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Best Glamping near North Shore, MN

108 Reviews

Lake Carlos State Park Campground in Alexandria, Minnesota stands out for luxury camping options where the comforts of home meet wilderness adventure. The park offers glamping accommodations complete with electricity, comfortable bedding, and climate control systems that make outdoor stays enjoyable in any season. Glacial Lakes State Park Campground houses distinctive yurts as part of their accommodation choices, providing a unique alternative to traditional camping. St. Cloud-Clearwater RV Park includes both cabin and yurt options for guests seeking elevated camping experiences with amenities like showers, drinking water, and trash service. The properties maintain picnic tables and fire rings at each site while providing access to modern bathroom facilities. According to a camper, "We are camping/glamping in a 30' fifth wheel. The sites here are spacious and cozy at the same time. Feels like we are deep in the forest but civilization is close enough for WiFi!"

Visitors at these glamping destinations can easily access numerous recreational activities on-site and nearby. Lake Carlos State Park offers direct lake access with sandy beaches for swimming and ample lakeshore for paddling. Many campgrounds provide boat rentals, with Crow Wing State Park offering canoe rentals at $15 for a half-day and $25 for a full day. Hiking and biking opportunities abound, with well-marked trails winding through wooded areas and historical sites. In winter, Lake Carlos transforms for cold-weather activities, including lantern-lit snowshoe trails and cross-country skiing across frozen ponds and bogs. As one guest noted, "It was a beautiful 38 degree Leap Day and we took advantage of it. They offer a large number of ski trails so we xcountry skied before dark. At dark we headed to the candlelight event. We hiked 1.2 miles and then snowshoed 2.4 miles."

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Best Glamping Sites Near North Shore, Minnesota (11)

    1. Lake Carlos State Park Campground

    28 Reviews
    Carlos, MN
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (320) 852-7200

    "This isn’t a quiet campground during the day but campers were very respectful of quiet hours at night."

    "We needed a park that was close and had equestrian camping so we decided to go to Lake Carlos State Park."

    2. Crow Wing State Park Campground

    26 Reviews
    Baxter, MN
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (218) 825-3075

    $21 / night

    "Trees for hammocks, picnic table, fire pit bathrooms and showers nearby. Lots of summer "chatter" from families, but it was nice to hear them having fun."

    "Lots of trails for hiking and biking. Bring bug spray in the summer!
    Historical sites along hiking path. Bathrooms and showers were decent. Dump station on site."

    3. Games Lake County Park

    15 Reviews
    New London, MN
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (320) 354-4453

    "Games Lake County Park, near New London, Minnesota, is a great spot for camping. With tent, RV, and cabin options, it suits all campers."

    "Just got back from a weekend at Games Lake County Park and honestly, it exceeded expectations!"

    4. 37 Acres Campground

    1 Review
    Little Falls, WI
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (320) 360-5093

    $20 - $35 / night

    "This campground definitely caters to seasonal stays although was a convenient location off the highway.

    Restrooms were nice and they had a compost area too."

    5. Crow Wing Lake Campground

    10 Reviews
    Fort Ripley, MN
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (218) 829-6468

    "Clean bathrooms, nice sized park for kids, pool (not open in Sept), lake with ample docks for fishing or you can rent boats."

    "Amenities include: playground, pool, lake, dog park, and store. Each site has a table and fire pit. Keep an eye on your account."

    6. Glacial Lakes State Park Campground

    13 Reviews
    Starbuck, MN
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (320) 239-2860

    "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."

    "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."

    7. St. Cloud-Clearwater RV Park

    8 Reviews
    Clearwater, MN
    42 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."

    8. Pierz Park

    2 Reviews
    Little Falls, MN
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (320) 468-2662

    9. Andes RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Kensington, MN
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (320) 965-2455

    $45 - $125 / night

    "The facilities are top-notch, with brand-new, spacious bathrooms and showers that were really nice and clean!"

    "Spent 1 night, but slept well due to no noise. Golf cart rentals, and trails from the park.

    Would definitely recommend."

    10. Lake Ripley County Park Campground

    4 Reviews
    Darwin, MN
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (320) 693-3673

    $20 - $25 / night

    "They have you park your vehicle behind a row of bushes to help keep the view clear for everybody. Anderson flower gardens are a short walk away. Sites come with a picnic table and fire pit."

    "Easy parking with lake and playground. Close to town incase you forgot something. Sites have large open areas in front of camps for kids to play. Great hosts as well"

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  • C
    Sep. 28, 2018

    Crow Wing Lake Campground

    Great Getaway

    Amazing, Family-owned campground, just far enough from “the cities” to get away for the weekend, without spending too much time in the car. Clean bathrooms, nice sized park for kids, pool (not open in Sept), lake with ample docks for fishing or you can rent boats. The “general store” has everything you need from souvenirs to wood, to marshmallows for s’mores, and all at reasonable prices. Each campsite has electrical hookup, picnic table and fire pit. Pets welcome.

  • Julie P.
    Jun. 17, 2018

    Crow Wing State Park Campground

    Noisy and not enough infrastructure

    We stayed in a tent for 2 nights at non-electric site 34. Maybe it was the weekend crowd, but it was incredibly noisy - both from people and mechanical noises. The quiet hours were not enforced, and there was a mechanical thumping audible around the clock.

    There was only 1 shower/toilet building and 7 water spigots for 48 camp sites - most of which were for tents. Of the 2 women‘s shower stalls, only one worked properly. Fortunately, the facility was very clean.

    On the plus side, the trails were well marked, the roads well maintained, and (our site at least) was visually secluded. The historical significance of the park warrants a day visit, but there are lots of other campgrounds in the area that I would stay at instead.

  • 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.

  • Anjanette P.
    Aug. 16, 2020

    Lake Carlos State Park Campground

    You Can’t Beat the Lake Access

    We stayed in the lower campground, site 89. Nice tree canopy above although the sites themselves don’t have much privacy. This isn’t a quiet campground during the day but campers were very respectful of quiet hours at night. Direct access to the lake from the campground with a sandy beach and plenty of lakeshore for everyone. Many campers brought their boats and kayaks. Short drive to Lake Brophy County Park to ride the mountain bike trails or jump on the Central Lakes Bike trail.

  • Allison K.
    Jul. 11, 2019

    Lake Carlos State Park Campground

    Beautiful but a bit crowded

    I am from a suburb of Twin Cities metro area in Minnesota and we wanted to go camping with my in-laws who have horses. We needed a park that was close and had equestrian camping so we decided to go to Lake Carlos State Park.

    Lake Carlos State Park is roughly 2.5hours from the Twin Cities and is a beautiful getaway for a weekend trip. You can leave after work on a Friday and still have time to make it to the park, set up and still be able to cook dinner and enjoy a s’more or two.

    We booked site H3 in the equestrian campground which was a VERY open site right off the main loop in the equestrian campground. It was very sunny and barely any shade for the horses. The site were in was electric and there were only three non-electric sites in the equestrian campground. The other sites were awesome for shade but were still super open to everyone.

    There were great trails for hiking and horseback riding. They also allowed mountain biking on the trails.

    The staff at the office were super friendly and they talked to us for about 15 minutes. Their store in the office was pretty great and they had everything from toys for the kids to s’mores stuff and stickers specific to the park. The firewood was pretty fast burning and cost 6$ a bundle so it was pretty spendy since we cook only over the fire.

    The main campground was VERY busy and jammed packed. The sites were too close together and open for my comfort.

    The beach was very dirty and there were army worms everywhere crawling on everything.

    We took a little bike ride to the group camp which was an amazing area with a very nice shelter with electric.

    All in all, this is a good park to go to if you are looking for a park close to the twin cities metro area.

  • Tori K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 19, 2022

    Lake Ripley County Park Campground

    Lakefront sites

    Most of the sites here are lakefront. They have you park your vehicle behind a row of bushes to help keep the view clear for everybody. Anderson flower gardens are a short walk away. Sites come with a picnic table and fire pit. There are bathrooms and showers. There is also a fish cleaning shed. Campground is dog friendly and dogs must be leashed.

  • Allison K.
    Aug. 1, 2019

    Crow Wing State Park Campground

    Nice smaller State Park

    Crow Wing State Park is a good choice if you are looking for something close to the Twin Cities metro area in Minnesota. with this park being just under two hours away from the Twin Cities metro area it’s an easy choice for a nice weekend getaway. If you’re looking to stay for a long extended time it’s also a good choice as it offers electric and water. The electric sites are pretty open and close together so if you like to be secluded and not see other campers from your campsite I wouldn’t use this park. The electric sites are really on top of each other and don't feel like you are camping to me. The non-electric sites are pretty nice and secluded from each other which would make this park a park I would bring my tent to instead of my travel trailer. There is also a group camp That is separate from the main camping area.

    The park office offers ice and firewood for sale. Firewood is 6$ a bundle at the park office. The only firewood you can use is the approved firewood in the local area or scrap lumber. See the Minnesota Firewood law.  Canoe rentals are offered at the park office for $15 for a half-day and $25 for a full day. There is also a water fill station and a dump station for your travel trailer or RV. This is a good park for hiking and exploring. 

    If you wanna stay close to the Twin Cities metro area this is a good park for you!

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 6, 2025

    Andes RV Park

    Great camping spot!

    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had an incredible stay at Andes RV Park! The facilities are top-notch, with brand-new, spacious bathrooms and showers that were really nice and clean! The park offers a fantastic range of activities, including golf cart rentals, volleyball, horseshoes, disc golf, pickle ball, etc…and in winter, cross-country skiing and tubing—there’s something for everyone! The laundry room, the firewood and the ice delivery service were a convenient touch, and easy as a quick phone call or text. The owners were exceptionally friendly and accommodating, making us feel right at home. Highly recommend this gem for a fun and relaxing RV camping experience!

    Side note: if coming in summer make sure to bring plenty of bug spray!!!

  • Amy G.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 10, 2017

    Crow Wing State Park Campground

    State Park with plenty of space

    Although they have lots of sites, it is a State Park. That means that they are close together. We canoed into the park on the Mississippi and had to carry a canoe to our site. It wasn't easy to find, but once we got there, we settled in. Trees for hammocks, picnic table, fire pit bathrooms and showers nearby. Lots of summer "chatter" from families, but it was nice to hear them having fun. Quiet at night...most campers were very respectful. Beautiful hiking and a historical site that was easy to access. Recommended...especially if you like paddling the river.

Guide to North Shore

Glamping accommodations near North Shore, Minnesota range from rustic cabins to modern yurts across several campgrounds within 2-3 hours of Lake Superior. The region features glacial lakes, rolling prairies, and mixed forests, with summer temperatures typically ranging 70-85°F during peak camping season. Winter camping is available at select locations where temperatures can drop below 0°F, requiring specialized gear for cold-weather glamping.

What to do

Water activities: Lake Carlos State Park Campground offers multiple water recreation options beyond swimming. The park includes boat rentals and fishing opportunities on the 2,605-acre lake. According to camper Stephanie H., "Good lake, had a great swimming beach. Our campsite wasn't private but there are some that are surrounded by trees and private."

Winter recreation: Crow Wing State Park Campground maintains trails for cold-weather activities that complement summer options. One visitor noted, "We headed to the candlelight event. It was very busy and a huge turnout. We hiked 1.2 miles and then snowshoed 2.4 miles. There are ponds and bogs that they create snowshoe trails on."

Hiking trails: Multiple parks feature trail systems that connect directly to camping areas. At Glacial Lakes State Park Campground, trails showcase prairie and lake environments. "The High Peak Trail did have some lovely views though!" reports camper Tessa Z., who visited during a hot weekend.

What campers like

Lake access: Lake Ripley County Park Campground provides sites with direct water views. "Most of the sites here are lakefront. They have you park your vehicle behind a row of bushes to help keep the view clear for everybody," notes Tori K. This layout maximizes lake views for all campers.

Family-friendly amenities: Crow Wing Lake Campground appeals to families seeking structured recreation. "This campground is perfect for families with the heated pool, swimming beach, super playground and activities like horseshoes, shuffleboard, basketball, ladder golf, disc golf, and more," reports Kristen B.

Seasonal beauty: Many campers appreciate the multi-season options at parks like Lake Carlos. According to Ellen F., "I camped here during an MEA weekend in October and even though we woke up to snow covering our tent, it was a great experience! The campground itself was located very close to the lake and offered nice amenities and privacy between sites."

What you should know

Site selection: At Lake Carlos State Park Campground, the different campground sections offer varied experiences. "There is a lower portion and upper portion with the lower campground being lakefront. There are primitive and electric sites available," explains camper Tori K.

Shower facilities: Bathroom and shower availability varies significantly between locations. At Andes RV Park, campers praise the "brand-new, spacious bathrooms and showers that were really nice and clean!" according to a recent review.

Bug preparation: Insect activity can be intense, particularly in wooded or lakeside areas. One Andes RV Park visitor advised, "Side note: if coming in summer make sure to bring plenty of bug spray!!!" Some trails at Glacial Lakes were described as having "unrelenting" bugs even with repellent.

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