Top Dog Friendly Camping near Randolph, MN

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Randolph, MN (79)

    Camper-submitted photo from Lebanon Hills Regional Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Lebanon Hills Regional Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Lebanon Hills Regional Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Lebanon Hills Regional Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Lebanon Hills Regional Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Lebanon Hills Regional Park

    1. Lebanon Hills Regional Park

    41 Reviews
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    266 Saves

    Lebanon Hills Regional Park is the largest park in the Dakota County park system. Containing almost 2,000 acres, the park offers miles of trails and many lakes for year-round outdoor sports, recreation and environmental education. The Lebanon Hills Visitor Center, located in the eastern section of the park, offers park information, interactive nature displays, courses and programs, equipment rental and access to all the beauty the park has to offer. Dakota County Parks is actively restoring more than 1,100 acres of prairie and forest within Lebanon Hills Campground and planting more than 3,000 new trees and shrubs.

    • Pets
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    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $24 - $42 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Nerstrand Big Woods State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Nerstrand Big Woods State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Nerstrand Big Woods State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Nerstrand Big Woods State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Nerstrand Big Woods State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Nerstrand Big Woods State Park

    2. Nerstrand Big Woods State Park

    32 Reviews
    90 Photos
    131 Saves
    • Pets
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    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Afton State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Afton State Park
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    3. Afton State Park

    36 Reviews
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    199 Saves

    Located on the St. Croix River, just 20 miles east of Saint Paul, Afton State Park is great for those looking for camping near Minneapolis and is 1600 acres of rolling prairies, oak woodlands, and limestone river canyons amid an ancient glacial landscape. The land for the park was acquired in 1967, but it took almost 15 years of planning revisions and compromises with local residents before the park finally opened in 1982. Little development has gone into Afton State Park in an effort to maintain its natural characteristics, and former farmland atop the bluffs are continuously being restored to their original state. This makes Afton an ideal destination for campers looking to experience the outdoors in a wilder setting. Load up your backpack with all you’ll need for your stay, as camping at Afton State Park requires a hearty, 0.75-mile hike in from the parking area. The year-round campground offers 27 rustic sites with picnic tables and fire pits, with options for pitching your tent in either open or wooded areas. There is drinking water, a vault toilet and firewood is supplied within the camp area. There is also three boat-in campsites, and two group campsites that can accommodate up to 60 people each. If you’d rather not rough it, the park also offers four camping cabins and two yurts, some of which are wheelchair accessible. There are also several picnic areas and restrooms within the park. Campsite rates range from $15–$23/night; cabins range from $55–$70/night, and yurts $50–$65/night. When you’re ready to explore, start at the park’s Nature Store where you can pick up information about the park’s flora and fauna, or join a nature walk. Then choose from more than 20 miles of hiking, biking, and equestrian trails, as well as a short barrier-free path. If you’re visiting in winter, many of these trails are open for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Bring your GPS and go on a geocaching treasure hunt, or bring your binoculars and go on safari for a variety of migratory birds, waterfowl, and wildlife, including deer, foxes and badgers. And little ones will love becoming Junior Park Naturalists and learning about bugs, birds, plants and other critters. If you’re looking for a real outdoor adventure, Afton State Park has what you’re looking for.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Willow River State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Willow River State Park
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    Camper-submitted photo from Willow River State Park

    4. Willow River State Park

    58 Reviews
    147 Photos
    363 Saves
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    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Byllesby Regional Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Byllesby Regional Park
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    5. Lake Byllesby Regional Park

    10 Reviews
    16 Photos
    57 Saves
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    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Frontenac State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Frontenac State Park
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    6. Frontenac State Park

    29 Reviews
    97 Photos
    151 Saves
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    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Byllesby Campground
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    7. Lake Byllesby Campground

    7 Reviews
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    42 Saves

    Capacity Maximum six people per campsite One RV per water/electric backin and water/electric pull-through site. One camper (or two tents) per electric only site. A tent with RV is permitted on sites #1-17 and #47-83 for an additional $8 (plus tax) per night. Amenities Lakeside or lakeview sites On-site caretakers Picnic table Fire ring (Firewood restrictions) Accessible restrooms with showers Camp store – closed until further notice due to COVID-19 Children’s playground Sanitary dump station Motorized and non-motorized boat launch Swimming beach - closed due to improvement project Horseshoe pits – closed due to improvement project, available in September Picnic shelter Handicap accessible site Paved lakeside trail with connection to Mill Towns State Trail and Cannon Valley Trail Water supply to applicable campsites (after Oct. 1, water will be shut off when temperatures are forecast to be below freezing)

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    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $39 - $60 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Sakatah Lake State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Sakatah Lake State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Sakatah Lake State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Sakatah Lake State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Sakatah Lake State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Sakatah Lake State Park

    8. Sakatah Lake State Park

    23 Reviews
    45 Photos
    76 Saves
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    Camper-submitted photo from Cannon Falls Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Cannon Falls Campground
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    Camper-submitted photo from Cannon Falls Campground

    9. Cannon Falls Campground

    5 Reviews
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    39 Saves

    Located near beautiful Cannon Falls, Minnesota in the southeast corner of the state, Cannon Falls Campground is your complete camping destination with fun activities for the whole family. Come visit us. Cannon Falls Campground offers a diverse camping experience with your choice of full hook-up or water and electric sites. Shaded or sunny grass sites with picnic table and fire ring also available.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Dakotah Meadows Campground
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    10. Dakotah Meadows Campground

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Recent Dog-Friendly Reviews In Randolph

586 Reviews of 79 Randolph Campgrounds


  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Highland Ridge
    Oct. 13, 2024

    Highland Ridge

    Beautiful in the fall

    This is a smaller Corps of Engineers park, lots of primitive sites and lots electric sites too. A smaller lake but no gas motors. Cell service with Verizon was ok.

  • Katherine T.
    Camper-submitted photo from Nerstrand Big Woods State Park
    Oct. 1, 2024

    Nerstrand Big Woods State Park

    Nice weekend get away

    Nice distance from the twin cities for a weekend away with some nice hiking trails. The tent pads have been upgraded to pea gravel by the friends association (which seems to be quite active based on signage around park improvements). Showers and bathrooms were clean. Wi-Fi near the park entrance and spotty T-Mobile service throughout. The outside of the loop is good for tent camping but could be a little noisy if the campground had been fully booked.

  • Scott J.
    Camper-submitted photo from Riverside Park and Municipal Campground
    Sep. 7, 2024

    Riverside Park and Municipal Campground

    Quaint campground

    The campground is right off 169 in the town of St. Peter. There are zero signs on the main road for the camp ground and signage once off the main road is terrible as well.

    We had good luck with the GPS directing it toward levee park. Once in the park you can find your way.

    Sights are back in with electric. Very basic but it’s perfect for the over night stay. We are hear after Labor Day on a Friday and there are plenty of open spots. The place is about 15 spots large and is at about 50% capacity.

    Overall it’s well lite and feels very safe! Would recommend for a night.

  • Kim R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from River View Campground
    Aug. 7, 2024

    River View Campground

    Great family campground

    Lots of activities for kids and teens. Teen social on Fridays to help them meet friends. Nice pool. The campground is on a hill if you have mobility issues. Many spots along the river.

  • wThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Minneapolis Southwest KOA
    Aug. 5, 2024

    Minneapolis Southwest KOA

    Older koa

    We stayed at this koa because it was our only way to watch softball tournament. We stayed 5 days and it was fairly nice. People that were working were very helpful and nice. Lost power a couple hours twice because of branches falling g from trees.

  • Molly M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Willow River State Park
    Aug. 4, 2024

    Willow River State Park

    Very nice camping

    Lovely trails, the beach is a large area with a nice park and picnic area. The water itself is ok, lots of geese and algae. The falls are wonderful though. The bathrooms are fine. I could not find a garbage bin to save my life, not near the bathrooms or anywhere in campground 200 or by the park ranger post. If there were garbage cans dispersed throughout the campground, I would have given 5 stars. Especially along the trail to the waterfalls because there was garbage all along the trail unfortunately. Not the camps fault, but maybe people would be more responsible if garbage bins were placed along the route.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from High Island Creek Park
    Aug. 2, 2024

    High Island Creek Park

    Magical

    Good vibes it’s a magical place when u go hiking down the hill to the hidden creeks trails and absolute peace being one with nature..

  • Leslie P.
    Camper-submitted photo from Lebanon Hills Regional Park
    Jul. 31, 2024

    Lebanon Hills Regional Park

    Jewel near the cit

    Stayed here while visit our son. Picked it because it was close. We were very surprised at the privacy of our site. We were in the east loop with just electric.

  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from William O'Brien State Park
    Jul. 31, 2024

    William O'Brien State Park

    OK but not great

    The east part of the park was all closed for construction. Everything on the east side of the highway was closed so we could not hike a lot of the trails or use the beach which was a challenge with kids. Constructing is scheduled to the end of 2025.

    We stayed in a group site but there was no way 35 people could have camped in W3. Vaulted toilets need help and a good cleaning.

    The shower house needed a cleaning as well. There is no adjusting the shower temperature. Push the button and you get what you get.

    Wood was $8 bundle. This was steep in my opinion. They do not all any gathering of firewood.

    If your vehicle permit is not properly displayed, you will receive a notice on your windshield and have to talk with the office.

    The dumpster was overflowing the whole time we were there.

    Raccoons will visit your site at night. We had everything secured but they still tried and plenty of racket until we chased them away.

    Lastly we had a battle with mosquitoes. We went through a lot of bug spray and coils. Deer flies were thick around the water filling station.

    Although we did not stay in the main campground the sites are very close in there and were small.

  • Jennifer H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Town & Country Campground & RV Park
    Jul. 20, 2024

    Town & Country Campground & RV Park

    If you want to be close to the city this does it

    We’re in town to catch a twins game and see the mall of America and this was a campground not too far from both. It’s an easy on and off the interstate, super close to a gas station and RV wash bay. Also super close to some very large power lines. The kids enjoyed the compact playground and pool. The site were in is w&e only but they have a dump station. It appears to be sold out for the weekend so book ahead. Lots of MN license plates and a few of us from out of state too.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Highland Ridge
    Jul. 20, 2024

    Highland Ridge

    Clean and relatively quiet

    Lots of RV campers, but none were obnoxious. T-mobile service is almost non-existent depending on location. The showers and bathrooms were spotless. Firewood is available at several roadside stands just outside the entrance.

  • S
    Camper-submitted photo from Baker Park Reserve
    Jul. 16, 2024

    Baker Park Reserve

    Favorite spot

    This is just the best campground that is close to Minneapolis! Peaceful, quiet, with spacious sites that are situated in a staggered way, so you never feel like you’re on top of each other. The lake was a bit reedy and silty but overall a fantastic and easy option.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Minneapolis Southwest KOA
    Jul. 13, 2024

    Minneapolis Southwest KOA

    Unlevel sites, broken dump station

    About the only nice thing about this place is the lady who answered the phone, Valerie.

    She was extremely nice other than that it was gravel. Roads that were poorly maintained trucks were parked sticking out into the road making it difficult to get around. The site was very unlevel and the water Spicket didn’t really work very well.. we paid for two nights and bought a KOA review or rewards program to do it… We refused to stay the second night when we called to see if we could get our money back the gentleman who checked us in as a ground tender was rude and choppy he wasn’t very friendly when he brought us into the place.

    The place was packed like sardines… Very difficult to negotiate at night.

    Overall, the worst campground we’ve stayed in in the two RV trips we’ve taken from Florida to Minnesota. There are so many beautiful state parks don’t bother with this KOA not even for a one nighter.

    We were stuck on a back loop. There were a lot of mosquitoes bugs and mud… It just wasn’t a nice experience.

  • PThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Nerstrand Big Woods State Park
    Jun. 27, 2024

    Nerstrand Big Woods State Park

    Peaceful weekend camping

    Stayed on non electric site which looking at the whole campground are the better sites. Sites are wooded so you don’t have neighbor issues. All have large pea gravel tent pads - very nice. Good fire rings with lots of room for lounging. Many trails to hike but due to prior heavy rain the only trail open was down to Hidden Falls - they were roaring. No cell/ very patchy cell signal and could only get WiFi signal when standing next to Ranger station. Would definitely visit again, maybe in the fall as I’m told the colors are wonderful.

  • Joslyn H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Bunker Hills Regional Park
    Jun. 27, 2024

    Bunker Hills Regional Park

    Love bunker!

    I have stayed at Bunker a few times in site 33 and one of the walk in sites. Site 33 is very large and also very wide open. The walk in sites are a lot more secluded but not totally private. Really enjoy camping here, just wish it wasn't so expensive. It costs more than staying at a state park.

  • R
    Camper-submitted photo from Bunker Hills Regional Park
    Jun. 5, 2024

    Bunker Hills Regional Park

    Same day booking

    Went early in the season in the afternoon and had no problems getting a good spot with electric hookups. Better for someone with an RV, and more seemingly a weekend spot for the family.

  • Jaime P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hidden Meadows RV Park
    Jun. 3, 2024

    Hidden Meadows RV Park

    Staff friendly, but the park is not so great

    Campsites are very closely spaced together. I was thankful no one was placed near our campsite to give us more room. The permanent campsites are practically on top of one another. If you’re bringing the kids there is literally nothing to do there. They do have a play-set but that’s where it ends. I think this campground may be under new ownership and it may be nice to see what they do with it in a year or two. For now the picnic tables are run down. The parking pads are very unlevel. WiFi signal is weak at best. If you have Verizon don’t count on service. Antenna strength is weak. Also oddly spaced power hook up with sewer and water placements. Overall not a horrible experience but not a great one. Mostly like will not return.

  • Vanessa B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Kamp Dels
    May. 27, 2024

    Kamp Dels

    Camp Dels

    Camp Dels Review

    Worth the read!

    Charges:

    They charged us half of what my cousin next to us got charged and we got the same thing but mine should have been more because I had 3 more adults. And it was 500$ for 3 nights. We should have just went and rented out a house. 

    On the last day we went up to get our bills fixed and it took 40 min for them to figure out the issue, wrote down the totals and said we'll charge the cards at 11 am when the other guy comes in. At 11am we went back up for our receipts and it took them another 20 min to figure it out. He wanted to send us away saying. I'll figure it out and email it to you. I said no that doesn't work for me I'll take it now. He said what would you like me to do. So I had to spell it out for him and said "I want you to take the full amount your charging me, subtract the deposit, then subtract the payment I made when I came on Friday, and now tell me what I owe today, run that amount on my card right now and give me the receipt and do the same for the other site we had too. It's not hard. However you have to do it in your computer you figure it out, I just want to go home. I'll wait" he said your right it's not hard. I said start over completely if you want I don't care. I just want my receipts. (They couldn't even figure out math and how simple it was. What are they going to do if there computers ever fail totally) it was painfully funny to endure both times I sat through Watching with my bill!

    Night time:

    So at night get ready to be harassed every 30 minutes to a hour by workers trying to bully you to bed every night if you choose to stay up past 11pm. And they pick out the 1 drunk guy in your group to try and cope with when the sober one is saying "hey I'm sober. I don't drink. Can you please answer and talk to me" but they are rude to you and refuse. They pick at the drunk guy. But that was every night. All 3 nights. 1st time they come it is 1guy. 2nd time 2guys. 3rd time 3guys come. 4th time 4guys. 5th time 4guys come. They start at 11pm telling people to turn off all music (even on the phone turned way down. Even watching a video outside. Even if your humming/singing together, lol he said no/off, now). Of course we complied though.

    At 12am they say time for bed and then start tying to reason with you about coming back for a time when it's going to be all over at. At 12:30/1am they will come back a 3rd time and start bullying again. And say put it out now and throw a fit when you don't completely comply. So they say "I'll be back in 15 min and we are done, fire goes out and you are all going to bed". So at 1:15 perfectly on time their gang comes to harass you adults to go to bed. He screams I'm not leaving until your fires out and your all in bed. I tell him to shhhhhh! And now the drunk guy who paid 500$ to be here gets his wood doused with water and is livid. And some of us drop off every time they come because they are so rude and don't want to deal with it but I'm sober and an adult and No one is going to put me to bed. All the adults there are waisted all day and not watching their kids. And now I know why. We talk to all our neighbors plus we are there with about 10 other scattered around sites and every neighbor couldn't believe what they were doing saying we weren't even loud. We had no music and a small fire with a few people. I kept walking 5 away to go pee and I couldn't hear our group any of the nights. And we weren't even all at 1 fire either.

    * And throughout every interaction the non-drinker asks respectively (me) where in your rules or on the website does it say adults have a bed time by 1am and you guys go around harassing repeatedly trying to cause problems starting at 11pm and bully them them to bed???? Maybe you should be more transparent or be more humble and kind with your discretion. No one is being loud and belligerent. But I was ignored. Because if it had sad that on line or had I been warned about the worker's behavior after 11pm we wouldn't have came. We ourselves had 2 spots. The guy we knew who invited us had like 8 spots with him and needless to say none of us and anyone we know will ever come to 

    Camp Hels. 

    The workers/people:

    Some shouldn't work with the public. But they are all family! All related just about! And they let you know it! Some of them also let you know that they aren't saposed to be working but that they are there working anyways! So I put money in for the batting cages. Nothing happened so i swiped the playing card again. A guy and lady walk out. I said excuse me. Im not sure im doing it right but i think it took my money. She yelled at me that "we are having problems, dont I see that, give us some time". So i waited. It looked like they were going to leave so i told the guy what happened to my card and he said sure we'll refund it. The last ones not working. (But they didnt put a sign on it) and he told the lady to deal with my refund. And she came and yelled at me again. I tried to explain myself but there's no talking to her. Pretty sure she was drunk. She said stay right here. Ill be back. I waited for 30 min for a refund at the batting cages. Come to find out no one works up there. She went to the office to get a refund. But I had to call the front desk to see if someone was even coming back. And he asked her while holding the phone "do you got people waiting on you up there? We'll get going there still waiting." When she got back she yelled "so who's waiting on me!" Like she didn't ask me to stay put like a dog. And was rude again. But I got a new card and 20 new mosquito bites.

    There was other little things that were observed and overhead from other guests like at the pool, concert, petting zoo and other places too. We couldn't mention them all. We are very social and people loved all the stuff to do but hated the way they were all treated. We talked to a few seasonal owners and they say they get treated the same and hate it. 

    The sites/cleanliness/activities:

    Lifeguards were nice. Business and all activities inside the campground ran smoothly and weren't awful at all. The kids enjoyed themselves using the amenities and activities. The bathrooms were ok and pretty clean. Some trash cans had overflowing garbage and a lot all over after events. I never saw anyone picking it up. But you could always see someone riding a golf cart being bossy. It was nice to see they gave their zoo animals long breaks from feeding and petting. Some of the birds looked like they had Veterinarian feather/skin illnesses. They call it a petting zoo but there's really no petting. 

    Recommendations:

    Don't ever go. Or camp next door or close or get a house then just pay for a day pass if you can.

    If CAMP DELS is reading this you should be more transparent on your site and train your family/workers to be more kind and just walk by reminding people to stay quit at night. Insted of being on a power trip demanding adults have a bed time, pretending you don't have discretion and choices yourselves on who and where you are actually creating the problem, bullying and then playing victim. Because the only thing your accomplishing every night is pissing people off. There is a better way. Weather your there or not trying to throw your authority around, people will go to bed. Example PD dont go into bars after 12am harassing people saying "times a coming guys! I'm going to close you down". You should only be keeping people from getting out of hand. Not causing it. Another fantastic idea is have an adult camping section where quiet time is 11pm and adults can go to bed when they choose! Instead of trying to take away people's freedom, especially on Memorial weekend! God bless and hope I never see any of you at Camp Dels ever again.

  • Andrew K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from High Island Creek Park
    May. 25, 2024

    High Island Creek Park

    Very close

    Very close to other campers, but no one bothered anyone. Dog didn’t go nuts, got a good spot. Would recommend. Tent camping on the way to Alaska and filled all needs. Has a Porta-shitter and trash. Decent spot, windy.

  • Tiffany K.
    Camper-submitted photo from Willow River State Park
    May. 13, 2024

    Willow River State Park

    Nice state park close to the twin cities

    Stayed here for our first camping of the season. It's a great park that has hiking, mountain bike trails, water features and good mix of electric and non electric sites.

  • Jordan D.
    Camper-submitted photo from Afton State Park
    May. 11, 2024

    Afton State Park

    Sites with privacy and great trails near!

    Good pricing, great trails for all different skill levels and nice staff. Our site was mighty large and for the most part secluded from those near and on the path. $22 for the site, $8 for reservation. $8 for wood (all you can chop) and $7 for the overnight and next day parking pass for one car. Beautiful surroundings and clean bathrooms and grills one mile mostly uphill hike from parking lot but not to difficult and some paved parts. Definitely coming back.

  • Ken The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Willow River State Park
    Apr. 18, 2024

    Willow River State Park

    Great park for quick city getaway

    It’s a great park conveniently located near the twin cities making it a great spot for a quick getaway.

  • S
    Camper-submitted photo from High Island Creek Park
    Feb. 1, 2024

    High Island Creek Park

    Great park!

    As previously stated, you need to follow up with the sheriif. They just want to know the duration of stay, people in the group, and vehicle information. I'm winter camping during the warm spell here in MN, and it's pretty quiet. The area is muddy with the thaw, but that's to be expected. There's quite a number of spots that all have fire rings. A large 5th wheel might have a struggle with some of the spots depending on availability, but anything else should be fine.

  • Stuart O.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Baker Park Reserve
    Nov. 3, 2023

    Baker Park Reserve

    Open Spacious RV Campsites

    Baker is our favorite campground when visiting family in the Twin Cities.  The grounds are absoutely gorgeous, with huge hardwoods that provide lots of shaded sites.  RV pads are gravel.  Shower facilities are very nice.  We enjoy walking the grounds down to the lake.

    Lake Independence has occasional bouts of bacteria that can result in beach closings.  So if swimming is an important part of your camping getaway, be sure to check whether the beach is open.  

    I can also say the site D03 is densely shaded, which is great for spreading out on hot summer days, but there is little grass near the pad which can result in muddy conditions after a deluge.



Guide to Randolph

Camping near Randolph, Minnesota, offers a great mix of outdoor fun and relaxation. With several campgrounds in the area, you can find the perfect spot to enjoy nature, whether you're in a tent or an RV.

What to do:

  • Hiking and Trails: Explore the beautiful trails at Lebanon Hills Regional Park. One visitor mentioned, "The trails were nice, and the fishing was great." This park is perfect for those who love to hike and enjoy scenic views.
  • Fishing: If you enjoy fishing, Afton State Park Campground is a great choice. A reviewer said, "Good pricing, great trails for all different skill levels and nice staff," highlighting the park's accessibility and fishing opportunities.
  • Wildlife Watching: At Nerstrand Big Woods State Park Campground, you can enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. One camper noted, "We heard Barred Owls and Sandhill Cranes," making it a fantastic spot for birdwatching.

What campers like:

  • Privacy: Campers appreciate the spacious sites at Lake Elmo County Park Reserve. One visitor shared, "The sites are spacious and far enough away from others to feel like there was enough privacy."
  • Clean Facilities: Many campers rave about the cleanliness of the facilities. A reviewer at Frontenac State Park Campground said, "Bathrooms are VERY CLEAN," which is a big plus for families.
  • Friendly Staff: The welcoming atmosphere at campgrounds like Dakotah Meadows RV Park is a highlight. One camper mentioned, "Friendly staff and a neat and tidy campground."

What you should know:

  • Reservation Recommendations: Popular spots like Lebanon Hills Regional Park fill up quickly. A visitor advised, "Must reserve months in advance as usually full."
  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Afton State Park Campground, do not have showers. A camper noted, "No showers, but clean bathrooms," so plan accordingly.
  • Mosquitoes: Be prepared for mosquitoes, especially in the summer. A reviewer at Rice Lake State Park mentioned, "Mosquitos are awful," so bring bug spray!

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places with activities for kids, like Kamp Dels. One family said, "So many activities including a water recreation area, petting zoo, and playgrounds."
  • Plan for Quiet Hours: Be mindful of quiet hours, especially at campgrounds like Dakotah Meadows RV Park. A camper shared, "It’s quiet, staff are friendly," making it a good spot for families looking for a peaceful stay.
  • Pack Snacks and Drinks: Having snacks on hand can keep the kids happy. A visitor at Sakatah Lake State Park Campground mentioned, "Firewood is available at the office," so you can focus on enjoying your time together.

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Size: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Frontenac State Park Campground said, "Plenty of space to park a 21 ft trailer," which is helpful for planning.
  • Look for Full Hookups: Campgrounds like Dakotah Meadows RV Park offer full hookups, which many RVers appreciate. One camper noted, "Full hook up sites at a reasonable rate."
  • Be Mindful of Noise: Keep noise levels down, especially at night. A visitor at Kamp Dels mentioned, "They start at 11pm telling people to turn off all music," so be respectful of your neighbors.

Camping around Randolph, MN, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful retreat or a fun-filled family getaway, you’ll find a spot that suits your needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

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    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Randolph, MN is Lebanon Hills Regional Park with a 4.8-star rating from 41 reviews.

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