the St Croix River and watched the full moon rise. The ski trails were groomed and there were miles of trails," notes Joanna B.
Stargazing: Find clear night skies at Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park. The park features a designated star viewing area away from city light pollution. Katherine T. confirms: "The star gazing area was great! Intermittently had 1-2 bars of T-Mobile with LTE Internet."
Water recreation: Float the Rum River at Country Camping. The river features a sandy bottom perfect for tubing, with rental equipment available. "The tubing is a plus. Key thing is the river is very clean and sandy bottom," shares David G.
What campers like
Privacy between sites: Wild River offers secluded camping spots. The campground design takes advantage of natural vegetation. "The sites are private, couldn't see any neighbors as there are a lot of trees. The park rangers were very helpful and informative," reports Stephanie H.
Clean facilities: Bunker Hills Regional Park maintains excellent bathrooms and showers. Located 45 minutes from North Branch, this park offers upscale glamping amenities. "Amazing campsites nice trails clean shower's and bathroom's. There's a water park down the road and friendly staff," mentions Krista G.
Affordable alternative glamping: Stay in rustic yurts at Stone Creek Farm. This organic farm provides simple accommodations with toilet facilities while maintaining a natural setting. Stephanie K. describes it as an "interesting place" with unique accommodations.
What you should know
Winter camping requires planning at Wild River State Park. While sites remain open year-round, expect significant temperature drops and possible heavy snow. Erik R. shares: "I stayed in the campground in late March. It was cold, rainy, and that turned into 5" of snow."
Primitive toilets need attention during busy periods. Some remote sites have basic facilities that may need service. "The primitive toilet smelled so bad it burned!! It needed to be emptied and wasn't the entire time we were there," notes Kate H.
Varied distance to shower facilities: Consider site location when booking. Some loops require a drive to reach shower buildings. Kate H. adds: "Only one shower house and we had to drive there... if we did come back we would definitely camp closer to the shower house."
Tips for camping with families
Waterpark access: Baker Park Reserve combines camping with swimming. The park features two beaches - one dedicated to campers and another for day visitors. "There are nice paved trails around a couple of lakes/ponds for biking, and easy access to the shower and bathroom facilities (which were very nice)," ERolf P. explains.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Look for deer throughout the day. Many campgrounds in the area support abundant wildlife. Kate H. reports: "We saw sooooo many deer some even walking right through campsites! You can hear coyotes, raccoons and very loud owls."
Playground access: Kozy Oaks Kamp offers family-friendly amenities. The campground includes play areas, a pool, and indoor games for rainy days. "The kids always have fun, they have a pool, RC track, mini golf, playground, and community room with board games & such," Barb M. shares.
Tips from RVers
Site selection at Country Camping Tent & RV Park: RV sites vary in size and proximity to amenities. "This place does have 30amp and 50amp hook ups and has pull through spots and sewer sites. Max trailer length that I've seen here is 70'. Anyone can fit in here!" advises Spencer C.
Power capacity planning: Consider electrical needs during peak season. During hot weather, electrical systems may be strained. David G. notes: "Had one issue with power dropping so we had to pull the surge protector off. It was fine. Also very hot and humid so everyone was running AC to the max."
Private membership requirements: Check access policies before arriving. Some previously public campgrounds now operate as members-only facilities. According to Teek D.: "Ham Lake Resort is not open to the public anymore," indicating the shift to private camping only.
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