Best Glamping near Silver Creek, MN

Lake Maria State Park Campground anchors the glamping scene near Silver Creek, with distinctive backcountry accommodations set in secluded woodland surroundings. This park features unique glamping sites, many positioned on quiet ponds and lakes with private trails leading to each location. Several glamping options include comfortable beds, private fire rings, picnic tables, and dedicated latrine facilities. Visitors can access power at select luxury sites while enjoying the forested privacy that feels remote despite being under an hour from Minneapolis. The park combines natural seclusion with essential comfort amenities, creating an elevated outdoor experience without sacrificing wilderness immersion. One guest described their glamping experience as "a secluded woodland sanctuary — set up on a slight rise, tucked beneath a cathedral of towering oaks and maples."

Glamping adventurers at Cokato Lake RV Resort and St. Cloud-Clearwater RV Park will find enhanced canvas and cabin-style accommodations, complete with accessible water and electric hookups. The region's glamping destinations provide direct access to hiking trails, with Lake Maria offering miles of scenic paths through thick forest where visitors might spot endangered Blanding's turtles and trumpeter swans. Most luxury sites feature dedicated fire pits for evening relaxation and stargazing opportunities, especially compelling during fall when yellow leaves create a vibrant canopy. According to a visitor, "We went snowshoeing around midnight under a full moon and had the place to ourselves," highlighting the year-round accessibility of these glamping experiences. Seasonal considerations vary by location, with some properties operating from May through October and others welcoming glampers throughout all seasons.

Best Glamping Sites Near Silver Creek, Minnesota (21)

    1. Lake Maria State Park Campground

    34 Reviews
    Silver Creek, MN
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (763) 878-2325

    "If you’re looking for a peaceful escape where the only sounds are rustling leaves, birdsong, and frogs singing at dusk — Site B6 at Lake Maria State Park is the one."

    "There is a bathroom and water station before you head out which is awesome! The campsite was secluded and absolutely beautiful. Definitely will be going back again!"

    2. St. Cloud-Clearwater RV Park

    8 Reviews
    Clearwater, MN
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (320) 558-2876

    "Restrooms and laundry available on site. Although from a sign posted, they wanted the restrooms to be used by those in pop-ups or tent camping only (just an fyi)."

    "They also offer a nice seating area for those hot or raining days with free arcade. Verizon cell coverage is good here and OTA TV has a few channels."

    3. Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park Campground

    3 Reviews
    Monticello, MN
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (763) 295-0409

    "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."

    "Meadow setting where the campsites are, but then TONS of hiking trails with significant trees& shade. Really beautiful. Nice people staying in adjacent sites. We would return."

    4. Baker Campground - Baker Park Reserve

    37 Reviews
    Maple Plain, MN
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (763) 694-7662

    $21 - $29 / night

    "This campground was nice and the bathrooms were nice and clean. They have nice walking trailers to the lake and beach area. They lake and beach were nice and has a big sanding beach area."

    "Clean gravel sites with electric hook up surrounded by well maintained grass, picnic table, and fire pit. Central water spigot and dump station. Great signage throughout."

    5. A J Acres Campground

    2 Reviews
    Clearwater, MN
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (320) 558-2847

    6. Cokato Lake RV Resort Cooperative Association

    3 Reviews
    Dassel, MN
    17 miles
    +1 (320) 583-9711

    $60 / night

    "Impressed with the distance to/from the metro (less than an hour on Highway 12 heading west to Cokato)."

    "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)!"

    7. Minneapolis Northwest KOA

    11 Reviews
    Maple Grove, MN
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (763) 420-2255

    "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."

    "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."

    8. Crow Hassan Park Reserve

    3 Reviews
    St. Michael, MN
    19 miles
    Website

    $15 / night

    "Do a 180 on the trail and she is happy to trot away from the trailer."

    "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."

    9. Rasset Family Farm

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    Maple Lake, MN
    5 miles
    +1 (763) 607-3678

    10. Three Rivers Park District Baker Campground

    3 Reviews
    Maple Plain, MN
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (763) 694-7662

    "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."

    "Tons of trails and camping. 🏕"

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  • kristin C.
    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!

  • Joe S.
    Oct. 29, 2021

    A J Acres Campground

    Good Enough for our Needs

    We stayed here for a weekend in May. The campsites are a little bit on top of each other. There aren't many campsites that you're able to reserve. The majority of the campsites are seasonal campsites. There are a lot of mature trees that help with the shade! The beach area is nice, but the only problem is that boaters and kayaks are in the same general area so you have to be careful so you don't get hit. There is a dock for fishing as well. You can also rent boats, kayaks and paddleboards for a small fee. If you want to walk the whole campground having a golf cart would be nice. Also there is NO petting zoo as stated on the website or on the campground maps. There hasn't been one for a few years but they have yet to edit the website or the campground maps. We went there partly because there was a petting zoo for the little kids. Seems lazy to me that they can't update the website or the campground maps.

  • kristin C.
    Jun. 13, 2018

    Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park

    convenient get away

    We took a 30 minute drive north of the cities for a quick get away, and were rewarded with a very nice campground!

    The check in staff was friendly, helpful and efficient. She gave us the info we needed for wood and other campgrounds in the area.

    Our site was clear, flat and grassy, and had an established fire pit. Other loops had grills and hook ups for pop-up campers and RVs.

    There is a gorgeous beach area with tables, a pavilion, changing rooms and a well equipped playground.

    We walked a portion of the trails towards the golf course, on a paved path under a green canopy.

    Plenty of bugs, so bring your spray!

  • Steph H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 18, 2017

    Lake Maria State Park Campground

    Run or be eaten

    To be fair I'd like to preface this review with a word of caution. We went in the middle of Summer. High bug season. Take a look at other reviews as they come in and see what time of year they visited. Maybe they'll have a similar experience, maybe not. The fun thing about this state park is that all the sites are hike in. No drive up camping. It has a couple camper cabins as well. But everyone is spread out along a few trails so it's a little quieter than your typical campground.

    When we pulled up to the parking lot we knew we were in trouble. The black flies were dive bombing the car like a scene from Armageddon. We prepared the kiddos for a quick grab and run and jumped out of the car. Our campsite was about a mile from the car so we started at a quick walk onto the trail. First step onto the grassy trail exploded in a cloud of mosquitos. Walking along the kids all looked like Pig-Pen from Peanuts. Even though we'd sprayed everyone down the bugs must have felt safety in numbers because we were covered in welts in no time flat. That's when the jogging began. Soon we were running and also planning out how to set up camp the quickest. Little tent first, throw the kids in, big tent second and then everyone in there while dinner was being made. Luckily at our actual campsite the bugs weren't quite as horrendous so we were able to get out a bit after applying a few more layers of repellant. Our site was on a short private trail off the main loop and opened up to a decent space. We had a picnic table and fire pit and plenty of space for our two tents and an area to play. We were all entertained by the plethora of mushroom varieties that surrounded the camp. We spent a bit of time outside and then played in the tent the rest of the night. Unfortunately the bugs were bad enough that the next morning we just packed up and headed back to the car. I would like to come back to this park in late fall and try out a camper cabin. There are three of them all on lakes so if you can get past buggy season it has the potential to be a great experience. Have you ever been to Lake Maria? Stayed in one of their camper cabins? Let me know, I'd love to hear how it went!

  • Ashley J.
    Aug. 19, 2017

    Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park

    Night in the woods

    It was very easy to find, close to the twin cities, and clean. There was good access to kindling for a fire in the nice fire pit that has a grill. There is ample room to park a car and put up a large tent. We were impressed with the upkeep of the park.

  • M
    Aug. 31, 2018

    Baker Campground - Baker Park Reserve

    Nice lake with big beach area

    This campground was nice and the bathrooms were nice and clean. They have nice walking trailers to the lake and beach area. They lake and beach were nice and has a big sanding beach area. You an bring you boat with you. The only down fall was the location of the fire pit. It was located closer to the neighboring campsite and was awkward to use because it was behind the camper and you would think it was the other campsites. The site were very close together and had no privacy. The site had electric but no water.

  • Rachel H.
    Sep. 26, 2023

    Cokato Lake RV Resort Cooperative Association

    Best "Smaller" (225 sites) Campground / RV Resort in Minnesota

    Impressed with the distance to/from the metro (less than an hour on Highway 12 heading west to Cokato). Inground, heated swimming pool; mini golf; pickleball; tennis; arcade room attached to the office.  Ice cream shop has 8 flavors of hand-dipped yum! Freezer pizzas can be cooked at the store or bring one home for later. All the incidentals and condiments you might need.  Plenty of fun clothing for sale to bring home and make memories with.  And memories:  here's the place to start your family fun and lifetime memories! Head on out to the Cokato Lake Experience!

  • David E.
    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.

  • J
    Jul. 24, 2020

    Baker Campground - Baker Park Reserve

    Great First Time w/Travel Trailer

    Clean gravel sites with electric hook up surrounded by well maintained grass, picnic table, and fire pit. Central water spigot and dump station. Great signage throughout. Showers and restrooms available. A couple disc golf baskets, sand volleyball court and well maintained grass fields were available for play. Lake independence is a 5-10 minute walk along a newly paved trail. Lake offers two swimming beaches, a water equipment rental area, new restroom facilities, and a playground that was under construction at this time. Simple online reservation process at $26/night our one night total cost $36.03 all fees included. Morning of our reservation, camp staff called to communicate a change of site due to our reserved site having issues with its electrical. All amenities functioned appropriately. My wife, two young boys, and I had a great first time experience with our Bambi 19CB Airstream!


Guide to Silver Creek

Silver Creek camping options blend northeastern Minnesota's rolling prairie landscape with deciduous forests at elevations between 1,000-1,100 feet. Winter temperatures average 15°F with summer highs around 83°F, creating distinct seasonal camping experiences. The area's glacial topography features scattered lakes and wetlands where campers can find both established campgrounds and primitive sites.

What to Do

Snowshoeing adventures: Lake Maria State Park Campground offers year-round accessibility for winter recreation. "We went snowshoeing around Baker Park's trails in winter and they were well marked despite the snow," notes Wade H., who visited Baker Campground for a weekend getaway.

Mushroom identification: Woodland areas contain diverse fungi species. "We were all entertained by the plethora of mushroom varieties that surrounded the camp," shares Steph H. about her stay at Lake Maria, making it ideal for amateur naturalists.

Biking excursions: Baker Campground provides extensive paved trails. "There are nice paved trails around a couple of lakes/ponds for biking, and easy access to the shower and bathroom facilities," explains ERolf P., highlighting the 6+ mile connected trail system.

What Campers Like

Private campsites: Multiple sites offer seclusion despite proximity to others. "Our site was nearly surrounded by a lake which lended to a lot of bugs, but was absolutely gorgeous! We could see one other camper in a different site, but it still felt like you were in the wilderness," reports Lydia N. about her Lake Maria experience.

Unique yurt camping: Silver Creek area yurt accommodations offer alternative shelter options. "Yurt and glamping adventurers will find Minneapolis Northwest KOA provides enhanced canvas accommodations," says Jessica M., who notes "The site was spacious and private-surrounded on 3 sides by trees."

Wildlife viewing opportunities: The region hosts diverse bird and animal species. "I love birding here as well," mentions a reviewer about Crow Hassan Park Reserve, which offers "great for birding and tons of beautiful trails!"

What You Should Know

Bug preparedness essential: Insect activity varies by season and location. "The black flies were dive bombing the car like a scene from Armageddon... First step onto the grassy trail exploded in a cloud of mosquitos," warns Steph H. from Lake Maria, suggesting multiple layers of repellent during summer months.

Distance from parking: Many sites require hiking in equipment. "Our campsite was about a mile from the car so we started at a quick walk onto the trail," explains Brian C., who stayed at Lake Maria and recommends: "Be ready to walk if you need to make more than one trip."

Water access limitations: Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park Campground visitor David T. reports: "The bathrooms were extremely modern and clean... There were some really nice wide trails around the lake," but warns water pumps at some sites can be "very slow" for filling containers.

Tips for Camping with Families

Site selection strategies: Choose sites based on family needs and abilities. "Baker Park near Minneapolis Minnesota was our camp choice for inexpensive camping... This is one of the cleanest camps I've ever stayed at," shares Joe R., noting "you'll need to book for at least two nights and book as soon as you can."

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Silver Creek, MN is Lake Maria State Park Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 34 reviews.

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