Located 6 miles northwest of Minneapolis, camping areas near Robbinsdale, Minnesota offer convenient access to outdoor recreation while remaining within 30-45 minutes of metropolitan amenities. Seasonal operations vary across rv campgrounds in the Robbinsdale vicinity, with many facilities closing from late October through April due to Minnesota's cold winters. Summer highs average 83°F with humidity levels frequently exceeding 70% during peak camping months.
What to do
Tubing on the Rum River: Country Camping RV Park features river tubing with shuttle service. "Love this place. Close to the Twin Cities, right on the Rum River. Great tent sites right on the river. Tubing! They have a bus that takes you into town float back to the campground, love it," notes Tom D.
Mini golf and pool activities: St. Cloud-Clearwater RV Park offers multiple recreational options. "This a nice family campground. It has a 9 hole mini golf, shuffleboard, salt water pool, and a lobby/gift shop. They also offer a nice seating area for those hot or raining days with free arcade," mentions S L.
Biking on paved trails: Baker Campground provides extensive trail networks for cyclists. "This is a big campground with a lot of paved bike trails and a nice lake a short walk away," explains Melissa H. The campground connects to additional trails beyond the park boundaries.
What campers like
Spacious sites: Country Camping Tent & RV Park on the Rum River receives praise for its layout. "Large sites. Great tubing and canoeing," reports Rory T., while David G. adds, "The campground is nice and clean. Good size spaces. The tubing is a plus."
Clean facilities: Ham Lake Resort maintains well-regarded amenities. "My partner and I scheduled a 3 day / 2 night stay in a new Vintage Cruiser RV... The RV was immaculate," notes Kristin C. The resort provides 122 sites with both 30-amp and 50-amp connections.
Family-friendly amenities: Campers appreciate the recreational options at Baker Campground. "The bathroom/showers are great. With great fishing, playground, swimming, and biking trails very nearby, the kids were kept as busy as they wanted to be," shares Bryan S.
What you should know
Campground privacy levels: Baker Park sites offer limited seclusion. "The sites are about as private as the typical state park, so not very, but that is offset by all the other positives this campground has to offer," explains Bryan S.
Reservation requirements: Town & Country Campground & RV Park fills quickly during peak seasons. "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," observes Jennifer H.
Spacing considerations: Town & Country receives mixed reviews about site spacing. "It's a nice park but very close compact. Everyone is squeezed in like sardines. Very tight quarters on roads and sites," notes Claire M.
Tips for camping with families
Heated pool and splash pad: Country Camping Tent & RV Park on the Rum River provides water recreation for children. "I stayed here 3 weeks ago with my wife and 2 young children and it was fantastic great playground and heated pool... A ton for the kids to do!" shares Beasty B.
Indoor activities for rainy days: St. Cloud-Clearwater RV Park offers covered spaces. "Absolutely beautiful campground with mature trees. The birds are singing and so are the kids because this place has so much to do for them. Pool, pool table, soccer table, mini golf, swing set, clubhouse," reports Aaron L.
Family group sites: Baker Campground accommodates multi-family outings. "We went with a ground of friends (all families with young kids). It was the perfect place to easily get in, set up, hangout, and just relax. The sites are fairly large, but very open (which was ok with a group of us)," explains Jennifer H.
Tips from RVers
Site surfaces: Baker Campground - Baker Park Reserve provides level areas for setup. "Campsite C1 at Baker Park Reserve... offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and essential amenities," according to Alison O.
Interstate access: Town & Country Campground offers strategic positioning. "It's an easy on and off the interstate, super close to a gas station and RV wash bay," notes Jennifer H.
Power management: RVers should monitor electrical usage during peak periods at Country Camping. "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," reports David G.
