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Best Equestrian Sites Near Osakis, MN (9)
1. Lake Carlos State Park Campground
Carlos, Minnesota25 Reviews•91 Photos•82 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
2. Glacial Lakes State Park Campground
Starbuck, Minnesota11 Reviews•30 Photos•28 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
3. Oak Ridge Campground — Sibley State Park
New London, Minnesota19 Reviews•55 Photos•2 SavesSites are available in two campgrounds. Sites in the Lakeview Campground are near the lake and well-shaded. Oak Ridge sites include a variety of wooded and open locations.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
4. Crow Wing State Park Campground
Baxter, Minnesota25 Reviews•91 Photos•41 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$21 / night
5. Pomme De Terre Campground
Chokio, Minnesota4 Reviews•7 Photos•12 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
6. El Rancho Manana
Richmond, Minnesota3 Reviews•1 Photo•19 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- RVs
7. Equestrian Campground — Sibley State Park
New London, Minnesota2 Reviews•5 PhotosTie lines and water are available. Vault toilets only. For reservations, contact the state park reservation service by phone or online.
- Pets
- Fires
- Reservable
- RVs
- Tents
- Equestrian
$25 / night
8. Walter E Stark Horse Campground - Pillsbury State Forest
Baxter, Minnesota1 Review•10 Photos•6 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- RVs
- Group
- Equestrian
- Standard (Tent/RV)
9. Twisted Willow Farmstay
Be the first to review!Fort Ripley, Minnesota•2 Photos- Pets
- Fires
- Reservable
- RVs
- Tents
- Group
$30 - $60 / night
Recent Equestrian Reviews In Osakis
92 Reviews of 9 Osakis Campgrounds
Crow Wing State Park Campground
Beautiful trails, easy to walk
Nice trails along the Mississippi River, easy to walk, good signage on trails, and good information signs with history of each site along the trail.
Very Clean men’s bathroom. One shower needs a new shower head.
Sites 40 to 45 are very nice and secluded. Sites 58 and 59 are prime secluded sites.
Lake Carlos State Park Campground
Bougie "camping". More like a living room with no roof...
This is a great state park. Group camping comes with its own bathroom building and shelter building with wood stove. The water is quite clean. Also there's even hot water in the bathroom.
Crow Wing State Park Campground
Semi Secluded Site
The campsite was pretty wooded on most sides. I visited in the late spring so there were quite a few mosquitos since the campground is near the river. Bathrooms/showers were cleanish, water was mid from the outdoor taps but not horrible
Crow Wing State Park Campground
What you expect in the state park
This is a more rustic State Park. There's lots of history here most of it is just a plaque not actually something to see. The river was really high and there was a fair amount of mosquitoes outside but a lot of trails and a lot of signs and a lot of history in the park.
Crow Wing State Park Campground
Wooded with abundant hiking and biking nearby
Nice wooded campground. Gravel sites, fairly level. Water fill and firewood available at the registration building. The water was high in iron. Canoe and kayak rentals available. 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.Lake Carlos State Park Campground
Pretty Campground - Lower Loop
Camped here on Oct 9, 2023. Large wooded campground on the lakefront. Easy access to the beach. Hiking trail. Very clean restroom/shower house. Level gravel campsite with metal fire ring and table. Water spigot short walk from campsite. Campground can accomodate all sorts of camping rigs. Paved campground loop road. Nice hosts and park ranger. Need to reserve online. Quiet. peaceful evening.
Oak Ridge Campground — Sibley State Park
Nice campsites, great amenities and beautiful park
Camped in site 81 in the Oak Ridge campground - this site was big enough for three tents, was nicely shaded and had great access to water and a bathroom w/shower. Was perfect for our group of 4. Saw a polite racoon that wandered into our campsite and then promptly left once we got it in our headlamps, we saw no evidence of its return once we turned in for the night.
Bugs at the camp site were minimal, a little heavier on the trail but nothing bug spray couldn't handle. Heard sites were very close at Lakeview so chose Oak Ride, but felt they were still pretty close and had many vehicles traveling on the one way drive from 10p until midnight. If you're a light sleeper or early to bed might be a challenge at this state park.
It was a short walk to the interpretive center and the Mt Tom trail. Beautiful views of the oak savannahs from the Mt Tom overlook and the big blue stem was just starting to fill out in the surrounding prairies. Swimming at Lake Andrew was fantastic and the beach was full of people enjoying the lake.
Overall a great park to spend a weekend at!
Crow Wing State Park Campground
Great Campsites
Nice park on the Mississippi and Crow Wing Rivers. The park encompasses the 1850’s town of Crow Wing. Great hiking trails. A lot of mosquitoes. Bring spray.
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
Oak Ridge Campground — Sibley State Park
Nice swimming beach
Nice beach for swimming. Shower and bathrooms available in the campground. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring. Firewood is available at the office for about $6 per bundle. There are 2 campgrounds in the park.
Lake Carlos State Park Campground
Beautiful and quiet
End of October, Stopped for just one night, probably about a 20ish minute drive from 94. Was able to purchase firewood after closing, and the campsite were easy to find after (7$)entry to the park. Campsites are reserved through an online system. We found the top campsite completely empty and plenty of sites had good tree coverage for privacy/ way no protection. Nice level sites with soft ground. Each site had a fire ring and picnic table. The only bathroom in walking distance to the upper campsites was a vault toilet located amongst the cabins. Seems like a great place to stay any season.
Pomme De Terre Campground
Very nice
We were here for a night in pouring rain but it looked very nice.
Crow Wing State Park Campground
Meets camping expectations
Tent site is an open area with tall trees. It also offered an open view of the night sky & enjoyed watching the full moon! Next to the shower house which makes it a convenient trip to the bathroom. Stayed one night but will stay longer when bringing the kayaks. Price for this spot made my trip super cheap!
Oak Ridge Campground — Sibley State Park
Weekday Retreat
We tent camped at Sibley State Park from August 31 through September 3, 2022, in drive-in campsite #91 of the Oak Ridge campground. It was a last minute trip for us, right before the Labor Day weekend. We had the non-electric loop all to ourselves from Wednesday through midday Friday, and then the campground was a non-stop hub of activity as more campers arrived for the holiday weekend.
The park has two campgrounds. Oak Ridge is mostly wooded with some prairie sites and is more private. Lakeview is very open without privacy between campsites, but it has some mature trees for shade and is close to the beach and picnic area.
The reservation website mostly does not include tent pad dimensions, so we took a chance on a site not knowing whether our 10x14 tent would fit. Luckily, it did. Site #91 was spacious and wooded on three sides. We walked both campgrounds to check for non-electric sites that would accommodate our tent. If you have a large tent, consider these campsites: Oak Ridge 77, 78, 81, 83, 84, 87, 88, 90, 91, 93, and 94; Lakeview 46, 66, and 70.
The park is beautiful. There are lots of trails, a very nice beach and picnic area, and lots of wildflowers. We saw a lot of wildlife, including deer, raccoons, rabbits, squirrels, chipmunks, turkeys, song birds, butterflies, and frogs.
The high point in the park is Mt. Tom, and there is a trail to its peak. If you don’t want to do the hike, you can drive most of the way then walk a short, paved, moderately inclined path to the top. The view is lovely.
The biting bugs weren’t too bad during the day, but they were plentiful and aggressive in the evening. Remember your insect repellent!
Oak Ridge Campground — Sibley State Park
Great park
Nice campground. Bathrooms clean but dated. Beautiful swimming beach short walk from campground. Good hiking trails. Good biking trails nearby.
Lake Carlos State Park Campground
On The Lake
Nice larger sites, usual campground stuff. I stayed across from the lake and it was great. Fire pits, wood for sale, showers, water, etc.
Glacial Lakes State Park Campground
Baby lake bp site—choose another site?
- Literally right on trail. In fact, the only place to out your tent is immediately next to the trail
- No place to hang a hammock
- 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
- Its quiet
- Lots of ticks (its prairie after all)
Lake Carlos State Park Campground
Nice campground with one problem.
There are plenty of campsite in the lower area that are very close to the water and good for RV people who do not care for privacy (like camping on a golf course). If you want privacy, go for the upper area which is completely forested with plenty of trees and brush between sites. I was in site 17 and was totally pleased... With one exception.
I paid full price for this site. But, the restrooms. showers, and water were shut off. If I am paying full high season rates, I want full services!!!!!! I appreciate there is no padlocked gate keeping people out in the off season. But, if it easy to turn off the water, showers, and bathrooms, it should also be easy to create a reduced rate for reduced services. Some other County, State, and Federal campgrounds charge nothing for no services off season camping. What is Minnesota's problem? Give people what they pay for!!!
This is purely a ripoff. It left me with a very unpleasant memory of this area and Minnesota.
Lake Carlos State Park Campground
Beautiful Place to Stay
We have been camping here in the middle of October for about 5 years now. The views in the fall are amazing! There are awesome trails through the woods and the chance to see plenty of wildlife. I only gave it 4 stars because the park rangers were rather rude this year compared to years passed. The bathrooms and shower houses are very well kept and the water gets hot enough too!
Lake Carlos State Park Campground
Very nice state campground
This campground has a upper and lower loop for camping. The lower is on the lake and the upper is more in the trees. The lower has a pretty view and is right on the lake but the sites are pretty close together. There seems to be a little more space in the upper loop but there is no view of the lake and it is quite a hike to get to it. Overall a very nice campground but I can imagine it is very busy in the summer.
Crow Wing State Park Campground
Family fun!!
We introduced our youngest to camping at this campground. It’s a crazy story. In summary you couldn’t ask for a better first time family campground as far as my sons first camping experience lol well I’m surprised he doesn’t deeply hate camping. Everything that could of went wrong did including rain on a clear forecast and we didn’t equip the rain fly.
Oak Ridge Campground — Sibley State Park
Nice Getaway at Sibley State Park
Fun spot not far from the Twin Cities. Campsites are nicely spaced and pretty secluded. Nice trails, beach, and beach rentals.
Crow Wing State Park Campground
First Time
It was a last minute booking over 4th of July. This was our first camping trip in our 30' camper, in a state park Campground. Not alot of room to maneuver 5th wheel around, spote are skinny, close together, not much shade. Showers are push button and lasted 5 seconds, NOT IMPRESSED!!
Walter E Stark Horse Campground - Pillsbury State Forest
Plenty of Space
We were staying in the area so we took a look at the campground. It is very sufficient for what you need if you are staying with your horses. It is a primitive campground with running water out of spigots and vault toilets. Some excess firewood in the middle and plenty of space for your horses. The hitching posts were mostly in the shade but not all were. It is separated in two different parts but for the most part you can find shade unless this gets completely full.
We walked some trails and went up to lost lake...disappointed to see someone took apart a camper and left it there in a pile. The black flies were bad on our walk, but it did have some nice views along the way. Loads of raspberries along the road so we stopped in the shade and had a couple snacks. Lots of trails to hike and ride in the area and plenty of signs to warn you not to spook the horses which I think is good.
We did stop in at the local ranch and asked about the programs they offered. We are thinking to come back in the winter when they have sleigh rides.
Lake Carlos State Park Campground
Oustanding!
Outstanding! Not hesitate, this place is fabulous. The bathrooms/showers are clean. The sites are huge. The price cannot be beat for camping.
Crow Wing State Park Campground
Nice state park campground but facilities are a little dated.
Nice separation of sites. Easy access off of Highway 371. Bathrooms not updated as they are at other State Park campgrounds.
Lake Carlos State Park Campground
Carlos State Park
I came the end of June 2021. It was extremely low cost to camp, however you need to pay the $7 entry fee per day as well (yearly pass is $35). There are showers and bathrooms available. Camp site 16 was amongst trees and added privacy and shade, however this is a busy campground so expect people walking through. People did quiet down and respect quiet times 10 PM- 8 am. I went into surrounding towns during the day and my campsite was left alone, so it was very secure.
Guide to Osakis
Camping near Osakis, Minnesota, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.
What to do:
- Hiking and Biking: Explore the scenic trails at Crow Wing State Park Campground. One visitor mentioned, "Nice wooded campground. Gravel sites, fairly level. Lots of trails for hiking and biking."
- Fishing and Boating: At Gull Lake Recreation Area, you can enjoy fishing and boating. A camper shared, "Good fishing lake," highlighting the area's appeal for anglers.
- Swimming: The Oak Ridge Campground — Sibley State Park features a nice swimming beach. One reviewer noted, "Nice beach for swimming. Shower and bathrooms available in the campground."
What campers like:
- Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the restrooms and showers. A visitor at Lake Carlos State Park Campground said, "Very clean restroom/shower house."
- Spacious Sites: Many campgrounds, like Crow Wing Lake Campground, offer spacious sites. One camper remarked, "What a beautiful, peaceful sight in the woods next to the lake."
- Friendly Hosts: Campers often mention the helpfulness of campground staff. A review for Maplewood State Park Campground noted, "Nice hosts and park ranger."
What you should know:
- Mosquitoes: Be prepared for bugs, especially in the summer. A camper at Charles A. Lindbergh State Park Campground warned, "Mosquitos so thick we had to wear nets over our faces."
- Reservations Required: Many campgrounds require reservations, especially during peak seasons. A visitor at Glendalough State Park Campground mentioned, "Campsites are reserved through an online system."
- Limited Amenities Off-Season: Some campgrounds may have limited services during the off-season. A reviewer at Sinclair Lewis City Campground noted, "The office was closed for the season with the water & electric turned off."
Tips for camping with families:
- Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for campgrounds with amenities for kids, like playgrounds and swimming areas. Crow Wing Lake Campground has a playground and pool, making it fun for the whole family.
- Pack Bug Spray: With the presence of mosquitoes, especially in summer, it's essential to bring bug spray. A camper at Maplewood State Park Campground advised, "Bring bug spray in the summer!"
- Plan Activities: Make sure to plan activities that everyone can enjoy. A visitor at Gull Lake Recreation Area mentioned, "There are lots of things to do."
Tips from RVers:
- Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A camper at Crow Wing State Park Campground noted, "I stayed here with my kids. Now in a Class A RV it was a bit tight getting in."
- Look for Full Hookups: If you need full hookups, check the campground features. A visitor at Lake Carlos State Park Campground appreciated the "electric hookups" available.
- Be Mindful of Noise: Some campgrounds can be noisy, especially if they are near towns. A reviewer at Sinclair Lewis City Campground mentioned, "In town campground so it can be a little noisy at times."
Camping near Osakis, Minnesota, has something for everyone, from families to RVers. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!
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