Best Tent Camping near Royalton, MN
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Best Tent Sites Near Royalton, MN (32)
1. Lake Maria State Park Campground
Silver Creek, Minnesota30 Reviews•95 Photos•92 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.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
2. Ogechie Campground — Mille Lacs Kathio State Park
Isle, Minnesota7 Reviews•27 Photos•4 SavesOgechie is the more rustic of the park’s two campgrounds. This scene showcases campsite #11, which is a double site with vehicle parking on two sides. This shaded site offers tent pads, fire rings, and picnic tables.
- Pets
- Fires
- Reservable
- Tents
- Group
- Picnic Table
$23 - $46 / night
3. Canoe Landing Campsite — Crow Wing State Park
Baxter, Minnesota3 Reviews•12 Photos•9 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Tents
- Trash
- Picnic Table
$22 / night
5. A J Acres Campground
Clearwater, Minnesota2 Reviews•2 Photos•7 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Tents
- Group
6. Cozy Corners
Richmond, Minnesota1 Review•2 Photos•4 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
- Tents
7. Baxter Canoe Camp
Baxter, Minnesota1 Review•15 Photos•11 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Tents
- Trash
- Picnic Table
8. Steven Islands Campsite
Be the first to review!Royalton, Minnesota•3 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Tents
9. Overlook Park Canoe Campsite
Baxter, Minnesota1 Review•10 Photos•8 SavesCanoe in camp site, but can hike in as well. On the Mississippi River.
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- Fires
- Phone Service
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- Trash
- Picnic Table
Recent Tent Reviews in Royalton
336 Reviews of 32 Royalton Campgrounds
Amy G.
Legend
Mille Lacs Kathio Petaga Campground — Mille Lacs Kathio State Park
Winter camping- very quiet with the electric hookups
This is one campground in Minnesota that offers a handful of electric hookups for winter camping. The beauty of this campground, is that while the campsites available are in a row, there's plenty of space between sites and some of them are even pulled through. Making it easy for RVs to pull in and hook up.
The vault toilet is not easy to find from where the electric openings are in the winter. While these spaces are right next door to a shower house with toilets, this is closed in the winter. The vault toilet is several rows over and down, making it hard to find if you don't already know where it is. But it was clean, and it was available.
The campfire rings seemed clean, and each had a picnic table as well. We loved the pull-through site because then we were a little more protected from the road, although it's not busy this time of year at all. So it was very quiet except for our neighbors, and they didn't make much noise at all.
There are trails nearby that are easily accessible on foot from the campground, and you can make loops that come back to the campground as well.
There are two campgrounds at this park, but this is the one that has availability in the winter time. Ironically, they also have a couple of walk-in spots that are also open this time of year. If you're willing to brave the temps without an electric hookup. Not hard to find, not hard to access, but no electric hookups at these sites.
Tori K.Legend
Dower Lake Recreation Area
Has everything you need
offers sites with no hookups and sites with electric (no water, but potable water station is provided to fill up prior to parking) bathrooms and showers in the campground. Fire ring and picnic table provide for each site. Firewood and sewage dump station also provided for free to registered campers. There is a dock, sand swimming beach, horse shoe pits, disc golf, basketball court, and softball field.
- Tori K.Legend
Linwood Resort & Campgrounds
Great lake
Amenities I remember when we had a seasonal spot here: cabins with beautiful lake view, boathouse lodge and game room, sunbathing dock on the water, large picnic grounds, sand-filled playground, paddleboard &kayak rentals, boat ramp and launching service, boat & pontoon rental, boatlifts, gas, oil, tackle and live bait, screened-in fish cleaning house, sand volleyball, mini golf, laundry.
The nearby town of Osakis has convenience stores, grocery, liquor stores, gas, bars and restaurants, etc. Lake osakis is usually pretty good for fishing.
- Tori K.Legend
Lazy Days Campground
Lots of amenities
full hookup sites with picnic table and fire ring. Pool, playground, sand volleyball court, basketball court, shuffleboard, horseshoes. Showers and flush toilets in campground. Office has firewood, ice cream, candy, and other miscellaneous items for sale.
Dog friendly; Roscoe definitely enjoyed some lazy days here!!
- RRyan 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
Sinclair Lewis City Campground
Great small town campground
We stay every year typically for the legion's annual beer run! Great lake views and close to town. Boat launch is close by, bathrooms, showers, fish cleaning house provided.
- 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.
- TTracy B.Guide
Wilderness of MN Campground
Nice camping near Mille Lacs Lake
The campground was nicely maintained. Had a nice pool and friendly seasonal campers. The management and reservation process was less than desirable. Very difficult to get ahold of management and upon arrival they had given our reserved site away to someone else and moved us. Paid for a water/ electric site and were moved to an electric only site and no cost difference or refund offered.
- SSid D.Traveler
Charles A. Lindbergh State Park Campground
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.
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.
- EErin G.Guide
Rum River State Forest Dispersed
Secluded, Quiet, Good Cell Coverage, Bugd
There are many different sites (most just pull offs) in this area! I did see one that was pull through further down game refuge road. The cell service with Verizon is good enough to stream videos and work on your laptop with ease. There aren't too many people in the area, even on a Sunday in July. The bugs are not great but that's just what you're going to get in an area like this one. Overall I would definitely stay here again.
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. 🤣
- vvincent W.Guide
Mille Lacs Kathio Petaga Campground — Mille Lacs Kathio State Park
nice Campground in Midsotta
Nice campground. We were dry camping in the RV since there was no water. Still a nice place for a winter getaway. Will go back in the fall!
Jason B.
ScoutSouth 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.
- TTomRanger
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.
- 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.
Teresa T.Legend
Father Hennepin State Park Campground
This place is great
Smaller campsite with less spaces but right on the waters edge which provides a breeze and keeps the bugs down. Wet spring so Kathoy was terrible but works here. Trails, town which has a grocery store, place to wash cloths and a place to trade out the books I've ready for a new set. Good connectivity so easy to work from with decent bathrooms.
- Teresa T.Legend
Mille Lacs Kathio Petaga Campground — Mille Lacs Kathio State Park
Nice enough spots but not my kind of park.
I came in the spring it was a wet spring there were a lot of bugs. 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. The bathrooms are nice the camp spots were nice they had good signage for the archaeological stuff. It was just very hard to enjoy it because it was so overwhelmingly buggy.
- 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.
Emelia O.GuideCrow 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
- Teresa T.Legend
Charles A. Lindbergh State Park Campground
Small state park
Small, well spaced out camp spots and very quiet. This was a wet spring and under the trees, the bugs were overwhelming so keep that in mind. Few nice trails, several museums right across the street, really nice parks in little falls and neat views of the dam on the river
- Teresa T.Legend
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.
- RRob E.Scout
Father Hennepin State Park Campground
Nice weekend spot
Hiking was great, we saw an albino deer on the hiking club trail! Site was a bit tight for our travel trailer and a tight fit to back up on the pad. Recent rain had the campsites pretty muddy but the paved spaces were well maintained.
Renee H.RangerCrow 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.- KKatlynn T.Scout
Ann Lake
My favorite place on earth
So beautiful and spacious
Guide to Royalton
Tent camping near Royalton, Minnesota offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in nature while enjoying the great outdoors. With a variety of campgrounds available, you can find the perfect spot to pitch your tent and unwind.
Tent campers should check out Fletcher’s Creek Landing & Campsite
- This site allows for a true back-to-nature experience, as it features a boat-in access for those looking to explore the surrounding waters.
- Fires are permitted, making it ideal for cozy evenings under the stars, though be sure to bring your own firewood.
- Pets are welcome, so you can bring your furry friends along for the adventure.
Explore local attractions at Canoe Landing Campsite — Crow Wing State Park
- Nestled within Crow Wing State Park, this well-reviewed site offers hiking trails and scenic overlooks, perfect for daytime exploration.
- The campsite is part of the Mississippi River Headwaters Water Trail, providing excellent opportunities for canoeing and kayaking.
- Facilities include picnic tables and vault toilets, ensuring a comfortable stay while enjoying the natural beauty of the area.
Tips for tent camping near Royalton
- Consider visiting Putnam’s Pasture Canoe Campsite for a secluded experience, as it’s accessible only by boat and offers a peaceful retreat.
- If you're looking for a more developed site, A J Acres Campground provides amenities like electric hookups and a swimming beach, making it suitable for families.
- For those who enjoy fishing, Cozy Corners offers a fishing pier and is located on Long Lake, providing ample opportunities to catch dinner.
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Which is the most popular tent campsite near Royalton, MN?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Royalton, MN is Lake Maria State Park Campground with a 4.3-star rating from 30 reviews.
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