Top Tent Camping near Richmond, MN
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Best Tent Sites Near Richmond, MN (21)
1. Lake Maria State Park
30 Reviews•95 Photos•91 SavesBackpack sites, located on remote lakes and ponds throughout the park, are one to two miles from the trailhead parking. New log camper cabins, located near lakes and ponds, provide bunk beds for six people and a table and benches for campers who want more of the creature comforts.
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- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
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2. Cozy Corners
1 Review•2 Photos•4 Saves- Pets
- Electric Hookups
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- WiFi
3. Old Wagon Camp Ground
1 Review•1 Save- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
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- Standard (Tent/RV)
4. A J Acres Campground
2 Reviews•2 Photos•7 Saves- Pets
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- Phone Service
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- Group
5. Oak Island Watercraft Campsite
1 Review•4 Saves- Pets
- Fires
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8. Putnam’s Pasture Canoe Campsite
Be the first to review!•5 Saves- Pets
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- Phone Service
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9. Lake Rebecca Park Reserve
3 Reviews•8 Photos•34 Saves- Pets
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- Reservable
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Recent Tent Reviews In Richmond
256 Reviews of 21 Richmond Campgrounds
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Ryan P.
Traveler
South of Sand Dunes State Forest
Nice place. Lots of traffic
Plenty of spots. Fairly small spots. This road is pretty busy for a dirt forest road and people FLY down it. Almost got hit a few times walking. Even through a Wednesday night cars are flying down the road.
David T.
GuideBertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park Campground
A really excellent stop over, although I didn't need a whole hookup!
I was traveling Eastward through the upper Midwest and had a really hard time in this area finding a place to camp. I finally came across this place. There was some suggestion that there was some drive in sites that were not reservable, that is. They were first come first serve. But I was unaware or unable to find those. I ended up paying a fair amount of money for a full hookup site. The bathrooms were extremely modern and clean.
There were some really nice wide trails around the lake. I think those were basically designed for cross-country skiing in the winter. But they made a perfect opportunity for me to let the dog run off. Leash. Probably was not within the rules, but it was very quiet there and the dog didn't bother anybody with her running.
Tori K.
Legend
Masonic West River Campground
Large riverfront sites
Amazing campsite! Sites are large and grassy! We had a lakeview site right off the paved walking/biking trail with room for a large tent and the pop-up camper. Fire ring and picnic table provided. A man drives through the campsite close to dusk to sell firewood as there is no traditional office. Bathrooms and showers are located near the dump station and dumpster. Be on the lookout for the code for the doors during your reservation process. We had missed it and had to ask a neighbor if they knew the codes so we could shower.
- JJOSHUA G.
Scout
Games Lake County Park
Great Land, best place to relax and play my fav video game
Really happy to be able to see some pictures of this lovely place, enjoying with family and pet is one of the most entertaining experience in life. Also have had a good time playing with the D2R items of my favourite video game. Will come back in this zone in the future.
- SShell L.Traveler
Sauk River City Park
Lovely, new, accommodations in small town
Rolled up in the middle of the night. $10 cash in the box for a tent site. Clean bathroom with shower. Felt safe and fell asleep quickly with the sound of the creek next to our site. Would definitely stay again.
Sumiran K.ScoutGames Lake County Park
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Maria H.ScoutGames Lake County Park
Nice Place Very Interesting
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- AAlan V.Scout
Cokato Lake RV Resort
Great resort with outstanding amenities
RV resort and some lot rentals, Heated pool, lake with beach, boat launch area just block away, tennis/pickle ball, mini golf, resort store with ice cream, goat park, paved roads and much more)!Contact for sales or rentals: 320-583-9711
- SSid D.Traveler
Charles Lindbergh State Park
Nice and Clean, SUPER buggy
Came through on an evening in July to meet a buddy canoeing the misssissippi. This was easily the buggiest site we stayed in all summer. Mosquitos so thick we had to wear nets over our faces. Maybe we’re just sensitive about it, but it was hard to get anything done.
Mukesh A.ScoutGames Lake County Park
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Laurie V.ScoutMississippi Riverwood RV Park
Buyer Beware!
If you do NOT stay the entire amount of time you have paid for, you may lose the right to return to your site, even if your lease says the lot is still yours.
My husband and I camped at MRRV Park from July 5 to August 5th,2023, because my husband had a job in the area. We signed a lease that went through October 15th. We agreed that the lot’s owner could find another renter after we left with the condition that some of our money would be refunded. Shortly after we left, my husband found out he had a second job in the twin cities. We tried to contact the owner many times to see if any other renters were lined up. Only by contacting the park board did we find that the lot had been rented out 2 days after we left. The lot’s owner refuses to return any money for the 9 extra weeks we paid for! My husband had to rent a hotel room☹
The RV Park board refuses to help so we are going to court.
Joslyn H.GuideSouth of Sand Dunes State Forest
Absolutely love it
I love that it's so close to home. I was able to walk in and find an incredible spot to camp and lay in my hammock.
samuel C.
RangerSouth of Sand Dunes State Forest
Good forest road, nothing special
For the proximity to the city and nearby highways, this was a good spot. Didn’t expect to see as many campers as I did, but all seemed to be friendly. I stayed here for one night and roads were totally fine for any vehicle. Most spots are like the pictures shown. There are a few spots that have great views or pull-through areas, and there are limited spots that are big-rig friendly. Saw lots of dogs, and mine had a blast, even had what seemed to be a stray husky quickly roll through camp around dusk. Something to keep on your mind. The road goes for a long ways, I parked near the front and closer to numbers, always like to be safer. Overall there was some shouting and yelling but for the location I was happy.
- HHeather W.Traveler
South of Sand Dunes State Forest
Very Quiet
There’s lots of little spots off the main gravel road. Nothing allowed further into the forest. One pull through area that I found. Couple vehicles pass a day. Stand storks are very protective. Stay away from them. They attack. 🤣
- JJason B.Scout
South of Sand Dunes State Forest
Quiet with lots of different bird sounds
this is a nice quiet area. Some younger people coming through sporadically playing with their trucks but nothing serious and not often. Be aware if you have an rv though. I had a county sheriff person tell me it's not lawful to park a trailer and they kicked me out. I called the dnr and they said that wasn't right but I decided to leave anyway. County sheriff's not pleasent around here.
Clarence C.Scout
Alexandria Shooting Park and RV Campground
Stayed during State Trap Shoot
We stayed for a few nights during the State High School Trap Shoot. Crowds were expected and it was a busy area. Surprisingly quiet in the evening given how many people were there. Facilities were clean. Will stay there again for sure.
- KKara B.Traveler
Sauk River City Park
Exposed
We arrived, checked it out and decided to leave. The grassy sites had recently been mowed, but were very muddy and right on top of each other. Lots of people fishing. We just felt exposed. Drive to Birch Lake State Forest instead.
- DDave K.Scout
Ann Lake
Overnight Stay
Very quiet campground, with large peaceful, rustic sites. We stopped for one night while traveling through Minneapolis area. Found several open sites on Saturday, first weekend in June. The road into the campground was a bit bumpy, take it slow it was only about 0.75 miles.
- KKatlynn T.Scout
Ann Lake
My favorite place on earth
So beautiful and spacious
- WWave G.Scout
Games Lake County Park
A great place with numerous facilities
A great place with numerous facilities, including reliable Wi-Fi Wave Executor and strong mobile service(Verizon). The office staff is very pleasant, making the experience even more enjoyable.
Katie C.Traveler
Lake Maria State Park
Overall good
If you're looking for a beginner backpack spot, with privacy and not too far from the cities, then this will fit your bill. You can either do a short-hike from the parking lot via the road to B5 or a 1 mile easy hike via the trail. The backpacking sites are very spread out, we could barely tell anyone else was at the park with us ever.
B5 was beautiful, already lots of mosquitos for May (and appeared poison oak/ivy). I'm not sure what this park does differently than most other parks, but our privy was LOADED with spiders. I get it, it's the outdoors. But still, I've used many in-ground toilets and never had dozens of spiders covering the toilet seat/front.
Another reason we chose this park was for birding. The park ranger at check-in was not helpful and then said he's never heard of MN State Parks free birding kits to borrow, though it's clearly listed on several spots on their website. Bummer, but we still enjoyed our time.
- JJamesHickoxScout
Games Lake County Park
Games Lake County Park Experience!
Nice to get it here. I know a little bit about this 'Games Lake County Park which is located on the east shore of Games Lake. Basically it is part of the “Norway chain of lakes,” which total 2,800 acres, and provides an excellent fish population. I'm sure that someone will enjoy this place a lot like playing boku casino games.
- BBrandon S.Scout
Sauk River City Park
Update of website needed
The linked website says this is a year round park. Called to make sure payment could be done after 5, which is when I found out that it’s in fact not open year round, even without hookups.
- SSkip H.Ranger
South of Sand Dunes State Forest
Came back for round two
Came back on a warm weekend. A bit more traffic, but after 12 p.m., not much of anything. I really recommend this for an easy stop if you're looking for a place to put up. It's peaceful and tons of spots to park.
- SSkip H.Ranger
South of Sand Dunes State Forest
South sand dunes DNR
Great spot. Plenty of parking. Best for straight vehicles or very small trailers.
- RRachel B.Guide
South of Sand Dunes State Forest
Some road noise
Campsites were pretty far apart. Not bad, quiet, aside from the occasional truck speeding through.
Brad J.GuideSauk River City Park
Brand new facilities, beautiful river.
Very cute friendly town, laundromat within a few blocks away. Shower and bathroom facilities are brand new. Power at each site.
Guide to Richmond
Camping near Richmond, 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 and make lasting memories.
What to do:
- Hiking and Nature Walks: Explore the beautiful trails at Lake Maria State Park Campground. One visitor mentioned, "The backpacking sites are very spread out, we could barely tell anyone else was at the park with us ever." This makes it a peaceful spot for a hike.
- Fishing and Swimming: At Lake Carlos State Park Campground, you can enjoy fishing and swimming. A camper noted, "Fire pits, wood for sale, showers, water, etc." This campground is perfect for a day by the water.
- Bird Watching: If you’re into birding, Lake Maria State Park Campground is a great choice. One reviewer shared, "We still enjoyed our time," despite some hiccups with the ranger, highlighting the park's natural beauty.
What campers like:
- Spacious Campsites: Campers appreciate the roomy sites at Baker Campground - Baker Park Reserve. A happy camper said, "Peaceful, quiet, with spacious sites that are situated in a staggered way."
- Clean Facilities: Clean restrooms and showers are a big plus. A visitor at Lake Carlos State Park Campground remarked, "Very clean restroom/shower house."
- Friendly Staff: Many campers enjoy the helpful staff at Baker Campground - Baker Park Reserve. One reviewer said, "Everyone here at Baker is so helpful and accommodating."
What you should know:
- Bugs Can Be Bad: Be prepared for mosquitoes, especially in the warmer months. A camper at Mille Lacs Kathio Petaga Campground mentioned, "The trails are probably not maintained because it was so wet but they were almost impossible to hike on simply because of the amount of mosquitoes."
- Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Ann Lake, have fewer amenities. A visitor noted, "Camping here is primitive with few amenities."
- Check for Water Availability: Not all campgrounds have water hookups. A camper at Charles A. Lindbergh State Park Campground pointed out, "No water (even though you're 100 yards from the lake)."
Tips for camping with families:
- Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for spots with activities for kids. Sinclair Lewis City Campground has a nearby skate park and splash pad. One family said, "Direct access to the bike trail, tons to do for the kids."
- Bring Bug Spray: Mosquitoes can be a nuisance, especially in summer. A camper at Crow Wing State Park Campground advised, "Bring bug spray in the summer!"
- Plan for Quiet Evenings: Some campgrounds can be noisy, especially those near towns. A visitor at Sinclair Lewis City Campground mentioned, "It can be a little noisy at times."
Tips from RVers:
- Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A camper at Glacial Lakes State Park Campground noted, "For those using the dump station, it’s on a hill and tougher for bigger rigs to use."
- Look for Electric Hookups: Many campgrounds offer electric sites, which can be a lifesaver. A visitor at Lake Carlos State Park Campground appreciated the "level gravel campsite with metal fire ring and table."
- Plan for Water Fill-Up: Some campgrounds have limited water access. A camper at Mille Lacs Kathio Petaga Campground mentioned, "The only place to fill with water is at the dump station."
Camping around Richmond, MN, has something for everyone, whether you're in a tent or an RV. Just remember to pack your bug spray and check the amenities before you go!
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Richmond, MN is Lake Maria State Park with a 4.3-star rating from 30 reviews.
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