RV camping near Savage, Minnesota provides convenient access to outdoor recreation while maintaining proximity to metropolitan amenities. The region features gently rolling terrain with elevations ranging from 700 to 900 feet above sea level, creating varied landscapes for camping. Local campgrounds typically operate from April through October, though select facilities like Town & Country RV Park in Savage offer year-round availability with limited winter services.
What to do
Tubing on the Rum River: Country Camping RV Park provides organized river tubing with transportation. "Love this place. Close to the Twin Cities, right on the Rum River. Tubing! They have a bus that takes you into town float back to the campground, love it," explains a Country Camping RV Park visitor.
Fishing opportunities: Multiple parks offer fishing access with varying catch potential. "Only caught a few catfish and bass there but still a great view fishing," notes one visitor about Cleary Lake Regional Park, mentioning the park's private dock access for anglers.
Playground exploration: Several parks feature modern play equipment for children. "Great variety of things to do for everyone. Floating on the Rum River, swimming pool with splash pad, little camp store, Golf cart rentals! Our grandkids love it too!" shares a Country Camping visitor.
Biking trails: Regional parks maintain extensive trail systems. "It has a nice 6+mile biking trail that connects to others, so bring the bikes," recommends a Baker Campground camper about the park's paved pathways.
What campers like
Well-maintained facilities: Campgrounds receive praise for cleanliness and upkeep. "Amazing bathroom/Showers. Quiet, lots of flies, good spot overall. The golfing nearby that seemed reasonably priced for those interested," reports a Cleary Lake Regional Park visitor.
Site spacing: Lebanon Hills earns recognition for site separation. "Tent camp sites are far enough from each other that neighbors can't be seen, and we didn't hear them either," explains a Lebanon Hills Regional Park camper about the secluded sites.
Convenience to attractions: Proximity to Minneapolis attractions appeals to visitors. "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," notes a Town & Country Campground visitor.
Casino shuttles: Casino campgrounds offer transportation to gaming facilities. "Security patrols regularly and there is shuttle if you want to visit casino. Pool at hotel is not included," explains a camper at Dakotah Meadows about their shuttle service.
What you should know
Variable Wi-Fi quality: Internet connectivity fluctuates between campgrounds. "Also, wifi is not great, less than 1MB download speeds from our site, and our Verizon service was pretty poor in our spot, max 2 bars," cautions a visitor at Dakotah Meadows RV Park.
Advanced reservations essential: Popular campgrounds fill quickly, especially during summer. "Reserve early online, most weekends were already reserved by mid May," advises a Lebanon Hills camper about securing spots.
Site characteristics: Campground layouts vary significantly across the region. "Sites are paved and have well-maintained grass. We were located near the casino road, which has an occasional loud car, even at night," reports a Dakotah Meadows camper.
Urban noise levels: Some parks experience road noise despite natural settings. "The only criticisms we have are that you can hear road noise — and depending on your site you'll hear the alarm of one of the access gates for the Minnesota Zoo," notes a Lebanon Hills visitor.
Tips for camping with families
Playground proximity: Choose sites near play areas for convenience. "The playground is a short walk to the tent only area, which was a big hit with our kids. Our girls didn't want to leave!" shares a visitor at Lake Byllesby Campground.
Campground activities: Some parks offer organized recreation opportunities. "We love Lebanon Hills! Close to home and an oasis in the middle of the Twin Cities. Great hiking," explains a Lebanon Hills camper.
Swimming options: Pools provide alternatives to lake swimming. "The kids enjoyed the compact playground and pool," reports a Town & Country visitor, noting these amenities for younger campers.
Space considerations: Sites vary in their setup for families. "Our spot was spacious, and close to the bathrooms and play area. The play area was really nice and looked brand new. Our girls loved making new friends to play with," shares a Lebanon Hills camper.
Tips from RVers
Site dimensions: Verify actual site capacities before booking. "Dakotah's website has an incomplete campsite map showing only the lower sites between the pond and road. What the map doesn't show is the three rows of pull-through and additional 10 back-in sites at the top of the hill," advises a Dakotah Meadows visitor.
Setup configurations: Site orientation affects comfort and views. "Site B5 was a large back in site with plenty of room for our two very large dogs," reports a Dakotah Meadows visitor about their specific site.
Parking surfaces: Surface types vary by campground. "Sites are paved and level," reports a visitor about Treasure Island RV Park, noting the convenient concrete parking pads for larger vehicles.
Hookup availability: Verify utility connections when booking. "We last stayed in side 25, a back in up on the hill. We have also stayed in the pull through sites, but not really a fan of those," shares a Dakotah Meadows visitor about their site preferences.
