Best Glamping near Rockford, MN

Recent Glamping Reviews near Rockford, Minnesota

172 Reviews of 20 Rockford Campgrounds

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  Jason S.

  Guide

  

  Apr. 28, 2015

  Afton State Park Campground

  Yurt Camping

  Minnesota State Parks have just started to build Yurts for 3 campgrounds around the state; Afton, Cuyuna and Glendalough State Parks. These have some great amenities and are perfect for family camping, especially in Fall, Winter and Spring.

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  Tina H.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 18, 2018

  Afton State Park Campground

  Hiking and Yurting

  I have stayed multiple times in the hike in camp sites and also in the yurt! The hike in sites were beautiful with a view looking over the St. Croix River. It was a shaded site perfect for our hammocks, it was quiet and very secluded. The Yurt was very cool! Very comfortable beds and plenty of space for the 6 of us to stay and sleep. The fire pit and picnic table wasn't far from the yurt which made it nice to not have to walk too far since we camped in the winter. I highly suggest the expeeience of the yurt!

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  Erik B.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 19, 2017

  Afton State Park Campground

  Beautiful park; yurts are awesome

  Afton is a gorgeous park. There's beautiful trails that take you through dense woods and prairie, and then you take a pretty decline to get to the St Croix River. It was foggy when we were there but still gorgeous. We also managed to get a yurt and it was so much fun. Comfy beds, room for 7 and it was clean and well built. This is a great park!

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  kristin C.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 9, 2018

  Ham Lake Resort

  Well Rounded RV Park and Campground

  My partner and I scheduled a 3 day / 2 night stay in a new Vintage Cruiser RV for $39.99, in exchange for attending a presentation on private membership.

  We checked in Wednesday evening, and the nicest staff I've ever met helped us acclimate to RV living. We are new to this game. They patiently described how to utilize the grey and black water tanks, as well as encouraged us to check-out the canoes, row boats, bikes, horseshoes, ladder golf and many other entertainment items - for FREE!

  The map provided was accurate which made locating the cruiser a breeze. There were further instructions inside as well. The RV was immaculate. Provided for our use were all linens (a public very clean bath and shower was just across the road), dish soap, dish towels, paper towels, flat wear, plates, bowls, mugs and pans.

  The campground has a couple of ponds, as well as access to Ham Lake where the watercraft is launched. There is a petting arena with goats, ponies, and a llama who gave my partner the stink eye, but fell in love with me rubbing the fence and giving me all googly eyes!

  The clubhouse sells bundled wood, ice, snacks, cold drinks, ice cream and provides 24-hour fresh coffee. There is also a small resupply area, and gift shop.

  There are pull-through sites, back ups, 50 and 30 amp hook ups, and tent sites, covered pavilions, picnic tables and fire pits.

  The campground itself seems remote, secluded and peaceful, however, you are conveniently located to two well-stocked convenience stores, as well as Wal-Mart about 15 minutes away. It's also only about 45 minutes from the Minnesota Twin Cities.

  One note: We visited in August and needed gallons of bug spray.

  We very much enjoyed our get away!

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  Wade H.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 18, 2021

  Three Rivers Park District Baker Campground

  Weekend get-away

  Met a friend for a relaxing weekend in loop c. Quiet, lots of trees, nice fire rings. Bathrooms were close and well kept. There were lots of other campers there but the sites are large and plentiful so it was not crowded.

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  Alison O.

  Guide

  

  Mar. 4, 2021

  Three Rivers Park District Baker Campground

  Clean with tons of trails and activities!

  I have lived in the area all my life and remember exploring nature in all aspects at baker park! Fun, clean and fairly priced! Most activities are free!

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  Alison O.

  Guide

  

  Apr. 1, 2021

  Three Rivers Park District Baker Campground

  Clean, Well managed

  I grew up going to baker park! Tons of trails and camping. 🏕

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  Alison O.

  Guide

  

  Apr. 1, 2021

  Crow Hassan Park Reserve

  One of the best dog parks in MN

  I never tire walking the dog park circle along the crow river! Great for birding and tons of beautiful trails!

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  Krista T.

  Legend

  

  Jul. 16, 2018

  Crow Hassan Park Reserve

  This is an equestrian paradise

  This is my all-time favorite park to bring my horse to, and it's her favorite trail too. Seriously, when we head back to our trailer she will stop and refuse to proceed. Do a 180 on the trail and she is happy to trot away from the trailer. Horse camping is available in two locations in the park, even though once when I was there a family was camping in the parking with their horses. Apparently they got the cops called on them by some other park patrons who didn't believe that this was an option. At the time it was marked as a camping location on the map, but that may have changed.

  The best place to be bug-free happens to be the sandy prairie trails, the wooded areas are nice but you may want to hustle out of there if you don't have enough bug protection. For non-horse riders some parts of the trail out in the open prairie might be a bit sandy. Also important to note- bikes are NOT allowed on the trails. Absolutely gorgeous in the fall. Pit toilets are available and there is water available at the entrance off of Park drive, not sure about the other locations.

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  Krista T.

  Legend

  

  Jul. 1, 2020

  Crow Hassan Park Reserve

  Close to the cities

  During these COVID times everyone wants to get out and about more, which means that the main parking lot for the park that used to be mostly designated for horse trailer parking is now overrun with family vehicles. So as a result the Riverbend group equestrian campground is now the parking lot for day visitors through at least August. 

  In normal times you can rent this group campsite for$70-$80 a night, which is ridiculously cheap considering that you can fit quite a bit of horse trailers on here. The information for this site states you can put 10 horse trailers on this lot, but I have definitely seen groups camp here with more. The barn stalls are available for use (unlike the Blue Stem horse site), otherwise there are overhead horse hitch lines. 

  This campground is nicely maintained and has nice mature trees that a lot of people set up hammocks in. The vault toilet near the barn is nice, there are no showers. Be aware that the road into this group site only is wide enough for one vehicle at a time, so far I’ve been lucky to not encounter another vehicle as I’m entering or leaving.

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  David E.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 30, 2022

  Minneapolis Northwest KOA

  Good Campground but Close Sites

  Sites are close to each other, but easy access, clean grounds and facilities, friendly staff, and a K9 fenced area for a pet friendly campground.

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  Sonya H.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 4, 2021

  Minneapolis Northwest KOA

  Great little campground!!

  My husband and I picked this spot to try out our new camper (and puppy) for camping and it’s been a lovely place to stay. It’s a normal KOA setup but the staff is wonderfully sweet and the amenities are clean and reliable. Close to lots of state parks and hiking opportunities.

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  Elena

  Traveler

  

  May. 28, 2021

  Minneapolis Northwest KOA

  Meh

  Not especially welcoming and a little run down. Our site was nice because we had an end site, otherwise sites are on the small side. The playground could use some revamping and the pool area was closed and looked sketchy. The location was perfect for us, but I doubt we will ever go back.

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  Diane A.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 19, 2021

  Minneapolis Northwest KOA

  Algorithms don't make for good customer service!

  I made a reservation over 3 months before my stay. When I arrived, I was given a site that backed up to a very busy road. There was also no shade on the site and I was 3 feet or less from my neighbor. Many of the reviews mentioned nice shade trees but not all sites have them. When I asked the owner for another site, he told me they were all taken except for one without a sewer connection. I asked why I was given such an undesirable site when I booked so far in advance and he told me that there is an algorithm that determines the site selection and if I wanted one with trees I needed to put a note on my reservation. He also suggested calling the office and requesting a site with trees. So my suggestion to anyone staying at this campground, be sure to call the office ahead and let them know that you want a site with trees and not one backing up to the road. I can assure the owners that algorithms do not equate to good customer service and I will not be returning or recommending this campground to others.

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  Bryan S.

  Traveler

  

  May. 17, 2018

  Minneapolis Northwest KOA

  Decent place to pitch a tent

  This is the closest campground to our home, so it has the distinction of being the place where my kids had their love of camping kindled! The sites are stacked on top of each other, but there is a pool (unheated) and a cute little camp store.

  We have stayed here several times and found it a great place to cut your teeth on camping and gather with friends if you'd like.

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  Sarah C.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 13, 2018

  Minneapolis Northwest KOA

  Sardines

  The KOA was nice and clean but your packed in on top of each other like sardines in a can

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  Jessica M.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 30, 2018

  Minneapolis Northwest KOA

  Wonderful experience

  The hosts at this campground were very nice. We had a tent site with no hook ups. The site was spacious and private-surrounded on 3 sides by trees. The bathrooms were clean. The pool area was clean and without issue. There were no extra walk ways or special features in those regards but the roads had enough of a country feel that they were fun for walking around with my kids and dog

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  Dave H.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 13, 2021

  Minneapolis Northwest KOA

  Nice campground

  Nice hosts. Nice sites. Trees and level sites. Bigger than i thought.

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  Zach H.

  Ranger

  

  Jun. 27, 2019

  Minneapolis Northwest KOA

  Large sites and large bugs

  We tent camped here for a night while passing through. It’s a basic KOA with a few amenities. The lots were really big and we had no one near us, so it was nice and private. Most of the lots near the front were occupied but the back was almost empty, which is where the more wooded lots are. Only 1 bath house and it’s not close to most of the tent sites.

  Staff was nice and helpful. It has a small pool and game room but not much else for kids. The bugs are aggressive here, especially near the tent sites which are located near a swampy area. Definitely more of a place to stay as you are passing through, not really a destination campground.

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  Justin R.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 22, 2021

  Minneapolis Northwest KOA

  Clean site, great staff, nice hookups

  The sites are well maintained. The staff is very kind and accommodating. There are a few restaurants around that deliver. Great spot.

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  Joel R.

  Legend

  

  Oct. 17, 2018

  Minneapolis Northwest KOA

  It’s a KOA,

  This is an ok spot for a stop on the way somewhere else. It is a KOA, which is all you need to know. Basic campground with level sites. More space than many other KOA locations. Clean showers and bathroom.

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  Christopher C.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 18, 2023

  Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park Campground

  Excellent place to bike , camp and shower.

  This place had awesome trails and so many deer ! It’s like they were camping with us.

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  David T.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 23, 2024

  Bertram 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.

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  Meredith J.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 28, 2021

  Lake Auburn Campground

  Friendly

  Watch out for stinging nettles! Campsite 100!

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  Amy K.

  Guide

  

  May. 15, 2022

  Lake Auburn Campground

  Great for families and bikers

  Lots of space between campsites. They aren’t very private though. Great playground and green space for the kids, beach is very nice. Bathrooms are clean.

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  Jenna W.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 14, 2021

  Lake Auburn Campground

  Nice campground

  Went camping for the first time, with 2 kids (8 and 4). Bathrooms were clean, there was a beach and playground nearby. Enough shopping nearby also to replenish groceries but feels woodsy. Nice nature area nearby as well.

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  Sarah S.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 29, 2018

  Lake Auburn Campground

  Clean and spacious

  While some sites are a little uneven and better suited to RVs than to tents, all sites are spacious and clean. Campground management is helpful and friendly, and even has little fire starting bundles if you're having a rough time getting that fire going. The swim area was cool after a hot day and the beach was gently sloping and smooth.